Belgian Brigadier’s lecture tour aids fund
Brigadier Robert Woctere of the Belgian Army, who fought at Antwerp and Dixmude, visited Laure at the Gulwey Holgian Molief Fund. After a military stay in Scotland he lectured in England Scotland Italy and Zealand raising about £4000. He died in Australia a few months later and planned to move to New Zealand next month. Proceeds support the onward march of allied forces and a ball planned for Thursday evening.
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Rbart Woctere
Antwurp
Dixmade
Laure
Gulwey
England
Scotland
Todia
Yoo
Austraia
New Zealand
Effer
Fragmented 188aID item reflects wartime and local concerns
A mangled OCR fragment lists diverse topics from Daylight Saving and tax notices to harvest prospects and labor wages. It mentions a New Year postponement of a sports meeting, fruit and rubber stamping, and a call for nominations for a fundraiser in Frome Melrowe Road, with scattered quotes on policy and economic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romana
Janus Close
Moudsy
Tenaary
Mesaran Reid Bros Advertise Timber Orders and Prices
Mesaran Reid Bros, leading timber merchants of Adelaide, announce they are prepared to accept payments for timber orders and wood building supplies. Menigna and price details are provided on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesarn Reid Bros
Timber Merchaste
Adulaide
Ksrmers
Menigna and
Price
Call for Volunteers in War Recruiting Message
A wartime appeal urges men and women of all ages to join the volunteer effort. Ronald Mackinnon, Director General of Recruiting, asks district chairs to mobilize aid, inform committees, and encourage quick name-forwarding for recruitment.
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Auelaide
Worhan
Epi
Rec
Aus
Tam
Amuwer
Ronald Mackinnon
Recruiting
Farewells to Soldiers Hollis and Lines at Laura Town
A farewell gathering at the Leora Town Hall hosted by the Chee-Lo Society honored Private Hollis and Private Lines. The Mayor and local officials spoke of loyalty to Australia and the need for reinforcements as Britain and allied forces press for a lasting peace.
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Leora
Chee-Lo Bosiety So Pier
Hollie
Dave L Livre
Me. W. Bills
Cpecoh
Diatrica
Hollis
Germany
Britain
Allita
Rong Furs
Tongthening
France
Bass
Bogland
Bri
W H Campbell
Aust-a- Tig
H McDoneid
Laura
Pis. Loura
Bia
Vocatero Australia
McDoeal
Pea. Hullir
Cheer Uy Society
Farewell as the character held that evening for the Empire
A farewell scene ends with the character and his enlisted corrector preparing to serve during the Empire's time of need. He cherishes Tours, honors the Union Jack, and the Laara Football at Pie Lines. The ceremony closes with cheers and the National Anthem.
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Empire
Tours
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Enduring Relief Claim
An Australian reader notes long lasting improvement for her daughter’s kidney trouble after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She cites backache, urinary issues, leg swelling and dizziness, with thick cloudy secretions and red sediment. Distributor details and price are provided.
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Kidnen
Dean
Alchin
Foster
Wedding Celebration Marks Golden Anniversary in Stone Hat
On Monday December 15 Mr and Mrs W Byker of Stone Hat celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The ceremony was at Primitive Methodist Chapel with Rev. ace presiding. The couple married December 18, 1866 and have lived in Sieve Hus district for 35 years. They have twelve children four sons and four daughters surviving, plus three grandsons and three granddaughters. Several sons served in wartime and two were killed in Gallipoli and Egypt. The family and friends from nearby areas attended the celebration bearing gifts and well wishers.
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Tha
W Byker
Stone Hat
Antara
Baker
Antesian
Ms. Wal Baker
Undulya
Copgvlodbice
Everald Isle
Baler
Mary Aus Porking
Uth Avache
Cavoueian
Auburn
Perkin
Merriega
Bis
Sieve Hus
Wnd
Ole Scaly
Tong
Aucvive
Wiliam T
M Nuncarrow
J Pravteo
Kyis
Mra
Lights On Vehicles Act Exempts Night Hours 1917 Schedule
The notice outlines exemptions for night driving under the Lights On Vehicles Act covering dates in September October November and December of 1917. Specific nights listed include September 1 27 28 29 30 October 1 26 27 28 29 and November 25 26 27 28 29 December 24 25 26 27 24.
Agricultural Bureau Meeting at Wirrabara Branch
A December meeting of the Wirrabarra branch of the Agricultural Bureau had nineteen attendees with Mr W Nowman presiding. A bulletin on horse disease symptoms and remedies was proposed, oats samples discussed, and Mr J C Carson urged wider roller use to improve soil and drill depth as part of farm practices.
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Baturdy
W. Nowman
P J. G
Wood
MD Hobirttel
Belend
E J Stevens
Bey
J C Carson
Curan
PJ Curaow
Cornuw
Poem From War Letters Sent To South Australia
A letter from Pte Roy Baker at Salisbury Plain Camp includes a wartime verse mocking rations and meals. He writes of trenches and dangers while mocking sparse breakfasts and bullets. He signs a call for safety and mateship with South Australia.
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Pte
Roy Baker
Stony Hunt
Salisbury Plaine
Inglis Alould
Eliaroh
Visiting Day at Laura Public School Report Presented
Visiting Day was observed Thursday morning at Laura Public School with School Committee members Van Archdiscon El Nash Bor O G Carrosio and several parents and teachers in attendance. The final school report was presented by the head teacher Mead 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leara
Van
Archdiscon
el Nash
Bor
Carrosio
Mead
Richardson School Notes on Exams Loans and Awards
The report outlines year results with 87 percent pass in exams and 90 percent promoted to high classes. It lists students earning Grade Certificates and Tudor awards, staff recognitions, and a presentation to Mie Hulman. A separate section discusses a salary loan scheme and wartime financial appeals.
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Hosd ‘Tudor
Mie N Huluan
Olen
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Weaters
Fedars
Europe
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Laura Standant
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Buuth
Australia
Lancashire
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Sheetason
Eyeon
Santa
Epernshing
Pyes
Fred Hollis
Dave L Lines
Agricultural Loureau
Wirrabara Branub
Abc
Hi Curnow
South Australia
Orabel
Farmers and Settliers’ Association of
N.S. Wales
Fir. T. S. Campbell
Syazey
Parmess and Scitters’ Association of Nsay
LoCensell Street
Spyteay
Stste Amd
N.S.W
Campbell
Wsw
Wah
Wealth Fury
Weinodt
Chia
Beart
Gilcu
As Lausd
Anlar
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