POTATO AND ONION CROPS AND WAR NEWS NOTES
Readable sections report potato and onion crop yields in the district with notes on weather blight and harvest prospects. It also covers veterans certificates at a welcome home social, port fair details, blind soldiers relief, bathing facilities plans, Warrnambool Rowing Club trials, and local wartime community updates.
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Evason
Ana Malis
Insector
Mir. Wong
Ieraleas
Female
America
Great Drama Awaited in European War Readiness
A London dispatch cites a French HQ view that German forces far exceed Allied ones in manpower. It notes cheerful German attitude amid raids and artillery fire. An American HQ report claims 180 German divisions totaling about 2 million on the western front, with plans for a spring drive. Secretary Daniels says U.S. tonnage can land half a million troops in France.
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London
Trong
Daniels
France
Foch hailed as man of the hour by Allied council
Party papers claim General Foch greatly impressed the Allied Supreme War Council at Versailles. The enlargement of the council's powers is uncertain, but hope grows for his appointment. French observers describe Foch as a key imminent collaborator and chief of staff candidate amid U.S. support.
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Foch
Allied Council
Ben
Supreme War Council
Versalles
Fochane
Forks Mlo Lemenevan
Raiding on the Front Leaves Enemies Severely Hit
Field reports describe a steam battle where enemy raiders attempted to loot a post near Hivrigoart, failing as Teats Hass and others thwarted them. Allied forces launched heavy artillery against targets near Ypres and Foglermetey, while enemy machines were destroyed or driven down. Several vehicles reported missing, with intense bombardments continuing in the sector.
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Donelas Haig
Hivrigoart
Diehtervekle
Roumanians Take Command in Russian-Front Actions
Disjointed dispatches report Roumanians seizing a Russian division and disrupting fronts from Kishine to Bessarabia. Clashes push Russians back toward northern sectors as Roumanian forces claim control of several towns and rail lines amid ongoing battles.
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Tulimboy
Wien
Tan
Ure Way
Gieum
Bomibarcia
Vander
Russe
King Corps
Falthceni
Middwyio
Hes Oraie
Mekdevia
Beer
Bessaraia
Policy of War Economy Drives Production in Melbourne Assembly
In Melbourne Tuesday the Premier Bowser outlined a war economy policy to boost production and employment. He cited government loan schemes, endowments, and maintenance programs as aims, with reductions in nonessential spending and targeted spending on railways, public works, and housing to support industrial growth and wartime needs.
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Melbourne
Prem
Bowser
Abu
Country Heads Board
Mantenance
Developmental Heads
Lepartmonte
Elecsma
Clover Settlement
Health and
Weights and Messares
Srck
Dysange
Goanre
Eta
Parliamentary reform plan cut costs and offices
The proposal aims to simplify parliamentary business and shorten the form, cutting Hansard costs by at least a third. It cites the Agent-General’s office expenditure of £7,187 and suggests abolishing that office in favor of a Trade Commissioner to boost trade and production with an efficiency target between £2,000 and a specified amount.
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Agent-Geoeral
Othorwe
Land Retilement Policies and War-Time Financing Debate
Victorian Parliament debated soldier land settlement plans linking 16 mile railway lines to ensure housing for at least 5000 soldiers after the war. Government resisted wheat production subsidies, promoted cooperation, and examined food prices and distribution amid high costs. A committee adjourned after motions on chairmanship, with McGregor repeatedly proposed and narrowly approved. Financial statements forecast revenue of £12,149,055 and expenditure of £9,895,000, allowing a surplus and outlining liabilities, rolling stock replacements, and state enterpr ise expenditures. Administrative reforms and hospital charity funding were discussed, aiming to rebalance hospital finances and support welfare institutions.
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Ceoperston
Mig
Imslie
Thie
Tebete
McGregor
A. A. Biflson
Elinke
Dewadment
Mesars
J Cameron
Campbell
Everard
Giha
Groves
Hall
McGrregor
WeKcone
Meleutan
Mitchel
Anersenia
Brest Litovsk Conference Ukraine Position Stated
United Service Special Cable reports from New York on the Brest Litovsk Conference where Ukrainian Rada delegates attacked Trotsky and the Central Petro delegation urged speaking for Chowne. The dispatch discusses possible recognition of the Edenic Government and support for the people's movement in Germany.
