29 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
1
London reports Bonar Law urging prompt government action on postwar commercial treaties with Italy and France. He notes the need to address the value and security of Mesopotamia and says the Mesopotamia report will not be issued before a decisive step is taken.
The House debated Mr Nowald McNeill's motion to disenfranchise conscientious objectors. Lord Hugh Cecil argued most objectors were not rebels. Sir John A Kimont urged keeping the principle that qualified people vote. Gen Cave favored an amendment but the government refused. The amendment was defeated 141 to 71.
In Parliament a bold statement calls for immediate end to imperialism and freedom for those who fought for liberty. The speaker appeals to the nation to free Seth Alice and all who endured oppression in the colonial era.
A fragmentary trench of dialogue and dialect depicts weather, trains, overcoats, and supper routines as a snapshot of daily life. The speaker imagines rain deterring travel, warmth from a home cup, and small urban rituals amid the era’s social texture.
An extraordinary meeting of Pominstilie and Oriensal shareholders rejects minor fleet objections and approves a four firm amalgamation with the Union Steamship Company. Lord Inchcape awards a gift to Sir James Mills for decades of capable leadership guiding Union’s growth. The Union value is about four million pounds with broad cross‑company cooperation noted among Perinsates Oriental New Ken fant Shipping and British India lines.
Paris dispatch from Wednesday cites General Petain and the French commander in chief summarizing the Bulletin des Acmes article on Why We Are Fighting. It asserts Germany aims to drive France and Britain from Europe, seize Asia, and impose a vast indemnity far beyond 1871, with detailed claims on Belgium Lorraine and mineral resources.
A Calcutta communique reports the Mongolia mined and sunk near Bombay on Saturday. Passengers and crew reached Bombay in a boat. casualties noted as low. Melbourne dispatch notes postal authorities seek details on mail bags sent May 11 to 20 and related printed matter parcels to determine destination, number, and weight.
Italian secret service traced an espionage network linked to Austro-German agents. Monsignor Gerlech faces Holy Office charges for alleged abuses of office that could end his role at the Papal Court.
London officials report Corporal George Julian Howell of the Australian Infantry awarded for conspicuous bravery. During a dangerous advance he climbed parapet under heavy fire, singlehandedly attacked the enemy trench, hurled bombs, and helped rally his battalion for a decisive counterattack despite wounds.
Launceston reports the Defence Department released the Australian casualty list listing 112 deaths and numerous wounded. The Tasmanian section names killed, missing and wounded with ranks, units, and towns such as Hobart New Town Launceston and others, detailing Private, Gunner, Corporal and Sergeant entries and notes on accuracy and duties aboard.
Fragmentary notice advertises a supposed scientific remedy from Nicholas Ampiria at 325 Trinders Lane Mallwacun AO, claiming to ease ailments from rheumatism to eye and nerve issues and to restore normal function. The text reads as an advertisement with dubious certainty and vague benefits.
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