Victorian Hardwood Use and Public Works Plans
The article discusses the increased use of Victorian hardwood in public buildings and furniture, led by Mr. Adam Smithner of Public Works. It notes cost benefits from surface saving, local supply arrangements with Newport, and experiments in using Victorian hardwood for school furniture. It also covers land and farming updates, including fruit farms and cultivation in the state.
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Publc
Adammithner
Puble Works
Beng Mae
Queensland
Newport
Hands Like Velvet Kept Soft by Daily Use Ad Copy
Fragmented ad copy touts Cuticara cream for velvet hands. Mentions trial free offers and sample by post. Vague addresses and misspelled names appear. appears to be outdated cosmetic promotion with unclear company details.
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Towrnade
Bo Iney
TATE GOVERNMENT Mr Teed Sharping retires from office
A report from Melbourne outlines Mr Teed Sharping’s retirement from magistrate service and political roles. It cites his stance on electing ministries, value of native industries, and criticisms of waste, urging public service reform and stronger parliamentary standards. Separate items note a fatal motor accident due to blinding lights and a band performance at the Gardens. The New Bishop appointment and canon details are also touched.
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TATE
Teed Sharpig
Efficw
Magiatrane
Theetre Council
Warburton
Met
A. Ngnetinn
Murphy
Ermy
Kos
Ytork
Emer
Greater Melbourne
Bal Onle
City Come New
Melbourne
Widenmer
Notwe
Cole
Melbourne Grand National Hurdles Drawn for Vic Racing
Latest scratchings for the Sal National meeting list Bir Fife and All Finaments Capritenta Lady Parimon and Heman dene among early entries. Racing Glob reports the lineup for the Grand National Hurdle event at the Vic meeting in Melbourne.
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Fo Rds
Melbourne
Turaday
Vietona Racing
Fife
Capritenta
Lady Parimon
Hemandene
Williamstown Races Hurdle and Welter Event Notes
Melbourne racing card lists hurdles and welter events with multiple entrants and uncertain placements. References to Visukerre, Baker Beccpesun, Westaway, Pur Whit, and Conk Handioanang indicate several horses competing in Winer Welter and related hurdles with mixed results and unclear times.
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Melbourne
Visukerre Ree
Maven
Baker
Beccpesun
Tou Dagget Winter
Stowphewhaw
Bulluwerra
Nas
Sun
Westaway
Kaew Bypo T
Ok Fire
Hoyeo
Timmaat
Point Conk Handioanang
Larne
Defence
le Xow
Rosehill Races Showe Meeting Summary
Sydney Saturday Woodhill weather affected Rosehill showe meeting results. Winners included Cammere Lough pee Abo for Welter Lord Janmett My Haim Tm Jd, Shadow Juvenile titles Tinanter Beateng Granwille Sivkee Dickie Prunes Mardin Bone Uhanna Hawheap Comeba Peona Medley Heoats a haunt Band age winner.
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iReuser
Sydney
Raesthe - Hhurdie Rens
Cammere
Loughpee
Cie
Abo
Whnner
Lord Janmett
My Haim
Tm Jd
Swadow
Tinanter
Granwille Sivkee
Dickie
Prunes Mardin
Bone Uhanna
Medley
Fifteen Vessels Bought by Hughes for Government Service
The report states fifteen ships purchased on behalf of Mr Hughes will join government service and be sent to Australia to load wheat and other cargo. The purchases sparked market chatter about Cunard, Peninsular and Oriental lines, with Mr Larkin named manager in London.
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London
Thas
Guraihdee
Bieathepes
Argan
Memrv, Turner, da and Co
Hughes
Hue Otal
Mente
England
Bownd
Melbourne
Herbert Larkin
Haring
Unitead Bieam Navigation Co
Navy Department
Home Rule Meeting in Dublin Discusses All Ireland Self Rule
An Irish Nationalist MP reports on a Dublin meeting of Nationalists in the House of Commons discussing Home Rule. The session claims unity toward a tied self government with Lloyd George's efforts viewed as the best path, urging support for a negotiated all Ireland arrangement.
