Warned Finances in Boom Era Portend Hard Times
The June 3 1916 Evening Penny Post critiques wartime spending and rising taxation. It notes vast government expenditures at federal and state levels, including New South Wales borrowing and large contracts for the Federal Capital. It warns that after a period of extravagant spending a painful economic adjustment will follow, with increased cost of living and strained resources. The article laments waste, strikes, and calls for fiscal restraint amid wartime efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Australia
Auatralia
Hithurie
Avery
Hellman
Trent
Manny
New South Wales
Norton Griffiths
Bing Malley
Meither
Gheer- Diane
Sylney
Churchill and the empire’s military age questions debated
Fragmentary text discusses Colonel Churchill and inquiries into imperial military strength, questioning officer parentage and wartime figures. Mentions Westminster Gazette and debates on secrecy, with references to leadership and accountability amid unclear sources.
Women Voters Face Referendum Impact On War Efforts
The article argues that women may determine the referendum's effect on wartime morale and consumption. It praises women's moral influence and civic duty while noting past concerns about home drinking and urging adherence to medical and religious guidance, not vested interests.
High School Returned Soldier's Home Plan Proposed
The Bellewup Estate owners Sheern Tibbert and Kennerley notify the principal their donation of a land block to establish a Returned Soldiers Home. Mr Manhead the solicitor will handle transfer, with Wilding material for a study space and funds for necessary expenses. Pupils will contribute labour and weekly donations, administered by a committee within three days.
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Sheern
Tibbert
Kennerley
Bellewup
Manhead
GULULEUEN AND THE WAR LETTERS FROM FRANCE
Pte Lyndon Battye writes to his parents from France describing travel through the country, kindness of locals, and the shock of war. He notes his health, a long journey, and mentions comrades and battles, with affectionate farewells and family news.
Rates for Public Vehicles Set by Municipal Council
A special meeting of the Municipal Council will be held Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. to discuss fares and charges for public vehicles operating in the Gosavuniel Valley, outlining regulations and applicable rates.
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Pam
Gosavuniel Valley
Empire Theatre Triangle Alri thrills with new features
Empire Theatre presents a mixed program and strong special effects in a crowd pleasing bill. The review highlights a melodramatic romance The Lab and The Romance of Blaine with wireless telegraphy and a machine gun scene delivering spectacle. Cast members Billy Burke and Durke receive noted attention as the show promises further engagements and a detailed variety of acts for the upcoming days.
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Empire Theatre
Triangle
Alri
Benpice
Venety
Bex
Deotuglos
Luli
Moruley
Balonika
Pheepaaudkiin
Billy Burke
Somos
Faillie Hitirhe
Economy and referendum debate in wartime Australia
A fragmentary wartime letter page voices concern over government economy, referendum costs, and MPs actions. It questions the pace of wartime measures, railway plans, and the influence of medical and religious figures on policy. It comments on public mood, leadership, and the war’s impact on daily life and politics.
Public Holiday Sports Event and Coursing Meeting Planned
The King's Diretiday holiday program includes a public vote and a late afternoon Genture Tourting Glob event in Goullice with a coursing meeting. The club lists entries for several events and will host demonstrations at the picture shows with related performances this evening.
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Goullice
Anniversary at North Goulburn Public School Prompted by Knopp
Today marks the thirtieth anniversary of Mr Jacob Knopp’s service as principal of the North Goulburn Public School. The veteran instructor has guided many pupils over the years and is wished many more years of teaching. Mr Archie, POM, is expected to meet with the court on Thursday.
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G. W. Nicholas
Halberg
Groubhsrem
Wille le Waa
Wuiliee
Grabhiind
Niciolas
Ceulel
Bern
WB. Armote
Tursdar Pest
Anite Towk
Wiltee Court
Jacob Knopp
North Goulburn
Arthur Meyer
le Gaulery
Francois Coppee
Obroutcheff
London
Das
Cwla
Russia
Julius Leigh Jacobsen
Australasia
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Manly Ferries
Por Kembla
Sydney
Bakeriea
Tey Airoen
New South Waje Aviation School
Nduetrial
Bunshine
High Court
Lahoir
Darry
Gallet
Erara
Annan Ury
Kitchener
Monro
Hintwood
Mr Mallett
Ant Bard
Wedding of Roy Fluke and Alice Caldwell at Manly Church
A military wedding was solemnised at Manly Presbyterian Church on May 20 by the Hey. Alex Simms. The groom is Gunner Roy Allan Fluke, fourth son of the late John Taylor Fluke of Sydney, and the bride is Alice Mark Caldwell, only daughter of the late David Caldwell of Goulburn. The bride wore a cream gabardine suit with cream panne velvet hat and carried white sweet peas. Nellie Flake, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid in crepe de chine. After the ceremony a reception followed and the couple departed by motor for the Jenolan Caves for their honeymoon.
