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Newspaper

Saint Arnaud Mercury

Location

Saint Arnaud, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1917

Page

2

Bell and Lorimer General Merchants Advertise Wide Goods

Old established leading house Bell and Lorimer promote quotations for groceries wines and spirits ironmongery timber glass crockeryware oils paints and colors paper hangings fuse gelignite detonators and mining requisites. They buy wheat and farm produce at highest ruling rates corn sacks twine and wool packs at bed rock prices and act as agents for Yates reliable garden seeds London and Lancashire Insurance Co and Federal Manure Co.

Yates London and Lancashire Insurance Co Federal Manure Co

Church Notices and Sunday Services Schedule

Sunday services listed with Holy Communion at 11 am and 3 pm in the chapel tent. Bible School and Adult Bible Class at 7:45 pm. Sermon topic Knowlege the Unknowable. Minister Jno W Marrows and Vicar Beazley’s Bridge address noted. Local names include Arnand and Pindar.

Comumunion Olava Jno W. Marrows Doc Arnand A.o Amy Matting Puts Boonsong Preacher Beazley's Bridge Porte Catapooce Pindar

Death notices from Ballarat and region

M'dowan now Whitney of Ballarat and Mr and Mrs A M'Gowan announce deaths of Corporal Clandoe Bath aged 20 and Thomas Henry South aged 8. Funeral plan notes service in France, late of Paradise, leaving local railway station this afternoon for St Arnand cemetery. Undertaker A E Primn listed with phone contact.

Poshwmiwaren Uh Francs Clandoe Bath Lewis Loulea Poatlorhwaite Quonoour Bridge Bovine Inet Vaildende Koreon W. B South Barrow Atroat Branewick Ostharline Allway St. Arnand

In Memoriam Odantiew and Family Tragedy

In memoriam a family laments the loss of a mother and father with memorial lines from sons daughters and sons-in-law. The fragmentary obituary notes December and September dates, care from loved ones, and a wish for solace as time heals the broken heart. Strong entities appear as family names and places.

Oantiew Ona Cona

Australia to vote on compulsory military service plan

The electorate faces compulsory service as the Commonwealth Government proposes conscription to maintain frontline divisions. With voluntary recruitment failing and only about half of needed recruits entering, Australia risks progressive reduction of forces unless the plan is adopted, explained amid election platforms and public debate.

Australia Wntil Australia Commonwealth Cariier

Australia must stay in war effort and vote yea

The article argues for continued Australian support in World War I, urging electors to vote yes to sustain manpower and supplies for the Allied cause. It defends mandatory service, denounces anti conscription arguments, and emphasizes duty, loyalty, and the global fight for freedom amid Allied victory. It notes the U S entry and warns against abstention undermining Australia’s duty on the trenches. The piece also mentions local notices and community updates.

Hranvo Belgium Australia United States Republic of the Toropo Woodrow Wilson Commonwealth Germany Hac Auatralia Roflian Ferhupa Seaton Bob

Local and State Notices From St Arnaud Yards Changes

Local notices report advertising changes and rescheduled events at St Arnaud yards. Mr Wid Hicka, post office manager, is said to be active with portland prospects and new holiday footwear lines. A student of St Arnaud, Mr O J Robinson, earned LL.B from Melbourne University, with exams in law, while a railway deputation seeks faster Mildura service and coal car附 backing for cargo.

Maud Jones Straet St. Arnaud Promisee Spyoaller Wid Hicka Mevionger Portland Williame O. J. Robinson A. Robinson St Arnaud Melbourne University Nobingan Mildura Wynne Wolke Appakora Movare Moll and Stewart Paveongocu Ohwingo Castlemaine Munster Honore Dapataton Varlown

The Very Latest Mulbourne Wesday Oita Food and Finance

The entry reports rapid updates from Mulbourne and Wesday on items like food prices in pounds and shillings, railway department personnel, and debts such as a wheat overdraft totaling 702000 pounds. It mentions a St Vincent's Hospital picture position, a prize won by mintatara 708 Wid, and an Auckland sale note. A court in Auckland addresses a lie claim against the Age proprietors, with damages of 2000 pounds. An interview between Commonwealth building supervisor Mr Hughes and Mr Qurohtn, with optimism for prompt relief of difficulties.

