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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
4
The society notes intensified needs due to Gallipoli and Libyan campaigns with over 4000 wounded requiring care in Malta Alexandria and the Sepik. It urges continued large scale donations of Red Cross goods for soldiers fighting in France Belgium and empire defenders, stressing an emergency stream of aid.
Local women in Warrnambool pleads for support to sustain their garment sewing efforts for the afflicted. They urge members and the public to contribute funds or supplies and to participate as active workers, promising continued community aid and solidarity despite funding shortages.
Fragmented note cites Woods Great Peppermint Chite for coughs and colds and mentions Home Movies director and church event in Victoria. References to Adelaide and a home mission festival outline upcoming talks by Mr Camere and guests Dr Davidwim and Mrs Cameron at a church gathering.
The Belgian Fund sale, held to aid school children, faced poorer results than hoped due to weather. Minor local issues limited proceeds, with only modest totals raised as funds were directed by A. V. Warne, Joint Secretary, on behalf of the fund.
Fragmentary notice from the State School Patriotic Fund mentioning the Aarwambool Inspectorate and treasurer amid acknowledgments and financial entries with unclear amounts and dates.
A Ballarat defense contract outlines two shifts to complete orders and resume tweed and coal supplies across Australia. The plan lists yardages for cloth, bread, and canvas products, with production expected to taper over the next two months as Australian mills shift to meet Defence Department orders.
Melbourne reports show federal revenue across states. New South Wales and Queensland increases offset by declines in South Australia Victoria and others. The eleven months ending May total revenue about £4.11 million. December adjustments note notable gains and losses among states with West Australia and Tasmania lower. A local obituary-like medical vignette accompanies a family note about a sick child and a medical remedy promotion.
Report describes a sniper using a concealed position behind a dyke near a trench line. Bullets struck a small tree feeding the impression of a hidden gun from about 500 yards away. Artillery observers deduced the shooter’s location and warned the battery commander.
A state service meeting in the Lands department board room, chaired by Mr J Tate, approves a unanimous resolution urging officers to abstain from alcohol during the war. A committee is empowered to publicize the motion and encourage members not to imitate the king.
A summary of a delayed and garbled note reports a person named Mellaurne Theslur receiving a first war pension in a contested commonwealth arrangement. The record references Seton in Conte tae and a refusal to provide whip or veiled treatment, with the claim she will renew per meh.
Men and women are invited to attend a health event at Osone Anterier Ladies in Ml health a Maroney. The notice promises free treatment for catarrh piles and general women’s health, with no cost for enrollment. Location details reference 49 Blicceth Street Mel‑ Tae and nearby chemists.
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