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Fluke
Caldwell
Manly
Hey
Alex Simms
BLA
Roy Allan Fluke
Gunner Field ‘Artery
John Taylor Fluke
Sydney
Alice Mark Caldwell
David Caldwell
Goulburn
Mr. Caldwell
A. P. Caldwell
Nellie Flake
Lombardier
N. H. Norris
Gunner
Socials Card Party and Dance for Charity Evening
A social card party and dance was held Friday evening at Seviour's Hall in Bb to benefit the Tai Compan Wan Hale. Attendance was fair and the program featured card games, music by Miss Haster and Sgt Whitbread. AM Mitchell won the Indianapolis prize and refreshments were provided by Mrs Pergasin and Miss Benrt.
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Mitchell
Indy
Pring
Denon
Mise Haatter
Sergt
Nefrehmenta
Larties
Mee
Pergasin
Mise M. Benrt
Sar
Goulduan Electorate Delivers Turbulent Local Meeting
A fragmented report from the Goulduan electorate describes a Friday session where the district commission debated candidate selections and party alignment. Key figures include Memeo Plurk and other local officials as agendas and emphasis shifted during the meeting.
Goulburn Camp Works and Health Measures Report
Goulburn Military Camp undergoes major construction and health upgrades. Officers stress cleanliness, water supply and disinfectants while new galvanised hospital blocks, billets and tents rise. a clothing depot stores large stock of blankets and uniforms as engineers prepare a new campus near the grandstand and Red Cross support boosts comforts for troops.
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Goulburn Military
Brown
Bytley
Rap
Warren
Liiurgy
Alt, Goodby
Sydney
Yeuterday
Gramdstad
Cin
Sylney
Leitch
Hank
Gresham
Awburn Estrest
Wade
Eupnliee
Cook Worrall
Cootamundra
Gee
Billy
Balvation Army
Red Cross
Howers
Remler
Citi
Hospital Lente
Lyric Theatre Presents Mystery of the Locked Room
Lyric Theatre shows The Mystery of the Locked Room as lead program with strong detective drama and skilled acting. A second drama A Web of Crime offers thrilling suspense while Who's Your Lady Friend? delivers lively comedy. Mary Pickford film previews await on Monday at Little Palace with stirring plot and notable performances.
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Lyra
Atart
Thirwlay
Eclair Journal
Mary Pickford
Mamous Players Co
Mow Pickford
Bombardment and Counterattack Near Mort Homme Front
Allied dispatches report a heavy bombardment on Mort Homme with a German night attack near Dower Mont Fort and Vous Pond repelled by French machine guns. German artillery dropped bombs on Bar le Duc killing 16 civilians and wounding 25, including 15 children. further assaults in the area were repulsed.
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London
Sommunique Ptateco
Mort Homme
Alope
Thisamont Farm
Your
Tremebty
Betwen Dowermont
Bar le Duc
Aame
The German Emperor Praises Victory in East Front
An English summary of German communications from Amsterdam dated June 1 recounts German forces advancing in Volhynia and Bremorabia and evacuating Mamahatun. The German Emperor thanks Field Marshal for wartime achievements, vows continued strength, and asserts aims of freeing East Prussia and extending German influence into Fumia, with praise for Hindmmburg’s legendary status.
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Ameterdam
Berlin
Borat
Providenor
East Promila
Fumia
Hindmmburg
Mitau
Turmoil in Macedonia as Bulgars threaten Greek towns
Timea telegram reports Bulgarian authorities failing to ease Greek tensions in Macedonia. Panic, looting, and violence spread south ofities as Bulgar governa violate schools and peasants are massacred in Lehova Lohorg Trhongol and Little Petrich. German demands withdrawal of Turkish troops from Constantinople provoke public indignation as about twenty thousand Germans and ten thousand Austrians mobilize toward the region.
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Salonika Mare
Macedonia
Lehova
Lohorg
Trhongol
Little Petrich
German Chancellor Urges Separate Talks for Peace
London reports Merz von Gethmann Anel Weg, German Imperial Chancellor, asserting that the present war map must form the basis of peace discussions. He suggests direct and separate negotiations with each belligerent as likely to promote peace.
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London
Merz von Gethmann Anelweg
Munich
Relief of Belgium Charity Drives Child Aid Across Empire
London reports the National Committee for Relief in Belgium organizing a day of events in July to aid 2.5 million Belgian children under German rule. Concerts and sports will raise funds aimed at assisting evacuees and those remaining in occupied areas. Australia and New Zealand are urged to join July 10 efforts against German oppression of children.
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London
Belgium
Empire
Svory School
Ana
Dentituia
Comminden
Ttty
Australia
New Zealand
British Air Service Reports May Mayhem Over Dunkirk
London reports detail a May aerial combat sequence as British airmen engage numerous enemy fighters near Dunkirk. An officer downs one escort and damages another, exchanges fire with 40 aircraft, and survives a surprise attack by three Fokkers while his unit repels the pursue.
