Welcome Home Plans and Local Wartime Notices
A town meeting outlines steps to honor fallen soldiers, distribute certificates, and welcome home those who served. Secretaries, clergy, and volunteers organize memorials, with a future date for a next welcome home event discussed. Also notes on area officers, groceries price controls, and upcoming local races and events in Port Fairy, Warrnambool, and Mortlake with transport and schedule details.
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Hell At & Chambers
Bom
Burleigh
Crowley
Srd
Victoria
Port Fairy
Port Weer
R. A. Gibson
W. Rogers
Warrnambool
Thuresay
Learin
Terung
Port Fury
Hell
Hughes Expected to Visit England This Summer
United Services Special Cobie reports London Wednesday. The Manchester Guardian notes a belief that Prime Minister Hughes has been urgently invited to visit England is incorrect, yet Australians expect a possible summer visit. The newspaper downplays Hughes entering English politics due to winter effects on his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Services Special Cobie
London
Manchester Guardian
Hughes
Commonwealth
England
Death of Dr. Ormsby Pioneer of Ellerslie Dairy Work
Dr. Philip Ormsby 82, a Cork native who studied medicine in Dublin and pursued farming before settling in Ellerslie Australia. He helped found the Framlingham Ellerslie Creamery and Western District Cooperative Factoring Co, served as shire president, and supported cooperatives. He married John McKellar’s daughter and left a widow with four sons and seven daughters. His funeral drew wide district attendance and tributes to his public service and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Britain
Philip Ormsby
Hes Residence
Lightwood Hank
Kilerake
E Wis
County Cork
Ireland
Dubin University
Lake
Geelong
Ballarat
Mortlakehire
Aal- Jamurick
Shire
Duke and Duchess of York
Armele Ols
Ellerslie Cemeters
Cre
Mureh
Macrae
Bromley
Allan
Armentrom
Montgomery
Messrs
J. Weka
A. Stewart
Strong Raid Repulsed by British Forces Near Armentieres
Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig announced in Parliament that a strong raid northeast of Armentieres was repulsed and a raid north of Lens was executed. Dugouts were bombed and prisoners taken while the government noted progress and vowed to handle similar actions carefully in the future.
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Douglas Haig Teporta
Armentieres
Lens
House of Commons
Honar Law
Gereenmant
Bonar ' Ei
Marehal Mont
Imere Ae Ee War Office
Carey Ur
Willem the
Reece
War Cabinet
Yarmouth Bombardment Report Bloodied Town
The Times reports Yarmouth was shelled by a naval vessel on Monday night. Four deaths and ten injuries are stated with shell bursts damaging roofs and chimneys as residents, alerted by star shells, watched a rapid bombardment from a large submarine or light cruiser.
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London
Thim
Bias Yarmouth
the Times
Yarmouth
Times
German quarrel and revival in Corangamite politics
Disjointed report covers German internal strife with Pan Germans, Independent Social Democrats, Fatherland Party clashes, and peace factions at meetings. It then shifts to Victorian Corangamite revival notes, listing local MPs, electorates, and a march recruiting drive with details on precincts, divisions, and expected enlistments and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Social Democrata
Sntenoughy
Isgus Ofa
Anna
Fatherland Party
Pramkfort
Resheteg Coctbabio
Sufferings in Germany report from United Service Special Cable
A United Service Special Cable dispatch describes harsh conditions in Germany. The report notes people forced indoors after 8 pm and subjected to continual dirt and oppressive restrictions, reflecting severe living conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Special
Waodnenday
Mina
Toomcombe
Queene
Fighting in Palestine Despatch Reports Air Raids and Patrols
An official Palestine despatch notes poor weather but successful air operations from a Jerusalam area airfield and Amman station. It reports raids on Mukhmas and Jaffa area patrol activity in the Jerusalem sector with prisoners taken and forces advancing north of Jaffa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerm Seradrome
Amman
Hedaes
Jermalem
Mukhmas Viens
Jerusalem
Jaf
Canadian Casualties Report Amid War Effort
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Canadian casualties totaling 125400 with 50,000 going overseas. Mentions Sir Edward Kemp and Ministerial statements about Canada’s war effort and enlistments, but text is garbled and partially unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weutar
London
Edward Kemp
Canada
Tha
Anadhong
Boac
Fighters For The Stage Arrangements In London Charity Chess
The article reports on upcoming theater arrangements in London this Wednesday by the United British Theatre Society to stage a charity event. Details mention the cast and the charitable aims though some text is garbled.
