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Newspaper
Saint Arnaud Mercury
Location
Saint Arnaud, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
2
We are buyers of Wheat and Farm Produce at highest rating rates, corn sacks, twine and wool packs at bed rock prices. Agents for Yates Reliable Garden Seeds, The London and Lancashire Insurance Co., Federal Manure Co.
In loving memory of our dear sister Sarah who died January 27 1916. Fond remembrance from her brother and sister W and B Raymond.
A 1918 discussion critiques the middleman in supply chains as a scapegoat for labor shortages and meat prices. It traces division of labor from early barter to modern factory systems, noting how villages evolved into global trade networks with specialized production and distributed goods across nations.
The piece analyzes how food from rural districts travels to towns for consumption while manufactured goods move to local areas. It notes three cost elements: original production, carriage to consumption sites, and distribution labor. It argues labor division and rail and ship transport lowered costs, enabling specialists to handle distribution and improve efficiency.
Local notices announce a fortnightly sale at Arnaud with discounts, the induction of Rev Y W Coupe as vicar on July 8, and a parish welcome with services starting July 12. Advertisements cover a granary sale, Misses Waddell and Co trade volume, and a barley and wheat review. A presbyterian and methodist church meeting series begins with preaching and gatherings. The Barmera Conference in Colama runs Wednesday to Friday, with regional agricultural society delegations and possible furlough discussions for Australian VCs. The Tent 10.8 gathering at Charlton road closes with election results and plans for a social night.
In the Arbitration Court the Wateralda Workers' Union petitioned to restore preference for antoniata. Mr Lawaon convenes a state meeting to discuss reacruitment. Mr JM Harrelson pledged £3000 for airplane construction. Cable tramway tolls may top £1,000,000 by January. Possible third Victoria Railway commissioner to be appointed. regulation on meat prices is imminent.
Fragmented reports describe artillery duels north of the Alana and crossing attempts near Ponte de Vlaye. Italian and Australian sources note 600 pilots captured during a bridgehead operation at Capella, while rumors swirl of German upheaval after a Czarist speech.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses shoulder issues and muscle function with unclear names and places. Reads like a medical note on limb discomfort and potential treatments. The readable items point to pain in the shoulder region and possible impact on movement or daily tasks.
An old text fragment discusses making a product called Gough Mixture as a way to save money. It references a coat of cough uilatniy Sally Aiucwite and claims a household benefit. It mentions a cheaper alternative and compares costs of ordinary remedies.
A fragmented provocation piece appears to urge writing a letter to a reader group called Naga. The text strings name Naga figures, directions to write, and repeated calls for letters, with scattered phrases about public interest and personal stance.
The State Premier Mr Lannon outlined policy aims in Onetrimaine, detailing surpluses of £415,000, repaying bonds, and railway investments while delaying violent political measures. He proposed no new taxation, control of brown coal and water power, a power coordinating body, private capital limits on coal power, and possible water power schemes. Plans include tram services reform, road funding, school expansion, and a permanent 8 o clock closing bill with safeguards against misuse of intoxicants. A local option poll remains due, and liquor strength measures are under government review.
A conaart and dance in aid of the John Toll Siata School Aatelovlo Hand was held in the town hall Friday January hat. A large crowd attended the program opened with the National Anthem. Rev Urborne of Navaree presided as airate man. The Navarra Aumtone Dranathe company presented a comedy titled Brown with an ti. A lay of care donated by Mr G Hulhehte was sold by Miles Trower, proceeds to the State Hehoola! Patelatle Mand.
The St Arnaud district Rose Society records thanks from Mes Dankley and the bridge branch for donations collected during a special May appeal for the tied Crone family.
A St Arnaud Town Hall gathering of the Victorian Protestant Federation addressed by Captain Henry Brow, with Rev Macdonald and Captain Brew. The federation aims to unite Protestants, oppose sectarianism, and support harmony during wartime, stressing loyalty to the Empire and avoiding interference with Catholics while advancing Christian unity.
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An incoherent OCR passage describes a meeting featuring clergymen, a Captain Bra, and references to Protestant Federation and empire loyalties. The text mentions thanks to Captain Brew and a meeting concluding with a naval anthem, but specifics like dates, places, or clear events are not discernible.
Members of the Victorian Farmers Union branch gathered Thursday afternoon at the office of the Victorian Co operative Company to honor retiring President Mr William Thain. Arbuckle chaired the meeting as attendees applauded the year’s work and Thain received a gold medallion in thanks.
Assistant Secretary of the Union H Glowrey addresses a meeting, explaining the Union's role in opposing meat price fixing, noting 4000 farmers deputed to present a memorial to the Federal Government. He cites 450 branches, 15,000 members, and calls for continued branch attendance and political sympathy.
A liberal response for appeal in St Arnagd on Thursday aids the Aldealism Comforte Fund for fighting men at the Front. The report lists 16 participants and various small contributions totaling several dollars. Names include Misses Sapper Mitchell Ryan Davlan and Bepar, with other attendees from local teams and clubs.
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