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London
Pie New Air
Hue
Niamey
Dunkirk
Bet Wwe
Hind
Fly
The Austriana London June 2 military report
The dispatch from Milan notes Austrian forces in the affected area totaling about 62 000 soldiers including two generals. Rome reports January 2 that Bulgarian forces have taken possession of Tyrol Trentino and admit Bulgarian advances against Austrian positions in the region.
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London
Milan
Rome
Povernor
Tyrol
Trentino
Stormy Reichstag Debate Over War Policy and Press Freedom
A stormy Reichstag session raged over government handling of the war and relations with America. Conservatives attacked Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg and others for yielding to the United States while the Centre party defended anti militarist rights. speakers warned of press restrictions tied to victory terms and called for safeguarding civil liberties and parliamentary control.
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Ameteriam
Kvichatag
Herr von Rethmann-Hollery
Aur Ryunding
Herr Helfferricht
Munket
National Liberala
Storr von Betimiane-Hollweg
Werr von Jan
Herr von Bethmanns-Hollweg
Enery
Wilson
Stirling Ermany
Rise in freights to Australia and bond issue announced
Freight rates to Australia will rise eight percent from early July. Similar increases are expected for mall shipments. Sir Edward Carson will confer with the Winter Unionist Council over Tonsley. Four thousand birthday military bonds have been announced, including many in Australasians.
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Lomion
Jeane
Australia
Mall Eteminars Pilte
Edward Carson
Tonsley
Meningitis Death Reported After Local Incident
A boy from a local philanthropic institution died this morning after being found to be suffering from meningitis. The case was reported to authorities and is undergoing routine investigation.
Police Court fines for drunk offences plead guilty
In Police Court this morning two offenders pleaded guilty to drunkenness and were fined five dollars or twenty four hours imprisonment. Another pleaded guilty to drunkenness on a railway carriage. Inspector Macintosh noted the defendant was a returned soldier with a good record but nervous breakdown and he was sentenced to rising of the court.
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W.S. Arnott
P. Mi
Macintosh
Fire Burns Stable Belonging to Mr Painter at Stair Hill
A shed and contents at Stair Hill owned by Mr. Wm Painter were destroyed by fire on June 1 at about 3 pm. Two horses were released from the stalls before the blaze, the roof collapsed, and the building was fully engulfed. The loss was not insured. The cause is not known, but believed accidental.
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Wm. Painter
Stair Hill
Painter
Stalin
Rods
Braidwood
Great Naval Battle At Jutland Report Corrects Losses
British and German fleets clash near Jutland with heavy losses. British vessels Queen Mary Indefatigable Invincible and several cruisers and destroyers reported sunk or missing. German side claims a battlecruiser battleship two light cruisers and many destroyers down.
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London
Jutland
Denmark
Germanb
Austrians in Italian War Front Trade Political View
The London Westminster Gazette analyzes Austrian positions near Andero and Assiago deeming the central force exposed. It notes margins on the wings and transport routes for dowry and Funes, warning potential danger to the Maytrigg army between dudige and Brent as Austrian advances press toward Castagnu eight miles from Assinga.
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London
Weatminster Gazette
Andero
Assiago
Wingn
Beighaness
Lias Lown
Andegnee
Winga
Maytrigg
Dudige
Brent
Pitti
Castagnu
Assinga
Deave Nalsugonn
Ireland's split over agrément linked to Westminster reform
The Evening Standard reports a potential removal of the agrément basis and a proposed linked path to a parliamentary counsels for Irish Nationalists. Ulster would stay under the governing Parliament or its own provincial body. Lloyd George aims to satisfy both parties and keep a postwar settlement open to bridge the gulf.
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Evening Standard
Promi
Thouse of Commone
Ireland
Ulster
Lloydt George
Gulf
Treatment of Prisoners in Typhoid Camp Findings
A French doctor in a medical journal notes typhoid appeared at Grendal camp. He cites poor forethought by camp officials and delayed action as disease spread among both guards and prisoners. Isolation measures and disinfectory baths were later introduced and anti-typhoid inoculations widely used.
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Jondon
Dummy
An Arely
Brrth Medical Journal
Typhi
Grendal
Lord Kitchener Honored by Parliament Crowd
Members of Parliament cheered Lord Kitchener as he entered the chamber. Deputy Speaker J Whitley presided while the audience rose and applauded, with loud cheers greeting the distinguished guest. A notice outside the debate cited import restrictions on gloves, spring machines, and various goods under wartime controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Prursumnes
J. Whitley
Kteletur
Fragmentary War Scraps on Inventors and Global Power
Dr. Johnson in 1350 questions sharing of knowledge and world victory. The text notes German influences in Washington, secret dining clubs of public figures, and a hypothetical of colonial shifts involving Britain and Germany. It mentions Luter and a 190 tow conference with Heligolund among visiting parties.
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Washington
Ugerda
Gormeany
Heligolund
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Relief OF
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Dutton
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