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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1916
Page
2
Gladstone Town Hall announces on November 5 1916 the retirement of Mayor Langdon Pawson and four council seats James Quinlan Mark Hann Ernest Gale and auditor William Odgres. Nominations open at noon. If enough nominations are received the rest of proceedings are adjourned to December 3 1916.
The voice of the people rejects compulsion for overseas service, with 69 085 voting yes to empower long arm of the Defence Act. Prime Minister Hughes notes the vote settles only that no general compulsion is allowed, while urging Australia to deepen imperial effort. The outcome leaves existing powers and potential extensions under debate.
A commentary discusses Australia’s wartime obligations under the Empire, the referendum on compulsory service, and political divisions. It notes the tension between home defense calls and referendum results, urging unity under the flag and considering a one month military training for physically fit men.
A strawberry fete linked to 56 Marys Church Georgetown is planned for Sunday November 25 with strawberry and cream, avecta, produce, and fancy goods for sale and a varied evening program. Also a market and sale features at Gladstone on Nov 21.
A charity ball at Gladstone today will feature an opening by Archdescou Nash at 2 o clock. A varied programme includes music by Mr Howard Hadley with noon tea, and proceeds benefit the Bed Crore Society and its G.F.B. two worthy causes.
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