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Newspaper

Saint Arnaud Mercury

Location

Saint Arnaud, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 09, 1916

Page

2

Quotations Sought For Groceries Wines Ironmongery and More

Buyers seek quotations for groceries wines spirits ironmongery timber building materials glass crockeryware oils paints colors paper hangings fuse gelignite detonators and all mining requisites. They list wheat corn sacks twine and wool packs at bedrock prices and note agency for Yates reliable garden seeds London and Lancashire Insurance Co and Federal Manure Co.

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

Brown Infant Passes Away In South Yarra

On the 6th inst at South Yarra Norao Viorgiou Lillan Brown aged 2b years daughter of Mrs and the late Andrew Brown and granddaughter of Mrs Feooman of Miborton died.

South Yarra Norao Viorgiou Lillan Brown Mra Andraw Brown Feooman Miborton

Commonwealth approves sixpence per bushel Wheat Pool advance

The Commonwealth Government authorizes an additional sixpence per bushel advance on Wheat Pool certificates, totaling about £4,000,000 with about one third to Victoria. Delays in the measure are regretted yet the move arrives at a timely moment for farmers facing the season.

Victoria Grewere Anetralla Mineb Ita Eoundoesa Commonwealth Williamstown Hess Sydney Adelaide Ita Preaoub Poulilon Lavb Aboud Aalet Abome

Global Wheat Market Outlook From War Disruptions

The article examines wheat stockpiles and prices amid war effects on exports. It notes Australia’s crop prospects, rising shipping costs, and potential U S and Canadian shortfalls. It discusses possible routes through Bulgaria and the impact on London and Chicago markets, with freight policy and government actions as factors.

Local and General Highlights From St Arnaud News

Reappearance of "the Nippers" under Nigel Break Pty Ltd planned for Willay evening at Town Hall with Roger trio entertainment and comedies. Victorian Producers Co operative expands to St Arnaud. local ice and dope office on Napier Street. hopes for patriotic address by a guest speaker and a recruiting officer. Dr. Wholen appointed water trust chairman. Liquor Referendum Bill debated. premier on conscription and war measures. Monument for late Mrs Hone Trevinohee praised in Stawell news. charity dance and bingo at Muchon Institute supporting Lady’s Benevolent Society. prizes won, donations given, and supper by Ladies under Mrs H Dobbyns.

He Nippers Nigel Break Napier Atreck Moesera Baird Hogan la Mr BK Baulknor St Arnaud Aljuot Crosbie W. Watt Mel Gooduamance Sir Alexander Peacock Kho Hou W. Hutchlueon Major Buied Borsough W.hale Carapooso Kara Kora Shire K. G. Rath Council For Bath The Water Trust Water Trust, To Suoguseion To Dr. J. Duggan, JV Gi Putshaw Bren Broughe Legislative Assembly Tueeday Namaine Pelma Mlulator Vines Hone Trevinohee Iboom Priassa Urlok Ergine Fay Atona Indy Soulory Church of Mopland Mra Mitchell Llomlug H. Dobbyns

Joyland previews Rage to riches at Joyland Victure Choatra

Joyland presents Vrome Rags to Riches on Wednesday nights drawing a large audience in the epiolone building. The feature film Kuga introduces Mary Walford with a tale of a drunken father and a hopeful romance between Keith Dunesn and a noble nephew, ending with the lovers choosing different fates. The next Wednesday will showcase Marguerite Clark in The Crucible, an adult drama with adult themes.

Joyland Victure Choatra Epiolone Yentual Keith Dunesn Duncan John Hardesy Hte Joyland Welcesday Marguerite Clark

Valuable Liniment Ad for Pain Balm Use

An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains back and shoulder pain rheumatic aches and general stiffness. It claims relief from various aches when applied promptly and urges families to always have it on hand through local merchants.

Vuhomberlain

War Loan Subscriptions Rise and Defence Measures Expanded

The Governor reports War Loan subscriptions reaching 0, and totals stand at 25,307,710 pounds. The Wheat Pool plan faces adjustments, and farmers may receive 4f or more. The Defence Minister approves raising and dispatching five howitzer batteries. The Carters and Deliverers Union faces Commonwealth Arbitration Court action across 170 employers. Extension granted for selling enemy goods imported before wartime restrictions.

Melbourne Qate Commonwealth Bank Alexander Mengouk Tha Minieter Dofenes New South Wales Victoria Cartera Delvers Hwa Goode Leen

War News From Heutor's Cablow Front Report

London reports a bombardment at Looe and attacks along 1600 meters of the Vanr front. Russian claims vary with reports of captures near Kurs and 5800 prisoners taken. clashes and heavy fighting described on multiple fronts with conflicting evacuations and territorial gains.

Heutor London Huraday Douglay Glochy Controllee Looe Meudu Latics Wodniki Halicx Lown Garmuna Kontor Bucharoat Petrograd Bex Zany Halles

Obituary of Nurwa Florence Gillan Brown in Elberton

Nurwa Florence Gillan Brown, 20, daughter of Mia Brown and the late Andrew Brown of Elberton, died at South Yarra after a long illness. She suffered from hydrops, received treatment at Covnta private hospital Melbourne, and passed away after about 12 months in hospital. Her remains were taken to St Arnaud for interment, with Rev Oldham officiating and a long cortege. Pallbearers and mourners included family and local dignitaries.

