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Newspaper

Saint Arnaud Mercury

Location

Saint Arnaud, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1916

Page

2

Bell and Lorimer General Merchants Quotations Notice

The old established leading house Bell and Lorimer advertises quotations for groceries wines spirits ironmongery timber building materials glass crockery paints oils and colors paper hangings fuse gelignite detonators and mining requisites. They announce buyers of wheat and farm produce at high rates corn sacks twine wool packs at bedrock prices and act as agents for Yates reliable garden seeds and for The London and Lancashire Insurance Co Federal Manure Co.

Yates’ Reliable Garden Seeds The London and Lancashire Insurance Co Federal Manure Co

Notice of Church Services and Local Sale at Borough Yard

Town Clerk J Crosbie announces a four roomed cottage for sale near Borough Sale Yards. Sunday December 1 offers Holy Communion at 8 am and 11 am Mattins and Sermon, 7 pm Evening Service with songs. Vicar details services at Baazley’s Bridge and St Arnaud. Children’s Anniversary tomorrow with prizes and concert next Wednesday at 8 pm. E M Daddow, Captain.

Apply J, Crosbie Qunday St. Amand Pecans Baazley's Bridge A. L Dawkles Arnaud North St. Arnoad Priges In Our

Thanks for tokens of sympathy for Moore family

The widow and family of the late Mr. Robert Moore express sincere thanks to numerous friends relatives and neighbors for floral tributes cards letters telegrams visits and expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement special thanks are given to Captain Daddow Mrs Casey Miss Hargreaves Mr Greenwood and Miss Rotherland for their kindness during this time.

M'Guane Rela Tleea Robert Moore Daddow Banday School Prizs Fund Home and Foreign Mission Funde Corlah Church Pariah Hall Tooaday Misnes F Palmer 4. Smith Mr. Pinder Corletmas Miswe Sawyer Mitchell Wilson, Taylor I. Lewis Daisy Smith Mises K. Kearoan E. Golth A. Johnson L. Alexander Mrs. Geyer Mise Howard Mosdamen Hamffray Whyte G.F Boopla Mise A. Smith L. Kays

In Memoriam Damuen and Sandercock Parents and Wife

In memoriam for Damuen and J. One and Elisa Sandercock, and Annie Goldberary spouse of S. Goldeberry. Describes peaceful passing dates from 1016 and 1013, longing and devotion, memory of loved ones, and heartfelt sorrow from the family.

Arnand Doc

Unclear OCR Note Revelations From St Arnaud Mercury

Fragmentary OCR from The St Arnaud Mercury notes a Melbourne letter and various entities, mentioning Arnaud and Cope and red urn geolites. Fourth page, December era referenced, with scattered names and places, lacking coherent narrative or dates.

St Arnaud News Roundup of Local Commerce and Obits

Local notices report sales adverts and appointments at Redbank and Victoria government tenders for police stations forage. Funeral details for Robert Moore, St Arnaud cemetery cortege, and lodge finances show steady community activity amid trades group talks on Christmas holidays and market entries.

Victoria M A. J. Sapoon Redbank Joseington Bee Teil Oranail Labor Council Congress Labor Councils Inap Oolumon Robert Moore St. Arvand

Purity of Aspirin Boosted by Melbourne Chemist

Consumers turn from substitutes to pure Aspirin after war alternatives fail to relieve neuralgia headaches and insomnia. The Commonwealth Government licenses Mr G R Nicholas to manufacture pure Aspirin in Australia under the Nicholas Aspirin brand, widely purchased for its purity and effectiveness. Available at 2/0 per bottle from Geo Fr Nicholas and Co, 925 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.

Commonwealth G. KR Nicholas Melbourne Australia Geo. FR. Nicholas A Co Flinders Lane

Legislative clashes and market notes in Melbourne area

The Legislative Assembly accepted amendments to the Licensing Bill after debates with the Legislative Council. Reactions from Mr Mackinnon and the Director General of Proctoring are noted. Two railway workers were killed at North Melbourne yards. Wheat and wool sales to the Imperial Government are projected to exceed £60,000,000. The Senate and House votes on supply measures are recorded with narrow margins.

