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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
3
In a shop discussion the Youthful Australian and tradesmen debate six o’clock hotel closings, the referendum, and the initiative. They praise direct democracy while criticizing politicians and argue for expanded elector control through initiative and referendum in government.
Prices for wire netting from P.P. Boards list various sizes and grades with figures in pounds and shillings. A 18 gauge wire netting is not procurable. Continuous notes mention D J Nicholson in connection with Wheelwright work and local suppliers.
A compilation of wartime letters from Private Claude Porter and Private A F Long among others, written from France and detailing life in the trenches. The messages describe reinforcements, camp conditions, mail delays, daily routines, interactions with French civilians, and injuries. Notes on March arrivals, leave promises, and the varied experiences of Australians, Canadians, and British troops amid fighting near the Belgian border and Armentières.
Private E. J. Long writes from France describing frontline conditions near the Suez area and Mareuil, the move to trenches, cold and rain, fruitfulness of local agriculture, and Archie losing the top joint of a finger. He mentions a transfer to a new company and possible return to England.
Ireland crisis moves include immediate operation of Home Rule with an Emergency War Bill, while pledged Westminster presence for six Ulster counties. An Imperial Conference after the war would address Ireland and Dominion relations as martial law persists and prisoners of the recent rising protest penal servitude. Nationalists challenge the Royal Commission of Inquiry and demand credible methods and independence in settlement talks.
Charles Coghlan, Ashburnham organiser for the Farmers and Settlers Association, clashed with witnesses at Forbes Royal Commission on share farming. He defended statements about ships at Sydney Harbour and wheat pools, calling Liberal and Labor politicians untrustworthy, while facing questions from commissioners and other MPs.
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