Fighting in Palestine Attack on El Salt Described
A frontline diary from Lieut. Percy Moore of MI 5 details the May assault on El Salt, trench combat, night marches, and repeated infantry and cavalry actions near Amman. He notes heavy shelling, near breaches, and close-quarters fighting as the brigade and supporting troops pressed the enemy position and eventually withdrew after nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Moore
Moore
Palogtlog
Bla Slater
Earny St Jertoho
Evemys
Delgvde
Hablue
el Salo
Tingle
Fellowa
Atman el Salt Ravd
Eric
Hoje
Haslig
Kuen
Povitean
Gary
Hotehkls
Deford
Carps
Dlon
Euny
Nablox
el Salt
Teab
Pat Ne Wise
Hilla
Sertco
Céuren
Siethoough
Amoi Jung
Jericho
Vague 11106 Text From An Unclear Local Note
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a place with population around 20 000 and references a fertile region for the grain and crops with garbled names and terms likely describing a rural community and agriculture. The readable elements imply a small town setting and agricultural activity.
Melbourne Suburb Trades, Trials, and Town Notes
District news from Melbourne area outlines local incidents and social happenings. Mentions legal cases, property dealings, council matters, and community events in Goorambat and surrounding districts, including fines, purchases, and upcoming projects affecting residents and businesses.
Misleading Patent Remedy Ad Buzz Prompts Caution
An old time advertisement fragment promotes Dan's Violment as a universal cure claiming rapid relief and family endorsements. The misplaced copy touts dramatic results and urges readers to send money by post, listing addresses and dubious testimonials while detailing varying pot sizes and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Dawe
Dan
Fuater MoGtalian Co
Vit Street
Sydney
Private Gordon Woods Letter From War The Front
Private Gordon Woods of Devenish writes from the front about fatigue duty, trench digging, and rain on Anzac Day. He describes waking in foxholes, observing Australian camps, and the constant shelling while praising comrades including Gav Goles and Frank Carrothers. He notes river scenery, farmland patches, and the rough realities of war as troops fight side by side with British French and colonial forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Woods
GF. Woods
Devenish
T. Gav. Goles
Provoot
Carrothers
Sid George Paulven
Orf
Wil Dume
Atiskere
Welcome Home Ex Private Lowry At Goorambat
A large district gathering in Goorambat welcomed home ex Private Lowry from service aboard the Southland after being torpedoed. Dr BF Cleary presided noting Lowry lost toes on his right arm and left leg injured, recently discharged from Coalfield hospital. Local supporters praised his sacrifice and pledged help, with songs, décor in battalion colors, and refreshments supplied by local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goorambat
Lowey
Cleary
Evenin
Gullipnt
Syuthland
Lowry Lid
John Cook
Liont. Hall
Lowry
Bnal Negs
Miso
Mitchell
Gent
Moraes
Norton
Wellw Cod
Stenders
Mia
Miss Sutton
Mel
K Morcve
Messie
Torpedoing of the Moldavia details from a sailor’s account
A fragmentary eye witness narrative recalls the torpedoing of the Moldavia in the Atlantic as the voyage convoy reached safety near the English Channel. The narrative notes a heavy sea, near misses from two ships, and the sinking of the Moldavia with only 66 American soldiers lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sailth
W. B.swith
Artis
England
Hin Itappasta
Mayes
London
Flatfax
Channel
Atlantic Ocean
Jyalster Ehip
Cure
Hecanee
Aida
Asm
Muldavin
Mot Devin
English Channel
Aly
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Palestine
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BELO
J. Biel
Bvarmath
Diao
Penny Sutherland
Wight
Wea
Ranavin
Sathorland
Bukda
G. Wald
A. Bhijle and
Ha Hee
Melbourne
A. B. Burtite
Aria Lulions de
Wala
A. Miller and Co
Businsesst Boudda
W. Hall
Hall Brin
Hinco
Lathore
Robert
Dudley
Lima
Aviv
Rewtifel
Beer
Dautenthyler
Hue
Phates
Orkenly the
Teicher
Mr Nelleoo
Utey
Dines Waa
A. Mogray
Bright
Mie
L. Buckley
Cuito
Ewanpouy
Rate
Therhen
Thornaan
Childean
Wangatoaita
Esburdy
Treseurer
Harriy
Seorebiry
Stredwick
Iwest
Warren
Cemetary
Boyohworth
Winwvrsa
Gen
Hylind
Addeves
Cy Ont Bros
Private Lowry
Moldavia
Ouldeop
Woods
IXL & Federal Butcheries
R. J. Cooke
Muuton
Cam Rica
Minos
T. J. Cook
Wsittent
Benalla
NOS Private Hospital
Arundel Street
Benalls and
Sucromiuling
J. J
M. Doherty
Wisk
Boot & Shoe Shop
Promines
Producers' Co
Mx Guoku
Aleo
Cois
Victoria Hotel
Carrier Street
You Olv
Basince Ig
V. Cuandler
Liberto Hun Yeon
Oe House
Atos
Stok
Chon
Chandler
Carrier St
Alconi
Prd
PH. Adams
Quunn Stroeh Mulbonrar
Kysastashnn
Ksis
L. Hanlon
Uldertaker
le. Fonakals
John Trewin
NATO Oildicee
Nent Savings Bank
Bring Strelt
Thane 119
Banalla Bool Warehouse
Caliander
Foror
Wangaratta
Dookip
Wy T
Prentice
Bridgs Btrost
FE. S. Veall
Goola
M S. Veal
Bridge Strout
Bona la Mate
Cookie
Hing
ACK
James Lamany
Grainger Austral House
Renalla
Canton
China
Lan Ning City
Howplinta
Pring Pal
Chita
Tew Goone
Huron
M'Elroy
Goose Bridge
Bonallis
Publo
Rowland
Rawland
J. R. Blennerhassett
Newsacent Saan
Wann Street
Stargrave & Lewers
Barristers & Solicitors
Philip P. King
Bridge Strebt
A. Miller & Co
Bridge Street
Vilker
Publio Noticos
Henry Vallender
Nunn Street
Choyext & Best
Thomson & CO
Woodrow
J. Rochlin
F.V
Bourke Street
Grainger
Austral House
MR. Rochlin
A. A. Abotomey
F.N
Victoria
South Austraia
Grainger's
Austral
Bolentiic
Mayro Ronan
Dalgety
Newmarket
Quibell
Kemp
Nobel
Glasgow
Chilworth
Nash Motor Car
D. Lary Lolal Auhnt
MexiaMix Gasporan
E. Hiscoor
Beubhiabs
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