The Case for No Explained by NR Hick A Referendum Talk
A large audience gathered at the Paramount Theatre to hear NR Hickey defend the No vote against conscription in a Victorian Railways Union address. He argued the referendum would fail or be reversed, cited official figures on enlistments and casualties, and urged Australians to vote No to resist what he called revolutionary change and press attacks.
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Paramount Theatre
P. H. Hickey
Lie
Victorian Railways Union
Shire
Australia
Steong
Hughes
Ignres
Voss Javinie
Fiat
Sivi Feiners
Hickey
Vole
Ion
Aml
Hames
Hil
Fuse Sf Jast
Defence
Pearce
Totel
Levee Biren
Erefore
Levee
Posrre
George Washington
Beitree
Astor Tenerife
Alte
Gesteral
Hughes Torstelling
Cim Hughes
Australide
Zealand
New Zealand
J. McMafium
Market Street
Kyfievon
Far- Like
Peacock
Sears
Minier of Railways
Fr Clarke
Bosser
Australian Conscription Campaign Council
Bowser
Eye
Ale Hiohsler Utvetine
Ie MCC
T de Purtion
Ballaray
Hay HY
Minines
SE Dowsward
Jon
Predlife
New South Wates
Jypard
Shipaschers
UN Rgilway
Central
Kibor
New Sith
Wales
Daranyard
Fyiresen
Iisigniats
Buwser
Seitehy
Viana
Cansielt
Rexona and Rexona Skin Care Promote Holiday Safety
A vintage advertisement extols Rexona deodorant and Rexona Skin and Facial Soap as essential for a seaside or mountain holiday. It claims the products protect skin and hair from exposure and offer multiple uses, urging readers to buy Rexona Soap and related items before traveling.
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Rexona
Rexana
State Cabinet Meets on Monday to Discuss Repatriation Plan
The State Cabinet scheduled a special meeting for Monday to discuss repatriation. Proposals include using Crown lands near the Murray to settle returned soldiers and planning imperial conferences on transport, ports, and postwar finance.
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Murray
Hallifords
New South Wales
Mr Holman
Adoid
Bowser
New Indus
Riot at the M C C in Melbourne amid government protests
An organised riot at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday supported government proposals. Missiles were hurled, injuring several. Prime Minister Kalman and other officials were present. A hospital report noted one man injured while resisting, with others treated and the Lord Mayor sustaining injuries.
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Goverancu
Kalman
Stapley
Dickson Heardon
Henry How
Nic Jowett
Luckie
Uetule
Ay Bishop
Valiedrs” Association
Bishop
Jared
Sandringham
Steugeling
Atinat Wilds
Ueeuston
Paul
Australian War Unity Appeal Stirs Enlistment Debate
A Melbourne letter argues Australians must reinforce the army or risk defeat. It berates antiwar voices and urges immediate universal conscription to end voluntary enlistment, warning of German ambitions and prolonged militarism. It cites 150,000 unmarried men not enlisted and calls for swift action to end the war.
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Vetratia
Ane
Pengte
Australia
Mp Holt
Anna
Germany
Guldiers
Boyd
Australis
Tle Wen
Wila
Childred
Lane
B. Holdsworth
Collins
Melbourne
Minister's Son Lifts Cross at Grave Site Amid War Losses
The article recalls Bombardier MeWhaye, 33, who survived shelling and gas injuries and raised a wooden cross at a grave in France for Lieut. Jul Wilson McWinne of the English Army, killed in action. McWhace, 24, a fellow bombardier, died serving. the cross bore his brother’s name.
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Joh
Lag
Harned
Guile
Thak Ueinhardier
Heevor
Yuunwest
Mastrus Gas
Gersans
Military Hospital
Breamingham
England
Iekt
Uubardier
Ovneh
Gere
Wien
Bardice
Jul Wilson McWinne
Fnghel Helt Arillers Urigade
Feasparers
Nia
McWhac
Semper Nobiscum Poem Fragment From Travers’ Collection
A poem fragment by KK Lawson from Travers' Collen Nel loirie appears in Two Friends verse collection. It muses on eternal presence and the living place of memory as night and day pass, with phrases about souls and spirit lingering after the physical form.
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KK Lawson
Travers
Collen Nelloirie
Nerve Numbness Cure Ad Claim From G W Heak
An old advertisement promotes Neuril as a remedy for neuralgia and starved nerves. It urges readers to send for bottles directly from the manufacturer G. W. Heak, chemist, stating local chemists do not stock the product.
