Local Notices and Personal Appeals Inside War Efforts
A fragment describes meeting dates and motions for rates and notices. It mentions sending out meeting notices, extra fortnight leave, local fonds, and a request for a shilling to aid a missionary. The text shifts to a personal wartime letter tone with vivid images of Gallipoli and soldiers seeking a smoke, ending with a plea that the Red Committee contribute to Overseas Crib and related efforts.
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Gallipoli
Pal
Red Committee
The Flour Mill Doings and Weather Glimpse
A scrambled note discusses seeking information from a friend and avoiding conclusions about finances. It mentions accepting an extra half penny from an agent and hints at reducing financial worries this week. A meteor sighting is described, starting low in the southern sky and moving in a full quarter circle to the east, lasting about ten seconds.
Wheat Price Confusion Amid Government Pooling Debate
Farmers rush wheat to market while millers buy at 4/6, yet Melbourne sees 5/ in town as government price sets uniform 2/6. Arguments about freight and profits bite. Victorian Producers Cooperative Company excluded from buying list sparks calls for inclusion. A Nunga meeting urged to press farmers for equal share, with yields reported strong and Western line gains up to nine bags. Government efforts to curb dissent face scepticism as freight fears persist.
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Melbourne
Victorian Producers Cooperative Company
Nunga
Commonwealth
Esperts
Hageithorn
Hagelthorn
Letters from Gallipoli and Home Front Welcomes
Interesting letters from Welsh of Lascelles recount life at Gallipoli on 5 October 1915 and home news from Ouyen. The author asks for baths, tobacco, chocolate, and a pipe, notes flies and cold winter, and mentions Leslie and Willie. A second note describes a Welcome Home ceremony for returning soldiers in Ouyen with speeches by Mr Steele and Rev Irvine, praising the Empire’s soldiers and planning organized receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsh
M. Welsh
Lascelles
Ouyen
Gallipoli
Australia
Bill Armfield
Heliopolis
Leslie
Arthur Telford
Woomerang
Leslie P. Welsh
Willie
W.steele
Jack Willoughby
J. A. Irvine
Irvine
Mr. Steele
Pte. Ritchie
Malta
Britain
Lands for loan appeal to all classes in wartime drive
The article urges subscriptions to a war loan urging all Australians to invest up to £10 or multiples, stressing equal opportunity for rich and poor to support the Empire. Citing the 4 1/2 percent rate, it argues a limited war will end and government will not pay such rates again, urging public response for the second issue.
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Commonwealth
Do You Knew A Cough Remedy for Cold Dangers
An advising note warns that colds can be dangerous and that early treatment is vital. It promotes a cough remedy said to ease symptoms and support recovery by reducing the cold’s impact on the body.
Walpeup Shire council sets general rate 1915 notice
After November meeting the Walpeup Shire Council struck a general rate of one shilling in the pound on rateable value payable December 10 1915. A statement of the rate lies at the Shire Office Ouyen for inspection pending seven days’ appeal notice. Also a notice from George F Spencer of Walpeup seeks information leading to reward for a missing draught mare.
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Shire of
Walpenp
Shire Office
Ouyen
Kant
George F. Spencer
Walpeup
Meeting of Farmers to Press Wheat Agency Co
Farmers convenor T Tonkin calls a meeting at Numge Hall on Saturday to urge securing government action regarding the Wheat Agency Co. The event invites local growers to join the discussion and back the proposal.
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Numge Hall
Om Saterday
Deccan Sh
St ES Em
Govaceere
Wheat Agency Co
T. Tonkin
Return of Gallipoli Veterans Kennedy and Ritchie
Night welcome honors Sergt E Kennedy and Pte C Ritchie who have returned from Gallipoli after suffering wounds that end their active warfare. Kennedy was struck by multiple missiles. Ritchie had a shattered left arm requiring a plate. Both praise British treatment and look in good health despite injuries, interviews withheld awaiting censorship.
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Sergt E. Kennedy
Pte. Co. C. Ritchie
Abdul
Gallipoli
Sergt. Kennedy
Preuchie
Great Britain
Commonwealth War Loan Second Issue Announced
The second issue of the Commonwealth War Loan has been issued and details will appear in advertising columns. Terms are liberal and identical to the last issue with advantages including exemption from State Stamp Duty and State and Commonwealth Income Tax. Australia is urged to finance itself to support soldiers and the war effort.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Flower Service at Imst Church Featured by Creighton Misses
A flower service at Imst Church was led by Miss Turmer and Miss Creighton with help from peer Repmma and HW Solsist. The event highlighted community faith and traditional duties within the church group.
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Imst
Miss Turmer
Creighton
Ouyen Farmer Fred Leach Estate Insolvency Meeting
The Court of Insolvency in Midland District notifies that the estate of Fredrick Thomas Leach of Ouyen Victoria farmer has been quiesced. A General Meeting of creditors will be held at the Insolvency Court Offices on Wednesday the day after the first in 1915 at half past in the morning.
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Midland District
Qouyex
Frederick Thomas Leach
Ouyen
Victoria
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London
A A. J. Stephens
Shire
South Settlers Union
Commonwealth War Leas
Ghurch Services
Church of England
Limge
Heme Be
Wipebeek Area
Ouyen North-west I
Nunge
lLamstress
Maryborough Maighland Society
Prince's Park
Mary
L. Handicappers
J. Schafer
Azul
A. Janses
Por
J. Lean
Charlotte Gould
Paris Veroca
Linga
H. H. Whitfield & CO
Murrayville
Austral Travelling Chaffcutters
Ronaldson Bros
Tippet
Ballarat
M. Fitzgerald
Galah
Bran
Pollard
A J. Willoughby
Federal Coffee Palace
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