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Newspaper
Ouyen Mail
Location
Ouyen, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
3
Fragmentary text references a district matter with expected bags and deliveries. Mentions numbers like five bags and a PT 149, plus uncertain phrases about a gee ter and many similar peevs. Unclear context prevents a clear event or outcome.
Fragmentary listing of lands for sale with parishes Yariet Parish, S12 acres in District Parish, Maningatane with 693 acres at 11 per acre, Brea Ta Tre and Zoe Devaving parcels at varied rates, and Deanvine areas with multiple acre counts and prices per acre.
A fragmented wartime notice urges citizens to subscribe to the war loan, highlighting a 4% nominal rate with tax exemptions and stressing the duty to defend the Empire. It frames the effort as vital to Britain’s war aims and humanity and calls for widespread participation in the national cause.
The Journal of Agriculture reports a simple defense against foxes preying on lambs using bells strapped to a few ewes per hundred during lambing. Implemented near Mount Cotterill Estate and Rockbank, the device reportedly halted lamb losses, with several sheep owners trialing it this year and finding it effective.
Observers compare military service and national defence in Germany Switzerland and Australia noting universal training and citizen army concepts. The piece urges Australians to support the war effort by enlisting, aiding recruits, subscribing to war loans, and contributing wheat to help returning servicemen.
A fragmentary call urging volunteers to act and warning that failure will lead to coercive measures. It asserts one volunteer is worth three prefixed men and claims there are worse fates than idle feet, inviting readers to test the claim.
The wheat pooling plan shows promise for farmers but encounters issues such as weighbridge charges and sale through the Commission. Farmers receive per bushel upfront with final pool dividends, while the government’s steady deliveries and good samples reassure growth. Shipping labor tensions at Williamstown are resolved for now, easing cross ocean transport.
Sunday fragmentary notices mention multiple places and times with garbled names. Key terms include church, armed incident, and a list of unclear locations. Readers should expect partial local notices but details are unreadable.
An old forecast notes changes through January February with rain and showers expected. March to May bring varied weather including wind and frost, with April and May showing fine spells followed by cooler periods. June to October hint at changeable conditions and occasional rain, leading into a generally unsettled late year.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a chamber, a trek, and a city scene with references to meetings and dates. Details are unclear due to damage, but the piece seems to report on a local event or gathering and its scheduling. Entities are sparse and uncertain.
Reports say King Victor Emmanuel left Rome to confer with Montenegro’s heir-apparent on the war’s wider aims.Italy may press for stronger Allied blockades against Germany while Turkish opposition grows and a broad conspiracy in Constantinople is alleged. Russian offensives hinder German plans, with 209,000 enemy casualties cited. Lloyd George’s cautious stance contrasted with optimistic notes of munitions readiness.
Reports say Swiss advisers urged cautious attire for his illness while news from Berlin indicated Prince Henry of Prussia had been recalled. Later word claimed the operation succeeded but warned it will be at least a week before recovery. danger of complications persisted.
Friends of the late Andrew Valenfine request solemn procession to follow his coffin to the cemetery. The funeral departs from ight Ener Street Ouyen at 5 pm on Thursday October. Details mention undertaker and certificates, with unclear names and places due to damaged text.
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