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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
6
A government statement signals readiness to avoid interfering with a possible settlement between Mr Hughes and coal miners. If the tribunal fails, the government would take steps to relieve pressure from the coal tamine and keep industries operating, with debate over intervention and potential measures continuing.
A dense OCR scribble outlines school activities, students, staff, and community items across multiple places and dates. It mentions sports teams, arts events, and local venues with many proper nouns, including schools and colleges.
Information reaches the Federal Government that Britain will despatch at least WW steamers to Australia to convey wool and wheat now bought by Imperial authorities for military and naval use. Some vessels are en route and will carry coal for the return voyage, reducing dependence on Australian supplies.
Officials plan a visit by Federal members to Victoria wheat country to observe prebativeness and reform efforts. The Emre Picture Company screened Mary Wickford in Cinderella and The Arab, with reviews praising performances and previews of Aristocracy and Midnight at the Old Mill. Temperance Sunday noted as Methodist groups push licensing reform and oppose restrictive laws while repatriation talks and court actions continue in the region.
Aharum hosted the White Minstrels with Mr ATE Millar arranging venues and supplies. Rain disrupted attendance but patrons applauded recall numbers. Mr Culliver provided seating, and Missurran’s ragtime item drew praise. Mr Donald Mackinnon was named Federal Director of Recruiting as local livestock and wool trades featured in the day’s reports.
Mezzers. Young Drow Nhill, led by H. R. Rethas, call for tenders to buy first consignments farming properties in Babatetlo parish three miles from Lorywon railway station. Tenders returnable on Dth December. Crown lands available in Jilpanger allotment 9 pres Operes. Next Killalie stock sale fixed for Friday December 6. Also notes venereal disease clinic attendances in Adelaide last month.
Mr Bamford minister for home affairs says the wolfram discovery at Watehe Creek Northern Territory promises value. We told a Trades Hall deputation that an inquiry into the treatment of Lt Jensen government geologist in the Northern Territory will be gyatic.
London reports Admiral Sir John Jellicoe named First Sea Lord and Admiral Sir David Beatty to command the Grand Fleet. Monastir shells, civilian casualties and continued Allied counterattacks on the Somme and Ypres sectors are noted with Paris and London dispatches detailing raids and repulsed assaults.
Berlin reports a November 24 air raid response noting unusually strong British defense. One airship was shot down near Scarborough and a second airship is presumed lost and not returned.
A government official says the Court of Trade under Defence of the Realm Consolidation Regulations will assume control of South Wales coal fields effective December. The move follows wartime measures to secure essential resources.
The Assembly approved a clause within the Licensing Bill prohibiting the issuance of new barmaid licenses. The move targets regulatory expansion and strengthens existing licensing controls.
Reports from Freech and Romanian officials describe renewed clashes in the Greemstown and Hill 10 regions, with mounting Allied and Axis activity across the Carpathians and Wallachian fronts. German and Russian communiques cite small gains, counterattacks, and ongoing artillery exchanges as forces maneuver near Kon nr Gourini and the Transylvanian Alps.
The friends of certain local residents report medical improvements and family news including a statement that Mrs Cambridge from Velnehlan Street is improving. In Horsham Mas. Mardingham, an elder inmate at Horsham District Hospital, is noted. A Melbourne-bound congress delegate for Wa, and various military updates involve Gen. PF Danger, Captain C M Andersen, and Sgt. Bradshaw with battlefield injuries. The Bendigo vestry accepts the resignation of Rev. ire Met’ ms as incumbent, with Dean McCullagh serving. Other items cover wills and bequests, military hospital postings, and Shackleton relief expedition to the South Pole.
The Admiralty states that a vessel named saoval wrecked at Zesbrumre harbor on Tuesday afternoon. Weather hindered observations. all machine crew returned safely aboard.
The Horsham Recruss Society announces its usual monthly executive committee meeting in Loo Town on Monday the ith December at 4 o'clock. The note lists contributions to the Boys in the Trenches Fund and records cash and cheque totals.
The German claim that the cruiser Newcastle was mined in the Firth of Forth with 22 dead and 45 wounded is denied by the Admiralty. They state no vessel was sunk in the North Sea between various dates and call the report a misstatement while noting no decisive action by the Crown Council at Athens.
Horsham Horse Club announces Boxing Day races with a first programme including Trial Stakes, Distance Handicap, Boxing Day Handicap, Open Hack Race, Wimmera Trot, Flying Handicap and more. Nominations close December 16 by Mr Ba Furth. meet to be run under VLC standards with gate access from Pradshaw.
The death has occurred in Avalla New South Wales of Edward Trickett renowned as a famous Australian oarsman who first gained international fame for his rowing prowess and held major titles.
Fragmentary text shows a lost item call with a reward offer and a partial name likely identifying the finder. The legible parts imply a Lost item notice with a reward and a specific person or place reference.
Government outlines a national recruitment network under a Federal Director of Recruiting to coordinate voluntary enlistment across Australia. The scheme assigns district officers in each Federal division, with MPs as ex officio chairs, and calls on Parliament, states, and local bodies to support. It stresses efficiency, economy, and industrial stability to sustain wartime production and morale.
In Melbourne the debate on Mr Tudors motion resumed with Mr Hughes denying discussion of Executive Council proceedings and ministers resignations. Mr Lynch opposed the motion while Senator Millen criticized the ministerial statement and the house adjourned to meet next day.
Mr Edward Giapene y of the Jahove will address a meeting on the operation of farmers in the town Teal today at 2.00 pm. Farmers are invited to attend.
December 3 service in the parish includes Holy Communion and Evensong at 7 p.m. led by the Rev. Charles W. Meredith with assistance from Mr. Treagus and others, as listed in the parish notice.
Sunday December 3 includes horse racing listings with venues Greenland Dam Bellevk Kalkee Ateavon Taylors Fone and times 11 am 3 pm 4 pm and 7 pm plus names Mr W H Pea gely Rev F Delbridge and Mr Ed monde in abbreviated notes
Beowiets for the Australian Itore must report to Lieutenant Miller, Ensign Misting Officer, at the Drill Hall, Jorekan. Ages 18 to 45 years. Hawker, Colonel ACA.G, ed Military District.
Open competition offers £75 per annum for years to sons of military personnel under Mr A S Rodgers scheme. Available at Hamilton College only. Entries close January 31. Apply to Local Repatriation Committee or Hamilton College, Hamilton.
A personal notice states the writer did not provide support as claimed and acknowledges a sister in delicate health. The author expresses gratitude to a court official for his kindness and attention.
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