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Neuril
Hans
Ste Treetare
Aujuy
Ilean
Sond Direct Io
G. W. Heak
Casttereay
Sydney
Malmsbury Anti-Conscription Social Reaffirms Duty
At Toya Hall Malmsbury a Friday night anti conscription gathering drew a mix of residents from Kyneton Baynton Louris and Greenhill. Speakers urged immediate enlistment while local officials and a recruiting officer were welcomed. refreshments followed and songs filled the hall as the crowd discussed freedom and national duty.
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Toya Hall
Malis Iurg
Igears
Kyntron
Baynton, Louris
Greenhill
Uangiorte
Uhusie
Bert Wail
Fey
Tor
Haller
A. Lepgatt
Valu
Joseph O Connor
O'Sullivan
Jas
Taffy
Cavers
Brow
J. Hutcheson
Fennelly
Crowe Malinsbury
Australians urged to vote yes on December 20
The excerpt presents Prime Minister W M Hughes appealing Grampians electors to support the government’s proposal. He frames the choice as defending soldiers and national unity against Sinn Feiners and other agitants, insisting a yes vote safeguards front-line reinforcements and defeat of Germany’s allies.
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Grampians Lictarate
Anstestia
Sinn Feiners
Austeulis
E Industries
Ireland
Russia
Germany
Ww. M. Hughes
When Will the War End Speech at Glasgow Urges Enlistment
The text presents a wartime appeal by Lloyd George urging continued effort and enlistment. It emphasizes that the war's end hinges on Allied aims and international justice, noting Australian volunteers have left shores to support the cause. The call to action stresses duty and sacrifice to hasten victory.
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Glasgow
Lives
Lloyd George
Germany
Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets advertised in Kyneton
An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets for stomach issues and indigestion. The copy claims the product strengthens digestion by restoring the stomach’s function and improves appetite, vitality, and nervousness symptoms. It cites rainfall data for the Kyneton district as context.
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Neve South Wales
B. Harden
Tuller
Alll
Akeinie
Dgiryiman
Inteasd
Enirurigh
Nuecheon
Taverne Son
Wasto
Puente
Burrinbar
N.S. Wales
Kynevon
Chese’ Tabuiew Co
Stannick
Shelton
Sheldon
Vision’s Window and Eye Care Cure Sold in Australia
An old advertisement urges all to protect eyes from dust heat smoke and irritation using Marviss Imperial Eye Ointment. It claims rapid relief for conjunctivitis and blindness, with testimonials from teachers and workers and mentions sale through Armstrong Bros Guardian office and chemists.
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Storey
Iron Armstron
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Semper Nobiscum
Tee Ae
Malmsbur
Dri
Ty Brothers
Dentin United
Tilla
Bret Harte
Bingaf
Earh
Torcelier
ii/ ger
Maze
Borttight
Essie Serscant
Sally Briere
NoMler
Sige
Bor
Graupiung
Macyborousth
Wauses
Kyneton
D. J. Reo
Modersie Piices
Guardian
Swhen
Orss
Ppeesuese Pressees
Usssie Bes
Peeeerkwerees
Sean Woah
Eeerweereuse Ue
SHB
Bepge SR Deeks Ls
Sacred Heart College, Conventgi Mercy
Kineton Fat
RAY HiGh
Kynzton College
Thigh Street
Ken
Tyvervediate
Pandjatss Ker
Piya
Shippiniz
Caresaken Fr SA
Gulf Ports
SON
Paris
Dinaloola
Sal
ST. Anno
Yares
Frenaulla
Trad
Ako, Kyneton
Avetealian Skarztolilers
All Munzy
Awsraha
Australan Mutual Live Stock Insurance Society, Limited
Wilus Bros
Eou
Willis Bros
Piper Street
Gippsland & Northern Co
Operative Selling & Insurance CO. Ltd
Flinders Lane
EL Boral Capital
Sago
Frovil
R McKenzie
Bill
Charles Skidmore
W. C. Fawkes
High Street
Kynetor
Plendid
Boi Tore
Trust Moneys Palmer, 8T & Rennick Solicitors, Kwirsise
Tor the Housewifs
Armstrong Bros
Gealdins
Bynepon
Beeton
Gheldoh
ING Machine Ang “Wy Gramafeone
Ppp
Yaedey - Selest
Sale
Grarsanko
Globe
Roger Parasyls
Srissyy
Neat
Iy Yakery
GEG. & Gmond
Gordage
Reynell
Bourke Su
Beudigs
Ratbesies
Bimore
Euhitics
Dee
Newmarket
Belmea
Roondroo
Roondroas
Murray Bridge
Caleb Esles
Advisio Uunuene
MIR AD
RIC Grocers
Hearne
A. Stredwick, Dental Pasmty Mallison Strest, Rynethr- Telegione No
Pru
Keriom
FLY
America
Ariston
Ps Genesee
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