View of Mr Brennan on conscription amid opposition in House
A lengthy report covers Mr Brennan’s speech opposing conscription in Parliament, highlighting opposition views on military service and the use of civilian pressure in recruiting. It notes remarks by Sir Gerald Strickland and comments from Sir Robert Best, with digressions on wartime policy and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanseriysian
Urea
Witihenli
Aml
SaNges
Wasere Mounishike
Victoria
Hag
Tin
Hai
Mr Green
Mr Brenan
Mr Greene
Brennmy
Employen
Me Brennan
Fitzroy
Mr Brennan
Abe Brennan
Gerald Strickland
New South Wales
Shire Councils’ Association
Robert Best
Irennant
Crown
Breppans
Australia
Laneliter
Joh Forres
W.aqs
John Forrest
Mr Hoyt
Brennan
Reat
Noone
Siambok
Plughes
England
Alexe
Enichel
Boyds
Hicar
Heim
Urennan- Les
Ronert
Asiven Acie Vives Iit
Shein Sims
Panratisin
Diuse
Monau
Controversy on Conscription Sparks House Debates
In a heated session voices clash over conscription with Sir Robert Best and Mr Brennan defending voluntary service while others urge a referendum. Speakers argue about duty, family responsibility, and the impact on Australia’s war effort, with postmaster general and several MPs weighing in on the necessity or opposition to mandatory service.
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Hans
Rober Best
Brennan
Cheromymigy
Chak Inui
Sip
Ivan
Vi Brenan
Mi Chapman
Mr Atkingon
Urainuns
Fae
Pratense
Niniye
Fleenvett
Weyer
Boyd
Lyever
Chapmen
Drennan
Boyds
Brenan
Lis Couranc
Iker
Canscripho
France
Germany
Hhem
Australia
Alent
Hees
Lear
Hanmali
Wis
Tri Geer Imany
Socialist Party
Rks
Wigcomnery
Europe
Canada
Oro
Foster
van Are
Lehellinge
Tun Wee Fea
John Barregty
Jay Sii
Vosier
TOUR CROSSES TO BE WON
A garbled report notes a preacher speaking at a wartime event mentioning Victoria Crosses and the Cross of the Legion of Honour. It references a wooden cross and a list of four eras or crosses to be awarded, with unclear names and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movnarets Westmnsten
Ronan Carlisle
Saul
Crese
The
Legion of Hogue
Wales
Amber Beads And Old Nurse Beliefs In Cough Remedy
An old tale from a nurse links amber beads worn by a baby to protection against sore throat. The ad promotes Chandlerkin's Coast Remedy and Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs with claimed safety for children. It lists retail sellers in Kyneton and Malmsbury, urging caution in medicine purchases.
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Ekie
Baly
Loby
Dre Sheldon
Pitty
Enon
Vain
Kyneton
Chas, Matthews, Malmsbury
Soli UY Au
Clas
Manhews
Maluisbury
Guardian
The Sergeants Soldiers
A fragmentary reminiscence narrates a sergeant’s soldiers and a child’s memory. The scene recalls a wearied but proud sergeant guiding recruits and a box of lead soldiers that sparked early play and tears. The voice reflects childhood memory and affection for the sergeant and his troops.
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Strat
Pett Ridge
Stoyd
Siril Serasant
Ens
Sini
Willie
Syish
Captain's Communion on the Bridge During Naval Event
The Salisbury and Winchester journal recounts a captain leading a communion on the bridge during a rough gale aboard a ship. The naval chaplain notes the solemn service moved the crew, with the captain’s act of duty on the bridge earning strong impressions aboard the vessel.