Otis Hay Onoff Onions Nater Pearce Weevern Australia Legislative Assembly Legislative Council Mackionon Rrocalting Melbourne North Melbourne Rameel Loobring Imperial Senate House of Representatives

Frontline War Reports and Political Moves Amidst Conflict

War dispatches describe enemy bombardment along the Moonath front and continued attacks toward Bozeu. Allied forces fought a stubborn engagement south of Bovo as General von Mackeneen advances on the front. In Parliament Mr. Bovar Liaw secures a £400 million credit vote while Lloyd George governs delay in peace notes and coded embassy messages raise mystery.

Moonath Bozeu Bovo Berlin von Mackeneen Bovar Liaw House of Commons Belgium London Times Lloyd George Aode Lt Leanderstood Mc. Page Loubr

Patriotic Concert Aids Allied Soldiers Effort At Town Hall

The VIMAA fundraising concert at Town Hall drew a large audience for a war support program. The St Arnaud Methodist choir staged tableaux titled The Allies and a comedy skit Who’s to win him, with vocal numbers by H. J. Rowe and others. The event closed with interval thanks and music by the St. Arnaud Band.

VIMAA Beppy Ao St. Arcaad Lomearte Blies Mapelow W. Crone J Croabi Comedietta Byulre Broadligh Cyril Dashwood Avene Prattleton Primrose Cyril Rowe

Joyland Cross Currents at Joyland on Wednesday Night

Joyland featured a five part screen drama titled Qroas Corrente with Elisabeth Orewe and Flavia in a tale of sister sacrifice and social life. A clever diplomat Pan Beale pursues Flavia while Elizabeth’s charity and refined world clash with romance ending in a dramatic onboard explosion.

Joyland Elisabeth Orewe Pan Beale Plavis Theo Flavia

Iron Strain Describes A Tater Field Picture

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an iron strain and a tater field image under discussion. Mentions sale, price, and possible crop details, with garbled terms and uncertain figures.

Local hospital Xmas treat fundraiser appeal letter

Lucy Cleary appeals for donations to provide an annual Xmas treat to hospital patients. She hopes readers will respond generously so inmates of the institution during the festive season may have some pleasure amid illness and trouble.

Arnaud North Mine and Plant Sold to South Wattle Gully Co

The Arnaud North mine and plant near Ballarat were auctioned by Alexander Bell and Co for the vendors Cameron and Sutherland. The leases and assets sold for £2000 to South Wattle Gully Co after bids of £100 and £50 increments. A statement by Mr H. B. Croyden is deferred to the next issue.

Messrs Alexander Bell and Co Ballarat Cameron and Sutherland G.M. Co South Wattle Gully Co H. BR. Croyden

Australian Wheat Sale to Britain Biggest Ever in World History

The Australian House reports Britain has bought the balance of old and all new wheat, except what is needed locally, at 4 shillings per bushel f.o.b. Britain to arrange shipping to remove up to about 3 million tons in the first half of 1917. The Commonwealth plans flour exports and retaining offal locally, with a 2 shillings 4 pence per bushel advance to farmers. Local sale value about £27 million, Victoria roughly £9 million.

House of Representatives Australia Victoria

Wool sale plan outlined by Prime Minister in Parliament

In the House on Wednesday the Prime Minister said the Commonwealth had acquired on behalf of Britain the entire wool of Australia except that sold before November 8, 1916 at 13d a pound for greasy wool. Arrangements aimed to ship the wool quickly. wool under hammer to be shipped from Australia with freights to be paid when Britain confirms payment terms. Hughes noted sheepskins would be treated like wool for payment.

House of Representatives Commonwealth Australia Auetrulit Real Britain Hughes

Mining Items The Allies Claim Due Re start and Syndicate Plan

The Allies claim outlines a proposal to form a syndicate of 4 shares at £6 each payable fortnightly. Plans include sinking a shaft 1 mile deep, underlay shaft 85 feet down, lode driven 60 feet north and south, with several feet of bake for stoping. Battery and cyanide treatment yield about 7 dwts per ton, reef averages 2 feet in width.

