Debated Australian Premiers and War Debt Strains
The text reflects nostalgia for past prosperity in New South Wales and Victoria as state treasuries weaken. It notes tension between the Commonwealth and state finances amid war costs, repatriation demands, and competing claims for gold while politicians seek cautious terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Victoria
John Bui
Jonathan
Teney- Letdlers
Braddon
Commonwealth
Juwah
France
Belasim
Stalyy
Masada
Unification debate stirs Australian state rights issue
The article surveys political debate over Governor alignment and federation with emphasis on state parliaments. It notes Premiers oppose central consolidation, urging value for taxpayers and defense of state rights amid war and economic pressures. Local notices follow with community events and society updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranner
Commonwealth
Holman
Greater Britain
Herilly
Romsey Notes Shift as Local Figures Depart
Romsey farewells mark a busy period with Mr Allan Cameron and Mrs Cameron leaving for Romsey’s new hotel lease. The Romsey Examiner reports shifts in local life as residents depart, while presentations honor Mr W Young soon to join military service. Major Cedric Alwyn Stewart, an Australian Army Medical Corps officer, is killed in action in France, with happy memories of Melbourne ties and hospital service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergeger
Pantoria
Vercker
Henry
Mtr
Allan Cameron
Lily
Romsey
Ness
Sleilly
Bippstand
Aul Mes
Cameron
Ap Carmeron
Lili
Wer
Jessie
Wrehindler
Stewart
Cedric Alwyn Stesupt
Australian Army Medical Corps
Fran
University of Melbourne
Melbourne
Alfred Hospital
Major Stewart
Alexander Stewart
Empire Week Service at Kyneton with Rev Scarr
The Kyneton branch hosts an Empire Week service in the Parsonage Theatre on Thursday evening Maynard. Rev W. El. Scarr delivers Kyneton’s address, titled "Kitchener's Counsel," with a full musical program led by Mr. Scarr and supported by an ensemble. A portion of proceeds will fund expenses and the Lady Stanley’s Red Cross Fund, while business changes include the sale of a High Street jeweller and watchmaker to Mr Collins. Funeral details, junior band practice, and a new Our Lady Help of Christians church opening are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victori Léague of Honor
Kyneton
Para? Nowne
Maynard
W. el. Scarr
Melbourne
Micy McLennan
Esthews
Ais Maswell
Me. Strodwick
Gray
Ellie
Scurrs
Lake
Lord
High Street
Ryyetun
Lanesford
Collins
Langsford
Ile
Metropolis
Ihe Ato
Mam
Rygeton
Grane
J.H. Hewlett
St Paul's Church of England
H.W. Bromiley
Masoy
Temperance Hall
Suni
St. Andrew's Church
J. Smith
Amore
Felts Mn Lowett
Mala
Nutter
Cental
Wyzour
Our Lady Help Oe Christians
Narshiveray
Alte Noun
Mannix
Deanegarig
Aynergn
Ani Drligt Elursy
Cuernary Suidresses
Dean Hegarty
Fundes
Callvetion
Wwe
Elocutionary Recital at St Pauls Davish Hall
On Saturday the Rev J Hutt and Mey Hewlett led a well attended elocution recital at St Pauls Davish Hall. Hewlett performed an extensive repertoire including Scenes from A Tale of Two Cities and various poems. The event featured Mr J H Frew and was lauded for decorum and engaging readings.
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J. Hutt
Hewlett
St. Paul's Davish Hall
Amihia
J. H. Hewlete
Ji Hy
Lydia Carton
Charles Darnay
Evreimonie
Carton
Darnay
Remibyes
Evremonde
Edgar Wallace
Sona Oy
Edmund Ring
Barry Pains
Jallus
Cesar
AM. Perkil
Hallett
Mr. Hewlett
Death of Mr F Hill A Worthy Pioneer
Frederick Hill a long respected settler of the district died at his residence in Saterday last at 62. He helped found Spring Plains Estate near Mia Mia and was a former councillor of the MéeLvar Shire. He ran a drapery in Gisborne and was noted for honesty generosity and charitable nature. Survived by six sons and three daughters with several grandchildren and great friends. funeral held at Huathcote cemetery after a largely attended service.