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H. Pontivier
Peter's
Portland
Salisbury
Cherise Isis
Chester Journal
Andy
Els
Farewell to Anzac Heroes Echoes of Sacrifice
Poem of mothers and soldiers honoring Anzac sacrifices and the pain of loss. Reflects on brave sons sent far from home, the cost of war, and faith in divine purpose as mothers await reunion in a heavenly kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bain
War hero tale and chorus of redemption in historic account
A fragmented wartime reminiscence praises self sacrifice in Gallipoli. It recounts Lt Victor Swithy and a grenade incident amid trenches, framing courage as sublime and emblematic of war’s redemption. The piece blends editorial prose with commercial blurbs for remedies and books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Gimedian
Victor Swithy
Laren
Gallipoli
A State in Exile in a Hotel
Australian forces narrate a dramatic scene with a propagandistic plea to live on amid war. The note invokes ministers and leaders, including Pasich, and shifts to a sweeping envisioning of Belgium, France, and Montenegro. It ends with a patriotic call tied to the Australian expeditionary forces and a perilous wartime mood.
Victoria Seeks Recruits At Front Age Thirteen to Nineteen
A wartime recruitment notice invites youths aged thirteen to nineteen for Victoria forces. It specifies minimum height of five feet three inches and a chest measurement of thirty three inches, outlining pay rates and training expectations for new enlistees.
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Victoria
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MR. Brennan
Chajubyrkiin
Monier
Dentists
Metan
Chas, Matthews, Melms
Bury
Anzac Pls
Anna
Suilley
Mmercy of the
Ian
Heneoy
M. Albert Londres
Iain Coyint
Potiv Journal
Whale Serhiay
M. Pasitch
Mike Puta
M. Trraitel
Jake Worer
China
Steeter
Belgium
Rassiz
Anul
Monitenegro
Engkiad
Aie
Anil My Dak
Hyra
Australian Expeditionary Forces
Zee
Falmen, Stevens & Renwick
the. H.S
M.F Vowner
Adare Ead
N. Towns & Gn
Sworld
Htan
Isren
George Kyo
Melbourne
Peterson’s
Reginald Watson
Harry Solley
Tae King Stress
Mel~ Aguine
IBG, Robertron
A.C. Hauland Timber and
Millison Street
Kyw
Guprefian
Ocean
Tasmania
STRES
James Tuck
Fon
Helbourne
Steen
Adelaide
Sittivuley Novo
Carga
Recetour
Por
Sydney
Wewcastee
Fremantle
Interstate
Secamars
Eldourne Steamship Company Limited
Ami
King Street
elewhrant—Hoos Bion
Li Andrews
Sision Tienute
Steager
Aeibourne
Fous
Colombo
Gailiny House
High Street
West Murray's
Sani
Marnny’s
Geo. Somond
Craig Wilartsow
Bry VL
Ratiaht
Maren
Orlina Ue
Elie Elas
Bill
Pasivor
Bargalne
Mpian
CRISS
Npa
Servier
Craic. Williamson Pry. Lp
Elizabeth St
Wee Nee
Edornell
Aisatz Collins Spree
Melbourly
Othhe
Moun
Hessel Howlett
Arcadiates
Mollison Street
Mr. Baldwin
Tompsitt & Co
Joemple
Guardia
eRrasy ——Hollison
Arregs
Syervor
Pantora
Amphlats
TLE Honda
Otvoulars
Cardo
Waswamemss
Goneart
Businays Jords
Tene
Alesis
Feton
W. C.F Fawkes
Ae Street
Kynetch
Fusling Ceseo
Istration Mutual Live Studs Insusance Sociéty, Ltd
Thrugh &, Sutherland, Kyneton
Stoney Lifested
Australiis
Tores
Iosur Ance Soriery, Limited
Telford
Ryneton
Besclsai
Yea
Mercou
Maindamply
Lazo Alcandra
Molesworth
Kerristale
Drouin
Leagwarty
Warragon
Dari Neerim Soult
Warragul
Trafalgar
Anu
Neal
Caronne
McMillan
Longwarry
Sohan Padtsrson
Etshmarket
James Service & Coagant
Melhbourne
Boanuhes
Algusy
Lara GA
Tamemimuay
Coarvong & Walika
Espen AO
Gtavlaw
Taverios
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