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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 26, 1917
Page
4
A long roster of named soldiers and families from Baoghus district appears, listing many individuals with notes on wounded or killed, plus related military references and a patriotic closing appeal to keep them safe and victorious. The list includes numerous surnames, locations, and family groupings, with a final pledge and thanks to those serving.
An old notice warns against sedative cough medicines and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the proper treatment for coughs and colds. It claims to cleanse germ breeding beds preventing pneumonia and touts a world wide reputation, listing W Grant Morton and A Comben & Co as sellers.
Local storefront Ashman Tailor unveils fresh lines for women and men with new stock at Marsh Main Street near Bacchus. Shop aims to attract customers seeking updated fashion and tailored service.
Roll of Honor at Malter State School lists Ernest Sawyer Minas Harold Black William Graham Kell Robi Wynne Frank Hede Robert Pratt David Pratt John Wallace A P Misson Evan Cameron and many others with notes of killed or missing. Readers urged to report omissions or corrections and subscribe to Express. CRISP & SONS advertise Broadbent's Road Map of Victoria and Riverina with price one shilling, Bacchus Marsh.
Government urges sale of War Savings Certificates to support wartime effort. Details show deposits for £1 to £1000 values, with 4 percent compound interest and 3 percent refund on surrender. Certificates transferable, tax exempt, held via Commonwealth Bank or post offices. Encourages citizens to save to support the country.
The article traces the journey of discarded newspapers from streets and homes to the Manayunk area near Philadelphia where they are transformed into clean cardboard. It details the sorting, pulping, and incineration steps, noting the inclusion of stray materials and the surprising materials that end up in packaging for fashion items.
An essay on happiness through purposeful work and movement. It argues workers gain joy when they pursue meaningful tasks, while workless life leads to stagnation. The piece cites editor Charis Dudley Warner’s patriotic stance and a playful anecdote about a wartime enlistment.
The piece contrasts strong Allied deeds at Bullecourt with weak recruiting in Victoria Australia. It notes world praise for soldiers while calls rise for Victorians to volunteer. It quotes Haig praising frontline courage and laments ongoing recruitment shortfalls despite heroism abroad.
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