Sink & Wow

Licensing Court Grants Transfers at St Arnaud

At St Arnaud licensing court presided by Met Beerman the executors of Emily Edwards deceased transfered the Farmers Hotel license to Mary E Lawrence and the grocer's license from Andrew Lorimer deceased to John Lorimer. Renewals listed include Mary Lennon Commonwealth Hotel A M Treacy Farmers Hotel and others. An application by William Steward for reduction of Manchester Arms Hotel assessment to £107 was considered with notes on rent and recent value changes.

Transpers Farmere Emily Edwards Mary E. Lawrence Andrew Lorimer John Lorimer St Armand Mary Lennon Commercial Hotel A. M. Treacy Commonwealth Hotel Farmersotel Wo Stewant Manchester Armsotel Sarah Arnaud North Jno Crosbie Wam

Man Charged Over Unlawful Operat ion at Foundry

In petty sessions F Greenwood was charged by Senior Constable Willcox with unlawfully operating a buster plane at M Glashan's foundry on October 2. The defendant admitted the charge, claiming unawareness of wrongdoing. He suffered a serious accident causing two months' work lost. The P M said circumstances were unusual and a fine of 2 6 would settle the case.

F. Greenwood Willcox

Splendid Remedy for Children's Coughs in Australia

Mothers prepare a home remedy by mixing Two Shillings' worth of HEAN'S ESSENCE with water and sweetening to make one pint. The product contains no mercurial, laudanum, or opium, and is offered as a safe alternative though its effectiveness is unverified.

Australia

Cable line fragments from a London source appear on page

Readable fragments indicate cable line sections visible on a London page. The snippet references a London source and notes portions of the line survey or layout, with limited context about content or full story.

London

Social Gleeson O Shannessy Wedding in Swanwater

A quiet wedding tied Mr John Gleeson and Miss Margaret Alice O Shannessy at the Church of the Immaculates Conception, Bs Arnsad. The bride wore cream crepe de chine and wreath, with bridesmaids Mary O Shanoossy and Lee Kathleen Gleason in cream outfits. After a reception at Commercial Hotel, they left for Melbourne honeymoon in a blue crepe de chine ensemble. gifts included a gold watch and other valuable presents.

Arnsad John Gleeson Mre W. Gleason Sutherleods Miles Margaret Alice O'Shannessy Father Doyle Joseph Gleeson John O'Shappessy Sotedee Groomeman Melbourne Albert Mer Mia Gleeson

Germany and Allies Move Toward Peace Talks Amid War Fatigue

Berlin indicates Germany may seek negotiations to end hostilities while reports from London note Allies are wary of vague terms. German and allied leaders exchange views as press commentary questions the sincerity and potential division within the coalition. London and Paris papers warn against trusting German proposals and stress continued resolve to victory.

Reuter London Germiwny Berlin Lh. von Bethmann Hollwegg Gerwany Dee Germany France United Service Cabler Jivridge Loudoun Mtral Atreas Athos Paris Mr. Lloyd George M. Briaud London Times the Times von Bethimany Hollwegg Allica Wartacef

Appointment and resignations mark Allied war leadership shifts

Reuters reports General Nivelle named chief of northern and eastern armies while General Joffre becomes chairman of the Allied War Board. London notes the Austrian Cabinet resigns amid crisis tied to Germany’s peace offer. Germany’s war toll nears four million with 689,057 killed.

United Service Cables London Joffe Allied War Board Germany

War casualties for Australian troops up to December 4 1916

In the Senate on Wednesday Senator Pearce stated that from the war's start to 4 December 1916 Australian troops had suffered 65,6044 casualties. Of these 16,384 were killed and 17,236 were sick.

Senate Pearce D. Watson

Beyer son wounded again in hospital says casuities worded

Beyer reports his son Private Beyer has been wounded. This marks the second time the private has been hospitalized for injuries.

Beyer

St Arnaud Red Cross Society Sends Donations

Mrs Dunkle hon, secretary, reports that articles were dispatched to Red Cross headquarters at Federal Government House including oxen? 10 pair boxes, 16 shirts, 6 paired washers, 4 handkerchiefs, 1 pair socks, and to the Lady Mayoress of Melbourne two pairs knee-cap. from the Patriotic League 16 wallets. Beasley's donation noted.

