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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
2
The Great Southern show titled The Scarlet Woman attracted a large public turnout at the fairground. Officials noted significant public interest in the event, while organizers highlighted the charitable aims and featured attractions. Local figures and civic entries attended, with community groups commending the effort.
Fragmentary listing describes items for sale including clothing and footwear sized for adults and youths. Mentions prizes, conditions, and a buyer or seller named Lincoln with limited details. Reading is partial with unclear dates and locations.
The Wagga Wagga Express provides brief notes on local market movements and a reference to Korn Een 1 percent offerings. Readers are reminded of ongoing commerce and regional trade activity in a concise Telegram-era voice.
An 19th century legal notice summarizes a subscriber dispute with the publication. It mentions Mr Henry Harvey of Hommole, a court matter, an accident record, and an appeal by Kin Warn. The document lists monetary amounts and dates, including 98/9/1 and 490/11, reflecting penalties and fees connected to a fundraising or legal action.
The Christmas Benevolent Society organized a busy schedule of charitable events. A Christmas hall gathering featured volunteers, with plans for food, clothing, and toy donations to assist needy families. A town hall meeting noted the society’s drive and upcoming distribution efforts, while police and local officials coordinated transport and security for the season’s charity efforts.
Fragmented report lists various civic and governmental items including council actions, auction notices, and public works. It mentions renovations, financial receipts, weather references, and payrolls with multiple place names such as MTLALWOOD, Cowra, Grenfell, Gunnedaly, Wilcannia, and Wallington, indicating a local regional summary of events and motions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fundraiser named Wanga Oldie’ Lomfonts Fund with scattered mentions of a committee, a venue, and an event on a Wednesday. The text references packing and workers, with unclear dates or locations.
Fragmented OCR details meningitis cases and hospital mentions. Notes include references to wards, doctors, and a hospital near Monpraial with uncertain names and dates. The text suggests a medical report to a committee about meningitis cases and hospital care.
Reports detail a hospital complaint involving a patient at the Wombat District Hospital. The Matron and staff questioned the patient about alleged delivery issues and consent. The inquiry considered the event and related protests, with committees and directors prepared to report findings to inform future actions.
Fragmented dispatch lists casualties with what appears to be a casualty tally. Mentions killed wounded and missing with numeric counts and partial names. Language is garbled but indicates a naval or wartime report of combat losses and personnel injuries.
A terse wartime notice stresses maximizing resource use and material efficiency urging servants and workers to conserve metal scraps and recycled items to support national defense programs against the conflict. The message emphasizes collective effort and practical sacrifice across communities.
Minister for De ouax, Minter Emphatic Melhourne, addressed a large gathering on the war, asserting that victory requires full mobilization and that any settlement short of victory would prolong the conflict. He urged unity across communities and warned Germany would not be swayed without decisive action.
London reports Quinn the War Cabinet to be formed by Prime Minister Lloyd George with ministers Henderson Milner Bonar Law and Chamberlain. The Daily Chronicle notes potential reforms to break down parliamentary barriers and shift power toward a consolidated War Council, with Bonar Law favored as a key figure and Milner warned against sweeping revolutionary changes.
A torn excerpt references Mr Ar, La ard Celt aut Br Chamberlain and Lloyd George with mentions of authority, support, and a strengthening in military matters. It notes Attone and a company or group named AWC CEO patent and WFHLAN OF fly, implying political maneuvering and cautious sympathy in the era's alliances.
London reports indicate strong calls for national unity and increased war work. The Observer critiques pacifist voices while the public presses for service retraining and readiness among the young, highlighting wartime duties and mobilization pressures.
A fragmented report notes changes in Monta France Paris politics with a plan for a National Defence Cabinet including powers for War and Marino. It mentions Premier M. Potcarte and J. Waltoncrwn’s war public statements, plus references to Moltery and Canadian press leader La Puche. Montreal sources reference Premier Bondartitt and a service meeting disrupted by protests.
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