07 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
1
OALETY THEATRE advertisement urges readers to watch for September 3. offers a large variety of latest plain gold padlocks and bracelets with prices from £1 to £6. Watches and bracelets priced £5 to £10. Main Street Efhan jeweller promotes sales and accessories.
Classified notice lists coal mahcarts glassware crockery hardware paint window glass wallpapers stoves spikes nails bolts and nuts axes furniture cement and more available at Martin's big store.
A fragmentary report describes a disturbance along a road near Indy where townsfolk, including a clergyman, witness drunken crew behavior. Police Constable Ta faces a difficult task, two men are jailed briefly and fined, while authorities pledge stricter control to curb such incidents.
The Prime Minister W M Hughes cautioned that new Australian industry would rely on employer cooperation and not be imposed by a few. He argued unions’ strike actions risk harming trade and urged nurturing the market, noting Britain’s meat needs and recent industrial disputes.
A garbled OCR style summary claims Kaiser's cable to Wilhelm in August 1914 outlines war aims and cautious German mediation. It notes King George’s reply and Britain’s stance on defending Belgium and neutral France as tensions rise.
A garbled passage cites a supposed royal remark attributed to King George about England remaining neutral. The text is incomplete and unreadable in parts, but references Prussia and a claim attributed to His Majesty.
Townsville reports an assault on Mr Justice Shand by a neighbor named Clancy. The judge was hospitalized with injuries described as not life threatening. Police investigations underway.
Lt General Fir Hoher notes in a newspaper article that the late King Belward was perhaps the sole British figure who understood the Kaiser and warned that a gentleman cannot tame him. He cites Belward’s remark that aggression cannot be checked by niceties.
Report from London and Sumlay Freeing details a German submarine torpedoing the Belgian Princes, forcing the crew to abandon ship. Survivors say the crew were left on deck as the submarine disappeared, with two men drowned and others clinging to life belts. The incident is described as a flagrant breach of humanitarian norms.
The Treasurer of New Zealand, Air Jomph Ward, seeks authority to borrow 24 000 000 to be raised in two annuities. The measure adds to the annual debt and aims to finance war efforts while attracting subscribers and funding from real resources. The prior loan covers a similar period and the government plans to attach it to the proposed issues.
A letter from a schoolteacher laments paper scarcity and its impact on daily life and education. The note, though garbled, references disrupted routines and calls for practical actions to cope with limited supplies.
A white leghorn pullet named AO Danes of Uite Lawes wins the Beedige singles test setting a world record for laying. The bird laid 294 eggs in a year and 24 in two years, while a Black Orpington pullet also tied the winter test with 113 eggs.
A garbled text hints at a search for gold and removal of dross. Mentions a process or core named Great Propermist Core and a journey through prose life. The readable lines suggest a quest or instruction rather than a clear report.
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