16 May 1917
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
1
A chaotic note rants about Robur tramping hours seeking crooks and promotion. It blames Robartes for weak youth, praises strong tea as a moral exemplar, and imagines a public opinion campaign tied to grades and temptations.
Readable text fragments indicate a focus on operator safety and equipment alignment. The score or numeric references are unclear, but the emphasis remains on ensuring safe operation and correct positioning. The passage appears fragmentary and without full context to assign a complete event or outcome.
A government notice outlines pension scales and daily allowances for civil servants and dependents. It details rates, eligibility, and processing by the Department, with specific figures for daily sums and added payments for dependents. The document emphasizes compliance and mentions forms required to claim benefits.
Local ad touts Hickson's as the place to find hats, collars, underwear, and other quality goods, inviting buyers to come for the best selection. The appeal centers on guaranteed good merchandise and trusted reputation.
The proprietor of newspapers will raise rates to all subscribers and casual readers starting July 1918 to partly meet wartime costs and other expenditures. The Herald previously charged from July 1916 for casual sales and weekly subscribers.
Reports claim some recruits not passed as fit for service despite doctors declaring them fit. State secretary notes steps to reduce rejections at country centers and prevent future disqualifications during camp medicals.
A vivid wartime letter from Driver A A Morfu of Swanton Street, describing February battles near Fiat. He reports 600 German prisoners taken, heavy artillery and trench assaults, and a claim that German defenses were overwhelmed. Morfu mentions trenches 40 feet deep with electric lights and phones, and lists Allied troops including Tremiss Canadians Trivdiams and Avetrslings in the assault.
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