The Tamworth Election Fallout in New South Wales
A report on the decisive defeat of Labor in New South Wales. It attributes the result to the Holman ministry and the ills of its policy, citing debt growth, failed development outside Sydney, and broken pledges. The piece notes strong union influence and the electorate’s disillusionment with Labor’s record.
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McDonald
Willi
Holman
Apn
Labor
Industent
PSL
Willin
Labor League
Delowites
el Wade
Holinin
Yids Goldey
New South Wales
Mr. Holman
Sydney
Northern Battalion Band Fund Shortfall Noted
A brief notice records a fundraising appeal for the Northern Battalion Band. It lists a required amount of 50 pounds with 179 pounds acknowledged so far and notes donations received through a Cathe Chairs or related event, indicating ongoing collection efforts.
Late Telegrams Report Alien Problem Handling Steps
The document details a conference by returned soldiers and local officials discussing an alien problem. A suggestion urges authorities to coordinate with district powers and implement protective measures while considering representation to address the issue. The minister vows to review proposed recommendations.
Verdun Pressure Intensifies as German Forces Move
Dispatches warn Verdun defenses at Portivennes Fort Sonville Fleury and Port Freide are under severe strain. French positions at Lousumont must be cleared before a break can come, with Meuse guns and machine guns reported captured. News notes German diversions to bolster other fronts may affect Verdun operations.
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Londen
Sutiday
France
Verdun
Portivennes
Fort Sonville
Fleury
Port Freide
Lousumont
Europe
Hindenburg
Eye of the River Meuse
Garvin
London
Ngarnat
Murder of a Restaurant Keeper in Murky Case
An investigation into the murder of a restaurant keeper, named Syme Munday, reveals a tense scene around a Greek restaurant. Detective Lewy stated the suspect was last seen at the shop the night of the murder, with police noting tensions and unclear leads.
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Syme Munday
Lewy
Melbonne
Sydney
Premier to enforce referendum after hotel closing
The Premier announces measures following a hotel closing as the Referendum Bill is enacted. Ministers remain divided on the question, but the public will receive full effect of the new order. early enforcement will be restrained, then strict to prevent breaches. Public dwellings and trade are to adapt to changed conditions with no abruptness.
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Shevor
Dart
Duces
Thad
Brusiloff’s Breakthroughs Roar Across Austrian Lines
Russian general Brusiloff launches major offensive across a 64 mile front from Pinsk to the Roumanian border. Breaches slice through the Antrian line near Lick, Burkowina, and Czernowitz enabling advances and large captures. Petrograd reports the bombardment as the war’s fiercest to date with heavy casualties and new trench fortifications collapsing under artillery.
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London
Siuulay
Bruallof
Vienna
Brusilof
Pinsk
Pripet
Volhynian
Lon Sunday
Greek Crisis Eases as Demobilised Soldiers Back Home
Athens reports partial demobilisation aligning Greece with neutrality policy. Government says demobilisation shows no Greece Bulgaria or Germany agreement. Thasos may serve as a future antisubmarine base for the Allies. Soldiers grateful to Anglo French forces hope for peaceful, democratic parliamentary shifts. German press is pessimistic about Greece avoiding wider war.
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Lontinn
Stshiy
Athens
Times
Greece
Germany
Thasos
Bulmrian
Ors
Women's Victory Celebrated in Liquor Referendum
Sydney reports Chief Secretary Black claiming a women’s victory in the liquor referendum while Trades Hall crowds show satisfaction. Unionists show limited support for nine or ten pence proposals and critics like Archulicon Toyce oppose Holman’s nationalisation plan as vague and unlikely to curb social ills.
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Sydney
Monley
Black
Trades Hall
Archuléucon Toyce
Mr. Holman
Wade
Holman
Decline in Death Rate Amid Health Statute Review
Sydney reports show a noticeable drop in the death rate attributed to the Public Health Statistian's figures. Mr. Black notes the Board of Health believes the decline results largely from tightened provisions in the Dairy and Meat Acts and related oversight.
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Sydney
Het
Aimee
Peissiye
Black
Board of Teall
Wdmun
Datries
Tragedy in the Bush Near Whyte Yarcowie
In Sydney Mandi Australia two decomposed bodies were found locked in an embrace on a bed of logs near Whyte Yarcowie about 150 miles from Adelaide. A pistol and a ring were found nearby suggesting a double suicide by poisoning and meth closes the scene. Police say the bodies appear two or three months old and the rough countryside bears signs of recent activity.