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Brest Litovsk
Ukraine
United Service
New York
Poqpeniere
Hhosassut
Wika
Ube
Abie
People's Movement
Ger Nay
Americans Face Germans in Bold Engagements
The article reports active shelling and counterfire as American and German forces clash near a Lorraine front. Units exchange heavy bombardments while American troops reportedly advance and defend key positions amid destabilizing counters.
Cerman Strikes Men Return to Work
Publics in The Times report a German labor unrest where workers resume duties as authorities and industry leaders seek to end strikes. Telegrams from political and military circles indicate pressure from Berlin amid threatened actions and shipyard protests. Leaders visit plant sites and impose fines as workers restart operations.
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Cerman
the Times
Amet
Times
Berlin
Vossisehe Zeitung
Tagehlate
Bremen
Depa
British Submarine Lost and Sunk in Mystery
British submarine reported missing after a patrol near Belpadogs with conflicting sightings and hurried attempts to locate it. Reports say the vessel may have sunk, while officials search for survivors and clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Mutiny Rumors Suppressed in Lamia Infantry Units
Athens dispatch reports a large portion of Lamia infantry regiments and several artillerymen mutinied but were quickly quashed. The government vows severe action against any further mob movements. Political prisoners moved to Nauplia fortress. a military court-martial prosecutes the case.
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Pauter Teeo Alicially
Lamia
Cuticura Heals Red Blotches in Sydney Ad
Mrs A Trew reports healing red blotches after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She says additional samples were sent, leading to full improvement. Advertises Cleanse Ointment and free samples. Towns & Co. Sydney sells worldwide.
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Mra A. Trew
Stalkers
Vic
Hanes R. Towns & Co
Sydney
Obituary of Captain Conan Cussen in Port Melbourne era
Captain Conan Cussen, a former British army serviceman credited for valuable actions, died after illness at a coastal private hospital. He rejoined service during World War I and served in machine gunnery and other roles before retirement. His funeral in Mooroopna drew a large circle of mourners, including many returned soldiers. He was son of Martin Cussen MLA and brother of Leo Cassen and D. M. Gleeson relations.
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Fanart
Issa
le Walire
Wevronilla
Martin Cisse and Ci
British Regent
Coppa
Revo
Sydney
A Be
Kilda
Conan
Martin Cussen
Goulhar Valley
Leo. BL Cassen
D. M. Gleeson
Heroes at the Front Lieut W E Sansom
Letter from Warrnambool notes Lieut Sansom's injury and recovery while detailing his wartime service. It reports his status, ongoing duties, and a photograph mailed to Mrs J T Phillips of Warrnambool, with mention of march 197 events and a letter from England.
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J.T. Phillips
Jarsignan-stiree
Warrnambol
T. J. Phillips
Ea Sabon
Ohafia
Sip
Mach
Phillips
England
Phillips von
Honors for Pirates New Decoration Provided
Fragmented OCR text mentions honors for pirates and a decoration, plus references to a sea fleet and high sea elements. Names and concrete facts are unclear due to corruption. main idea centers on honors and a decoration linked to a naval or pirate-themed context.
War Prisoners Addressing Letters Instructions
District soldiers held as prisoners in Germany must mark envelopes with Dryed Prisoner of War at the top and include the internment camp and Australian Red Cross Commissioners address. A specimen reads Private T, Athi I Company, With Infantry Battalion Australian Forces Munster c/o Australian Red Cross Commissioners Victoriasstrasse, Landen, Germany.
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Germany
USA
Austrasian Red Cross
Noa
Athi I
Bop Forces
Munster
Red Cross
Victorisstrest
Landen
Go On or Go Under Rallies British Unity Support
The Prime Minister Lloyd George urges delegates of British trade unions to persist in the war effort, warning that failure to continue fighting would be “real murder” of the gallant dead. Australians echo the call, saying the nation must go on or go under, and question those who show indifference while mates endure hardship in France.
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J. Blevins
Tedar
Cinstnee
Hen
Mr. Lloyd George
Lloyd George
Australie
Britain
France
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