Italian successes report from Menter London
A British official message on operations in Italy says British aircraft destroyed enemy machines and others were driven down. Italians yesterday captured Monte Spinuccia Caposele and Asalone, taking many prisoners.
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Menter
London
Italy
Oe Asalone
Monte Spinucria
Caposele
Serbians and Bulgars Banter at London Front
Renter's correspondent from the Baer bian headquarters reports Bulgars failing to copy enemy tactics on the Waliso front by propaganda from aircraft aimed at fraternising Serbians. Deserters cite ford shortages high prices and war weariness in Bulgaria. Austria offered the Bur bina pane promising surrender of Bostia near Hermaovina with Adriantic outlet, echoing King Constantine's 1915 offer before the big invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banter
London
Welnendar
Renter
Waliso
Bulgaria
Auetria
Promisig
Bostia Oo Hermaovina
Adriantic
Constantine
Entombed Miners Delayed by Foul Gas in Staffordshire
A mining disaster leaves 137 miners trapped by foul gas near Hulmer Eni Coli, Staffordshire, about a mile and a half from the pit mouth. Explosive collapse of coal and timber blocks access as rescuers work to clear rubble and reach the entombed men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rauler
London
Wedneday
Staffordshore
Poul Gra
Steamer Weetpolder Torpedoed Off Seacoast
A Rotterdam bound steamer named Weetpolder was torpedoed near Amter dam. The vessel carried 18 crew from Rotterdam to England. Sixteen or more survived and landed at Se, with uncertain details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euter
London
Rauter
Amterdam
Rotterdam
England
Cable trains and control questioned by Melbourne minister
Melbourne report notes the minister urging future legislation to regulate cable tramways. Officials discussed government aims to extend control over municipal services, with debate on central versus local authority oversight and countrywide implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Pi Wen
Wisad
Amerere
Bs Pini
French Soldiers Bill Raises Frontline Daily Pay
Reuters reports in Paris that a bill has been introduced in the Chamber of Deputies to increase the daily allowance for soldiers at the front from one to three francs. The proposal, attributed to Reuters’ correspondent Tandon, aims to ensure better support for troops amid ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
Tandon
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Avalanche in Niagara Province Buries 173 People
Reuters dispatch from Tokio reports an avalanche in Niagara Province burying 173 people. Details on casualties and conditions were not immediately available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
London
Tokio Eers
Niagara
War Bonds Sell Freely Amid Worker Savings Drive
Reported brisk sales of government bonds as workers invest savings through post offices and banks despite rising living costs. The record totals for an 18 week period reach substantial sums, underscoring broad public participation in the war finance effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Goa
Federal Parliament Debate On Rabbit Exports And War Plans
Melbourne reports a contentious House of Biwalang session with Mr Blakeley leading a motion condemning rabbit exportation. Mr Sampson supports Irvine’s licensing proposal while Mr Riley claims reinforcements are being sent to the front. The Navy Minister defends government pledges and backs broad consolidation with Labor cooperation sought. Leckie criticizes Bendigo pledge handling and Archibald backs government. Tudor enters the conference debate pressing for clearer terms before further sittings.
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Melbourne
Wm. Irvine
Labor Party
Kr. Leckie
Vic
Bendigo
Cemsne
Archibald
State Treasurers Meet To Discuss Finances And Tax Uniformity
Melbourne reports that state treasurers will gather tomorrow to discuss fiscal matters including the renewal of the eighteen million granted by the Commonwealth three years ago. They will seek uniformity in interstate taxing and consider a representative for renewal of the loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Wodnoulay
Tastanta
Commonwealth
Carden Fete at Botanic Gardens Boosts School Funds
The annual Garden Fete in aid of St Joseph's School and Presbytery opened at the Botanic Gardens attracting a large gathering. Enthusiastic Guild members offered a rich display of needlework, novelties, and home crafts while stalls offered poultry, cheeses, fish, and creams. Evening concerts featured community groups, with fair weather giving a pleasant, if cool, atmosphere and planned finale expected to draw a large crowd.
