War Budget and European War Costs in 191? Era
A speculative examination of World War I era spending argues Germany's per soldier costs rose from 7/6 a day to about 126, totaling roughly two million pounds daily for the army and about a million for the fleet. It contends borrowing is impossible, leaving nations to fund war from internal taxes, with Britain predicted to besiege Germany economically. The piece notes large ships and troops departing King George Sound, Australia, in late October, highlighting historical war economies and supply strains.
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Ferno
Europe
Germany
Ata
Austria
Balkan
France
United States
Paris
Great Britain
King George's Sound
Australasia
Fragmentary Frost Item From Albany Advertiser Summary
Fragmented OCR text from the Albany Advertiser discusses frost and maritime activity between October 24 and October 2H. It mentions employees in commerce, alleged fraud with Hexic equipment, and a planned maval ercor. No coherent event or clear details emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baye Tha
Albany Advertiser
Commonwealth
German Equipment Described in Wartime Muster and Shell Storage
The article details German artillery logistics during peace and war, noting the meticulous packing of shells in wicker baskets, their exact compartments, and a top layer of iron. It describes how shells were stacked in pyramids or carried in wicker frames, with battlefield disposal showing shells placed in rivers or exploded in fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Roy
The King's Horses Leave for Belgium to Fight
A wartime poem from the Glasgow Herald recalls Baker's horse and other steeds. It laments the starving trenches and the fate of horses in war, urging sacrifice and steadfastness. The verses celebrate the King's horse and the troops marching to Belgia's plains, bidding farewell as fate takes them forward.
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Belgia’s
Belgia's Plain
As.f
Glasgow Herald
Farewell to Nurses at Withrienday Hospital
The notice bids farewell to nurses Thine and Doyle leaving for front service at December’s Withienday Hospital. An official hospital sendoff is noted as not issued. A short rail for wealth is hinted at Tattersall's ticket. Jack Cody Dowerim.
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Northam — Hospital
Rockett
Nurves Thine
Doyle
Tattersall's
Jack Cody
Harvest prospects in South Australia boast four bushels per acre
South Australia reports wheat area totaling 6,689,528 acres with 2,167,51 acres sown for grain and hay. Estimated yield reaches about 14,080,4K bushels, roughly 7.17 bushels per acre, while total production across the state is framed around 371,616 tons.
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South Avetrans
Intea
Kyreo Peninula
Erea
World Wheat and Crop Trends In American Population Growth
A historical bulletin estimates the United States population at 104,024,003 with 94,741,324 in the 18 states and 2,972,206 in 1910. Massachusetts shows a major gain from 2,380,418 to 4,006,622, while New York rises from 4,760,839 to 9,999,597.
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Fomlalton
Thie Jervey
Massachiatts
New York
The Price of Wheat and Wood Price Proposals
A historical notice discusses fixed grain and wood prices in Victoria, noting projected demand for December and 4 000 000 to 81 100 000 bushels estimates. It references government figures, Premier support, and board discussions on wheat pricing and supply sufficiency.
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Laweh
Ford
Bushels
Victoria
Harvest Estimates Preview a Sharp Fall in Output
The State Statistical Department reports partial hay and grain figures, projecting a large drop from last year. In several districts, yields are expected at about 855,019 humbles from 373, W6 nerves, totaling 3,904,882 bugholy Team. Hay wheat production may reach 37,989 tons from 75,005 acres, versus 35,910 tons on 51,519 acres last year.
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State Statistical Department
Erlirns
Har Nett Trophy Singles and Foley Pairs Draws
Tournament notices reveal round one results in the Har nett Trophy singles with Sutcliffe, Raynes, and Deyridge noted. Foley Pairs draw shows Millington and Herbert Wivhnell leading entries, with Fraser, Morrell, and others in first and second rounds set for Saturday November 7.
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Sutcliffe
Foreman Lest Matthews
Raynes Best Garcia
Hormien Nat Soba Worth
Tunkley Heat F
Monger
Tors Matcher
Wroomball
Anderson
Movyer Aml
Kemneily
Williams
Matthews
Harkness
Rooke
Foreman
Jaz
Morrell
Jordan
Five out of eight veterans give May Reserve edge in tennis match
Wednesday afternoon at the May Reserve courts saw a mixed juvenile and veteran contest. May Reserve won 15 games to Wesley’s 29 as Downe Dempster and Leeming led a 6-2 6-2 doubles win, Mitchell and Spencer triumphed in singles, and Stewart and others posted scattered wins amid a difficult, uneven set of results.
