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Newspaper
Saint Arnaud Mercury
Location
Saint Arnaud, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
2
Bell and Lorimer request quotations for groceries, wines and spirits, ironmongery, timber and building materials, glassware, oils, and assorted farm supplies. They buy wheat and farm produce at top rates, offer cornsacks and twine at low prices, and act as agents for seeds and insurance and manure firms.
The report discusses a proposed bill to restrict German language use in Victoria, noting initial drafting, debate hurdles, and opposition. It highlights concerns about loyalty, the place of Germans in society, and comparisons to wartime measures, with several MPs expressing mixed views on rights and national unity.
A lengthy transcription-like article discusses language and education policy across the United States and Canada, naming governors universities and religious groups. It notes attempts to print language rights within school curricula and reports on church and state tensions influencing schooling and public life.
Fragmented sale notice describes a mining property auction at St Arnaul with bids, bids received, and court terms. Mentions the Whale and buyers including South Sulbiouene area and royal court references, noting conditions about insurance and payment.
A long obituary from Bath recalls the life of Mrs Rae, detailing her birth in Magtind and long service to the Methodist Church. The notice honors her after years of guidance and social work, noting her final days, funeral arrangements, and the respect she earned from neighbors and friends.
A garbled OCR style report mentions Muttivavnis Luorlay Evening and a hotel, with references to officials and legal actions involving postvending and a Tavaten loan. Names appear distorted. several institutions and dates are unclear, but it notes an administrator of Northern Mercnory supporting a local stake and a court case involving Sean M and Tiesha Hobniggily Munilay.
The Borough Council discussed public health and housing matters including a proposed salvation army inquiry, hospital survey funding, and a motion by Dr Gardner. The mayor presided as councillors debated notices, balances, and upcoming votes on statutory provisions and health inquiries.
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