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Jseph
St. Inseth's Ladice’ Guild
Gove
Ander
Mies O'Crady
Messanie
Barker
Mies Kelly
Tiso
Merv. Humphreys
Boston
Mee Cexhlan
Mr. Gardiner
Miseeg Vo Burke
Hannan
Pearl Herbert
Blevins
Pyane
O'Flaherty
Rotunda
Mises Doherty
Gartlan
Blancheet
Brown
Guoprilar Seaman
Means
D. M. Glennon
Stan
M. Broderick
Messrs
A. Fo Roner
Hannahury
Chamberlain's Pain Balm item brief note
A fragment notes a product labeled Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The readable text mentions a sales or usage context but lacks complete details on purpose, dose, or availability. The fragment indicates a traditional or medicinal balm era reference with limited further information.
Unclear text from page two item on Australis call
Reading is fragmentary with mentions of Vince, Australia, wedal permission, and opinions by Gene and The Viewee. Key facts and entities are obscured, leaving insufficient detail to identify a coherent event, person, or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australis
Town Council Discusses Offices and Public Works Plans
The council debated extending the Whitehall offices and renewing key public works. They reviewed funding for a suspension bridge, a pump station, and road repairs, while considering gas and water department needs and anticipated costs.
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Warrnwmbedi
Wenters
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Tore
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Terany
Womgach
Camperdowi Bueadas
Adrit
Connes
Grover’ Tien
Authentr
Maryrin
Warrnambool Racing Club
Colac
Hamilton
Colomne
Ee A. Marten
V. School
Temannen Nuh
Mortlake
Wortmontheal
Botanical Gardens
Swinton
Doren Epirach
Misa
Willie Wilson
Mire
Zanes
Botanic
Woolsthorpe
Korot Mechanize’ Institute
Koroit
Mesara
O'Brien Bros
Atlings
Tedsrat
Warmnar
Boal
Walter A Armnam
MR. Hughes
DR. Ormsby
Meuttag
the Commons
Smarine
Cruiser
Ouden
Peace Party
Roumanianm
Baird
Thomas Garvow
Cooter
Trede
Ploo
Griffiths
J. H
Timboon
HORN
WOR
Arapat
Hope J. W
Camperdown
Inghib
William
Rose TV
Strickland
L. J
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Crest
Trabe
Elliath
Ransfierd
Beaufort
Red Forest
Beant
Cobden Forest
Panne
Palestine
Fay
Avalanghe
Japan
Federal Parliament
Tudor
Birain-Irvine
Mort
W. E. Thomas
Commercial
Warrrambecl
Mth
Terang
Tesday
H. W. Adams
Purnim
William Grant
Lnte
Crudgee
Macker
Messrs. C. McMeckinard Co
Black's Lane
W Reserve
Commercial Hotel
Warreambool
Warreambool, On Thursday. Bist
R. Leeaghea
Lishigsteset
Mesars
L. Lee
Awintons’ Pts, Ltd
Timor-street
Carden Fete
Botanic Gardens
Chamberlain
W. Sellairs
Routh Warnes Boul
Vilerin
Vienna Tw
Wandin
Sanith
Rica
Andemon
Chiamea Fitararee
Enec
Sian
Jax
Dnot
Nena
Coward and Son
Arceame
Pskaenr
Cosworks
LTO
Water Department Ae
Tae Palyiene
Dewnim
Jamieson-street
As Manager
Uhritian
Carter
Carrud
Iremedy
Anderson
Smith
Car
Andeon
Hedford
Agin Mead
South
Water Department
Sual Illo
Corer
Patework
Christian
Anderson Post
Counil
McOnnell
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