Australian Officer Praises Empire Ties at London Dinner
Lieutenant Colonel Abbott, recently back from Gallipoli, urged closer imperial links and praised Mr. Balfour for uniting dominions with Britain. He noted Australia’s large volunteer force, the intermingling of troops from Suffolk and Norfolk regiments, and the value of shared front-line experience to strengthen imperial unity.
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Abbott
London
Empire Parliamentary Association
Andrew Fisher
Australia
Abbots
New England
Daily ‘Telegraph
Gallipoli
Empire Epenthelos
Empire
Fife
Balfour
Mr. Balfour
Admiralty
Chers
Austria
Fisher
Old Country
Mediterranen
Ley
AG. Balfour
Grost
Jeb
Exemption from War Service A Miner’s Dilemma
A Rocky River miner argues against military exemption on the grounds of Australia’s gold production. The piece notes the collective strength of labor groups sustaining the nation, contemplates theology and politics, jokes about clergy and politicians, and criticizes the Fair Rents Act for failing to curb rents while housing remains tenanted.
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Australia
N.S. Wales
Rocky River
Ural
Lefora
Boocky River
Iscturer
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Promoted For Rheumatic Backache
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for muscular rheumatism and backache. It claims the product provides relief when applied vigorously and notes it is widely sold by chemists and storekeepers.
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Chamberlain
Fair Rents Court and landlord behavior debated
The piece argues that Fair Rents Court decisions must weigh both landlord and tenant interests. It criticizes exorbitant rises and speculative leasing while noting some landlords exploit vacancies. It suggests a enforcement tribunal could deter egregious practices, though fears the new system may resemble vaudeville theater rather than effective reform.
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Patretch
Fair Rents' Court
Popular Optician Visits District for Eye Health
The advertisement urges parents to seek eye care for children showing school difficulties. It promotes Mr. A. Besser, Sydney optician, claiming extensive experience and urging visits in Armidale on April 26 and Walebn on April 27 at local hotels.
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A. Besser
Sydney Optician
A. Baer
Armidale End District
Businow
Fornitura
Sydney
Galvin
Linmora
Jina
Hosinan
A Human Paradox Sir George Reid's Experiences
A Warwick Argus writer portrays Australia’s High Commissioner Sir George Reid as a human paradox. He shifts from Conservative MP to guest at the National Liberal Club, delivering a notable maiden Commons speech. The piece hints he may rise to a ministerial role, possibly Auxiliary Minister for the Outer Empire, leveraging his parliamentary experience.
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George Reid
Warwick ‘Argus
Australia
House of Commons
Libral Club
England
George
Commons
Eoon
Humanstead
Enid
Pills for the Troops 10000 Bottles Accepted by Army
Morse's Indian Pills were offered and accepted by military authorities early in the war for use by six Expeditionary Forces. Letters from Egypt and other fronts praise the pills as vital for soldiers' digestion, seen as essential to maintaining strength.
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Morse
Dr. Morse
Egypt
Tees
Sofar
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