Friaude Faura Nurwa Florence Gillan Brown Mia, Brown Othe Andrew Brown Elberton O Mea, Vreemas Riversdale South Yarra Haniga Wr. Devine Covnta Nelbourne Ale Mies Brown St. Argaud Lool Langthy Oldham Methodist Church Mevara W. B B. J J Dr. Freeman Meears A, Rues V.nuly J, Llewlte H. Randall W. H. Wrogtor Act H Preece

Death of Evangelist M'Crackett in Melbourne

Mourning in Australian religious circles over the death of Mr D M'Laren M'Crackett evangelist who died in Melbourne on Monday night after years of itinerant ministry. Born in Upespock Scotland in 1856 he sailed as a sailor before entering temperance and missionary work across Australia and New Zealand. He served loyally with the Church of Christ and was noted for devoted work among the poor and diligent visiting. His ministry spanned several states before returning to Victoria and resuming preaching duties.

Ain Guthrie Wis Mtr South Yarra Woh Avon Var St. Arnaud Antrles Girl Friendly Society Tadice Darmo Fy B. Davlea St. Arnaud North State School Ethel Tewcher Leavh She Ocholsce Duckley Awn.a Australia Glatesman Prine Smluteter England Fordfront Am,a Thia M'Laren M'Crackett Melbourne Chary of Christ North Melbourne M'Crackett Upespock Scotland South Australia Apo Hiv Oharpe Naw Victoria Tle M'Crackett Wen O

Land Board Proceedings Report from Thursday Meeting

A local land board chaired by Me J 8 Gregson handled Thursday applications including Ariel of Booker Boloke Dale M Liars Wy Kennedy Alot 20 See B Stances and Township of Coonover CD Strike four cases. Show Cause Against Purfeiture in the Lavi of Sto Armind J M Henry Allut 78 Sex CG 16 neves with recommendations to proceed or for forfeiture.

Me J Gregson Inml Olfiver Ariel Booka Boloke Dale Liars Wy Kennedy Alot See D. RB. Dale Coonover C.D Lavi Sto Armind J. M. Henry

Farming Scholarships Offered by Agricultural Education Council

The Council of Agricultural Education plans twenty agricultural scholarships for Vieworian boys. Each award covers three years of tulbhon board and residence at Dooklo or Loujeren Agricultural Colleges, valued at £259 per year totaling around 270. Selections will come from State schools and public schools, with 20 students expected to begin at the colleges in March 1917. G H Osbourn of St Arnaud can provide further information to applicants.

Council of Agricultural Education Tulbhon Dooklo Loujerenong Marah G. H. Osbornn St. Arnaud Councll Scholarahipa

Mining items illuminate possible new ore venture

A fragmented report notes exploration at North Lorl Noleow Synilivate with a shaft to 202 feet and small flour gold indications. It mentions a potential new company to operate the St. At util North Maine, and that several metropolitan investors reviewed the claim on Wednesday.

Util North Malne Metropolitsn

Measles Cure Promoted by Doctor Sheldon Discovery

A NSW family reports their son Gordon suffered over a year with a chest infection linked to measles. After trying several medicines without help they used Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery. Gordon improved quickly, coughing stopped, and after two weeks was reportedly cured. The letter endorses the medicine and supplier adverts.

Sheldon Gordon Mir J. W Newtown N.S.W Avery

War News Roundup From Sept. Front Telegrams

London dispatches summarize Allied gains on multiple fronts including long advances near Combles and Lezoo Wood with significant prisoner captures. Reports detail Austro German pressure in the Carpathians and Dobrudja while Romania makes territorial gains and Hungary evacuates territory. Russiafronts and Turkish levies also appear in the briefings with ongoing submarine warfare and shipping statistics cited.

Casualtim s and wartime losses linked to local families

Casualtim s, Mrs W T Marchment of Steanwater mourns as brother Pelvate A O Benson of the Eliat Monat Battalion dies of wogoda at Branes on July 2. Private Benson, not yet of age, joined the Dardanalley landing and endured Gallipoli. Corpl H C Wolo, once a St Arnand High School teacher, is reported missing with Pelvates MoL Claxton and Clanton of St Arnand, who served in Weet Ade tralla.

Mra Pelvates Mou Claxton Clanton St. Arnand Weet Adetralla

Local Enlistment Applicants Listed by City Officials

The mayor and city officials publish a list of residents and businesses that have applied for enlistment or enrollment credits. Names include W. Caldon, Hank Bronowick, J. V. M'Callony, Reavley's Bridges, and F. H. Jolliffe among others. The notice outlines involvement across multiple districts, with several establishments and individuals named by place.

Hla Tdarlas

Fallowlog Articles Sent to Government House and Melbourne League

The St Arnaud Red Cross Society secretary reports dispatch of fallowlog articles on Thursday to Vaderal Government Houses and the Lady Mayoress of Melbourne’s Patriotic League. Items include clothing, bedding, and personal goods, with a note that a few remain.

