Local Prohibition Debate and Liquor Trade Opinions
A historical piece discusses shifts in liquor laws and local option polls. It notes moves to remove a Weymouth site and relocate operations, cites licensing law rejection, and mentions temperance viewpoints alongside Australia and New Zealand trends. The article anticipates a 1630 local option vote reflecting public sentiment.
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United States
New Zealand
Australia
Public de Res
Publica
Chenorsnam Cines Published Every Towaday and Pridey Sard
Local theater column notes that Chenorsnam Cines continues its schedule with daily showings and weekend cinema on Friday December 4, 1925, highlighting new features and ticket info.
Prohibition Debate Highlights Revenue and Sentences
The article discusses Prohibition in the United States, noting total fines of £6,090,000 and 1,900 years of gaol sentences under the Volstead Act. It questions motives behind defiance, cites financial gains from illegal liquor sales, and explores social impact and future prospects for abolition.
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Pardiebed
Department of Avatice
United States
Tom Ao
Mather
America
Rainfall tallies year with 14 54 inches at Horsham
Reports show November brought 96 points of rain in Horsham with total yearly rainfall at 1454 inches, compared with 2124 inches to the same date last year. Borough events include a Christmas appeal by the Borough Brass Band at Botanical Gardens, a colors on road signs discussion, and traffic safety measures on several streets.
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Horsham
RAND
Borough Brass Band
Wie
Contry
Barnes
Dimboots
Teparit
Jeparit Close
J. G. Anderson
Kent
Asbett
Dimboola
Mra Legcett
Mise Thoday
Comet
Comets
Miss Leggett
Hazel Thoday
EB. Ballinger
Mr. H. Martin
Pong
Lieut. Blakey
Wilton
K. Lexgett
C.0
J.beeties
Beye’ Training Farm
Veois East
T. Hi. Indian
Ivy Cocks and J Wood Heirloom Satin Embroidered Dress
The social notice lists Ivy the youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Cocks and Andrew son of Mr and Mrs Wood of Wimpisio. They own a stock of ivory brocaded satin relieved with gevegeuie nat pearls and richly embroidered.
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Ting
Ivy
Sue Cocks
Andrew
Ami
J. Wood
Wimpisio
Heida
Victorian Senate poll sparks party blame game
The Melbourne correspondent reports tensions after the Victorian Senate declaration. Senator Gut urges Nationalists to align against Te Heatonalist Labor and Democratic factions. Senator Plain hopes communism would be ruled illegal. Mr Hansen criticizes the press for Labor’s defeat. Bruce delaying election is blamed for a Labor sweep.
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Senate
Gut
Labor Party
Democratic Party
Plain
Hansen
Labor
Bruce
Federal Cabinet Reshuffle Follows Ministerial Defeat
Following the defeat of the Minister for Markets Senator Wilson, a Federal Cabinet reshuffle is assured with indications that Mr Massey Opeene will join the new Cabinet.
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Wilson
Massey Opeene
Coroner Commits Man in Footscray Lorry Fatality
The City Coroner committed Thomas Sullivan for trial on a manslaughter charge after a motor lorry struck Ivy June McKenny on Geelong Road Footscray on 23 November, killing the 26 year old.
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Thomas Sullivan
Ivy June McKenny
Econed
McKensie
Geelong Road
Footsceay
Proposed Wheel Tax Debate at Legislative Assembly
The Premier Mr Allan urged a strong reading of the Registration at Vehicles Bill in the Legislative Assembly. The bill taxes heavy vehicles while exempting pastoral agricultural and horticultural users. Estimated revenue between £70 000 and £100 000 yearly. Debate adjourned.
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Allan
Legislative Assembly
Redistribution of Seats in Victoria Assembly
Dr Archie outlines a reform plan dividing Victoria into 65 electorates, creating three divisions for redistribution to 24 metropolitan, 41 urban and country electorates. Each metropolitan district would hold 21 500 electors, 15 000 in urban districts and 10 000 in country districts. Argyle notes the Commonwealth redistribution system was followed and quotes not held.
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Archie
Fragmented court notice from a local settlement report
The readable portions allude to a preparatory phase in a settlement or court matter at a local venue. Specific names, dates, and actions are not clearly readable.
Unclear text fragment on House of Commons service resolutions
Fragmentary OCR text mentions the House of Commons service resolutions and various garbled terms suggesting a procedural note. No clear events, names, dates, or organizations are discernible to summarize into a coherent item.
Admiralty Discontinues Livingison Search Effort
The Admiralty announces that the Liv ingsions in relation to Mi have been discontinued after no positive result. The search is not considered insidered secondary to peolory, as the cause of her lom has been fully established.
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Admiralty
Italy's Debt to U S A Subscriptions Soar
Over eighty million lire have been subscribed to pay Italy's debt to the United States in response to Mussolini's appeal. The drive calls for popular support across the nation as authorities report strong public backing for the obligation.
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Italy
United States
Mussolini
Swiss Trade Union Federation Protest Action Against Fascism
The Swiss Trade Union Federation committee passes a resolution denouncing the Italian regime for oppression of trade unions and suppression of assembly and opinion. It proposes contacting the International Federation of Trade Unions to explore international actions against the Mussolini government.
