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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
4
Municipal and Shire Councils discuss approaches to control a persistent weed known as burr. Debate centers on mowing, fencing, and chemical or rate-based measures, with farmers and councils seeking effective, affordable solutions despite burr’s resilience and spread along stock routes and reserves.
Readers are presented with a dense wartime reflection weaving religious imagery into public policy and national struggle. The piece discusses governance, civic duty, and the moral weight of decisions amid conflict, citing sacred texts and prophetic warning as context for the referendum.
A letter from H. T. Knapton in Inverell claims opponents try to block reinforcements for Australians at the front and dupe electors. He says duped voters will say No on December 6 while supporters who value liberty will vote Yes.
The notice lists voluntary workers who helped after Saturday, with names including George Thorley AL Geden N. Mason and G. 6 Greaves. It announces Friday 2 o'clock open visit at Shows Hill School for wood carving by pupils, prizes and medals to be awarded by Mayor Ring. Also reports a Tinaha Bridge accident with a rider saved from the water and measures to prevent posting of the bridge, plus a weather outlook predicting cooler conditions and possible rain.
The article describes a planning session about a temporary Avon Met Heath tape for the water project. It notes preparations for a reception at the plank and ongoing work with carpenters to finish the hall. A visit by Mr. Frank from Sle QGP is mentioned and scheduling for Wednesday through Friday is outlined.
A garbled report discusses cadet training amid proposals on compulsory training for employers and workers. It mentions a parliament debate involving Weekes and Weeks on midweek duties, with plans for a parade and a training session starting on Ist January and continuing through later that month.
The Salvation Army corps plans a Sunday School anniversary with a gospel ship service featuring action songs, sailor costumes, platform ship prop, and a talk by Ensign Mignold on dangers of youth voyage. Also promoted are Sheeky’s Ale beverages and a Triangle Comedy event at Imperial Picture Theatre with Dorothy Dalton and Star cast.
Fragmented OCR notes reference a resumed query with names like Parton Mulvenny and Mr Ihr. It mentions selections, vetting, and a ceremonial or legal context with references to a temple, the wall, and election phrases.
The Minister for Lands Hon W J Ashford MLA visited Inverell with J O Bryant and other officials on a Saturday. They received a large welcome at Cornell Chambers and discussed settlement and forestry matters, aiming to assess housing, irrigation, and local jobs.
The Minister approves a land allocation from park to hospital area for a new playground fronting the Dia ret School and surveys for building sites. The Mayor thanks the Minister for liberal treatment as the council prepares a permanent town reserve and fencing. A district tour highlights farms and properties including Mr Hawke and Mr McKengie before attending an evening event.
Miss Meee Scobie plans a campaign event at the Trew Mall on Saturday with supporters and electors invited to hear her speak. Mr William Irwine is scheduled to witness the gathering as members attend to back the reinforcement proposals amid a busy political scene in the district.
Transifell Afa Ltd lists suit cases dress "Misketes" and filled travelling trunks with trading emphasis on ravetlinar requisites and Wie items.
The report covers a chaotic mix of items from hospital notices and hawkers licenses to public debt and school recess. It notes the Caulfield Military Hospital reinforcement and various local happenings in Glen Innes Inverell Bathurst and Bathurst memorials.
Mrs J B R Lawry receives notice of her husband Sergeant J Russell Lawry earning his commission for distinguished service. Nurse Ivy Little, daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Little, has been accepted for service abroad after training at Randwick Military Hospital. Archdeacon Seymour was hosted by Grafton supporters who presented a £60 cheque before he moves to Kempsey. Death of Stall-Sergeant-Major Dunlop in Armidale at 44 from heart failure, with English birth and North African service noted. Local wedding and social items follow, including multiple Apr/May ceremonies and community notices amid war-time context.
Fragmentary notes describe market conditions and a sloop named with gilded hulls in a fallow period. The text hints at easiness in trade yet references damaged lines about sales and a busy ferry route with local vendors and brokers.
Fragmentary notice references cattle and sheep quantities and price talks with firms Messrs, but lacks readable names, places, dates, or outcomes. Unable to determine concrete event or details from the garbled OCR.
The text appears to be garbled OCR with faint readable fragments. It mentions a commissioner and an arrival from a distant place, with unclear context and no clear events or names to anchor a factual summary.
The sale at Lum Cattle featured 9 business heifers and 16 steers traded around 9 dollars per hundredweight. Buyers included local buyers and farmers with bids shaping the mix of prices and weights as the sale proceeded on Friday.
The fragmentary text mentions sales, competition, and a January event. It references a shop, Monday rhythm, and a timetable with a January first date. Readable names or locations are not clear.
The Amsterdam report notes a Dutch lugger sighting a wrecked Zeppelin in the North Sea and abandonment. London dispatches state Bolshevik forces declare war on Kaladin and push Krylov to move troops to crush the Cusacks. Turks and Russians discuss armistice terms for the Caucasus. Russia barred from Baltic navigation except between Petrograd and Kronstadt. Ukrainian Rada seeks immediate armistice.
Halifax appeals for five million in sterling funds as the Norwegian crew of the Imotox is detained. The Admiralty probe into the disaster has no clear evidence of foul play. Military authorities at Walifan arrest a German wholesaler tied to prior reports. Latest tally shows dead 4200 missing 20 injured 000 homeless 5,000.
London dispatches describe a feared imminent German push with heavy artillery and infantry concentrate behind lines. Twelve Husatan front divisions engaged at Gambral as land forces move toward Abie and Bexonvaux fronts, signaling renewed pressure.
Amsterdam dispatches reveal Hindenburg and allied leaders in a tense conference with Hertiing discussing terms likely to be imposed on Russia. Aindenbure proposes a new plan to defeat Britain and France before American aid arrives. There are reports of a near rush of troops westward as Germany contends peace could grant favorable terms to France and Britain.
Field-Marshal Halg notes ground actions south of La Bassett and east of Klebullebeke. Jerusalem reportedly fallen as Tokyo dispatches claim Japanese forces entered Vladivostok and Hurfin. A munition ship fire at Hallfar caused a near miss with no explosion. Vladiivostok reports declare independence with unrest spreading. Nissan and Americans form a society to maintain order.
Washington reports a Baker communique urging faster American war effort on the western front. It warns the enemy cannot mass forces as before and calls for intensified military production and action.
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