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Say
May
Boitie Aoy
Wots
Wesley
Weis
Vadfdhinl Ycorea
Downe
Missy Demuster
Leeming
Misan Stewert
Kisles
Sost
Broom
Cute
Mids Mitchell
Spencer
Miss Stewart
Ricsey
Mixnow Broom
Curta
Mur Computer
Mies
Stewart
Misess Spencer
Mise Dempwurr
Hancock
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Albany
Manning ix
Colmnho
Sleeping Beary and Pageant Delight at Local School Play
At the local State School a lighthearted Christmas pageant impressed parents and residents. Principal Miss Creagh guided pupils in singing and acting the Sleeping Beary tale with floods of color and simple stagecraft.
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Unider
Mine M. Cromgh
Tetowd
Ate Png Ware
Jey Ming
Jey Ming Conmie McCarey, With Migs L. Francie Ax
Edward McCorry
Testere
W. Waterhowls
G. Creagh
Mr Creagh
Should Municipal Councillors Be Paid in South Australia
An article argues on the issue of compensation for local officials in South Australia. It notes that district council chairmen currently receive no salary while a bill proposes allowances up to £50 per year, with councils free to decide. It also suggests paying councillors per meeting and considers mayoral allowances and overall costs.
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South Australia
A Revolutionary Plea on Kaiser's Downfall and Trial
In a letter to the Daily Migil Fredarie Harrison urges drastic measures if the Kaiser’s war is ended. He supports a public trial by an international tribunal and harsh punishment for war crimes, arguing the Kaiser and monarchy must be removed to end the monstrous threat to Europe. The piece critiques German leadership and calls for decisive postwar justice.
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Fredarie
Harrison Ie
Jyminksunt
Kaier
Hs Wive
Daily
Migil
Raye
Coor Lreytis
St. Tatena
Keiser
Harrison
Robespierre
Germany
Wortham Distress Relief Fane Ice Chest Benefit
An item extols the value of ice in summer living, noting a 3/6 weekly cost for an ice chest. It praises J. T. Milner and Co for supplying daily ice blocks, keeping food fresh and water cold, with delivery to town at 4s per cwt.
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Messrs
J. T. Milner and Co
T. A. Hattison
Northam Distress Relief Fund
Northam
W.C.T.U
Dean Mercere
Northam Ib
James Mitchell
Palace Pictures
W. HL
Spencer Northam Choral Society
Workers’ Club
Melvin and Co
Perth Cup and Railway States Weights
The weights are listed for the Perth Cup and Railway States event as horses prepare to line up at the barrier. The piece invites readers to contact Tack Cody, Tattersall's agent in Dowerin, and mentions Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for children. Castledine's is praised as the best and cheapest place for needs.
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Cody
Tattersah
Dowerin
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War Budget
Baker
Warses
Carter & Cos
Men’s Mercers
Harvard
England
Tyard Caneassie
Carter & Co. Fitzgerald St
South Australian Harvest
Secon
Potter
Jynitant
Donkler
Fraser
Deyridge
Harnett
Whsley
Castledine's
Gta
Pilbara
Mureila Moora
Mistico
Hugh Warre
Corstep
Tesian
Yas Paparra
la Geor
Baz Dakai
Lnd
New Tipperary
Tom Castro
Florabel Galtee
Cambalto Beverage
Fides Newmarracarra Ie Golden Mead
Sylvaniam
Nata
King's Wedding
Milly Hilton O
St Pierre
Chelafiedeo
Grevmara
Koonmarra
Bentick
Roble A
Crustabeley Warra Tarra
Gentle Mary of Sirtris
Gamineer
Grant Cordon
Western Kaleht
Murrawa
Henry Wills & Co Wool
Fremantle
Lockwood
Sheffield
Stockholm
Henry Wills & CO
Throssell, Son
Fitzgerald Street
Post Office
Harry Hyde
Mr. Sendy
Asd
Grainer
Marbler
Pitzgerald Street
Peel Terrace
Waltham Railway
Jowelind
Stewart Dawson
Hay St
Perth Australa
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