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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
3
Allied strategy and battles across Europe dominated reports from London and the fronts. Admirals, generals, and pilots briefed on naval mines, air attacks, and territorial advances as American troops arrive and clash with German forces while Russians push in the east.
The fragment describes a home remedy where paine is soothed by applying a balm with the palm of the hand and then binding a linen pad over the afflicted area. It mentions a Uniment sold by chemists and storkeepers and claims relief for various pains.
A fragmented note lists knitting items and donations to the Sand Tothalion Fund. Mentions of Mrs Atkin Mes Humtene and Mrs Proves reference demotion and charitable sewing efforts. The text also credits Miss WN Taylor and Mr CB Vindo with items or roles in assembling wool goods for the fund.
The article recounts unverified reports about Private Arthur Barnes missing since the Gallipoli campaign. Despite months of inquiry and official denial, families and friends press for truth as telegrams and letters hint at possible death. Authorities maintain no record of his status, while relatives cling to hope amid fading news.
Local society appeals for support to help the Novtilenn Battalion and related troops. Readers urged to donate wool, paper, sewing supplies, and funds, with volunteers organized for sewing, packing, and distributing aid.
The Australian Mercantile, Lad and Finance Co reports price trends across hides, tallow, and sheepskins with declines and gains noted. Wool clip actions loom as officials consider imperial acquisitions. British wool prices rise, fueling speculation on Australia’s clip takeover. Official word on IP17 2018 remains pending while June appraisals proceed in central and eastern markets.
A racing collision between Thorpe and a policeman early in the night left Thorpe dead from injuries. The incident occurred during a dark swim exercise by schoolchildren in Mares, and the council plans extra safety checks and a one hour swim for students on a coming week. Local officials urge caution at the six week expo and warn of penalties for unsafe conduct. The report mentions Woods Great Peppermint Cure priced at 1/6.
A letter urges sending Morse's Indian Remedies to brothers at the front, arguing tonics ease fever and sickness beyond shells. It extols Morse's Pills as essential, noting military approval and the bundle's availability for shipment with parcels to soldiers.
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