Sunomen la Edwarde H. Nivholle Anl Ub Tuat Hi. Nivholle Port Valry Durioghla Counedon Mfesarn Powell Hiuelf Biu St. Arnaud Changy Meantoy Prowathon Bit Ji. J. Allen Grampians Sendy Sean Commonwealth Mr Oldham Oldham Oldhan Mulbourne Oita Tay St. Vincent's Hospital Mintatara No Auckland Dudge Powery Alluvial Minora Welt Agalathe Proprietora Age IL. W. Qurohtn Commonwealth Wil Hughes Itty Uoderatood

War Officials Report Heavy Fighting Near Bullecourt Front

General Sir Dougie Halg reports enemy attacks from the north and northeast along a widened front near Bullecourt. Allied forces claim heavy losses for the enemy and tactical gains including a raptured outpost. talks begin to replace front-line positions. Italian reports cite difficulties in countering a major push in the Goldellabearolla region.

Rentor Liondur Willraday Dougie Halg Poaltlona Hindaubury Bullecourt Alge Ana

Reinforcements Referendum Campaign in Australia

A public meeting at London Lane corner urged strong support for the Federal Government reinforcements referendum. Speakers including Mrs We Washington and A J Campbell argued for conscription to bolster troops, praising commanders and urging a decisive Yes vote on Thursday to back the Allied war effort.

We Witchingon J. My Campbell M.G.A Arnaud Choy London J. JE I. Edwards Tidlea Clare W. Dunkley Gon Migly Cdair Aponkors W. Li Wiohiveon Sr. Accaud Mids W. Pennington Mattora Australia Downtrys Drasideat Aimilar Woodrow Wileon United Sates Grove Britain Lucely Lina Oxsinplea Slavernly Kab Votley Yeu Mav Mogland Veranda Palestina Oystent Labor Frenk Anutoy Yaderal Labia Party Firat Meubor Balseava Me Watt Yall Ba Anatey Timaelf Millah Labor Party Abraham Llucoln Aniecloy Thio Australis Cueno Osneorlpinn Thay Coakley George I M'Gowan Leongatha Poliva Court Fiaud Aloutora Eulligtont Wara Wold Hutellawon Thureday Campball Geoud Voldlore Applian Oeal

Causie of Insomnia and Digestive Ailments Noted

A garbled text suggests insomnia as a common issue linked to stomach discomfort and constipation. It mentions Chamberlain's and claims liver disorders, with a focus on general bodily misalignment and relief promised by unspecified remedies.

Chamberlain

Fragmented note on a local referendum delivery

A garbled report describes a referendum delivery plan amid unclear names and places. The text mentions delivery by associates and a list of odd abbreviations, implying a local meeting or monitor log with uncertain details and recipients.

RoStron Ball Night Delights Local Crowd At Fundraiser

A lively RoStron ball night drew a good crowd Friday with music by the Stuart MIM band and performances by Neville Romane, Supple, and Salugbury. Proceeds aided the school library while attendees enjoyed supper prepared by the ladies and pledged careful fire safety and crop notes for the season.

Svateen Selvel Stuart Mim Mugsra Neville Romane Sud Mewlo Mevara Mlvs Salugbury Teoublu Atiwat May Choeseman Fred Leyoo

War News From Europe Affects Local Mood

Melbourne readers see war reports dampen sentiment while business hums. Despite calls for stricter war regulations, fear for troop and supply needs lingers. Contractors report material shortages and builders struggle to secure essential goods as demand remains steady.

Europe America Alliva Waa AON Ageuranca Ylag Myunomy Party Bowyer Eeferonuy Minletera Blawtouk Aterioa Hbulldera Ty Geriony

Hides Skins and Tallow Advertised by Merchants

HUGHES MELCES HOR SKINY HIDE AND ALL FARM PRODUCE F DAVIER GAY TOP PIES FOR HIDES SKINS HORSE TALLOW MURRELLS M NICO L CORWAY FRONT GIVE REP PRICE FOR WOOL HIDE ES ALLS CALL ON FORMER ACREVALIR TUCERVALS Sho and Balurdeya Popen Thursday

Edwardy Glves Hughes Melces HIDE ALL Farm Eroduye F. i. Davier

Live Stock Markets at St Arnaud Report

Yardings totalled 1712 sheep and 1 cattle with smaller store stock as buyers attended in fair numbers. Prices were near last week’s levels with brisk competition on prime cattle and lambs, while faulties and aged stock sold poorly. Additional weekly stock sales planned at St Arnaud after Thursday, December 20, until January 17.

