War Budget Strain Shows Europe’s War Costs Rising
A Nation editorial argues war expenses now exceed ten million daily in Europe and allies, with Germany spending about three million daily and Britain and others bearing heavy bills. It notes borrowing limits, industrial strain, and the looming tax impact, warning of economic exhaustion across belligerents.
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Europe
Germany
France
Austria
Russia
Balkan
United States
Paris
Siere
Great Britain
Albany Advertiser reports fleet to sea under sealed orders
Between October 24 and October the Albany Advertiser notes thirty six of the finest ships employed in conveying commerce between Australia and the old world collected at Albany. After final touches on equipment they put out to sea under sealed orders, attended by a strong naval escort. In another part of the Commonwealth ships manned together and set out from another place.
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King George's Sound
J Mbich
Australasis
Albany Advertiser
Australia
Okd
Albany
Commonwealth
German artillery gear described with shells in wicker panniers
A historical report extols German field guns and shells as superior apparatus. It details wicker panniers carrying three shells each, with iron lids and leather straps, designed to prevent loss. After the Marne retreat, thousands of shells were abandoned, some sunk in rivers or stacked in pyramids awaiting battery redeployment.
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Ta Ruina
Marne
The King's Horse Remembers the War's Toll
A Glasgow Herald verse tribute to the King's horse and battlefield beasts as soldiers march to Belgia. It recalls horses shod for duty, the toll of war, hunger, and the farewell as riders depart, with somber reflections on duty, sacrifice, and fate.
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Belgia’s Plain
A.S.F
Glasgow Herald
Farewell to Nurses at Northern Hospital
The Marrom of the Northern Hospital and Dr Rockett announce a farewell for Nissen Dunne and Dole who leave for service at the front. The event takes place at afternoon ten at the hospital on Wednesday next November 2, with no invitations issued.
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Marrom
Northen Hospital
Rockett
Vecomine 2
Nissen Dunne
Dole
Shortest Cut to Wealth Ticket in Tattersall's
A fragment mentions Jack Cody Dowerlz as an agent connected to a wealth ticket at Tattersall's. The legible text presents a cryptic reference without a clear event, date, or outcome.
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Tattersall's
Jack Cody Dowerlz
South Australian Harvest Forecast Miracle of Wheat and Hay
South Australia may harvest about 1.7 million acres for grain with an expected four bushels per acre, yielding around 6.8 million bushels. Hay production could reach 250000 tons from 500000 acres, plus about 1000 tons of onion and barley hay, with total area and yields adjusted by recent rains and regional expansions.
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South Australis
Lantom
Murray
Byris
Balis
Population growth and wheat supply figures from an old bulletin
A century ago observers noted the World’s Wheat report overstates United States production by tying it to home consumption needs. The 1910 census estimates put U S population at 100,001,993, up from 101,748,209 in 1910, with 94,761,1424 people in the United States. State gains are uneven but spreading, Massachusetts showing a large rise and New York listing 5.033,537 residents in the contemporary snapshot.
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America
United States
Unite States
Orvesters
Massachunetts
New York
The Victorian Wheat Price Debate Reveals Board Figures
The Victorian Price of Costs Board reviewed fixed grain prices and proposed a higher price for spring wheat. Estimates show wheat yields near 6 million bushels in September and forecast 115 million bushels for food through December, with concerns over tenant needs and actual harvests. The board weighed how harvest size would affect prices and suggested adjustments to reflect anticipated production.
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Victorian Price of Costs Board
Taugen
Govaracannt
Hyevert
Inuhele
Victoria Ynard
Rave
Harvest Estimates Show Major Drop in Yields
State Statistics Department officials finalize preliminary harvest figures amid funding gaps in several districts. Victoria and nearby regions including Wellington and Wagin report lower yields versus last year, with a projected total of about 150 519 bushels from 373 168 ewes. Ongoing data for hay shows 75 207 acres planted with expected 37 289 tons, up from 3 10 tons from 31 519 acres.
