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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1916

Page

2

Justice To Act Prompts Saturday Morning Publication

A note indicates the Justice To Act paper titled The Teacer Justice To Act is published every Saturday morning with a March 11 issue dated.

Teacer

Recruiting Movement Stirs Australian Volunteers

A crowded gathering addressed by Colonel Springthorpe and Archibald Strang urged enlistment among Australian men for the war effort. Speakers emphasized national duty, sacrifice, and pride as the crowd listened to appeals and songs fostering unity and resolve.

Northcot Springthorpe Aly Archibald Strang Anderson Maskel Miwa

Army recruits broadened as Fifty-First Battalion forms

The text notes the Army Fifty-First Battalion now to be constituted with 17 men, listing names and places and detailing recruitment progress. It mentions Northucksville Preston Whittledoon and the need to supply 18 soldiers at a monthly rate for defense, with executive committees preparing to interview and enroll volunteers.

Brandiiburg Blum Ueidelbarg

Recruiting Sergeant at new recruiting area

The report notes a recruiting sergeant at EW Recruiting Feagra faces illness and a temporary leadership gap. Sergeant Bevin Wable is mentioned, with plans to coordinate future recruiting drives and prepare units for potential deployment, while monitoring volunteers and maintaining office operations.

Private Ry P Dysony Tharmafiy joins wartime service

The article lists names of local men enlisting or training for service, including Private Ry P Dysony Tharmafiy who enlisted on 20 January and trained at Melbourne, plus relatives and other townsfolk preparing for deployment. It notes leave, unit transfer, and home-front activity as well as commemorative details for those serving in various theaters.

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Northants society hosts fundraiser and talks at town meeting

Local group chaired by A W Suilian plans a fund drive for a school building. Receipts total 279 pounds with 18 shillings balance. Audited accounts show active committees, monthly meetings, and a program including readings by Madam Richards and Mr Picton. Notable notices include a cross charity event, new members, and upcoming lectures.

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Local Union Meeting Discusses Town Hall Funds

The quarterly magazine event was led by Me J. Suteh in All State hall. Northeotn branch of the Urldisl Koil Deoay proposed using funds for ongoing Usa road work and urged NSU A. to appoint Wu Febru Hive. Delegates debated constitution changes and sought tangible results for progress. A new country presentation was planned for Private Joshtan.

All State Hall J. Suteh Leiter Urldisl Koil Deoay Essn USA NSU A. To Tiwan Rats Payers’ Association Central Executive Joshtan Folurante Dennis Waiuhook Eblidtron Culnave Culnave On Niddrons Munteipil

Debates Over Conscription Rally War Front Supportaries

The meeting of the Warragal council heard arguments on conscription amid wartime recruitment. Speakers like Dr. Hayes and Dr. Plant argued for or against compulsory service, noting 14 000 volunteers yet insisting on a smoother system and urging government action. The discussion reflected strong public tension between voluntary service and potential conscription across Australian states.

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Thornbury Theatre Delights Audiences With New Show

The Thornbury Theatre presents a lively dramatic production featuring Gaby Doalyw in a grand stage tale. Hueyene and Tega support a witty cast while EMA Is aoe brant adds musical flair in a bustling evening.

Gaby Doalyw Hueyene Tega Brant Wivantyiree ALC

Coast of church events and memorials in local services

A rundown of sermons and services at multiple local churches. Readings and themes include sketches on duty and faith, with plans for Diamond Jubilee and memorial tablets. Preachers named include Frank Joong and others with arrangements for Holy Week and Sunday school anniversaries.

Albreates Rey T. CA Eve H Vm Inara Moly Pini Mhoertney W. Hayes Narthcote Presbyterian Church Preston Fica Siongy High Street J.J. Heawn Ufternoon W. H. Lisdgn Averio

Whittlesea Shire Meeting Amid Fruit Shipment Turmoil

Local shire notes report heavy fruit shipments from Anglos area and disrupted consignments. Officials invite tenders Monday 28th for road work and supplying 200 gas 2 inch metal Hewenent rods with bids due by 2pm. Lowered turnout and unclear names reflect a chaotic OCR reading.

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Resignation Accepted at Local Society Meeting

Preston Rod Gross Society held a Monday meeting with Mrs Stanixke presiding in a large attendance. A cheque was received from the Loyeen of P. Moveu oid Geluo ZT. Mrs Sheppaid paid tribute to the secretary for long service. Mrs Hy Tokins was elected as warderney. The text notes a resignation accepted with regret and mentions Wool at Cyumor Street.

Preston Rod Gross Tie Leonel Stanixke P. Moveu Mise Crook Iry Grunt Regrat Tokins

Meeting Minutes From Northeota Mele On Fay

The fovtnightly meeting held on Fay was presided by Sis Angus. Attendance was good and funds were raised for a double harvest Tavs match. After the event a fruit shina was served though Ange had spent. ProveneY Bale and Willius dyor were noted for upcoming events.

Fay Sis Angus

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