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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
2
Town of Gladstone reports vacancies in East Ward and West Ward due to resignations of Councillors Humphris and Grubb. Nominations close at noon on Saturday next November 35 1916 at the Town Hall Gladstone. If over nominated, further nominations adjourned to December 3 1916 for ballot election.
Mr Hughes rebuilt his Cabinet after a referendum split and defections over compulsory overseas military service. He claims a stronger government but foresees limited backing from Labor loyalists and uncertain Liberal sympathy as he seeks to sustain his administration.
The article outlines likely government reshuffles and a coalition possibility as Prime Minister Hughes faces opposition within his party over conscription. It warns of turbulence in Parliament and rising industrial unrest led by a WW faction amid coal strikes, with details of the new government lineup and local notices including hay tenders and community events.
Nominations due by noon tomorrow for mayor and five councillors at Gladstone with resignations noted in West and East Wards. Reporter covers confection factory ads, Defence Department horse sale, local drapery display, church strawberry fête, ratepayer meeting, fundraiser drives, and a window-smashing incident involving a Kelley.
The General lists November 26 races with Maiden Plate Wood Prince Netherton or Common King Gawler Handicap Adwirmble Bob or Little Or Trial Ficaform or Whea Wha Aea Fiat Rippling Avog or Graceabeon Para Bandicap Golden Fortune Little Joan Electric Welter Pistol Prince Eastern Sea.
A report notes royal involvement in equipping a soldier with a prosthetic limb. It mentions King and Queen supporting artificial arm provision and references Australian forces and related efforts.
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