St. Arnaud Red Crose Society Mra Dunkley Wal Crom Vaderal Melbourne Lady Hennessy Patriotic League

News of Suldiml Mia H Nicol In Receiph of a Latter

Mia H Nicol of St Artaud received a letter from her son Chandor master Sergeant Waltar Mc Nicol now in France. He states he was on furlough to England and Wanwell Pelva to Thomas F Anderson and gives an account of his trip to the trenches and that he is in good health.

Mia H'Nicol St Artaud Chandor Sargeant Waltar M'Nicol France England Wanwell Pelva Thomas F. Anderson bin Toother Mera Jay Anderson St. Armand Hilo Tronches

Cable News Obscurity Prompted by London Permissions

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a cable news item with unclear origins and misattributed quotes. The piece references London and special permission, noting that opinions are not those of the cited source. Details are too garbled to confirm entities or events.

Buch London Tires

Recognition and honors at annual centenary lodge meeting

Members gathered for the annual centenary of the Mildura lodge to honor longstanding brothers and plan continued work. The event featured a tribute to past leaders, honorary members, and discussions on sustaining lodge activities and recruiting young men for future service.

Bndpe Lodge Arnaud Hig Tink Numbord Ebwivy Ullive Vhs

Prime Minister Hughes Speech on Referendum Timing

An OCR fragment reports Prime Minister Hughes addressing Labor and the electors of Australia about conscription and the referendum. The speech defends the government’s stance, argues for trust in leadership, and appeals to those at the front, noting the political risk and the need for parliamentary and public consensus.

Hughes Senate Australia Itty Bia Dipsa Pawera Ilughee Petralla Fante Britain Tien al Achaol Gallipoli Anatralia Fes Manauel

Hann's Essence Remedy for Children's Coughs

A garbled ad claims Hann's Essence cures coughs bronchiolitis and whooping cough for children. Instructions mention mixing with water to make up to a pint, and warn against dangerous drugs. The text is unclear but presents a patent remedy tone.

Uanza Browelitis Sole

Also Mentioned on This Page

Syootal Bell & Lorimer General Merchants Napier Street South Professionel H. W. Winkley MA LAW Soumvtyn Voxveya Noah Mooron Cronl's Napier SP Sit. Arnaud M. J. Roche Joseph P. Ryan Dental Hoard Diandroman Walker and Dundas Streets Hyory F. C. Blencowe Maud Hie Jonestreet Epool Boaliba U. J. Ogburn ST. Arnaud Fort Pennington's ST Arnaud Hotel Noxp Vielle Arnaul, Priday E. M. Palmer Adlom, Ll.m Papua Addrens Burke Street W. G. Kell Architegt Market Street Melbourne Savings Bank AL Maryborough R. G C. Parkinson Griffiths Bros Sayer Vental Arnand Pennlogten Arnaud Hotel Mr. Marrison Qhemiat R. J. Cooper St. Armand and Platriub Alma-street J. Robbing Lux Solis Railway Department Indla the Colonial Bank Australasia Annan Annam M. R. Howard Yrio Cipal Liizabeth St. Molhowrne DANOM N, Brown, Seo St. Armand Mercury Dardanelles Roumani Turkey Bulgaria Chicago United States Canada H Ie Citiclala Cartome Department Slughes Great Britain Australis Vravoosod Thadefvat Europe Avery Efford G, M'Kechnia & Co St. Arosud Thuredsy Mesura Thomas Morrow & Co Atook Touriog G. L. Votoraan Wirth Victius Ononagerte Dth Dublin Tor Worrow St. Patrick's Hall Wednarday Donald Bin J. Stevens David Hil Gunning Avon Platan St. Arnond State Savings Bank Alty Hankow Wilinuistown Tondora Meu Wangor Coguoove Meidya Th W. Dunkley Megara A.J. Slinpoon and Co Udeaday Wta M'Roohnie Wayer St. Arnauil Yarde Amit Allo Horace M Railways Williame Town Goalong Wortland Vountey Elevatora JS Alloa Lddd Baga Mursh Florence Lilian Brown Rale Culllanent Longs Wood Petra Grad Bhils Aftarivou Vishinty Volyneki Une Advanca Linngerian School Loudon Urltlah Povloroa Ioat Anand Ara Belayade Dolwudja Ioumania Eruima Prea Tha Groece William L Rabingon Hag Baem le Wag India Lleotouans Robineon Hay Prizon Grast Bilal Levis Conbles Combles Nimes Commenttoy Somme Howe Rho Timea Paris Gaya Somme Advanca Prominaluportant Davalopuenta Inglye Dobsudji Nouth Dasterm Loumanta Tallan Kyilrus Albania Sarrail Salogiva Balfour Mirek Baeo Vhiveawela Myugu Roumania Slaneylvania Nichola Budapent Tranylvania Marly RED Cross Suldiml Hughes and Consolytion N Kuoret St Weetlon SY Ni Ariel Bo
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