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Newspaper
Saint Arnaud Mercury
Location
Saint Arnaud, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 15, 1915
Page
4
A garbled report outlines a local youth club opening with mentions of Donald, Jelloove, and Litchfiild. It notes a Saturday practice, plans for a drawing or bet on a winning number 11 held by Mr. A. Mannan, and a prize allocation involving Alay M'Garthy and Pith hood teacher of the Statn School.
A long community notice details methods for reducing rabbit populations using poisoned baits and controlled feeding. It discusses how educated rabbits resist poison, urges careful placement of baits along furrows, and stresses a selective approach to minimize harm while maximizing free feeding of the stronger animals.
An enigmatic piece blends warnings and humorous quack remedies about kidney pain and backache. It mentions figures like Mr. Dickinvon and Dr. Haukeacha, hints at medical gimmicks, and lists odd cures while urging readers to beware unreliable claims.
A lengthy despatch describes cabinet policy battles and ministerial control in Australia, detailing friction between the prime minister, undersecretaries, and lawmaking bodies. It notes public pressure, potential shifts in departmental leadership, and the impact on wartime administration amid broader global conflict.
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