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Sydney
Sugerior
Whyte Yarcowie
Adelaide
Liquor Referendum Act Sets Early Closing Hour
Mr J H Cano explains under the Liquor Referendum Act the people's choice on early closing becomes law without Parliament. After final count the Returning Officer sends a certificate to the Governor, who declares the hour and it takes immediate effect.
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J. H. Cano
Uide
Mr. Cann
Kitchener Memorial Services Across United Kingdom
Reports from churches nationwide describe touching references to the fire and death of Lord Kitchener. A massive gathering at St Paul’s Cathedral featured a sermon by the dean praising the late figure’s faith and service in a humble, unostentatious manner.
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Sursey
Maidhay
Lord Kitchener
United Kingdom
St. Paul's Cathedral
Dean Tae
Christan
British Forces Drive Enemy South in East Africa Campaign
British units report pressing the enemy south in East Africa near Muazindy and Moma. A force occupied Mount Kiambo and Tistiarkberg as British casualties remained slight. The movement indicates continued offensive operations against enemy positions.
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Losdos
Sundiy
East Africa
Muazindy
Moma
Mount Kiambo
Tistiarkberg
Liquor Referendum Totals Reported in Gunnedah
Progressive tallies from Gunnedah show figures by polling times with early totals and later counts quoted in the Liverpool Waina electorate report. The record lists times such as six o clock and seven o clock with figures like 24 and 19, and later entries at eight nine eleven o clock showing small increases and informal notes.
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Gunnedah
Liverpool Waina
Go Arlowk Po
Gunnedal Po
Oelock
German Commerce Raiders Fail To Break Grand Fleet
Amsterdam Times correspondent reports German commerce raiders failed to pierce the Grand Fleet during May operations. The ships aimed to outrun and repeat Emden exploits but few, if any, returned to port.
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London
Amsterdam
Times
German Casualties Report Spark Controversy
A London dispatch cites German war losses through May, claiming nearly three million fatalities and 2,605,000 Prussian dead, with Amsterdam noting higher totals and criticizing official tallies for undercounting civilian and military casualties.
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London
Burcun
Germany
MSA
Courtiel
Amsterdam
Ivebides
Tun
Hing
Vers Dun
Olvinudy
Despondent 15-Year-Old Shoots Self in Tragic Incident
A report from police records a 15-year-old boy named Ray Tefevre who died yesterday after shooting himself in the head with a brace or branch landing device. He had been despondent and suffering from a head injury or illness.
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Rydppney
Ray Tefevre
Teath
Tamworth Referer Scum Polling
Polling results for Tamworth are given with unclear times and fragmented figures. Readable items mention multiple clocks and numbers but lack coherent totals or context for dates or offices involved.
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Tamworth
Wharf Laborers Fined In Industrial Court
Two of the 104 wharf laborers stopped work at Woolloomooloo were fined five pounds by the Industrial Court. The judge found two defendants guilty while the remaining cases were dismissed.
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Sydney
Judge Heydon's Advice Influences Storage Strikers
Sydney report notes a special Ter and Col Storage Employees' meeting adopting Justice Heydon's counsel to resume work. Ernest Ohleed found shot in a barricaded Manly room with a revolver nearby. authorities describe the incident as a dramatic death.
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Sydney
Ter and
Col Storage
Colon
Pray Nerd Rine Ny
Justice Heydon
Ernest Ohleed
Oh'earn
India Still Enthusiastic War News From London
London dispatch reports India remains eager and determined to win the war amid naval battle accounts. Latest British successes are welcomed, with French staff praising Australian troops as equal to British soldiers.
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London
Indiia
Sundie
Cheneral Jofre
Huuwhes
Sin
Mr. McDonald Declines Party Ties In By-Election
The candidate Mr. McDonald said he would not ally with any party and would vote on government proposals based on what he considered best for the people he represents. Campaigning by opponents yielded little to sway his stance as he prepared to cast votes on future issues.
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McDonald
Trent
Ram Tuedd
Final Wingara figures from Sydney meet
Final Ringara results list McDarald with 28 points and McClelland at 2307, reported from Sydney on Monday.