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Frederick Hill
Yusilelrt
Ie Sans
der Vinal
Australia
Victoria
Shire
Spring Plains
Mia Mia
Kinechery
MéeLvar
Gisborne
Hill
Mr. Hill
Hirde
Messrs
Hernia
Wilde
Harry
Frank
Bect
Percy Hill
Herwau
Colman Dowss
Lauriston Wille
Grigier
Bert
Derrinat
Percy
Jt. C. Rennie
Kynetan
South Amenes
Adolphius
Alphavans
al Frederick
P O'Brien
CamberWelly
Mary
Evangels
Suir
Elsterniwicks
Mary Miphore
Sacred Heart Convent
Kymeton
Hilda
Girlhread
Huathcote
Taxation of Racing Club Records Yearly Taxes and Payments
The meeting at McKeanie's House heard that over three years, the club earned substantial sums and paid a three per cent tax on gross receipts. Federal authorities later requested income for each of the past five years, leading to a demanded further payment and a reduced outlook on profits used to cover heavy debt on the course.
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Wooden Ree
Clutm
Menhers
McKeAnie
Sitliriay
Death of Mr Thuis Gatley at Hemligo Hospital
After a few weeks illness, Mr Thuis Gatley died at Hemligo Hospital on Tuesday. He was a five year service soldier in Tor Messre. The family as is in Malhisburss.
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Ant
Thuis Gatley
Tor Messre
Thawkey
Man that’s All at Pararounp Theatre Tonight
A shaky OCR item advertises a stage show “A Man That’s All” at Pararounp Theatre with a mixed notice about a collection to expunge a fine. It shifts to a health ad praising Dr Shellew’s New Discovery for coughs colds bronchitis and chest troubles with testimonials and pricing details for large bottles.
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Shiellow
Humnius BF
Shele Duis
Nousehald
Hanes
Memorial Service at Greenhill Honors Fallen Local Soldier
A Greenhill Presbyterian Church service on May 14 honors Lieut. T. H. Kemet ALC and six other local servicemen who made the supreme sacrifice. Rev. Litheow Tin BA led prayers citing 2 Timothy and the congregation reflected on duty, courage, and community loss. Six on the roll gave their lives, two were invalided home, with the hymn Saul played as the service closed.
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France
Tait
Liew
Keynedstad
Iyis
Beutenang Bil
Braycey
St Andrew’s
Kyiteton
Greenhill
Kinshine
Welcome Home Sai Hamatond and Local News Row
Sgt Hamatond Hammon welcomed home on furlough from abroad with a school parade and cheers. Welcome speeches by community leaders and Rail Harris family notes highlight wounded relatives and returning servicemen. Rainfall reports and a tribute for Sgt Stan Harris killed in action in France punctuate the day.
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Sgt
Hamatond Welkomed
Menrlay
Hanmoneh
Howe
Taralale
Ty C
Oni
Andreases
Sven
Maesrs J. R. Murtigr
T. Ovary
He Mactien
Exelier
Me Denton
Gisu Weizemess
Hammon
Sut
Hanmond
Thor
Stan
Harris
France
Defence
R. Harris
Roderick
England
Pre
Harriss
Burt
Frange
Rev. Matheson
Lauriston Saliiers Help Caulfield Hospital Fund
The Lauriston State School scholars contributed items to the Education Department fund for soldiers aboard Caulfield Hospital. Donations include two Walls mats, condensed milk, pineapple, coffee, corn packets, biscuits, wine, tobacco, cigars, matches, batteries, meat, jam, sauce, a bottle of cordial, and vegetables.
