06 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
1
A historical notice outlines penalties for unlawfully disposing of or concealing arms and military equipment belonging to the Commonwealth or allies. It describes police and court powers to seize and break into premises to recover items, with penalties up to twenty pounds and potential trial by court or not.
A partial Roll of Honour segment lists Pte Pia Datars and many others with ranks and locations such as Hobart, Des Bay, Glenlus, and Hobart College. Wounded and missing entries appear among names like Carter, Kristensen, and Parkes, indicating battlefield casualties and honors in a regional WWI or WWII publication.
A flood of top names including Merce Relea d'Oe and Cany d'Oe headline the Melbourne Cap field. Contenders from Howe Gell Arch Mirella and Mattel appear among a crowded list with favorites like Harel Merce and Shwart Gold tipped to challenge. The event showcases strong international and local clubs set to compete on a demanding course across desert terrain and coastal stages, with spectators expecting a dramatic contest and potential new records.
A fragmented report lists multiple town players and officials including Mr Nolen, Mr Bantcher, Mr Dear, and Mr Matter as potential umpires for a Saturday football event. Names appear with unclear spellings, but the piece centers on a community game and the lineup of participants and officials.
Mining reports from Melbourne cite a large tin export by the vessel Wakegun on Tuesday, with 190 tons aboard, and a gold push around Temdigo and Eagleheeh during August valued at about £1,000,000. The August yields show higher ore outputs, while Western Australia and Mount Lyell operations plan dividends and sales from multiple mines.
A garbled account describes driving along a northeastern edge of a suburban area. The text mentions a route through towns and landmarks, with scattered references to residents, local features, and a sense of confusion or fragmented narration.
A garbled stock market fragment lists mixed names and figures including Tasmanian, Mount Farrell, Mount Cieay, and Bischoit with prices like 84 9 8 and 15/4. It references Tasmanian Copper, Crown Leaf, and Monnet Lindsay with various bids, ending with a note about weekly prices and a Wednesday trading reference.
Fragmentary report covers discussion of initiative and referendum, with voices from Whititts and others. It mentions Lyons bill, government stance, and arguments for and against leaving reform to the people, including remarks attributed to the Earl of Selborne and various opponents.
A garbled report outlines Hobart Public Works Committee proceedings held at Franklin Wharf. It references a one time S11 allotment, per work reports, member polls, and attendance by named officials and vendors, with unclear figures and dates.
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