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Newspaper

Saint Arnaud Mercury

Location

Saint Arnaud, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1916

Page

2

General Merchants Quotations And Advertised Goods

General Merchants offer quotations for groceries wines and spirits ironmongery timber and building materials glass and crockeryware oils paints colors paper hangings fuse gelignite detonators and mining requisites. They buy wheat and farm produce at the highest ruling rates cornsacks twine and wool packs at bed rock prices and act as agents for Yates Reliable Garden Seeds the London and Lancashire Insurance Co and Federal Manure Co.

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

End of the public examinations era at Melbourne University

The article argues that the junior and senior public examinations, long used to certify schooling, should end and be replaced by more direct secondary school certificates. It discusses the purpose of matriculation, the role of exams in guiding education, and the shift toward broader technical training and postwar economic needs. It notes that exams served as a reliable standard and that the move aims to align education with practical and national aims.

Melbourne University Mtvacogte Enteacentee Lamyer Ghawetp Clavsig Henry Bray Gipia Meibsarnr Afitewell Solic Hn Owarr Sir Peter M'Belde Ageare Gronral Ayalus Pilvae Hawthorn Thoms Aarittio Motta Morchand Aruynd Drewnard Ants Dr. Rongers House of Represtoratives von Hayleg Vineit Sunkel Wenasline Bering & Funk Laloastershire Logan Bealiha Luepph Dinirdot All Dee Abauy Vanes Sunleeg Polen Jomeph Saphire Alwet Matthew Jona Weallbs Louis Amdoay Querneland Mrs. Coldwel Iendige Melbourne

Mind and body training in education progress noted

A fragmented editorial notes how schooling should develop the mind and body through gymnastic drill and practical science. It argues for modern agricultural methods, economic farm accounting, and law backed educational reforms to strengthen national productivity and civic capacity.

Local notices and weather in a troubled district

Unclear OCR records indicate a multi topic notice with mentions of a New Love boll festival, hospital and fire board references, road and property incidents, and a trial date. The text references Arnaud Hospital, a public notice on industrial worker legislation, and local weather or street events with injuries from a fallen tree and motor incident.

Ac J, Simpson & Co Armand Wasrkyr Arnoud Horpitel Howard Manure Aaidtow Snd Imuaieless Yepeemuate Ouuotey Fire Helgadés Board Belasdos Ee Mesa Cheliew Sul

Victorian Proig premiers amid Tumorrom and local burgh affairs

A report from Waddestiorn notes delays and appointments in the Victorian government, including requests to extend duties for Ammerion and references to Bishop Maxwell Gumblewn. It covers the busy agenda of hospitals, church matters, and a forthcoming funeral procession, with names such as John Brandé Donkley and J Mewhill linked to medical and property matters. The piece lists events around January, religious ceremonies, and public notices amid a period of administrative adjustments.

Aresud St. John's Kay House of Represent Day Meral Hogland Ker Maxwell Homtray Maxwell Gumblewn Alvob Ballerat St. Cathedral Melovarie Victoria Ualey St Arnoud High Soho Ibebrusey Turaday

Proposals for St Armand Mine Expansion and South Wattle Gully Pact

Madu date December 1st reports Ag already announced eaves etc. The South Wattle Gully Co purchases Moura Cameron and Nutherland machinery from Alex Hall & Co Ballarat for £2000. A vast ore body lies at 100 furlongs and level 860 deep with four levels. prospecting suggests gold at 100 level and beyond. The new company plans to extend the 100 level, develop the vein and stone body, create 6 new jobs, and boost St Armand’s wealth by £100 to £400 monthly. Citizens urged to support the project to save the town’s prosperity and secure lasting benefits.

Hal Croyden Madu Arnaud Kanth Ming Mesary Alex, Hall & Co Ballarat Sea of Moura Cameron and Nutherland South Wattle Gully Prion Bt. Armand Abil Aorithange Attala

Parliament passes Voluntary Assn Act amid wheat pool debate

Mr Hughes replies to a garbled message as the wheel of policy turns. The Senate approves the Voluntary Association Bill while a wheat pool round up controversy looms. Weather disrupts holiday plans and railways prepare for a busy year with £400,000 set aside for patient care. Ballarat workshops to open soon.

Hughes Ballarat Beodiga

War News and Romanian Front Updates From Wallachia Erupt

The report claims heavy enemy losses in Wallachia as Romanian forces claim a complete victory and forces on the other side of the Sarath begin reorganizing. Admittedly the text is garbled but indicates significant combat in Wallachia with Romanian gains and enemy disarray.

Wallachia Moudey Prtengeoil Walloobla Ferneh Comanique Epporte Meuse

Fragmented World War I News Amid Turbulent Dispatches

A chaotic London to Paris wire recounts German counterattacks on the Meuse with limited gains, enquanto reports British and Russian maneuvers, warnings on arrests, and evolving aviation and medical discussions. The montage blends fronts, warrants, and technological tinkering with wartime rhetoric.

War News From Verdun Front and Allied Demands

A fragmented wireless dispatch reports Allied demands for demobilization of the German army and rapid Allied advance. It notes Verdun operations, marching forces, and logistical details as well as German reactions and strategic aims through late February.

Australian War Casualty Notice From 1915 Chronicle

The notice reports the death of Private Hodgson and injury to others in a battalion during a campaign, naming relatives and places affected. It describes emotional reactions, battlefield movement, and a call for wreaths and formalities. The account notes the broader impact on family and community, including surviving siblings and parents, with a general tribute to service.

Soldier deaths and hospital evacuations spark public alarm

A chaotic account details four soldiers and a Mrs W Atomard amid a hospital evacuation from a misty October era, with scattered references to Mills, Wawtewern, and Penreerieg. The fragmentary text mentions injuries, paralysis, and ongoing inquiries, hinting at a broader wartime or medical incident and community concern.

W. Atom Mills Dei Loog Hospital Wawtewern

Fragmented OCR Summary Item

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions anti tach organization and grove with garbled names and places, lacking identifiable persons or dates. The text is too corrupted to determine a coherent event, scope, or outcome from the readable portions.

Make Your Own Cough Mixture Remedy

A fragmented عمومی advertisement describes a pint quallay cough remedy mix costing about 26 worth of HEAN'S ES SENCE No. water and mentions Sir Hitler Haggard, a noted novelist. It notes HEAN'S ES is obtainable from gilt ending sheman and stores and invites readers to seek the notice of friends.

Lee Hean Hitler Haggard Sheman

Untitled fragmentary note from a local page

Fragmentary OCR text with scattered words and nonsensical phrases. Reads like a damaged newspaper snippet lacking coherent events or clear names. Unable to identify specific people places or dates from the readable portion.

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