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War and politics cloud hopes for a better new year
The writer reflects on wartime strain and political divisions in Australia during 1916. He argues that factionalism, jealousy, and public distrust have undermined referendum clarity, while warning that Germany's military dominance threatens free political rights. A call for renewed duty and unity ends with signature Riseley.
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Empire
Australia
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Germany
Great Britain
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Wister G.G. Riseley
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St George’s Terrace