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Feeuter
Landi
John Romond
Imah
Nationabet
Houm of Commons
Hell
Duin
Istumion
Tre Semerteen
Hepotepsinde Gratainde
Mir
Lier George
Ireland
Lloyd George
Lars
Ors
Astra Dee Magic
Grotea
Cereri Nrg
Donderrs
King's Representative Named for Dominion Role
The Duke of Connaught, retiring as Governor General of Canada in October, will be sent to represent the king in Ottawa under Home Rule.
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Duke of Channanght
Canada
Kamg
Unclear WWII Troopship Fire Crew Leave After Incident
Fragmentary text describes a strike by firemen and crew on a troopship. Government concessions were offered but refused, with mentions of a late intervention and an unhappy outcome. Names and precise details are unreadable in the damaged OCR.
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Mulbounny
Melbourne Trembay Vee Cabinet Meeting Report
A state cabinet meeting in Melbourne discussed the governor's spew and related governance topics. It notes attendance, delays, and the late hours of the session, with ministers urged to consider a draft order and to respond to an early request.
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Melbourne
Trembay
A. Teray
Watt on the War at YMCA Meeting in Melbourne
Melbourne speaker Mr Watt, MH.R., told a YMCA demonstration that defeating Germany would rely on killing its soldiers rather than blockades or economic measures and urged national service as essential for Australia. He said victory should focus on agents of the war effort rather than postwar dilemmas.
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Malsrarne
Melbourne
Uleion
Hugh
Pontine
Tows and Works Department
North America
Ite
Imag
W. Watt
Mh.r
YMCA
Germany
Allansford Red Cross Ball Raises Funds
The Allansford Red Cross branch hosted a ball at the Mansiond Town Hall to raise funds. Ladies provided an upper, music was donated free of charge, and local residents donated prizes. The event honored a gallant Frearh, with hopes for further gatherings and support.
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Allansford
Meera
Devin
Carrol
Murnane
Milne
Pttle
Allunsford
Vic tor a Detain List Killed in Action Wounded Names
The document lists several soldiers deemed detained with statuses killed in action and wounded. Names include L. G. W. McDougall and J. Mew marlon among others, with locations such as Geelong, Yarraville, and Warrnambool referenced in the readable fragments. The text repeats injury statuses and unit mentions, reflecting a military casualty roll from a past period.
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Pie
L. G. W. McDougall
Marlon
Walters
Tention
Cpl
D. Baird
Beotland
Sopha
N. Cooke
Marewether
Anderson
Pee
Wmssal
Golingwood
G. E Jefe
Idea
Geelong
R. Lane
Yarraville
W. A
Malvern
Z J. McCann
Port Malbourne
BE. Myers
Wodangs
J. Ryan
Warrnambool
Special Sheep Sale at Lismore Meer Reported
The report from T Ho Levdleer Co and Lascelles Ltd details a large crossbred sheep sale held on Thane day at Wad Jone and near Wimmera Mebbourim. It notes 4281 head including excellent lines, rapid bidding, and strong prices for weaners and merino wethers with several pens selling at full market value.
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Meer
T. Ho Levdleer Sod Co
Lascelles Ltd
Alec
Wadhere
Neringa
British and French Repel Verdun Assaults Amid Intermittent Fighting
A Paris and London telegraphic dispatch notes continued heavy fighting on the Verdun front with both sides testing trenches. German communiques claim success near Mort Homme while British and French offensives in the Meuse sector show limited gains. Reports also say French Premier Briand visited the British front with General Haig during the weekend.
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Renter
London
Berlin
Mort Homme
DonThans
Pormesege
M. Briand
Britesh Front
France
Hm Wur
Sir Chouelos Haig
Britib
ANZACS in trench raids and heavy gunfire noted
General Sir Douglas Haig reports raids by the Anzacs in July across several locations, with heavy artillery and trench damage. German air activity is described as minimal while Allied aircraft claimed several German balloons destroyed. notable fighting near Longueral and Wiener Girenehy Fagehelle is summarized with emphasis on bombardment and explosions.
