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Newspaper
Saint Arnaud Mercury
Location
Saint Arnaud, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
2
A request seeks quotations for groceries wines spirits ironmongery timber building materials glass crockeryware oils paints colors paper hangings and mining requisites. They list buyers of wheat corn and farm produce at highest ruling rates bed rock prices and mention agents and suppliers with mixed wording and garbled thanks for sympathy.
The Legislative Council discussed handling of petty funds tied to World War effort. Members backed appointing a select committee to review the funds and the motives of donors, praising volunteers for Gallipoli and France while warning against improper use of money for unrelated purposes.
A disjointed late 19th or early 20th century local page reports on railway matters for Avomuil to Garnjoooa, a St Armand market meeting on the eve, and a forthcoming doubles tennis tournament. It notes shipments, crop values, a Royal Agricultural Department update, and community notices including obituaries and local appointments. The text references Le Yaltoil Sare Deyarimient and the Kywity Trustook.
The Borough Council meeting for the mayoral election faced delays with Motions and councilors debating the mayoral terms. Davies argued his continued leadership, while Gardnar and Slatcha voiced support for changes and potential reorganization. The session ended with no clear outcome, as members planned further discussions.
An obituary fragment details the death of a mayor and the ensuing community response. It notes memorial arrangements at St Arnaud Cemetery and St Arnaud Borough, with council, clergy, and residents paying respects while reflecting on leadership and wartime context.
An offhand wartime chronicle details Allied operations across Europe and the Balkans with notes on German resistance, troop movements, and supply lines. It cites British, French, and Australian forces, mentions casualty figures and hospital care efforts, and references home-front fund drives to aid wounded soldiers and support services.
A lengthy report details back pay disbursements and aid appeals amid widespread hardship. Applicants face scrutiny over funds used, with a push to avoid waste and ensure timely relief. The piece notes government plans for wage support, food, and supervision, plus local actions, weather impacts, and a fatal accident on a rural road.
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