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Newspaper
Yea Chronicle
Location
Yea, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
2
News and notes dated Thursday April 19 1917 report eleven points of rain since the last issue. A post and telephone holiday will be observed at the local post office on Monday next eight hours Day. The office will close at 10 am.
Local court heard two non vaccination cases with fines of 10s each. Nine Licensing Act cases to be heard, including Mrs Redpath of Yea and D Matchett of Glenburn on multiple counts. A T H Webb vs W Kerris assault case listed. Yea Amateur Dramatic Society held monthly meeting with new member and officer changes. A Catholic Hall entertainment and dance drew a fair crowd with prizes awarded. A motor vehicle collision near the town caused by a jinker and horse led to injuries described as slight and shock.
Federal Elections coverage reports Mr P. J. Moloney addressing a large audience in the Shire hall. He defends his record for Indi, attacks the opposition’s name change to Win the War, and argues conscription remains contentious but not an election issue. The meeting closes with God Save the King amid questions and votes of thanks.
In a parliamentary debate the Labor Party defended its stance on Australia's role at the Imperial Conference. They argued against party fusion, favored Australian Parliament discussion, and criticized policies seen as detrimental to the nation. The discussion touched on wool purchases, repatriation plans, wheat representation, and economic measures in wartime.
National race list includes Lieut. Colonel Bolton, George Fairbairn, and Willam Plain among announced candidates. Ballot implications and party alignments unclear from fragment.
Mr Plain, one of three National Candidates for the Senate, addressed a meeting at Yea Shire Hall on Monday night. The gathering drew a sizable crowd, following a similar turnout the prior Saborday when Labor candidate Mr Moloccy spoke. The candidate defended his stand on the referendum and answered questions from the audience in a lively exchange.
In a raucous party meeting, MPs and supporters argued over the Labor stance on conscription and the referendum. The dispute centered on loyalty to the party platform, with several members expelled or threatened with removal as factions labeled as War and National blocs clashed over future directions.
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