Private George Long Wounded At Dardanelles Describes Malta Treatment
Private George Long of Kyle writes from Malta to his mother about wounds from the Dardanelles campaign. He details shell blasts, shrapnel injuries, rescue on the beach, hospital care in Alexandria and Malta, and the kindness of Maltese and New Zealanders while recovering.
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George ‘Long
Kyle
Dardanelles
Malta
Egypt
Leamos
Jtv
Alexandria
Kia
New Zealand
Redge Walsh
Ashburton
Archie Hunt
Timaru
Grant
Beck
Aml
Sam
British Letters Question German War Aims In 1915
A reader from Ashburton writes in 1915 expressing frustration with explaining why Britain fights Germany. The letter rails at German influence across the empire, laments war casualties, and criticizes treachery and double standards while urging loyal, steadfast British resolve.
Ashburton Hospital Board and Bremner’s Case in Dispute
A contentious exchange emerges as a Board member challenges fellow Ashburton Hospital Board officials over alleged untrustworthy claims. The letter defends personal honour, notes past payments to the hospital, and questions the legitimacy of Lodge influence and sworn testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Hospital Board
Bremner
Remedy for coughs and colds advertised in DNA OS
An advertisement promotes a complete remedy for coughs colds sore throats and bronchitis labeled DNA OS. It can be taken directly on sugar or via a Nazel Inhaler. The product is offered by AE chemists at 1s 6d for sixty doses.
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Guardian
Royal Stables
Thas
Georges Lit
British Empire
Hirst
Suez Canal
Eexton
Ashburton
Oigiers
Gott's Alley
Treat a Cold Promptly With Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Advice urges taking Chamberlains Cough Remedy in double doses hourly after first symptoms to counteract the cold and restore health. It claims relief even after the cold has settled in and that the remedy counters any lingering effects. Sold by chemists and stores.
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the Farmers’ Co-Op
Tancred Street
Kibblewhite and Vaughan
Christchurch
C. A. Fussell
Barrety’s
East Street
Barton and
Thormas
Ounington
A. Iasé
North Butiah Rubber Company
Totas Bolton
Guagpian
Sinrad
Watt
Ashburton Hospital
Mir Watt
Kave
Oddfellows’ Lodge
Bishop
Magistide
Studebaker
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s-Ceater
Jase
Cass Street
Sale
Lui
Quality Drapers
Glark
TRE Phoplus Ironmonger
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