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Douglas Haig
Manjulay
Kewtie
Dor Eagmaltees
Wren
Mom
Srillery
Ap Longueral
Hom- Wiener
Local Pioneers Remember Warrnambool Residents and Partners
The obituary notes Mr Juba Howe one of the town’s oldest pioneers and references sections of Warrnambool society. It records Mr A Beebe and Mr Wilton and mentions departures from Port Kiar with remarks of friendship and gratitude for shared times.
German East Africa Siege Report From Front Lines
In East Africa a British commander reports action on the Lakigura Power front. A British column assaults a dense bush west bank position and a second force maneuvers from the rear. Allied losses include several killed and wounded while enemy casualties include prisoners and weapon quantities.
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Fremerad
Barnaby
Boi
East Africa
Siritiah Tesa 'Sieten
Hamden
Aneret
Jutland Battle Details Emerges in Confusing Report
A fragmented account mentions a date trawler arriving at Am- Berd and an auxiliary involved in the Jutland battle. It refers to a vessel named Reenig Wilhelm and a liner sunk near Hamburg in early May during a night fight, with owners’ details blurred.
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Am- Berd
Evi- Herth Delonted
Hamburg
South Awerean
Raid on Karlsruhe French air reprisals hit town
German reports state the Karls ruhe raid by French airplanes began at dawn with enemy aircraft hovering over the town. Casualties were listed as 35 men and 75 children killed and 45 men 20 women and 74 children died in related attacks with many others injured as the retreat occurred.
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Karlsruhe
Pete
Hogenberk
Balak
Therchen
Semchowast
Panmanterind Cheumatis
Chidren
Dardanelles Campaign Paper To Be Presented in Commons
Premier promises a forthcoming paper on the Dardanelles campaign. A government minister told the House of Commons on Monday that the paper would be available before the end of the session.
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Dardanelles
Akuuths
Mioneter
Stude
House of Commons
British Cabinet Sees More Resignations Reported
Renter's Telegram notes that Lord Lanedoer Mr Lome and Lord Habery Ceri are expected to resign from the Ministry following Lord Selborne. Mr Bonar Law to chair an emergency meeting of Upkniste at the Carlenub on Wednesday.
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Tenteelen Teele
Lanedoer
Lome
Lord Habery Ceri
Lord Selborne
Bonar Law
Upkniste
Carlenub
Wool for Italy in Commons debate on wool purchases
In the House of Commons on Monday Liberal Mr Bogese questioned Trimly's large wool purchases at Sydney arguing whether government intended to allow wool to reach Germany or Turkey. Lord Robert Cecil replied that preventing wool reaching the enemy had been brought to the Italian government’s attention and that strict measures were being taken to keep wool from aiding the enemy.
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House of Commons
Bogese
Trimly
Germany
Tenia
Robert Cecil
Forum
German Attacks Repelled Amid Frontline Shifts
A wartime dispatch reports German attacks repelled with Ceeva and Hy units holding lines near Zaturce. General Lemogen taken prisoner, 1000 officers and men captured along with two guns and 54 machine guns. Reinforcements from Rugsan at Kovel front, Petrograd says 44 miles in ten days, forcing slower advance as German troops defend Lumbers Arras and other sectors. Prisoners claim Kaiser plans to send seven corps to Kovel to retake Lutе.
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Ceeva
Bolu
Zaturce
Juma II Generet von
Lemogen
Rugsan
Kovel
Petrograd
Sivaniad
Uaeun
Cer Ee Ee Lumbers, Inc
Barien Ee Arras
Voce
Verdes
Haiser
Lute
Italians Celebrate Victory as Austrian Forces Retreat
A wartime telegram reports Italian gains on the Asiago front with Austrians retreating. Italian troops recaptured terrains near Mont le Merle and Monte Protos while advancing in the Val Lares. Austrian trenches remain packed with arms and munitions as reinforcements rush to the front.
