Naval battle reflections and Gallipoli memory in Australian press
The article recalls the German High Seas Fleet engagement and British Navy sacrifice, praising Allied resolve and the flag of Freedom. It marks Gallipoli's anniversary, honors Australian and ANZAC troops, and urges regional promotion of the Lakes Route as a tourist link with Sydney, Newcastle, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoueanda
Clarrie Parker
George Parker
Wingham
Senda
Egyptian Times
Gallipoli
Egypt
20Th Division
New Zealand
Early Closing Referendum Open to Voters Today
The Chronlteia polluna notes the referendum closing question is in the hands of the people and that both sides have had access to the question. It urges all eligible voters to cast their ballots today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleo
Reverend Torrat to Substitute at Nearby Chapels Sunday
Rev. Jr. Torrat cannot conduct service on the river due to illness but will hold services Sunday at Woodsid Andrea and Wingham. The minister is not yet fully recovered from influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. Torrat
Civer
Woodsid
Andrea
Wingham
Subscriptions altered to one pound at Gloucester association
At a Gloucester A H and P Association meeting Mr Portan gave notice to move at the next annual meeting that subscriptions be raised from 10s to £1 and to amend the constitution so the annual meeting will be in July instead of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester A. H. and P. Association
Portan
Jane
Road Tenders for Manning Shire Contracts
Successful tenderers listed for Manning Shire road works on Main North Coast and Wingham to Comboyne routes. Bids include J A Allan 6/18 and several for Wingham to Comboyne Road with John Carey P Hanne L Glenn P Hanowy B G Perrin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning Shire
Wingham
Comboyne
Parva
Wang Waok
W Oh Payne
Main North Coast Road
B. G. Perrin
Referendum Poll Illustrates Transfer of Votes by Hour Preference
A fragmented account discusses a referendum counting method where votes cast for times such as 7 or 8 o clock are redistributed to next preferred hours. It notes that exhausted votes drop out after first choice and that transferring to later hours can affect a candidate’s majority, urging adherence to established rules.
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Laneis
Belson Road
Hometied
Uevemmry
Dovor
Congo
To Kitchener memory rally ends amid parental resolve
Henry Edwards of Candletown appeals to fathers and mothers to keep youths from enlisting until conditions improve. He notes eight military aged sons and one already at the front, with others ready, as he urges parents to withhold consent and vote by 6 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeet
The Coming Election Debate on Liberal Supporters
A letter responds to L O Martin questions Liberal electors about voting for R A Price. The writer defends Price, claims electors acted willingly, and urges disclosure of Liberal funds use. Gloucester electors are urged to rebuke critics and reelect Price with a larger majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Martin
Tacom
R.A. Price
Martin
Price
Central Committee
Liberal League
Wingham Chronicle
Gloucester
RB. A. Price
Letter From France Describes Voyage and Front-Line News
A letter from Victor Bird in The Bight reports a friend Sergt Leo Price in France, details a missing horse-breaker CA, and notes troop transport comforts. The writer recalls crossing to France, scenic Rhone valley, forts on hills, and a ready, orderly wartime scene with soldiers in uniform in a close trench of war. Socks and small comforts are mentioned amid anticipation of action.
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Victor Bird
Sergt
Leo. Price
France
Price
Len
Serapoumi
Berapoum
Socks
Sydney
Bouth
Rhone
Plen Oilcy Bend
Unclear fragment hints at past event and emotions
Fragmentary text hints a past scene filled with pain and astonishment. It mentions Woody and Gres perhaps as names or places, with scattered exclamations and emotional reactions, but the message is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
Ills and engagements fill Dumaresque Island rustics
Personal notices from a rural district recount illness of E W Sawyer Thomes and influenza for John Gleeson of Fairford. A number of local youths receive military calls while others undertake holidays and local political commentary references crop up among residents.
Australia’s Part in the Present War Essay Prizes
Eva Potts wins the girls essay prize and Norman Stewart the boys prize for essays on Australia’s role in the war. The contribution lauds Australian loyalty, sacrifice, and actions from Gallipoli to emplacing the Union Jack in German New Guinea, with praise for soldiers in Egypt and France and for war charity funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hammond
Australia
Mise Eva Potts
Jas, Potts
Cedar Party
Norman Stewart
D. Stewart
Wingham
Deaf Eart
Sona
Dardanelles
Egypt
Gallipoli
Constantinople
France
Thas
German New Guinea
Fragmentary Military Numbers From a Historic Page
Fragmented text references units and armies with numbers such as 4000 and 16,000 and mentions brigades divisions and German and British forces. The readable portions are garbled, offering little coherent context or complete facts.
