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Newspaper
Yea Chronicle
Location
Yea, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text appears to mention Mr W J Blackney and names like DRAKIN Sarpeda Dentiot with scattered words and dates but lacks coherent details or events to summarize into a full item. The readable parts do not form a complete report, making it difficult to extract a definite action or outcome.
The forthcoming referendum asks whether to enforce conscription to keep Australian soldiers adequately reinforced. The National Government warns defeat could topple leadership while opposition leads by Mr Hughes and Mr Tudor. Voters face a stark choice on national defense policy and government stability.
News and Notes announces there will be no Chronicle issue on the 27th during the holiday week. Advertisers are asked to note the postponement and to watch the Chronicle office front for referendum notices and the government outline appearing on the last page.
Fragmentary OCR text describes local happenings and individuals with scattered references to dates, places, and activities. It mentions police, meetings, and interactions among residents, with unclear chronology and incomplete names. The piece seems to sketch a late night or night patrol scene, a vote or meeting, and scattered social or civic events.
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