Christmas Day Drive for Soldiers Aid in 1915
A wartime appeal from W.G.A. Gawler in November 1915 urges readers to support soldiers through a "Bottom Day" drive on November 10. The letter describes 14,000 wounded and sick men, requests Christmas cards and postage stamps, and calls for organized community effort to fund relief, with Patton, Pan, and local committees coordinating the fundraiser.
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Bhapter
Piadge
Aboa
Poinnieg
Atheodsaer
Eodar
Shioh
Catleity
Partisiposte
Movement
Pitta
W.G.A. Gawler Pisco Adejalto, Nor
Local Fair Progress at Liera Tuwo Hall Fun Event
A mid afternoon fair at Liera Tuwo Hall featured a graceful Apple Teecowia performance by Appile Teecowia. The Rev 0 G Cervono presided with a vote of thanks by Mr. G Basdey and Rev J Biyaoot, as many names and program items were announced for a community gathering of music and readings.
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Thasky
G Basdey
J Biyaoot
Stoeke
Pilveat
Bowland
In the Mediterranean War Letters and Echoes
A fragmented wartime narrative describes a calm blue Reckitt sea, military camp life, and logistical details. It recalls Allied campaigns in Gallipoli and the broader Mediterranean theater, with mentions of ships, airpower, medical services, and casualty implications, interwoven with personal sentiments and devotion.
Wirrababa Ornamental Grounds and Vigilance Committee Minutes
A damaged record from a Wirrababa ornamental grounds committee meeting on May 17 notes attendees led by chair J. Catone and secretary, with discussion of telephone reports from Mr Johnson, a call for a daily mail service along the Dindstone to Wilmington route, and petitions to local figures Laure and Maynooth for support.
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Tay
Pan
Menes
Poe
Johnson
Dairy Mail
Tun Seerviary
Wdwily Visil
Muntays
Wirredore
Laure
Hearatmry
Stone
Murrayram Bolerog Outre
Rua
Wimington
Dindstone
Wilmingham
Laura Vi Mities
Lone Hat
Novembar 30 Fire Exparious Inquiry and Repliy
A fragmentary notice reports fires expiring and inquiries about why Piadiew Ringe Tsay replied that Sha Dysreiay Oagacil of Pipt Oyroin be comemi eilod. Residents write to the Port Fire Corporation requesting coverage across varieties from baal Hees. Pickering, Sonae and Hust named as appointees to the CG clarification. Removal motive cited for Abrwc Hap from Muoud Stroy to First Street discussed set for next week.
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Migirista Na Luyaday
Wivnout
Piadiew Ringe
Local gift evening boosts morale at Med Croad Sveisty branch
November 22 report from Distrist News details a Wednesday novena fundraiser in the local town hall. A large crowd attended a beneficiary sale of gifts totaling about £20, with refreshments, music by Mrs M. Suity, and a dance. Organizers Amieson Koareu and Mr W Gray presided, while a prize draw highlighted the evening.
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Med Croad Sveisty
Amieson Koareu
Miwes
Mie
M. Suity
Wed
We Gray
F. Bowe
Ales Ky
Mis
Annum Clasing Wek Uauquas Society Meeting Report
The Moreat Literary and Social Society held a meeting on Tuesday evening with attendance including Mr AN Woodlande as president and a list of attendees and responses. The minutes note the society’s ongoing work, wartime adjustments, and plans for future benefits and activities despite some member absences.
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H- Moreat
Mwombora
Pitman
Marvers
Berane
Reapoudeer
Bowman
Gurnoesrepoodee
Baemu
Wong
Quail
Mombira
Althuagh
Town of Laura mayoral roll handwritten list of dates
A garbled OCR list records names and dates related to mayors and officials in Laura and Lema towns from the late 19th century. It cites years 1883 to 1902, with multiple individuals and terms, though many words are unclear. The fragment hints at local governance and officer tenures, but readable facts are limited.
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Heve
Lema
Sins
Ufb
J.P
Mace
Decwmier
Wilwon
W. P. Fom
D Gee Lab
Local Ledger Extract Distorts Names and Dates
Fragmentary OCR shows mixed month and year strings with scattered names such as K.W. Dancen J.P. D-cemr 3 1910 and Hveember 7 1918 and D-eember 5 1914, J G Thewiand Bag from D-vember 6 1914. Unclear actions or notices are present in a confusing sequence.
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K.W. Dancen
J.P
J, G. Thewiand Bag
Bread Act Prosecutions At Melross Court
At Melross Court on Friday November 19 two defendants faced charges under the Bend Bread Act. Jaun 6 Sonivh of Lore allegedly sold bread to Mea Thististou of Wierabarn in substandard town-weight, with Stockdale for the defense arguing the case. Charles Borridge, an employee of Jarmes Sams, faced charges for not having proper weights and sales measures, with Stockdale again representing the accused. a verdict was not entered and a fine of £2 19s 5d was proposed, 15s to be collected.
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Melross Court
Meme
George
Barrie
Lore
Thististou
Wierabarn
WJ Stockdale
Raywed
Stockdal
Australian Heroes Killed in Action
Pro a Allen Bodlaros Contre Dor A H Divey Port Pina Po mith Luca F Swain Wirrabara Bee De Parrott Laure
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Bodlaros Contre
A H Divey
Port Pina Po
Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions Septic Yanks and Paneling
A damaged OCR fragment references septic work and paneling with unclear context. The readable bits point to a home or building project involving Yanks and paneled areas but lack full details or names.
Unclear Fragments Mention Local Names and Question
Fragmentary text lists names such as Mankie Rangor Melrose Murratown and asks who has a relation to a GI or hospital, suggesting a reminder of a fact by someone. The garbled line hints at an inquiry or note about individuals and a medical or guardianship term without a clear event or outcome.
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Corporal Ray & Bilis
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M.C.A
Reneina
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Treland
Wales
Australis
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Wight
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Michuk
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Von
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Takka Bayon
Ben. Com
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Air Daria
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Ailaird
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Gallipoli
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Spain
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Thay Wimgio
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Toop Sma
Thaarwooe Blayon
Penagwat
Toren
Aloe
Tigypte
Muirbuad
Navy
Auucher
Coukier
Rafmat
Willian Wilson An
Gordon Tacneawan
Tutiovs
Wirrababa
Distrist News
Melrose
Wibrabara Forest
Laura
Mayoral
Bread Act
Roll OF Honor
L Pasche
Wirrabara
OS Martin
Hunt
Amey
Wade Wirrabira
William Graham
Willem T
Acote
Campbell
Cacit
Lehane
Dr. JR
Frank
Rusunfeldt
Tobert
Sunman
Billa
J Law
Gordon Lohmann
Turpec
William Har
Thomas Buckley
Gordon Paukhucet
Hichard Symons
Pa Woods
Ken Mellor Walter
Alick Leonard Darkin
Keith Stophaed
Groves
Fuller
W Smith
EP White
Sibir Jo
Harry Lawey
Arthur Hill
Augest
Appilla
Wilcore
Mankie
Rangor
Murrattown
F Doubhardt
W A Biroman
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