Death of a Grand Master and Freemason Leader
obituary tribute to a late Grand Master of the Masons in Australia. cites his birth in 1836 at Portsmouth, education, political service as Chief Justice, and forty years as a state leader. honors his charitable nature, memory, and influence within Freemasonry while noting family roots los and his funeral sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.W
Portamouth i
James War
Bible Christina Church
Shobbar
Chathem
Gilbert Street
Adelaide
Bir
Bempel
Mr. Atkinson
State of Board Australia
Waparior
Australis
Lester
Shakespeace
Lau Corporation February 1918 Town Leader Greeting
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Lau Corporation in February 1918 with mentions of a mayor and local leaders. The readable fragments reference greetings and welcome from officials but lack clear events, places, or outcomes to form a fuller report.
Local Council Hears on Street Work and Lighting
The council discussed tree inspection on Harbart Street and cleaning leaves after a patient note about health concerns. An electric lighting contract with AH Forder was reviewed and funding for footpath repairs was found unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis
Goauall
Weotrio Lighting
de. Newmas
AH Forder
Fagime
Fardar
Stteatlan
Harbart Street
Alec
The Great Water Scheme for Northern Territory Proposal
A garbled report details a proposed vast water project connecting southern and northern regions, aiming to flood an inland area with a continuous water supply. The outline mentions Darwin proximity, McDonnell Range, and potential railway links, with an estimated cost in the millions and no firm plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrang
New Gavuva
Kias O
Ivy
USA
Mabon
O'Manay
Wray
O'Mailey
Darwin
McDonnell Ranger
Awstratis
Dinate
Trom
Shu Kaigoorin
Water supply district topic sparks resident meeting
Residents gather after a Mont Remarkable Agricultural Bureau report to discuss spring Creek water supply options for the district reticulation. A commission may oversee site hearings at Melrose and Spring Creek while authorities seek district cooperation to secure a reservoir and avoid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydranho Linginese
Bayer
Sto Water Supply “Commission
Spring Creek
Melrose
Isu Jeorrstawn
Agncultural Bureau
Somamitien
Proyrial
Alec Sup
Coan
Cora
Mistes
Laure
Lenge
Ets
Diatsiot
Reidense
J. Ross
Renana
Bonday
Laure Residenta Eiaor
Tomiay
Water supply project debated by town officials and firms
A report details a proposed water supply arrangement involving the Laura Corporation and Tes Vignes committees to provide reticulated water to the town. The plan, presented for Parlaaauat Avallive oversight, seeks ratepayer approval and outlines construction and distribution steps.
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Ten Corporation
Parlaaauat Avallive
Laura Corporation
Tis Vaglance
Abe Ratepayers
War Appeals Draw Recruits Amid Ongoing Conflict
Wartime notices urge men to respond to appeals as manpower drives intensify. Officials stress duty and timely enlistment, outlining eligibility and submission steps for national service and defense programs. Community leaders call for broad public support to meet military needs.
King's Appeal From Buckinghaw Palace Urges Wider Wartime Support
A regal appeal from Buckinghaw Palace calls on all classes to join in the struggle and support Britain’s cause, praising those who have already sacrificed home and fortune. The monarch stresses that more volunteers are needed to uphold liberty and endure the trials of the present era.
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Europe
Prime Ministers Appeal Urges Empire War Effort
The prime ministerial appeal urges Australia and Allies to marshal all resources for victory and safety. It calls for citizen support, more troops, and unity in the imperial war effort, pleading love of country and freedom as the motive to join the drive.
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W. M. Haghea
Poly
Avatrans
Besa
Goostentranple
Australis
Australia
Dentralinas
W. M. Hog
Pia Minhaher
Ain
Recruiting Centers and Committees Duties Outline
The document lists principal duties for focal recruiting committees. Tasks include receiving and examining responses, locating replacement lists for state inquiries, forwarding recruiting check slips to the Commonwealth Statistician, marking replies as enlistment yes or denial with codes, organizing inquiry committees, canvassing phone refusals, and ensuring confidentiality. Committees must explain pay, allowances, war benefits, and enlistment risks, follow updated instructions, and rely on local committee editors for timely execution of the national duty.
