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Newspaper

Inverell Times

Location

Inverell, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 18, 1917

Page

4

Australia faces historic vote on conscription and national fate

An unsigned Thursday column argues December Electors must decide if Australian military divisions stay mobilized or are gradually reduced. It criticizes government reinforcement plans for single men aged 10 to 40, contending conscription and policy will shape Britain and Australia, urging calm, measured debate.

Australia Bhin Britten Danwine Balanes Tuman Ute

Local War Committee Meeting at School Weekday Hour

A local and general notice reports a War Cheat Committee meeting of jadiew cnberes to be held in the School YOArt on Wednesday at a stated hour. Attendance expected from local powers and named members with discussion on war work and civic duties.

Ames Tree End Fair Marks Slow Civic Season

fragmented OCR note records ongoing Ames Tree Fair activities. mentions weather conditions and delays, with scattered names and places. indicates community efforts, event timing, and local concerns about proceedings and future planning.

Pio Nathan

Unclear OCR Snapshot of Brewing Record

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases about brewing, distances, prices and dates but no coherent event or identified entities. Missing context prevents defining a coherent lead or outcome.

Inverell Town Discusses Key Show at the Fair

A chaotic OCR fragment describes Inverell events with Abe Meteora camp and a show featuring fish, horse seals, and a Lady ruler. The text references a first stews Huet, a pen Cee presence, and warnings about a fire threat amid local figures.

Phetetier

Prence's Bay Fund Meeting Reports Surplus Balance

A Prence's Bay Fund meeting in Council Chambers reviewed the secretary Mrs G Futter's report and a surplus of 1485 19 5 was shown on the audited balance sheet. Attendance included Mr A J Anderson chairing, with thanks given at the close. Advertisements note holiday publication changes, and a weather update describes cool to cold nights and improving outlook. The Salvation Army and Wardens Court items are briefly reported along with notes on the new Showground and tender announcements.

Prence’s Bay G. Futter A. J. Anderson Walter Wilson

Deal in Sheep Court Case Summary

Litigation centers on a sheep deal involving bacon merchants and a crossbred ewe agreement. Witnesses include Messrs Slama El and Wir Hariack. judges and attorneys argue over delivery obligations and breach claims with a verdict for the planter.

Slama Hariack Fey Anu Sibert Svarrabris Oanerh Wind Meiniyre

France Declares Economic Role For Its Army Units

In a shifting defense stance, Me Nuete tron outlines how the army's presence in France has evolved from wartime force to a sustained economic contributor. The move signals strategic use of military resources in regional stability efforts.

France

Delangra Public School Prizegiving Cantata Draws Crowd

The annual prizegiving concert at Delangra Public School held in the School of Arts Hall on Friday night featured the cantata The Fairy Shoemaker and The Dream of the Lazy Shepherd Boys with stars including Miss Mary Arnold and Fred Wright. Prizes were presented by Mr Fraser as students performed songs and dances, with gratitude voiced to the accompanist and teachers for fostering a successful, patriotic program.

Soncol Ocongert Delangra School of Arts Hall Lasy Shepherd Mary Arnold Fred Wright Colin Bartlett Allan Younle K Callaghan Osler Kale Gornell Lary McMaster Mr. &. K. Callahan Epechilly Plamotorbe Duvet Morsing Peal Migses Marjorie Ardoml Gertie Callaghan Pinger Mall Ty Sash Dells Cemier Allie Ella the Stowaway Kettlewell Miss Cornell Miss Herts Callaghan Grunt Ubhien Adwane Nielpalin Pale

Fragmented Passing Show OCR Summary Amid Stilted Gibberish

An OCR fragment outlines a passing show with names and places scattered through garbled text. It references The Glen Daities, Theoperitae, speakers, and various performances, but most details are unreadable. The piece hints at weeklong public events and advertisements within a chaotic newspaper page.

Debate Over Mixed Bathing In Weir Basin Rules

A city council committee led by Alds O Connor and Maidens proposes stricter bathing regulations for the Macintyre River to curb mixed bathing this summer. They discuss sunset prohibitions and possible separate hours for women, while opponents warn the plan could limit public recreation and spark controversy.