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Sydney
Ringara
McDarald
McClelland
Kitchener's Successor Likely to Be Named Next Week
Report from London suggests Parliament will hear the appointment of Lloyd George as successor to Kitchener soon with indications pointing to a decision next week.
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Tlonton
Tard Kitchener
Lloyd Coeorpge
Sundensburg SOT in Nawats Battle News
A fragmented report notes Sundensburg SOT involved in nawats battle with unclear details. The piece mentions London Sandys and The O'Tirmene as figures and references Hindawhner not participating in the moval clash.
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Sundenburg
London
Estate Valued at One Million for Sir Robert Tooth Probate
The New South Wales estate of the late Sir Robert Tooth is valued near one million pounds for probate. The assessment lists shares in public companies as part of the estate, with specifics showing whares held by Tooth.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Robert Tacas
Earth Tremor Shocks Contamundra Area Last Night
A severe earthquake was felt in Contamundra area last night. Buildings shakes and residents fled to ditches as aftershocks rattled the region near Roman Catholic cheteh. Authorities report no immediate casualties and are assessing damage.
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Sydney
Contamundra
Ateloch
Debacle in Austrian Forces as Russians Advance
Russian forces continue a triumphal march with over 100000 prisoners reported. A Saturday gain of 35000 enemy troops, many officers, 30 guns and war matériel, plus 180 machine guns and 1 mortars captured in Czernowitz division. A German communique notes penetration south of Kuovo.
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Lusdos
Loclhuchy
Czermovitz
Brueileff
Trentino
Vauxort
Vabhynia
Galicia
Bukaving
Kuovo
Russians Break Through At Dubno As Forces Advance
Petrograd dispatch reports Russians captured Dubno and crossed the Dniester river while 185000 prisoners surrendered northeast of Bukovina. Russian troops sit fourteen miles northeast of Chernovitz as Austrians resist near Tarto Vitzo and on the Styr front below Hutsk. Cavalry charges disrupted the enemy.
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London
Petrograd
Dubno
Itkra H
Bukovina
Chernovitx
Tarto Vitzo
Friedrich
Lotzk
Helaw Lutck
Bolmermolt
Tarnapol
Vienna
Hukevina
Irish settlement scheme turmoil and nationalist protests
Report on Lloyd George proposals for Ireland during World War I. The plan includes immediate Home Rule, wartime safeguards for Westminster and six Ulster counties, and postwar Imperial Conference ahead of a permanent settlement. Nationalists protest martial law and demand prisoner status. Carson and Redmond positions noted.
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Triste
Dublin
Ulster
Lloyd George
Wastminster
Dominions
Ireland
Royal Commission of Inquiry
Edward Carson
Redmond
Edward Carnn
Tamworth District Farmers' Union appoints new secretary
Mr. G. F. Allen is appointed secretary and organiser for the Tamworth District Farmers' Union and will visit centres to bolster the movement.
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Farmers’ Union
G. F. Allen
Tamworth
Brilliant Brusiloff breaks Austrian lines in pivoting advance
London reports General Brusiloff’s rapid breakthrough encircling Austrian divisions and forcing surrender as he constricts roads for swift cavalry movement. With 100000 captured and 240000 killed or wounded, the campaign pushes toward Lutzk and Liovno as Vienna admits heavy combat northeast of Hukevina.
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London
Brusilof
Brunsitoff
Ireland's Chance Seen in Lloyd George Plan
The Tadly Chronicle reports that Nationalist leaders and Lloyd George favor linking an Irish settlement with imperial reform. The plan aims to convene representatives from Leinster Munster and Connaught for a postwar conference to reshape imperial government and include overseas interests. Nationalists in Ulster and southern provinces await consultation and approval of the proposal.
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England
Canada
Austradia
New Zealand
South Africa
Dublin
Knyeh
Rayland
Clister
Trehind
Redmond
Ulster
Air
Noloyd George
Australians in the West Receive Leave After Ypres Raid
Australian troops who took part in the raid on German trenches near Ypres have been granted special leave. Many are already in London and 20 are arriving tonight. A reception on Hearseterry-road and luncheon at Angae Sniffet are planned for Tuesday, with Mr. Fisher expected to attend.
