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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
1
A local retailer advertises fixed yearly prices on Spalding racquets and gear, with other stock including balls sundries fishing tackle Edison phonographs and go carts. It notes strong bargains on bicycles with ladies and gents models from five to eight pounds, claiming the largest stock outside Melbourne.
The article reports reductions in pay for chaplains appointed to the expeditionary force, detailing changes to rates, eligibility, and conditions. It notes distinctions by rank and class, including transitional provisions for those disembarking in Australia and those remaining on older rates until specific dates. Comparisons are made to British army and navy pay scales for fourth class chaplains and other ranks.
A fragmented OCR note lists rewards and trades involving hotels and entities such as Rel a Be and OB Wel Bigtetes. Details are unclear but indicate a partial ledger of rewards exchanges and hotel-related items.
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