Ald O'Connor Macintyre Belfy Isk Conneil Times Aine A. Ogonnor Wo Swan A. Heed J Mellween W. Maidens McLean Sud Corbin Wrrekpot Lhe Cma Milan Santi Hipenh Prem Aviaood Hentai Porenis Forties Turin Meer Minott Maureen Eunael Watesh Ald. O'Connor Butler Mauilena Alt GM Cmor Avery Tal Swan Owen Aera Panikessian Baller Swan Haris Mel

Referendum Mention Sparks Christmas Spirit In War Time

Mr. Percy Hunter discusses the referendum at Dalton House while noting Christmas stockings for children and wounded Australian soldiers in England. The piece links national voting with wartime sacrifice as Australians lend support to the cause.

Percy Hunter Dalton House England

Theomice Speech Fragments Spark Confusion in Town

Fragmented lines show residents debating duty and right, with chaotic phrases about help, fear, and forthcoming actions. The text hints at civic concern and a call for unity amid turmoil, naming unclear leaders and anonymous supporters.

Cunningham and the Primary Producers in a contested appeal

Fragmented OCR yields a garbled report mentioning Mr Cunningham and the Primary Producers. The safe core references a legal or political dispute, with unclear details about the appeal, participants, and outcome. no concrete dates, places, or actions are decipherable.

Sapper Boatwrights Appeal From Frontline Unit Transfer

A wartime note from Sapper J. J. Rowtwright of England dated Oct 47 1947 details a transfer to a fresh unit from 461h Field Company. He notes heavy fighting near Lae and leaves taken, mentions American and New Zealand troops, casualty risks, and a plea to send all men. The message reflects morale, frontline conditions, and division-level concerns.

Sapper Boatwright Om Intier Oa. Arnold Pelungra Sapper J Cour Boys Leiden Lenmden Tielp Towie Diel Landiards Trench

Unclear OCR fragment clouding key event

A fragmentary OCR result mentions a strategy and individuals, with no clear date place organization or outcome. The readable bits point to a political or civic action, but essential nouns are missing, making a precise headline and summary impossible from the text provided.

Death of General Skalon Shocks Petrograd Talks

Dispatches from Petrograd report the violent death of General Skalon, an army representative in peace talks, with conflicting claims that he suicided or was murdered after rejecting disgraceful terms. Reports also note widespread leninist repression of officers, desecration of bells, and rising famine in Russia as Americans consider leaving Petrograd via the Siberian railway.

Loxdon Petrograd Skalon Leniniet Liat Skalon Weliot Chrooleld Herman Lenintats Tokio Runa Francis Haw

Italian Defence Repulses Enemy Offensive Near Front

An official dispatch from London reports fierce fighting between the Brenta and the Plave fronts. Italian forces repelled a violent enemy thrust at Colcaprile and southward near Coldellaberreta, while a counter attack pressed toward Monte Pedlea and Monte Lolapole. Casualties were heavy on the opposing side, and Italian lines held despite renewed assaults.

London Colcaprile Coldellaberreta Conlcaprile Monte Lolapole

Wounded General Korallom Reported Near Pot Chop

Dispatches from Morniloff and DIBASTER describe Korallom wounded in the clash with Holshenk forces near Pot Chop or Halifax. The Halifax disaster fund received a 10,000 contribution from the finvernment.

Morniloff Petrograd Lin Korallom Holshenk Potchop Halifax Dibaster Hongkong

Weekend Bishop Preaches at St Miguelite's Church

A local cleric prepares a Sunday service at the Lite Plain park with morning and afternoon sessions. In Cruden parish news, Me Eld Jurd of Lunkeall drowned near the Tyteel Greek while mastering a stork. he was 27. Several police transfers and deaths are reported across Bundarra Tingha Glen Innes and Moree districts.

St Miguelite’s Biyerell Eld Jurd Mere Fhutd Lunkeall Mra. J. Anurke Dlenroy Binsara Defencr TW Huts Wheel Weinert Bundarra Tingha Madley Timah Hobinson Quirindi Bley Pareiba Meir Rutherford Disse and Rutherford Glen Innes Mohart Marin Ma Pherson

Weather and labor outlook from distant regions

Telegrams report unsettled weather patterns in SVISEV and western districts with changes in wind and seas. A notable storm effect threatens coastal towns near Poveply Bay and NZ beyond. Employers in several areas indicate hesitation to hire Australians this year amid shifting conditions.

Poveply Bay

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