Reflections on War Efforts and Elections Sparks Local Debate
The article urges continued support for the Red Triangle Day Appeal and the War Chest in Sydney and Queensland districts. It cites France’s Day on July 14 and highlights sacrifices by citizens, including a Queensland pensioner giving 2/6 weekly. It notes debates on election costs after the death of Mr. T. H. Thrower and contemplates preferential voting vs party control as a solution.
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War Chest Committee
Ymlc.a. Tor
Sydney
T. H. Thrower
Ships and Wheat in Wartime Australia
Prime Minister Hughes outlined a two key wartime plans in Sydney. He described an ambitious shipbuilding program to replace lost tonnage and establish a permanent Australian ship industry supported by unions and raw materials, plus a Wheat Storage Commission study leading to reinforced concrete silos to safeguard Australia’s grain. The plan aims to keep Britain supplied while managing wheat stockpiles for the empire.
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Mr. Hughes
Sydney
Commonwealth
Australia
Britain
Great Britain
America
Admiralty
Melbourne
Mer
Vughee
Australian
Australa
Williamestown
Alexander Peacock
Vaughan
Fuller
War News Day by Day Highlights From Front and Home Front
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports raids into enemy trenches at Epehy Bullecourt Rouex Loos and Hooge with prisoners and blows to dugouts east of Vermelles Our troops gain ground and captives northwest of Lens and along the Souchez River While heavy air fighting yields several downed aircraft and missing men British salients tighten around Lens as German forces retreat The Paris front notes Lens coal production and mine reorganization. Lievin gains noted and Salonika cavalry advances reported By sea and land gains in Greece and Russia later temper the day’s vast battlefield narrative
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Sir Douglas Haig
Epehy
Bullecourt
Rouex
Loos
Hooge
Vermelles
Lens
Warneton
Tentre
Lambaertryde
Ostend
United Sates Army Medical Corps
Reuter
France
Yser
Lys
la Bassee
Scarpe
Souches River
Lens Arras
Hullucch
Lene
Paris
French Vail
Lievin
Berthart
Petit Journal
Cost of the War Appear Elevation in Expenditure
In the House of Commons on Monday Mr Bonar Law stated daily national expenditure, including war and other costs, rose to 8 610 000. He cited periods April to June with totals around 7 7 million and warned army and munitions spending could exceed estimates. Loans to the Allies remain under commitments, while miscellaneous costs, ship and food purchases, land transport, and war pensions, now at 250 000 weekly, drive further increases.
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House of Commons
Bonar Law
Exchequer
United States
Wool position and refunds loom in postwar wool trade
Woolgrowers await guidance on repaid balance and 10 percent retention as the British government weighs interim measures. Plans to adjust the pool may precede final settlements, with potential interim dividends tied to the base price of 1d per pound. Imperial demand and wartime stockpiling shape the outlook for the coming clip and a possible British purchase.
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Schute, Bell and O., Ltd
Australia
England
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Army Contracts Department
United Kingdom
South America
Funeral of late M L A Thomas Henry Thrower in Sydney
The funeral of the late Thomas Henry Thrower M L A Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Committees was well attended. A large procession from his Redfern home to Centennial Park and Waverley Cemetery included Federal and State Parliament members City Council and many labor leaders. Notables present included Cohen Meagher Macdougall and McKell among others with about 200 at the graveside.
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Iate
Thomas Henry Thrower
M.L.A
Waverley
Father Kennedy
St. Charles
W’mout
Legislative Assembly
Koes
Cohen
Mn Rod. Meagher
M.L.D
Baptist Street
Redfern
Centennial Park
Velyveles
Waverley Cemetery
Messi
W. E. Chapin
Legislative Council
Gushen
Farrell
Messrs. W. Boston
J. Cullinane
W. Sturgess
W. Powell
G. Sutherland
George Burgees
M.la
W. F. Dwyer
Labor Council
T. Forse
W. Irons
T. Carey and
A. Wylie
State Insurance Preparations for Parliament Session
Preliminary legislation will be introduced for a State insurance scheme as Parliament nears its session. On July 1 the Workmen's Compensation Act activates, covering even humble households employing servants or washerwomen. Uninsured employers face heavy liability up to 250 pounds in total disability and up to 22 shillings weekly for other injuries.
Death of Famous Prophetess Mme de Thebes
The Temps quotes a provincial paper announcing the death of Mime de Thebes a 72 year old famed soothsayer near Meung-sur-Loire. She foretold future events with patriotic leanings and predicted major war outcomes, including the end of the war and the rise of justice, but did not foresee her own death.
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Paris
Mime de Thebes
Meung-sur-Loire
France
Mme. de Thebes
Germany
Hohenollerns
Edward
President Faure
Bervin
Mme, Humbert
England
Trish
M. Briand
Saddlery Advertisement for Browngedge Collars
For Saddlery, try J. R. Browngedge, waithigless Collars made on the prem ines, one 208.
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J. R. Browngedge
Waithigless
Restored France Letter From an Officer in Reconquered Areas
A correspondent quotes an officer’s letter from the reconquered French zones detailing devastation, German occupation abuses, and local reactions. He describes ruined villages, a captured cure held as hostage, locals jeering at German prisoners, and the change in church and home life as Allied forces advance. The writer notes German soldiers and civilians, and recounts scenes of fear, resistance, and relief that English troops are present.
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Theo
Les
Voleurs
Renassins
Boehe Offeer
Sale Boehe
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