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Swiss Trade Union Federation
Italy
Ttaly
International Federation of Trade Uniona
Paseini
French Finance Debates Delayed on Briand Policy Proposals
The Chamber of Deputies delays interpellation on Briand’s policy declaration to allow immediate debate on M. Briand’s recommendations for large scale bank notes and Treasury needs. Proposals face unpopularity yet may pass.
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Chamber of Deputies
M. Briand
Oachent
Treasury
Lord Allenby Arrives at Port Maid During Tour
Lord and Lady Allenby landed at Port Maid by the Mooltan and proceeded to a temporary stay before resuming their voyage to Australia.
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Lord
Lady Allenby
Port Maid
Mooltan
Australia
Parliament Nobel Peace Prize Committe Award 1925
The Parliament Nobel Peace Prize Committee in Denmark has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 1925. The decision names Bot 7d as recipient, reflecting the committee's choice for this year’s honor.
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Comatitten
Denmark
Entombed miners rescued after dangerous cave in
Reuters report from Germany details rescue of trapped miners after a cave in. Twelve workers were seriously injured while rescuers worked for hours to reach the site and secure medical aid for those affected.
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Reuter
Germany
Mae
Brenea
Personal farmed home after enjoyable buliday trip
Nurw Geper returns from a world trip and announces she has moved from Weymouth to Lie card on Baillie street opposite May Wark. She will continue private hospital work. The family arrived home last week in exceptionally good health.
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Melbourne
Tte
Nurw Geper
Weymouth
Baillie Street
May Wark
Sre
Ha Ag
W. T
W. O'Conno
German Corpse Factory Claim Stirring Commons Debate
Sir Austin Chamberlain told the House of Commons that the German Chancellor De Lather assaulted him, alleging aggressive actions during tense talks. The remark sparked immediate outrage and calls for clarification from Berlin.
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House of Commons
Austin Chamberlain
de. Lather
Betting Tax Debate Reflects On Taxation Of Wagering
A fragment notes debate over a betting tax seen as key to regulating gambling income. It mentions concerns about the institution and potential impact on betting practices and revenue.
Insurgents in Syria Infiltrate Regions, Disrupt Life
Fragmentary report notes insurgent activity in Syria with continued clashes and disruption reported. Military sources describe ongoing incursions in several areas as authorities pursue countermeasures amid instability.
Local Football Teams Schedule First Matches Tomorrow
Sporting News reports Warrackaabeal Red versus Horstam Red with Dimboola Jeparit Merten Rupexsup Sevbam and Werrackaabeal slated to open on local rinks tomorrow. Selections include Longlands Bamford Jackman Davey and others for home club duties.
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Werrackaabeal
Whur
Prannnt
Longlands
Bamford
Jackman
Davey
W. Moltin
J. Bownett
Wynbe
Loarmonth
Urehl
McDonald
Reynolds
Harrie
Goode
Belton
Horkinsm
Kryler
Phiypees
Janda
Hald
Goose
Tuentnicoth
Mirot
Frvan de
Terrant
Mitchell
Herpis
Hamiltmoe
Mickelin
Lewniv
Peareon
Warrsckue Beak
Oolredi
Horsham
Gentiner
Walther
Dougall
J. M
Bennett
Watt Prtherick
Allan
Huf
Millar
Hinaison
Blight
Robinson
Lyons
Croquet tournament round names and players listed
A garbled 19th century croquet report lists participants and rounds with many misread names. It mentions open and handicap events and names such as Harwell McDonald Kosta Wynne Bennett and others, with round deadlines and championship designations.
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Bgrmde
A. Reonett
Harwell
McDonald
PF Kosta
Mobisony
Manson
Wynne
Wimmera Cricket Matches Feature Horsham and Warrabiel Play
Local cricket notes list matches including Rainbow v Skill and Warracknabeal v College. Horsham Aivy players urged to attend at 1.30 pm. Ho n e series includes Horsham and Warrabiel lineups with various batters and bowlers noted.
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Wimmera
Rainbow
Skill
Dimboola
Jepasit
Longerrmig College
Losho Boterm
Horsham Aivy
Lao Pm
Mebhypeny
1Tay
Tirodefti
Ebridee
Ht Vier
Suhuston
Surmen
Melts T Lvenper
Rielanadlir
Kebe
Will Tye
Local League Notes from Turaday Tournament Turmoil
Fragmentary OCR cites players Mrs Olason Maloos O Coenor and Mikey O Connor. Mentions a tournament meeting, late member EV, and a schedule for a Tuesday event with team names and revisions, but specifics are unclear.
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Olason
Maloos
Tills
Catph
Coenor
Tage
O'Conner
Mikey O'Connor
Mere Norwood
Moretti
Merrow
Tarraige
Deee EV
Hseiet
Mneibe
Racing Fixtures and Dates for Upcoming Meetings
The notice lists racing fixtures across multiple weeks with dates in February and March. It names venues or events and outlines weekday and weekend slots from Friday to Saturday and occasional Sunday. Specific event names appear garbled but indicate a scheduled series of races and related activities.
Fragmentary OCR Note on Semple and Magnesia Event
A garbled OCR passage mentions Semple and Eesamat, with references to Maugrewes and Magnesia. It hints at an event or discovery related to drilling or chemical substances but remains unclear and partially incomprehensible. No definite date, place, or outcome is readable.
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Ymrat
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