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Commonwealth Statistician
Ascsevain
Thareto
Tay
Enlistment Card Reforms For Private War Appeals
The State War Council offers a patching option for individuals avoiding local recruiting officers to submit enlistment appeals directly. Secretary Victor H. Ryan announced on Tuesday that information should be conveyed plainly to those who prefer not to involve local committees.
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Pertour
State War Council
Victor H. Ryan
Bon Sagge Auwwaring
Enlin
Ouansil
Rasan
Cavell Death Sparks British French Resolve In War Talk
Fragmented account recalls public reaction to Miss Cavell’s death. Witnesses describe instant emotional impact and comparing her sacrifice to Joan of Arc, fueling moral support for Britain and France to continue fighting World War I. Statements note British volunteers, military strain, and uneasy alliance amid shared resolve.
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Fiapob
Miss Cavell
Womso
Atreck
ofBvera Doalgerd
France
Stavsamsa Mod Generale
Woot
Mie Cavell
Pulier
Britain
Australian Heroes Killed in Action in War
Names and units of soldiers reported killed or wounded in action from Boolaroo and Wirrabara districts. Some entries list specific surnames like Hunt, Graham, and Wade with others noted as wounded or missing. The fragmentary OCR notes reference multiple towns and units across Australia.
Recruiting Campaign Notice From Missing Page
A fragmentary notice requests responses to a 19th or early 20th century recruiting form. It asks recipients to complete details by mail, provide full postal address and marital status, and to indicate willingness to serve or decline with a stated date for response.
American View of War Writ by Mr Penderick Palmer
A brief excerpt by Mr Penderick Palmer, longtime correspondent with the Adrioan network, surveys the war from Mandpeind toward the front. It reflects on the weltics army amid the fray and notes Geo’s stance as the conflict unfolds with cautious optimism.
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Penderick Palmer
Mandpeind
Unclear fragment sparks typographic, local notes
Fragmentary OCR text mentions several names and place tokens such as Bangor Melrose and Shottleworth with garbled terms. No coherent event or action emerges to define a clear news item or outcome.
Wilmingtons Honor Roll Names From the Post Office List
The Wilmington honor roll lists numerous names such as Seton Frick Meterton Hanson Meritt Halthouss Dennis Brown Brandon Contesil Oghey Gare Gogo Goodenough Heron Sie Humpira Maung Healthowe Kune Liatlaver among others. The document records recipients associated with the Wilmington post office and reflects a historic roll call of local contributors.
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Ftollowii
Witsingess
Seton
Frick
Meterton
Hanson B&decte
Meritt
Halthouss
Dennis
Beown
Brandon Contesil
Aoghey Wa
Goodenough
J Heron
Humpira
Maung “Healthowe Kune
Our Bots at the Front Letter From George Bunt 1916
A wartime letter from George Bunt of WFisratara written from Temaoi dated December 12 1916 to his parents. He notes camp life issues including shortages letters and desire to remain safe, mentions comrades Snowy Holt Beckow ham and Jake Clark, and signals strong camp morale with a request for Christmas packages.
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George Bunt
Wfisratara
Temaoi
Beckowham
bin Yall
Belformmonia
Aly
Ubers
Henda
Jake Clarki
Broeghta
George
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Ootea
Ara Wattore
Buckinghaw Palace
George RI
Abr
Haghway
Pte
C Allen
Boolaroo
Jel EO Holle
Bakur
Stove Hut
Bea
Wade Wirrebars
William Graham, Malrone
Laura
Exo Richardson
Dangins
Turpee
Beetaloo
Roy Smith
Booleroo
Don Michael G
Lawin
Ifua
Palle
Baudock
Walla
Dais
Jobe Bentley Richard Pipar M
Burns
Bangor
L Mackin Po
Pascow
Ken Milhingh
CR Cole
Hum
Potts
Shottleworth
Wilmington’s Honor
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