Win the War Party pledges conscription policy
Federal election report from Benalia notes Prime Minister Hughes clarifying the Win the War party stance on conscription. The government says it will enforce conscription by statute or regulation only during the next Parliament and will not call another referendum unless national safety or battlefield turns demand it. Senate candidates listed include Farapares, Blakey, Flatley, and McKissock among others.
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Bénalia
Hughes
Win
Hervid
Senate
G. Farapares
Blakey
Wo Phau
Flatley
BoLtox
McKissock
V. Goldsteiny
Whyte
Colling Street
Melbourne
Snapshots from Home League aids wounded soldiers
A letter from an Australian soldier praises the Snapshots from Home League run by the YMCA for sending free photographs to servicemen. The writer thanks the volunteers, notes personal family healing since his unit reached France, and emphasizes the league’s voluntary, unpaid work supporting troops and families.
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Lola
Adrian Gearing
YMCA
Leaginn
Wwe
U& T
Chuunten
Hamenick
Peron
France
Gall
Shupstiots Fron
V.M.U.A
Lanes
Frm
Lragus
Lth
Porris Gabe al
Lexton Sale Realises Pound 497 For Sheep
Mr Robert Nowy reports a successful sale at Loxton yards on the 18th. Sheep topped at £407 from 900 sheep with ewes realising £175 and 75 per cent lambs at £1 each, totaling £497. Kell and Dona conducted the sale as buyers and observers watched the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nowy
Vie Ewes
Messrs
Kell
Wdona
Loxton
Christ Church Sunday School Picnic at Ichinat paddock
The Amherst event drew a large gathering from Bung Bong Adelaide Lead Maryborough Talbot and nearby districts. Children raced enjoyed sweets and nuts while volunteers assisted. Evening social in the Town Hall featured songs recitations and piano solos with W Gane as chairman.
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Christ Church
Ichinat
M’kenzie
Bung Bong
Moore's Flat
Adelaide Lead
Maryborough
Talbot
Fiji
W. Gane
W. Whitworth
War Saving Certificates appeal urges saving for war effort
An advertisement urges Australians to buy War Saving Certificates and arrange safe custody via Commonwealth Bank of Australia or deliver to banks for maturity proceeds. It stresses national thrift, self denial, and collective duty to support the war, warning against waste and luxury while calling for patient, arduous effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Talbot Shire and Amherst Meetings and Health Tonic ad
A sequence of Talbot and Amherst meetings listed for May and January includes Talbot School Committee Amherst District Memorial Borough Hall and Lex tum Shire Connect. An advertisement promotes Clarke's World Blood Mixture as a blood purifier with broad health claims and widespread sales.
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Talbot School
Prince Alfred State School
Board Af Management
Amherst District
Moapital
Borough Hall
Talot
Lextum Shire Connect Gnnnalt Chambers
Loxton
Talbot Shire Comey
Talbot Fire Brigads
Brigada
Methodist Church Preachers Appointed for Sunday Services
The Pe Norowk reports preacher assignments for Sunday with Talbot H Rowland Amherst A Costes Majorcas A Coates Daisy Hill Rev A Coates listed for various times and locations including 1 am 7 pm and 3 pm services.
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Pe Norkow
Us Inna
Talbot
H. Rowland
Pan
Amherst
A. Costes
Prompt Payment Notice for Title Worms
Legal notice from Robert Allen proprietor Talbot April 1917 stresses the necessity of prompt payment for titles and related charges in a public record.
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Worms
Robert Allen
Disqualified Electors May Secure Exemption War-Time Act
Under the Commonwealth Electoral War-time Act 1917 certain naturalised subjects born in enemy countries are unqualified to vote. Exemption may be granted to those born in enemy countries or who are or have been in the forces or who have applied for enlistment and been rejected. A certificate must be produced to the presiding officer signed by the divisional returning officer or the military district commander. Further information available at the Commonwealth Electoral Office Maryborough.
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Meth
Igenvitges
Australia
Gallipoli
Pozieres
Empire
Spire
Liberty
Arbairn
Senate
Iolivn
Naoh Oberdmers
Austria
Ube
Beulher
Minter
Erson
Returned Soldiers Vote Like Ordinary Doctors
Returned soldiers listed on the roll may vote at polls using a prescribed certificate. Those over a specified age may apply to the military or naval commandant of the district for the certificate, which is presented at the polling booth to enable voting. Forms and information are available at Maryborough street or any Electoral Registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witltary
Commonwealth
Neill Street
Maryborough
Regia Rar
Orlène remedy claimed to cure deafness and head noises
An advertisement touts Orlene a remedy for deafness and head noises with claims of curing long standing cases. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Rows of Portland Crescent Leeds and urges trial from a London address at 10 Southview Watling Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peorur
Mrz
Portland Crescent
Leeds
Orlen
Southview Watling
Orlene
Dartford
Undertaking Business Taken Over in Lexton District
R SIMPKIN informs the public of Lexton and surrounding district that he has assumed the Undertaking Business long and successfully operated by Jas. Gray. All orders attended to promptly by telegram mail or personal instructions.
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R. Simpkin
Ord
Lexton
Iatricta
Inter Jas. Gray
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Suriae
Tadad
Clarke
Seth
Commonwealth OF Australia
Bughes
OrHee Moneys
Isuyy Seuttaste
Suis
MEVOY
Markek
Melbourna
Methodist Church
G. James
Exchange & Auction FL
Mildura
J. H. Weilandt
Howard, Grocer
Crescent
Mr Howard
Phelan & Sons
Nyone
Hyde Park
Burriboi Batat
WM. H. Hedgh
Talbot & District
Newstead Co-Operative Butter & Cheese Factory Co
AML
London Bank of Australis, Ltd
Palhot
National Bank of Austral, Ltd
Newstand
Mac Alones, Crescent, “Talbot
Duster
T. Walls & CO
Nolan St
Charles Bugenall
Auctione
Ie Stock
Carisbrook
Law Tock
Er Younghusband
Tarrant ’ S
Russell St
Spencer Street
Stone & CO
Robert Schulte
Wholesale Commission Mest
Aakin Wilkis
Metropolitan
North Melbourne
Gdap
Wikls & Son
Lintins
Dainty
Brooehun Trom
Bunigles
Miliary
Wrailer
Military & Hair Broshas
Wallstead
Scud Huston
Ge Voluntain Bens
Steone Uolinhte
Discouyit
Lexton District Agency
Jonas R. Simpkin
Talbot Leader
Laxton
C. J. J. Wilks and Son
Jewellers
Imath
Camden & CO
Ge Collins
Tradry
Corresporunce
the Insurance Office of Australia, Limited
Hay Stacks
Wright
Vrs Wena Sonvedy
Kieannion
Abe
Lambago
Wetimmy
Enuineness
Felton's
Rocke's
Duerdin's
J. Bartram & Son Py Ld
Bourke St. Melb
Leamington Oils
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