Dunkle Hon St Arnaud

Fragmented Notice on Carbuncle Case in City Chronicle

A damaged OCR snippet mentions a carbuncle case tied to a person named Esenaereh Petete with unclear details and dates. The readable parts indicate a local legal or medical notice, but essential actions or deadlines are not present.

Weather woes thicken as harvest hopes hinge on December

A通讯 fragment from Carapooee Weer laments the harsh mid December weather hindering harvest and seeding. Farmers fear crop losses, while noting the death of respected neighbor Mr Walny Edelstein and expressing condolences to his family. Private Hory Edelstein DOM is also mentioned in connection with the bereavement and war service.

Walny Dom Wassy Maryborough

No Greater Favour in Letter About Diarrhoea Remedy

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a remedy for bowel complaints including pain, emaciation, and diarrhoea. Mentions Chamberlaine col and Diatehada Remedy as available cures. Vague references to a troupe and medical claims appear, with unclear attribution or date.

Chamberlaioe Usw Vreme

Peculiar Licensing Case At Bangor Hotel Transfer and Probate

A Bangor licensing matter concerns removing the offense at the Bangor Hotel near Cooner Bridge. The license holder Patrick Shewey died in January. probate granted October 1 to executor James Shewey. The present bid sought renewal or transfer to the executor, with objections about residency. The court adjourned the matter to December 29. Telbane.

Bangor Cooner Bridge Jefsrud Patrick Shewls Jama Shewey Mary Suewes Patrick Shevis P.M Kilige Sorales Promeo Patrick Sheales Tewlly Telbane

Digestive Tabales and Obtainable Pre

Fragmentary OCR hints at a health note or advert about digestive tablets and obtainable remedies. Limited readable text mentions a product related to digestion and a possible prescription or purchase context. No clear date, place, or proper nouns detectable.

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Special Aaverticomenta Bell & Lorimer General Merchants Napier Street South Dunkley LAW “Jligirom Roctor Crone's Napier Arnaud William Mitchell Gilillao & Mitthell Norary Pesrie High Court Vic B.ay Trost M. J. Roche St. Arnaud Joseph P. Ryan F. O. Blendowe Maud Jones Sgreet St. Armand Churoh England Presbyterian Church Rev.&. Macdonald At &T Aroand Greare North W. H. M'Moekle Gowar Enar Borrimal Slaty Creek Church OF Christ Mill Street UNDAY Prescher—Jno W. Marrows Salvation Army V. J. Ogburn Arnaud Fort Pennington ST. Arnaud Hotel E. M. Palmer ALOM ALCM Planoforte Paptle Barke Stroat Marchant Pennington's Bir Marrizon Lose Pow Barkly and King Streets Akarat Town Hall St. Amend Credit Foncier Tate Savings Bank Elisabeth W. G. Kell Market Street Hevinga Wank Damuen Emmy Gaviour Teer Wien Lo Ton J. Oaethew Jae Elisa Sandercock Goupenway Annie Lith Goldebary Kelvedon Cope Cope Gaturday Aod Erdalon Mosere M‘kachale & Co Eateies Lousyteok B Usetlow Bilde Grate School C-Operative Catriea Next Thureday Barey Morrelle Omd Akia Merchant Egge Woodoeday Sconomica St. Aroand Laoe St. Aroaud Kars Kare Buslows A. E. A. Preece Victoris A. Bickoell Emu Alma Ateest Blakoell Snstalosd Fragiure St. Arosud Hospital F.be Halfhide Todey Jewallery Lonot H. J. Rowe 8. Bray Tressurer KE. J. Alexander I. Giles K. Scott St. Arnaud Lodge M.U C.F Bro KR. J. Cooper Weer Savings Bank Bro. T. Grand BR. J. Cooper T. Great H. Dobbyes T. P. Wilton J. A. Grant WAR News Reater's Thureday Y.M.G.A Lucy Cleary Deo T. Arnaud North Mine and Plant Great Britain Met Beerman Pom Petty Sessions Social Washington Poland Lithuania Weneral War News Reuters RED Cross Society Tate Arale
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