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Houter
London
Tumday
Tiwntino
Asiag
Atsuram
Omy Mo
Val Lares
Aume
St. Aimer
Mom Prudhs
Posinn
Arsiers
Moun
Cimone
Mon Castellano
Mount Delle Can- Viere
Turkiye and East Theatre War Report Reads Mixed Claims
The Turkish side claims repelling many night attacks in the Trebecead sector and counterattacks in Northern Mas cotana. They say enemy advances near Bag ded were halted by police counter actions, while Petrograd reports Turkish actions and a separate claim of battles along the Chirakh reaches with Ottoman forces.
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Trebecead
Wtatm
Petroagrad
Mascotana
Bagded
Cevers Lomen
Amsterdam
Revolt in Arabia Delays Reinforcements and Rail Cut
Fragmentary report states forces of the Grand Sherif have telegraphed a success in the Arak revolt against Turkey. Hedrax road and a railway line near Hedy are said to be destroyed to prevent reinforcements, as Ottoman troops retreat toward the region awaiting support.
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Forder Parteu'ars
Turkey
Grand Sherif
British Prisoners Ill-Treatment Claims Reported
A reported incident from Berlin cites Javed Robert Coe describing harsh treatment of British prisoners at Furvloten camp. He says a fellow detainee was reduced to one meal a day after failing to respond to protests within a week. The German government was urged to explain conditions and potential further actions by Britain.
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Robert Coe
Furvloten
Bunun
Bern
Geremany
Great Britain
Tao
Jy Regan
England
Aumerian Rima
Berlin
Carman
KITCHENER MONUMENT Voted in Parliament on Commoerne tribute
The House debated a motion introduced by the Prime Minister to honor an imperial figure with a monument in Parliament. The discussion reflected official admiration and contemplated an imperial gratuity, amid careful wording and procedural considerations.
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Howe
Commoerne
Asgaith
Aeroplanes For Britain Report From Singapore Fragments
A fragmentary report states Singapore presented to the United Government a squadron of fighter aeroplanes. The message references the Sult of Johore and a Highmess or Highmessg amount noted as 3 500, unclear in the source.
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Sultag
Johore
Singapore
Haa Yiresentes
Fichter Aeroplans
Army Death Sentences Narrowed Amid Objector Rift
A government statement reported by Mr J El Trmnant described commutations of death sentences for several men in the British army. The Prime Minister prepared a public state indicating he would consider conscription and the broader issue of conscientious objectors.
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Spondon
Hevtian Od Clemons
J. el Trmnant
Adarwadl
Bean
Asquith
Mar Oy
Paris Conference Discussed in House Tacltice Debates
A Paris conference discussion was presented in the house amid tension and a tacit stance. Officials debated the recent Paris event and its implications, with some arguments focusing on policy shifts and potential reactions.
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Bastar
Bromi
Paris
Italian Cruiser and Auxiliary Ship Sunk in Strait of Otranto
A Rome communique reports the Italian cruiser and an auxiliary ship torpedoed in the Strait of Otranto. The Fourche vessel was sunk after attacks. nearly all crew saved. Additional munition ships were sunk or damaged near the Duma roads in Albania, with losses of several thousand tons of munitions.
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Promao
Crumer
Otranto
Fourche
de Fourche
Rome
Buda
Albania
MELBOURNE SHEEP MARKET REPORT AND PRICES
The Melbourne market opened with 20 200 sheep entered and mixed demand. Fat lambs and mutton showed firmness near closing with some declines in bacon weights. Prices ranged for prunes and mutton, with overall trend slightly weaker than last week amid cautious buyers and steady to lower quoted rates across many lots.
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Devine
Bronghe
Bron
Tiediom Quali
McUnda
Imfamor
Imfenor
Monde
Infemor
Iadenor
Prune
Fire damages large cattle warehouse and losses rise
Firefighters spent a day gaining control of a large cattle warehouse as flames damaged stock and equipment. About 1,172 cattle were penned and 873 were penned elsewhere with prime stock damaged. Losses tally around £160,000 with extensive disruptions to the facility and industry. Reuter telegram notes delayed arrival of cattle and ensuing containment efforts.
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Reuter
Nery
Tuewlat
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