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London
Ypres
Borty
Hearseterry-road
Angae Sniffet
Mr. Fisher
Roosevelt Against Germany and Hughes Unclear Support
Roosevelt said he is out of politics and would not reveal his stance on Hughes. He warned journalists that intimates and opponents view Kinthes' methods with disapproval and urged repudiation. In Tokyo a Chinese frontier crisis prompts a Japanese troop movement toward Tientsin, with Allied ministers in Peking debating intervention.
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New York
AL Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Hughes
Alice
Tokio
Tientsin
Japan
Peking
China
Motor Car Robbery Ends in Fatal Police Shooting
In Sydney on Monday night a stolen car was found with tyres stripped near Maroubra. Two men approached the car. a confrontation with Constable Watson led to gunfire. One man died at Royal North Shore Hospital while the other was reported not to recover.
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Sydney
Rane Hots
William-street
Constabe Watson
Onast
Progon
Late Market Report Shows Forage Demand Holds Steady
A late market note reports plentiful forage in adrial yards but overall softness as buyers pressed prices. Lucerne hay and chaff sold well at firm to higher recent rates with prime grades strongest, while other feeds showed mixed demand and slimmer supply across regions including Irvine, Kootingal, Tamworth, and Murray.
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Sydney
Adria
Lucerne
Lucerne Chaff
Lend
Nemingha
Irvine
Kootingal
Hay
Davis
Tamworth
Murray Panied
Potatoes Dearer at Sussex Street Market Sydney
Sussex Street Market in Sydney reports higher prices for potatoes with ample supply from local centres and imports from Victoria and New Zealand. Onions and vegetables vary, pumpkins neglected, dairy trading active. quotes list straw Derrick at 9/10 to 15 tons and millet at 2/40 to 5/85 ton among others.
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Sydney
Victoria
Zealand
Sydney wool sales show market rise at Sydney Sale
Sydney Wool Sales reports Winchen the Carson Ltd notes a 10 to 15 percent price rise versus prior benchmarks with several fleece lots sold from Manilla Moree and Gurley among others. Prices cited include 104d for Thos Bows man and 2054d for W Hall Walgeti.
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Sydney
Winchen the Carson, Ltd
Bowsman
Manilla
Johnston
Nynoom
Head Bros. Moree
H IR
Murray
Moree
Chick
Jas
Nutt
Nypgan
Mrs
Halse
Gurley
Stephen Fennell
Brewarrina
W. G
Benevi
E.R, Corry
Pillien
BK. L. Adams
Collarendabr
W. Hall
Walgeti
Homebush Markets Cattle and Sheep Update
Cattle yarded 7900 with a firmer market. Best cattle 6s 6d to 7s 1d, second 4s 8d to 5s 3d, inferior 4s to 4s 6d. Bulls £9 to £23 10s, cows £7 to £15. Sheep penned 11,000 with a market a shade firmer. Wethers 18s to 36s, ewes 15s to 30s.
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Sydney
Wothers
Maitland Market Report Reflects Firm Cattle and Brisk Sheep Trade
Light attendance but steady demand for fat cattle at Campbell’s yard with prime bullocks £16-£18 and prime cows £12-£14, sales by A A W Nivison and others. Fat calves in large supply with brisk competition. sheep demand fair but softer than last week, with primes and weighty wethers strong and hoggets up. Pigs show brisk activity and further price gains on firm rates.
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Maitland
Momdhy
Joey
Campbell
A. A. W. Nivison
C. Gollan
J. K
W. H. Mackay
Clift
R. Cameron
Wethers
S. Jensen
Weather Summary: Rain Lingers Across the State
Commonwealth Meteorology reports ongoing rainfall over the state with low pressure dominating the Tasman Sea. High pressure remains near Wellington while monsoonal conditions shift activity northward. outlook calls for further rain across New South Wales with variable winds.
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Sydney
Hinent
Howe
Tasman Sea
Wellington
Australia
New Wales
Alleged Receiving Property Case in Denman
Judge Bevan hears the case of Thomas Sidney Carter a Denman politician charged with receiving stolen flour sugar corn pickles peaches salmon cornflour starch and potatoes between December 14 and 24 1915 the property of M Campbell and Lady Munwellbrook. Carter pleads not guilty and is granted bail after a ten minute jury verdict of not guilty on the first counts and a future-session adjournment for two counts related to Deman property.
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Shank K.C
A. B. Shaw
Ment
Musily
Carter
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