Australian Red Cross Information Bureau Solicit Volunteers
The Commonwealth solicitors formed an Australian Red Cross Information Bureau to locate sick and wounded soldiers. Information can be obtained, with no charge, though voluntary contributions help defray cabling costs. Mr James Fynn, solicitor, High Street, Yea, is the Victorian Division representative for notifying relatives and providing information on request.
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Commonwealth
Red Cross Information Bureau
James Fynn
High Street
Yea
Bureau
Testimonial notices and holiday travel details in Melbourne
Subscribers are informed that conscriptions and balance sheets may be inspected at Mrs A McLure’s residence on High Street. Xmas and New Year excursions on Hekate will run to and from all railway stations from tomorrow to January 3, tickets must be used on the ticket date. Tickets issued to the 24th permit return only on or after Xmas Day. About thirty Melbourne University students seek country work in the next two to three months, many with prior farm experience. apply to Mr S B Vial, Harvest Help League, Collins Street. Bush Fire Brigade officers for the year elected. measures to keep equipment ready for fire breaks. At the court, two cart drivers fined for not displaying names. drivers urged to keep legible id on vehicles amid possible further prosecutions.
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Hekate
Melbourne University
S. B Vial
Harvest Help League
Collins Stonet
Melbourne
Returned Soldier Honored At Shire Meeting And Posts
A local gathering at the Commercial Hotel honored Lance Corporal Ron McLeish after a return from front service, with Lieut McAlpin praising the comrade. Other notes report bigamy arrest of John McCavey, licensing renewals at Yea, and a large monster cod caught near Killingworth Estate.
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RS. McAlpin
Ron. MclLeish
MecAlpin
J.redmond
C. Oliver
Goulburn
Killingworth
Yea
Chronicle
Roll of Honor: Sergeant Major Purcell Killed in Action
Roll of Honor lists Sergeant Major James C. Purcell son of William Pargell and nephew of Me ES Purcell of the tower. His mother received a letter from the London Department describing his death in Gallipoli and sorrowful news that he would not return. The note says he was well and there was artillery combat. his brother Pee Clive Parcell is also listed. Sympathy extended to the family.
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James C. Purcell
Willian Pargell
ES. Purcell
Lefenon
Pee
Clive Parcall
Ie Aleo
Miecaia
Ek Gallipoli
Daymen Seek Wages Rise Amid Cost of Living
Local council daymen petition for a shilling a day increase due to higher living costs. Dr F G Parcell calls the request reasonable while councillors debate fairness to horses and drays. The motion to raise pay fails with an amendment to defer for a month, votes split among Quinlan Purcell Wilckens and others.
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F. G. Parcell
Shine
Quinlan
Cr Evans
Alec
Lie
Gr Callaghan
Coonan
Purcell
Wilckens
Wilckens Seconded the Motion, Creamlen
Smd Lowt
Ore Quinian
McLore Chisholm
O'Usllaghan
Ore Purcell
Wilckers
Anderson
Dryedale
Evans
Correspondence to the Editor on Church and National Pride
A letter to the editor from a correspondent discusses Seward and Mr Martin's stance on a political issue. It mentions a higher tone, a lead Oakes, and a potential invitation to the Reverend Mr Martha. The writer requests further consideration and notes a personal struggle with acceptance and national sentiment.
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Martha Usaist
Oakes
Martin
Christmas Appeal to Help Poor Through 500 Family Parcels
James Hay, the Salvation Army organizer in Melbourne, requests state support for a Christmas effort delivering 500 family parcels containing meat flour ton samar sultanas and currants. Parcels will be distributed on December 24 to align with Christmas Day, and a dinner for adults plus treats for 2000 children will accompany the gift. Cheques may be sent to 69 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
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Bourke
Melbourne
James Hay
Salvation Army
Dr Evans Retirement One MH Frans and the council
An article discusses Dr Evans retirement and the council's actions. It notes the involvement of Aldermen in planning consequences for the district, with focus on the future of the clinic and related appointments. The piece mentions opposition and support within local governance and hints at political maneuvering ahead of decisions.
Fragmented OCR narrative of a wartime recruitment voyage
Ambiguous OCR text recounts a voyage with recruits and training details, naming Victoria, Kagvirt, and multiple figures. The piece describes transport, ship landings, and the crew's movements, with references to timelines around May and Daobey and to encounters during a deployment.
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Donald Wanson
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McHay
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J. C. Sanders
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F G. Purcell
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Fersign
Anna Papas
Siast
Ozonta
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J. Knights
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J.C. Sanders
Yea Agricultural Society
Molesworth
Red Cross
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Yea Water Trust
Water Trust
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Bob McKenzie
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Navy
Red Cross Committee
Stairwall
Yaa
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Shire
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Omy
Urey
Misa
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