Mesopotamia and Britain's imperial road to riches
The Empire Resources Development Committee argues for state aided development of Mesopotamian resources to reduce national debt. It cites irrigation led settlement, oil, cotton and wheat production, rail links to India and Australia, and Arab nation rebuilding under British administration. The article urges careful civil development alongside military occupation and highlights Maude’s proclamation urging Arab cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Resources Development Committee
Mesopotamia
Land of
Iraq
London
India
Australia
Europe
Asia
Africa
Persia
Greece
Rome
Byzantium
Continents
Bagdad
Eden
Sas
Maude
Arong
Babylon
Nineveh
Punjab
Britain
Stanley Maude
Great Britain
Mount Pilgrim’s Tall Tales Stir Troops In Mess
A junior officers mess grows wary as Mount Pilgrim’s storytelling raises questions of tone and decorum. Ellaston’s return and rival memories of past exploits deepen doubts, while a joking rabbit and goldfish anecdote underscores the group’s uneasy dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pilgrim
Ellaston
Farrel
Warren
Maclean
Ron
Rabbit
Pilgrim
London Bridge
Two Revelations and Revaluations of Nations in War
A dramatic, period voice passage speaks of two revelations and two revaluations. It references Germany and France, Paris, Domremy, and Jeanne d Arc imagery, portraying France as a lion and armor of mythic strength amid war and alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Lowvain
Marne
Paris
Domremy
France
Jeanne @Arc
Mapoleon
Teuton
Why Clergymen Often Appear Contemplative
A satirical piece reflects on clergymen as soul-savers and figures under pay, noting the harsh balance of salary and moral expectations. It lampoons how prayers and social calls shape perceptions, labeling various traits as wind-bags, milksops, or fortune-hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aps
Cc Nl
Credit Sales Prompt George Callahan Opens Account
Mr. Buttersworth the grocer surveys credit slips then calls a clerk to open an account for George Callahan. The scene hints at the town’s credit culture and merchants urging customers to use store credit.
Absolute Cure Claim Touted by NZ Health Minister
A New Zealand health minister is presented with a purported absolute cure for an illness. The sender claims a dose provides quick relief, detailing preparation involving a decoction and administration with milk across several daily doses, and notes a Rotorua sanatorium endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Te Decker
Rotorua
Poe
Unclear fragment prompts medical treatment notice
The readable text shows a medical treatment notice mentioning Rheumatism and a provider at Castlereagh 7 with references to Westmont and acetrolia but missing coherent context or complete details.
Loose sleeves for typists reduce fatigue and errors
A health note argues loose sleeves or soft cuffs help typists avoid wrist nerves irritation. It claims workers with looser sleeves perform 10 to 25 percent more work, make fewer mistakes, stay better tempered, and tire less at day’s end.
Canada Must Rebuild After War Says Loughead
Sir James Loughead argues in Ottawa that Canada will recover from wartime disruptions. He notes prewar prosperity, continued industrial strength, and self financed war effort, asserting no pessimism about reconstruction and pledges by employers to returning soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
James Loughead
Ottawa
Britain
Clever cardboard matches fool smoker in dodgy hawker trick
A hawker sells matches that appear real but are only cardboard imitations. The buyer pays and leaves before realizing the items contain fake matches. Police warn against similar dodges used to deceive customers.
Competition or Co-Operation in War and Work
A discussion reflects on shifting wartime aims from fire and blood to industrial rivalry. It questions if after four years the arena and nature of conflict should change to a war of production over souls and bodies, urging faster output to outpace France Italy and America while preserving time for spiritual pursuits.
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France
Italy
America
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Department of Repatriation
National Library of Australia
Drew
Maser, MA
H.C. McKay, Ph
C.M.P.S
Melboure
Associated Fruitgrowers, Limited
Western Australia
Balgoorlie
HL. Pember
Salseman
J.P. Rogers
F. Honisett & Co
York Street
Albany
Strand Tea Rooms
Strand
Strand Cafe
Quynter
Dick Scott
If Command
COTT
York Hotel
Edgar Parry, Lisass
Castlemaine Ale
Mollie Wil
Realdonis
Smarter Welch
Anne Pomenvary
Pewtecal Ion
Albany Despatch
London Hotel
Tarif
Toatien
HL. C. Sims
Albert Powell
Fae
Mowe
Desea
Tashant
Mr J
Bpeare
Castlereagh
Reconstruction
Looton
Soace
Percy Dennis
Coaceryts
I France
Dean
Nla.gov.au
Nla
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