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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
3
A wartime appeal by Atta M'Inerney, Vice-President Council of Women of Victoria, urging women to vote Yes on December 20 to support brave soldiers. The message emphasizes duty, loyalty, and the purpose of defending homes and loved ones against invasion, urging unity and collective sacrifice.
The excerpt argues that liberty depends on America and the British Empire and that Australia must share the war burden. It recalls Britain’s lone stand in Napoleon era and urges strong mobilization across English speaking dominions to uphold civilization, as voiced by the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Hughes argues that Australian reinforcements, even in small numbers, can decisively affect major battles. He cites Gallieni and the Marne to claim a few thousand volunteers could save liberty and influence Paris’s fate, warning that reduced divisions would threaten victory.
The page notes that any unsigned matter is authorized by the Reinforcements Referendum Council and cites Claude M'Kay as publicity secretary located at Equitable Building Collins Street Melbourne.
The Prime Minister appeals to Australian farmers to vote Yes on the Government proposals. He argues labour will be exempted and cites figures on available workers, returning soldiers, and the limit of 7000 called up monthly. He labels No campaigners as enemies and urges loyalty to Australia and the empire.
The Prime Minister reiterates a clear pledge that ballots will be confined to single men aged 20 to 44, including widowers and divorcees without children. No one under 21 will be sent to the firing line.
The Prime Minister argues that Italy’s defeat at Cadorna’s hands resulted not from German numbers or new weapons but from pro German propaganda and internal betrayal. Treachery within Italy’s gates, aided by lies about Britain and France, undermined morale and unity, steering Italy toward retreat despite Allied offers of aid.
A wartime call urges Australian women to vote Yes on December 20th to back troops fighting in France Belgium Italy Palestine and Mesopotamia. The message warns No votes aid Germany and disloyal agents, urging strong support for the Empire and national defense.
Australian Prime Minister W. M. Hughes urges unity and moral courage as essential in total war. He stresses the spirit of the people, the nation's great race, and duty to stand with Britain to defend liberty and inspire allied nations in Italy and Russia.
A call warns workers in Australia to resist German agents hidden in the Industrial Workers of the World. It accuses propaganda of steering workers to betray their families amid strikes that cost industrialists large sums and caused misery to women and children. It argues that voting no would desert the men fighting for workers.
A wartime taxation track asserts heavy levies on the wealthy in Australia. Examples show individuals with incomes from £5,000 to £70,304 paying substantial income, land, and indirect taxes. The piece notes a War Time Profits tax that will fund the treasury, and claims only a small pool earn very high incomes.
R Ainge-Johnson argues the anti-reinforcements party spreads deceit to farmers amid wartime upheaval. He cites workers blacklisting wheat, embargoes on food handling, and strikers delaying reinforcements and hospital ships to warn farmers against anti-government rhetoric.
A national broadcast urges Australians to view issues beyond personal interests and adopt a broad imperial outlook. Bishop Golding-Bird notes the need to uphold integrity and safeguard Australia amidst growing challenges.
Slaude M'Key voices support for reinforced troops amid anti-reinforcement critics arguing against conscription and the voluntary system. The piece defends mandatory service, notes Britain’s need for recruits, highlights women’s wartime labor, and insists on keeping faith with Allies while opposing no-reinforcement rhetoric.
What the Soldiers Say Vote Yes reinforces the stance of returned sailors and soldiers in Melbourne and Sydney who back government efforts to gain reinforcements. They cite Gallipoli, France, and Palestine experiences and urge Australians to vote yes for continued support.
Bunthrop leaps broken banks to seize a gun and fire on a grey target amid shellfire. He sustains a sleet of bullets, loses a cap and a strap, takes a wounded man’s weapon, and resumes shooting until his last cartridge is spent. He returns to the trench urging others to advance.
A wartime public appeal quotes the Prime Minister urging citizens to act boldly for Australia. It emphasizes Gallipoli Pozieres and Mauquet Farm as symbols of sacrifice and warns that the Empire’s safety depends on immediate duty by all men and women.
A pamphlet authorised by P C Evans at Macdonell House Pitt Street Sydney accuses W M Hughes of vote theft targeting German and anti conscriptionists. It labels the act an unutterable infamy and argues many Germans oppose conscription due to experience, urging British subjects be aware of rights being robbed.
The piece denounces October 28 1916 as a black day for Australia praising the defeat of the referendum by 73 000 in a 2 200 000 vote total. It condemns propaganda extremist Labour capture and anti war campaigns and claims the result boasted by Germany and Britain’s enemies. It accuses treacherous elements of betraying empire loyalty.
In a trench scene Private Banthrop, wounded and mud-streaked, defies orders and insists soldiers are fleeing. He urges the sergeant to let them chase the retreating lines, arguing the rout must be followed despite danger.
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