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State Statistics Department
Victoria
Syl
Wellington
Wagin
Harnett Singles and Folly Pairs Draws Summarized
In the Harnett Singles round one Rooke defeated Satellite 21 14 and Foreman beat Matthave 21 13 while Raynes downed Garcig 31 12 and Haress edged Morrell 24 0 Dunkley beat E J Monger 21 16 as Thess mstebas closed the first round Second Round on June Pottyr beat Dunkley 21 20 Frey defeated Rooke 21 16 Beveridge topped Harnette 2 FOLEY PAERS The Folly Pairs draw lists Millington vs Fraser Jan Morrell vs Monger and Kennedy Willaines vs Matthews Rooke vs Harkeye Morrell vs Jordan and Golding Foley vs Withnell Raynes and Davoren face Chid Jow and Diba Edmendes and Ciarcie vs Mc Monger and Donovan Meares and Richardson vs Bus erage and Mamet McPherson and Potter vs Guard and Matthews Firetaire to play Saturday November 27.
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Harnett Tropey
Harett
Rooke
Satellite
Foreman Bent Matthave
Raynes
Garcig
Haress
John Morrell
Dunkley
E. J. Monger
Thess Mstebas
Pottyr
Frey
Beveridge
Harnete
Yyoombsil
Anderson
Jay
McMonger
Donovan
Meares
Richardson
Bus
Erage
Mamet
McPherson
Potter
Guard
Matthews
Firetaire
May Reserve Triumph Over May Reverve In Tough Tennis Finish
On Wednesday afternoon at the May Rewsion courts the May Reserve team, young and improving, faced the experienced May Reverve squad in a tight tennis match. May Reserve won 16 games to Wesley 7 sets 58 games, with detailed scores in doubles and singles, including Dompater and Stewart delivering notable performances amid a challenging field.
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Wesley
Mise Demeter
Leeming
Misan Stewart
Rickey
Jost
Minnes Broom
Cnits
Mato Sluebell
Spencer
Miler Stewart
Missew Broom Sud
Nungarin School Play Aims for Winter Revels
In Nungarin the State School staged a performance titled The Sleeping Realty under teacher Miss McCreagh. The play featured main roles by Miss McCorry and Master Rewand McCorry with support from W Waterhouse and Creagh. Pupils delivered a polished show with four songs and readings, praised for its success.
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Incul
Mies
McCorry
Mies J. Frayers
Réwand McCorry
Themmelyne Weil
Kuso
Kini
Manters W. Waterhouwe
Creagh
Mina Me Creagh
Should Municipal Councillors Be Paid in South Australia
A discussion on remuneration for municipal chairs and councillors in South Australia notes the parliament considering an allowance for the Chair man not to exceed £60 per year. It argues for paying chairmen and ordinary councillors, estimating modest salaries and suggesting funding by reallocating three percent funds.
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South Australia
Airh Sound
A Revolation Wanted. Punish the Kaiser as traitor
A wartime letter to the Daily Mail calls for drastic measures against the Kaiser after defeat. The writer urges a public trial by an international tribunal, public condemnation, and public execution if warranted, arguing the Kaiser and allied monarchs must answer for the war.
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Frederic
Daily Mall
Alliea
Timler Caste
Robespierre
Germany
Wortham Distress Relief Fund Contributions Acknowledged
Treasurer J A Harrison records receipts from donations including funds from Northam Distress Relief Fund and Northam Choral Society while noting proceeds from sales and performances. Also mentions workers club, Melvin and Co, and a 3s 6d weekly ice chest cost. Ice supply by J T Milner and Co with daily ice flocks delivered across town at 4s per cwt.
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Marshall
E. Viveash Mumberkine Ball
Eaton
J.J. Golding
W. Haysom
Urwin
Supe Northam Choral Society
Workers’ Club
Melvin and Co
Messrs
J. T. Milner and Co
Perth Cup and Railway Stakes Weights and Crowd Cheer
Weights for the Perth Cup and Railway Stakes are listed as horses line up to barrier. The text notes a crowd roaring as the race begins and invites readers to send sixpence to Jack Cody at Tattersall's for Woods peppermint cure. Castledine's is praised as the best and cheapest place.
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Jack Cody
Tattersall
Dowerth
Castledine's
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