Arnaud Thurtay Musa UG Mkechnie and Co Repurst Jorsay Kolovstoy Mr'Lean St Arnaud Seattle Waterloo M'Leany A. J. Burge Moolerr Owea M'Donald St. Armad Dunlop Ny Clarke Sona St. Arnaud

Navarre Stock Sale at Navarre Yards

Navarre stock sale at Navarre sale yards on Tuesday December 11 drew a large crowd with strong bidding. Sheep yarded included numerous ewes, lambs, rams, and aged animals from multiple consignors such as James Raeburn, Edwards, Pennington, Pennings ton, and Geo Simpson Paradise, with prices ranging across classes and weights and a mix of store and prime quality listings.

Navarre J, Simpson Rapate Navarre Sale and &T Ewes Lamba Jas Raeburn Sen Paradise Stewart Barkly Lin Ram Chas Coates Kanya Ey Edwards Tottlington Pennington Penningston Emam Azipi Geo Simpson Wor Bibby Navarra Lincoln Rams C. Supple Andrew Raeburn Rama Hi Jos Austerbarry Cros Weavers Humphrey Darkly Auster Berry Brain Sun Jos Darlington Donald Martin Smith Brot Martin Pony Alex

Burke's Flat Sale Reported Opening Sale At Burke's Yard

Burke's Flat Sale in Mewra reports opening sale at Burke's yard on Wednesday December 1st with forward stock and yarding for sale. Notable prices range from 20 to 32 shillings for crossbred cattle and 10 to 16 pounds for young stock, with names including Wharton Yeon J Haire Lego Geo Rewklon Koorrh South Colo Wea Koorely South and Ty ds Lyons Laygan associated.

BURKE Mewra A. J, Simpson and Co

Prologue Market Prices in Melbourne for Wheat and Feed

Fragmented market notes from Melbourne describe quotes for gelatiog dor fool consumption at 4/0, shipment to Kay and Hevenshere Macoh, with 6/14 for Hong Kong. Prices for New Restand Pacito Talands December and Nowaland December Wheat and Oats show varying quotations, but buyers are scarce. Trade activity is tepid with substantial feed quantities offered, though no formal turnover or clear buyers.

Markeis Melbourne Hong Kong Dadda Nowaland Algertan Uanuuieiuue Divi Lo Ulara Virturlia

Unclear OCR Text From Historic Paper

Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled notice or feature with names such as Atle Mlatrot Ary Ansty Peo Lily LON. The readable fragments suggest a cultural or social item but no coherent event or details emerge for a proper summary.

ML Cis Hluoea

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Bell & Lorimer General Merchants Napier Street South Hh. W. Dunkley Santovon Grone's Mapler ST St, Arnaud William Mitchell Gilillan & Mitchell Novany Pusu Marrister & Solicitor Arnaud, Commandoner High Court Vic New W.A. Trost Todond M. J. Roche Joseph P. Ryan Dental Board OF Victoria Dundreman Walker and Dundna Stroote F. ©. Blencowe Boaliba U. J. Ogburn Will Visil Arnaud Bord Pennington's Arnaud Hotel Dntrance Garden Street Box View Hom Doo Branohes Drosecutting Muchanis D, L. Smith Tobin & CO Colline Street State Savings Bank Credit Fongier State Savioga Bank State Savings Bank Uilzalottate Molebourne Lonton's Creek David Dalegople Dalrymple Church OF Christ Church OF England Presbyterian Church M. Macdonald St. Armand North Gowar Mr. J. Maclay Borriual W. Mackay Birthe M'dowan Now Whitney OL Chrant Sreout Ballarat Tat Duceibor Mra P, A M'Gowan-A Oon Keith Whitney Bothwell Primm Undertaker Sara J. Carthow Jay Iliza Sandorcooks Annie Aenaod Goldebarg Kelvedon Che St. Anand Aroard Hospital Britioh Medical Association Alex, M'Douell Jato Bangena Farmer Eatato Meserd Av J Slinpoon Clongr Goard Llorella Soldiera Victoria Me. Chandler Tha Fond Ohings J. W. Marrowe Tha Ferry Businews Mt. Arnaud and Dietrivy ‘Vradors Agaoglation Vuowley Tewa Olao Uceday Uwolook Mesure Simove Weoe Cochrane St. Amoud Catherline South Thomas UL. South Dhio Paradlea Armand South Rine Wick Wer W. H. South Armaud Messay We Hutchinson di MM Campbell Vial Palya Thor Matultiesou Fata Jerusalem God Save Our Meeiing ON Yumsuay Nea Elton Loewday Biy Uv. W. LL Laure Mra Mutvhewe Hon Ud. DD Mlo Edmund Dower Arand Menuury Westtay Ayn Hugi Mason Hoes Ey Pollard Dil Pollard Iran
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