Turmoil of Nations War Report Centuries Old Battle Described
The report covers trench assaults by Gordon Highlanders amid barbed wire and heavy machine gun fire, with high casualties and a dramatic British advance. It includes Russian and German actions on several fronts, Turkish hardships, and claims of British naval chivalry, plus the ongoing discussion of German offensives and leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovtend
Hiriad
Oxtemd
Ali
Vietula
Konaputva
Vistula
Rawka
Poland
Dunnjec
Karghan
Black Sea
German East Africa
Betlin
Tanga
German Africa
Cierman
Petrograd
Ruaians
Ambiguous Notice Prompts Public Interest Reading
Fragmentary text mentions a monetary amount of £190 and a call to action to remit funds. It references a public or persuasive appeal but lacks clear names, places, or concrete context. Strengthen by providing legible details to identify the subject, location, and authorities involved.
Armidale Hospital Annual Report Details 1914 Work
At the Armidale Hospital annual meeting the secretary read the annual report. Patient admissions rose in general wards, private ward figures fell, average stay about 21.7 days, total in hospital 82.5 on average. Deaths 37 with rising mortality rate. Cost per patient per week £1 13s, surplus £100 18s 6d, cash balance £602 6d. Receipts £3544 4s 1d, expenditure £2843 8s 6d. Donations £775 7s 6d and entertainments £159 11s 4d. Salaries up £340 1s 0d for more nursing staff. Staff changes included Miss Groney and Sister Black as Matron and Head Nurse. Dispensary system changed to local chemists quarterly. Improvements include fences, septic tank, higher capacity boiler. Hospital Ball finances improved via concerts and an atlas quilt raising funds. Special thanks to Mr J B Pitagerald for £890 raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herd
J. A.lessy
Europe
Honpitel
Nuring
Harris
Murray
Mummery
Campbell-Smith
J. B. Pitagerald
Armidale Caledonian Society raises funds for patriotic aid
At a Friday meeting Dr. Murray presiding the secretary Mr Kidd announced about £194 available for the Patriotic Fund. The refreshment booth run by Mrs G P Juckes and the concert by Mr Russell Richardson yielded £124 1d and £48 17s 10d. Funds to be given to the Patriotic Fund with £100 for a travelling kitchen for Col Brown's Beyond Battalion and £35 for the Belgian Fund. The society also paid £18 12s 2d from its own funds for New Year feasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Murray
Mr. Kidd
Patriotic Fund
GP Juckes
Mex Russell Richardson
Trenaurer
Patriotic Fond
Col. Brown
Caledonian Society
Catholic Federation Armidale Branch Holds Annual Meeting
After the 10 o clock Mass on Sunday last the Armidale Branch of the Catholic Federation held its annual general meeting presided by Bishop O Connor at the Royal School Bell. Attendance exceeded 100 members with 46 enrolments this year. The report noted a debating society five euchre parties dances and a parish library funded by a recent concert. Trophies valued at £83 were donated to St Marys Cricket Club. The balance sheet showed a credit balance at end December 1914 and £58 disbursed during 1915. New officers and committee for 1925 were appointed including President His Lordship O Connor Vice Presidents Messrs W Hiscox and J Z Honey Hon Secretaries Messrs W P Ryan and W d Guest Hon Treasurer Mr W Murray Central Committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
Catholic Federation
Kis
Bishop O'Connor
Royal School-Bell
St. Mary's Cricket Club
Might Teer
Ar.Connor
W. Hiscox
J. Z. Honey
W. P. Ryan
W. dC. Guest
Mr. W. Murray
Central Committee
A. Cahill
Reno
A. Howard
J. Kelly
Fo Miscoe
Jon. W. Byrnes
J. Keneney
Sullivan
Armidale Police Court Hearing Monday January 18
In Beardy Street on Saturday three defendants faced Beardy Street charges. A middling woman pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined 20 with default imprisonment till court adjourns. Arthur Gordon admitted drunkenness and disorderly conduct plus indecent language, fined 5 and 2 pounds with default imprisonment, and 4 hours imprisonment for the latter. John Vanston pleaded guilty to riotous behaviour, with police noting proximity to the previous case. he received a fine and 24 hours imprisonment in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gt Atkin
Beardy Street
Arthur Gordon
John Vanston
Beardy-street
Wool Market Outlook Improves With New England Sale
The wool market report dated 18th mat notes an encouraging outlook as sales resume. United States buyers bid freely in Brisbane with strong competition likely to push prices higher. Invergowrie credits the best New England sale on record this season, while Goldsbrough Mort and Co. saw fleece wool from Kingstown reach 12d top and other lots at various prices. The Mears Mitchells praised for fortune. John Mitchell’s clip from Kingstown sold up to 124d with several lots at 0d to 10d and pieces at various small values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behute, Bell, and Co., Ltd
United States
Brisbane
Calla
Invergowrie
New England
Rydmey
Goldsbrough
Mort's
Mitchell
John Mitchell
Kingstown
Mac Baynor Visit To Armidale On February 1
A notice announces Mac O B Baynor of the Watura TM Health Co Sydney will visit Armidale at the Imperial Hotel from 10 am to 8 pm on Thursday February 1. Women are urged to attend for health guidance and free literature on the Natura Health Co products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
Mac
B. Baynor
Sydney
Imperial Hotel
Al-baslh
Lesan Haw
Vietara” Health Co
Elanta
Natura” Health Ca
Sydney. W
Finch's Summer Sale At This Store
The store advertises a straightforward sale during wartime, with many goods "peaced owing to ths terrible war" and others "unpro curable" but all stock reduced and on the sale list. It promises value regardless of the war, urging customers to buy whole.
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Ordon Highlanders
Gordon Highlanders
Royal Seals
John French
Ub Dargai
Times
Tuliors
Berlin
Czar
Creat
Mary
Germany
Soissons
Amsterdam
von Lechow
Crouy
Vregy
Iian
Tome
Vregny
Jan
von Lochow
Hag-Tag
Egypt
Sach
Sues Canal
Mondsy
Kavrurgen
Erseronm
War ‘Office
Lord Kitchener
Foreign Office
Mr. Asquith
Land Kitchener
Ghemanate
Almont Ivereal
Armidale Hospital
Sheldon
Price
Henderwa's
Armidale Caledonian Society
the Catholic Federation
Armidale Police Court
Mallam’s
Finch
Beardy
Frank Smith’s
Franek Smith
the Workers’ Outfitter
W. N. Hardy
Giron
Pstvistic Firs
Murance Co
King Ap
Empire
Mrs. Huxham
North Armidale
General Store
J. Gallegos
Iee
Boots
Prive Ward
Prica Ward
Moon
Prion
J. McDonald
Tattersall's Hotel
J. Moore & Sons
Shoeing & General
Comercua
J, Moore & Bons
S. Hillard’s General Store and Produce Mart
Ennedonst
Bt. Kills
West End Bakery
Bearly & Jessic
M. Hickey
Armidaly
Thetricé
Guoda
Besa
Carina
Burall Gande
Balle
Utc
Marsh Street
Carintening
Carter
Harold A. Fairleigh
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