Armistice Day Triumphs Across Empire After Four Years
The Armistice ends World War One as King George V and Allies celebrate a victory over Germany. Crowds sing and streets fill with parades, bonfires, and mass meetings in Bacchus Marsh and Melbourne. Officials and leaders praise the Navy, soldiers, nurses, and workers, while remembering those who fell and pledging to uphold unity and peace.
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British Empire
Germany
George V
Kaieer
Europe
France
Sta
Red Cross
Commonwealth
King George
Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson
George RI
Melbourne
Mr. Watt
Watt
Australia
Arma
Britain
House of Hohenzollern
House of Windsor
Marshal Foch
Europ
Coojon
Howes
Parlincat
Celebration at Melton marks news of Peace
The town of Melton celebrated the world delivering from German despotism with bells, cheering crowds, and services in Mechanics Hall. Speakers praised the Allied cause, expressed joy and sorrow for fallen and missing, and pledged unity as celebrations continued through Tuesday and Thursday with music, dancing, and the unfurling of the Honor Flag. Dr. Holden and Rev. Geo Rogers led events, while locals like Mr. J F Roe and Mr. W Whittington voiced patriotism and hopes for safe return of soldiers.
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Mechanics' Institute
T. W. Davis
B. Williams
H. Bulman
St. Bernard’s Church
Sgt. Martin
Pears
Robson Seng
Annie Laurie
A.T. Oliver
McMahon
Martin
Focal
Honor Avenue
Moeting Place
Melton
Holden
Orgill
Church of England
Mechanics
Dr. Holden
Geo. Rogers
Earth
Australia
Kaiser
Attila
Europe
Mr. Robinson
K. Orgill
J. FP. Roe
Egypt
Jehovah
Hellg
Amity
W. Whittington
E. Carew
G. Mimns
Shire
Hinl
Cith Hornbuck
Herald
Greig
J. Casey
T. Robinson
Miss Stephens
T. Robertson
Rose Robertson
Trish
A. Riddell
B. Cole
Charlie
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Postpones Match
The match between Victoria Club Ballarat and the local Bacchus Marsh team is canceled as members will attend a demonstration in Avenue of Honor. A committee meeting is scheduled for Monday next, 18th inst., in Mechanics’ Hall at 8 pm.
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Victoria Club
Ballarat
Avenue of Honor
Mechanics’ Hall
Rifle Shooting Meet Won by A Philp at 84 Points
The Saturday competition saw A Philp win with a total of 84. G W McFarland followed at 78. Events included shots at 500 and 600 yards.
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A. Philp
G. W. McFarland
Beware of Pain and Influenza’s European Spread
Fragmentary text discusses influenza dangers and lowered vitality, claiming illness leads to chronic bronchitis and consumption. It warns against obstinacy and mentions widespread concern about epidemics and protective measures, though readability is limited and several terms are garbled.
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Europe
Alwara
Store and product slogans in a vintage market roundup
A compilation of taglines for foods and goods from tea to bicycles and fashion. It features pithy claims about quality, usefulness, or appeal such as butter that’s better, eggs that are examined, and clothes that are up to date. The list also includes automotive lines and hardware promises.
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Cuming Smith
Ford
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Bacchus Marsh
Rule Britannia
Mechanics’ Institute
Maddit Park
Jus. Kerr
al &O
Bugler Font
John Cumming
Mayo
Grant
Stamford Hill
Millbank Estate
Mechanics' Hall
Commonwealth Army
Set
Marjorie Hine
Jax. Kerr
Sgt
Ronald Munro Ferguson
KR. M. Ferguson
Promised Land
Lloyd George
Tiger
Clemenceau
Republic
America
Serbia
Italy
Belgium
Japan
ROYAL
Wallace Reid
Joud
Aro Fame
Mae Murray
Nell Brinkley
Virginia
Alo
Louise Huff
Gazette
Biarts
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club
C. W. McIntosh
Cash Draper
Main
W. Grant Morton
MEN OF Taste
Pearce Bros., Bacches Marsh
Oliha Eppestavos al Dauues
Vax Puma Seirce Bros
Om Prica
Pearce Bros
Wermann
Snow
Boorks St
Melbom
Pistola
CAMPBELL # CO
Mercamtyle Chambers
Colling St
New Zealand
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