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Caulfield Hospital
Laurieton State School
Education Department
Caulfield Hospitals
Langley School Sends Contribuction To Caulfield Hospital
Langley Stace School scholars packed and forwarded a charity box to Caulfield Hospital. Contents include chocolate, jelly crystals, pickles, honey, jam, custard, and tea. Items listed feature packets of macaroons, Brettes biscuits, and various tins and bottles.
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Comort
Caulfield
Mrg. Dunnan
Langley Stace School
Caulfield Hospital
Weathered notes and rail yard damage fragment
Fragmentary text describes rough weather with rain, damp yards near the railway, cracks in the wall and yard sub divisions. Mentions a political party event and a dance, with unclear names and locations due to damaged OCR.
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Nedre
Dawe
Iby Meghanies
Fragmentary Census of Names and Phrases From Unknown Text
The readable fragments mention names and terms in a garbled sequence. No clear event, place, or date is extractable. The partial words suggest a disrupted note or OCR error with references to people and objects but no coherent story or report.
Dublin Police Raid Targets Political Committee
The Dublin police raided a five hundred strong gathering, seized documents, and arrested several suspects tied to a political committee. Officials claimed the operation disrupted a planned propaganda effort linked to German interests, with key figures like George Geraghy and others detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rata
Dublin
Stizei Imp
Victorian Sailors Ad Soldiers Insurance Scheme Proposal
A garbled notice outlines a proposed insurance scheme for Royal Navy and Army personnel serving abroad. It describes voluntary subscriptions, policy vesting in trustees, and the distribution of funds to widows and dependents after death or discharge. It calls for coordination with public contributions and trustees regarding fund management and claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamid
Lorla
Commonwealth
Rnsigen
Applivanin
Oreanizin Seordbary
AE Brof
Tihman
Excel Objects
Teuse
Fragmented DANGER notice cites alkali hazard and health remarks
A garbled OCR fragment warns of danger near Ft Alkali and mentions health concerns, unsafe substances, and references to medicines such as Chamberlain's Tablets. The text includes stray phrases about soap, water, digestion and suggested remedies, with unclear context and many misspellings.
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Dales
Ib Ienade
Ian Woo Colth
Proughouh
Poe
Gos
Dales’ Mutual
Newcastle
A.B. Chapman
Ser
See
H. Do
J. Wells
C. Fawkes
Sigma
Richardson's Junction Pharmacy
Phono
Harry & Son
Hays Trust
BARNE
Karnetom
Edward Clemens
le Couteur
Wawn
A. Stredwick
Cenwal Pharmacy
Mollison Street
Liberal
PERAI
Smith
Asa Collins Street
Meltiminne
Serpell
Barnes
Ryneton
Al-F
the Guardian
Eyneton
War Savings
Groups
Paramonne Theatre
Groulises
Ane
J. Col- Tits
Alona
Higueia
Ruguestet
Blackwood
Michael Joh Croker
J. Benson
Ryncrom
Aeym
Hil
KMLGA
Ayeree
Seuge Prenier
Corvoran
Ward's Mill
Ly Vents Kyneton Agricultural Society
Wenlline
McHwidhe
Delessus
Weild
Ay Foster
Carlton
SfeCarthy
McKnight
Mr. W. Young
Brotherton
W. Young
Hronilmeadows
Youngs
Offier
B. E Mudford
Tiaz
Empire Week Service
Tia
Melia
Cyrete
Joves
Gud
Lecuse
Russia
Paramount Theatre
Tim
Rasimin
F. Hill
P. Ee
Malmszuny
I Ruler
Man Shen
Ey, MC
Langley
Barfold
Chemisg
Keyan
Wren
FC Uas
Wist
Gaal Saint Cure
I Sitze
Pepesto
Sinn Fein Trier
Orhurs
de Rich
Agrestis
Trish Nile
Tsi
Kingstown
Ah Amnt
George Geraghy
Tent of Commons
Baleissai
Dolla
Gritsio Webber
Veep Fein
THE
Victorian Sailors AD
Atiali
Chamberlain
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