17 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
1
The notice advertises a Saturday sale on August 18 at 11 am including Barrow Separator and Dairy Butter, Vermont apples and furniture. It notes 11:30 am instruction by Mr. Two A Bolly on street frontage with blocks and adjoining property, with unspecified conditions and final judgments unreadable.
Fragments recall a fallen American soldier and an oath to the king. The piece contrasts war’s noise with a vision of eternity and a call for reverence, quoting solemn lines about life beyond death and the impact on those left behind.
Fragmentary records reveal a contested removal of Mr Faston as registrar amid claims of partisan conduct and tied letters. Officials including Mr Easton and Mr Minton are cited, with debate over bribes, electoral interference, and potential state electoral manipulation.
Fragmentary text describes a man using a chamber piecemeal remedy and assertions of curing, with notes on public reception and potential success of the preparation. The legible phrases hint at medical claims and trials but lack clear facts or names.
Mr Holman addressed the Labor conference in Sydney warning that government omissions threaten workers. He urged action to mobilize aviation and transport resources, defend labor interests, and boost morale amid wartime strain, praising Australian resolve and warning of enemy pressure.
The text hints at a recognition of nationhood for Australia and other dominions within a British imperial framework. It mentions a federation of free states and expresses gratitude to Australia amid tension with German militarism and colonial leadership figures.
A raid on a Dublin volunteers site seized tools and about 100 rifles from the National Volunteers section as authorities detained suspects. In Ulster, rifles were also recovered and security actions to prevent further violence were outlined.
Madrid reports arrests of Strike Central Committee members amid ongoing violence with fatalities in Sabadell and Barcelona as authorities seek to quell unrest.
A New York Times dispatch reports Berlin’s stance on German neutrality and U boat threats. It notes increasing hardship in Britain and Germany relying on external material aid while civilians suffer shortages of clothing and basic supplies.
Bohemian workers across Ameteriam and Pragee have walked out for four weeks over food rations. About 00 percent of munitiomers and 75 women joined the stoppage while traders have organized relief efforts as talks continue.
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