Shire Council Meeting Reviews Land and Valuer Posts
A Tuesday Shire Council session saw visitors including W Wallace J J Martin A O McLeod BR Richardson W Ble A J Whitford and others. Debates over land at Tinonee road applications at Monbrook and valuer appointments dominated with delays and heated exchanges as candidates Muldoon and Palmer were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Council
Messrs. W.wallace
J. J. Martin
A. O. McLeod
BR. Richardson
W. Ble
A. J. Whitford
Mesure
W. H. Muldoon
M. G. Palmer
Wells
Cr. McKinnon
Ieony
Shire
Stitt
Welle
McKinnon
Palmer
Perrett
Muldoon
Manning
Candle Crumbs and Parish Happenings Captured in Local Notes
A local report covers a recent church opening with Bishop Stone-Wigg and Canon Phillipe praised for a successful event. Attendance, the concert, and community support are noted, along with commentary on local football and council actions, reflecting a lively parish scene and shifting leadership debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone-Wigg
Canon Phillipe
Naval Battle Casualty Notice Seeks Family Ties
Amid Jutland battle losses the navy lists Commander Bilver n as missing and notes his sister of Mr A A of the city may inform relatives. The report emphasizes ongoing search and confirmation of his status in the line of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jutland
Bilvern
Unk
Timnmnander Il
Manne
A. A
Local Notices from Gloucester District Page
A collage of short ads and notices: sales tenders for cattle and school sites, a dairy cooperative update, a dental notice, legal matters about government drainage, and a burst of community snippets. Mentions include J J Gallagher, H L Shedden of Gloucester, Forsyth, Krumbaah, Uppar Dingo, and local businesses.
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the Lakes
Lakes
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Hawkesbury
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Windsor
Newcastls
Taree
Bam— Wingham
Seokant
Bulga
Oomiboyne
Ryin
Port Aren
Eonse Gove Poppeemint
Kitchener
Henry Edwards
Candletown
E. W. Sawyer, Thomes
John Malcolm
Lithgow
Dumaresque Island
John Gleeson
Fairford
M.R.D. Hospital
Arthur Witchard
Jimmy Hoffan
Cooplacurripa
Pampoolah
Moesty Percy Drury
John Maher
Junr
Olive Hammond
John Themaco
Cowper
Kempney
Port Macquarie
Walter Bennett
The
Chronicle
Monaro
Proem
Tuller
Labor
Ot Thoes
Graeme Stewart
Tito Charles Herkos
E.J.H Ewan
F. W. Clarke
Chroniclé
James Homewood
Muswellbrook
Tamworth
Homewood
Mesare Sid
Abbott
Joe. Egan
W. Gallagher
J. FR. Stone
R. Lave
Andy" Stewart
Parkes
Lachlan
Tom Brown
Progressive
Calare
Frank Bryant
Water Hoard
J. M'Neill
Bryant
Executive Council
Fitzgerald
Oldfollowe
Mr. Lusas
Lord Witchenar
We of & T
Silenes
Lucas
Oddfellows Hall
Ald
Richardson
Laces
J. Anderson
Douglas Robinson
Ube
Cup
Mailagh
Dertas
Mira
Hyak
M. Tuyner
HL Chapaan
Milter
Lewis
Williams
Mire
Hil Morssell
Cameron
Perth
N. Tomas
L. Terras
Co Died
Mie. Machin
Misa Urkitus
Mir
Mewar
Maitland
Mra
Hocking
Borla
Hage
Crewe
Alupre
Mires
Wallace
Turk
Detutis
R. Atkinson Price
Aupeo
Head
Mr. Price
A. Newell
Iate
Newell
Petar
O.M.G
Pater
Yappo
5. B. O'Conor
Joseph Carruthers
of Public Instruction
J. O'Conor
Board
Mr. Beard
Beard
Sisal
A. E. Elsa
Tares
Teresa
Noro
Hastings Shire
J.J. Gallagher
J. HL Shedden
Eypel BN Mn
Conkling
de, Forsyth
Krumbaah
Dene
Uppar Dingo
Woods
George Allen
Slawaty
Donedos
Raymond Terrany Co-operation Dairy and Produce Co., Ltd
Justics Kormuson
Chambers
Hen
Jeu
Sir Cena
MLA
Piniaciff
Tactac
Grosers
Victoria
Chamberlain
Mankavite
Placind Ralston
Nambucos
Prises
Meare Clm
Eimai
Mrs Egan
Ehans
Maine
Wy Wba
Honaymoon
Twocanter
Walsh
Commonwealth
Rane
Macy
Winghan
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