Hughes speech echoed in wartime Britain amid empire tensions
The article reviews a public address by Hughes praising Britain and the empire during wartime, arguing for unity and cooperation among Allied nations. It notes emphasis on economic and political ties, with calls for mutual exchange and shared responsibility to defend the empire.
Local notices and community events dominate Preston scene
A Preston council meeting discussed extra Friday night train service and a proposed Men’s Troops Society branch for wounded soldiers. Local events include Trinity church ceremony at Thornbury, the Northcote Extension League meeting at Albion Hotel, and a grand concert in Greaton with a senior band.
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Bend
Bend's Grand Yaude~ Villa Night At the Town Hall On Wodnie Seeachery
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Anniversary services and church events across Preston area
Readable fragments describe anniversary observances at multiple churches in Preston, South Preston, Northcote, and Thornbury. Clergy names include Rev B Hawelean, Rev Werley Woubs, Rev Bie Hahba, Rev J J Howie, and Rev G W Wood. Activities feature special services, farewell nods, reopening after renovations, and Sunday school gatherings with community attendance and offerings.
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Ad Y. Mawlson
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Preaton
Ay Alccutt
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Clergy Provident Fund
Salvation
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Button Day Efforts Support Troops In Turtona Trench Aid
The mayoress Mea Maan organized a relief effort from the eile of turtona to comfort Ava rahajia in the trenches. Her Indy co workers raised 260 in total with 31 miles to go. The Premayorade aims to retire the Judie and others for their rabait hulp on vebwif of our fighting Avetrnions.
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Penders Grove Methodist Sunday School Annual Celebration Highlights
The Pender's Grove Methodist Sunday School marked its third annual observance with services led by Rev F J Jennings and Rev J Ay. A large audience attended the annual scholars night in Benevolent Grove hall featuring songs tableaux and recitations. The school records show 206 scholars with an average attendance of 184.08. financials reported expenses and a charitable balance.
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Discharge of PHESTOW WORKMAN and related debates
A fragmented account describes a discharge of a worker named Mr Schon and ensuing parliamentary discussion. The text references allegiances to Germany, loyalty concerns, and debates on public action against individuals from enemy countries. It notes votes and concerns about civic duty and anti- German sentiment.
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Health authority addresses rising death rates in counties
At a council meeting the rating of death rates per 1000 in several counties near Malvern and Ballarat is discussed. Officials note high potential danger and urge measures to reduce spread by keeping spacing between cases, with authorities lacking sufficient power to enforce strict controls yet.
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Gallant Australians Send-off For Five Local Lads
A Croxton Methods Society gathering honored five local members headed to the front. Speeches praised duty and empire loyalty as Private J. G. Meinbrey and Private Ackerley led gratitude to volunteers and the nation.
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Northcote Theatre Announces Week of New Film and Acts
The Northcote Theatre in Broitinie reveals a varied programme for the week featuring two stars per show and comedian support. Highlights include The Lion’s Gups, Red Stephano, Charlie Chaplin in Same Nerve, The Girl of Golden Rat, and No. B episodes of Explorest Bhaine. Thursday brings four reel drama by The London Film Doiy with The Shulamive and a Vitaeaph DorothyHelen love piece.
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Fractured OCR Note With Erratic Names and Events
The readable fragments describe a gathering with unclear attendees and actions. Mentions of a conference, a council, and a nighttime event hint at social or civic activity but details are fragmented and many names are garbled, making precise identification difficult.
War impact on wholesale supply and shipping rates
The text reports escalating freight and printing costs, with wholesale prices rising sharply and supply lines strained. It notes government wartime demands, scarce vessels, and disrupted imports affecting markets in Britain, Australia, and Canada, signaling ongoing rates pressure and logistical challenges.
Preston Council Debate On War Enlistment Support
The Preston council discussed wartime pay and support for officers enlisting and returning maimed or incapacitated, urging national duty and social responsibility. Dr Hows led the committee’s plea for six months’ pay continuation and vowed collective responsibility, prompting unanimous approval.
Northcote Bath Plan Discussed by Local Committee
A large gathering from Wales Street School lodges and public representatives met Monday to discuss municipal baths for Northcote. They proposed a model bene ting returning soldiers and formed the Municipal Baths League with T Werrey as president and Mr Alway as secretary.
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Unclear Bowls Tika Competition Results At Thornbury
Fragmentary notes show Gatuntay Northeois A defeats Watrfield while Northcote B struggles to win. Mentions Preston Thornbury and Holdelburg AR with sparse scores and scattered player names, dates, and venues.
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