Experiences as German POW in World War I Camps
The account details SGT LES Goppy’s wartime experiences from September 1914 through December 1917, including capture near Gallipoli, transit through multiple German prisoner camps, and life under harsh conditions. Descriptions cover daily rations, medical treatment, camp facilities, Red Cross aid, and the evolving German and local political climate culminating with the Armistice era.
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Lee. Guppy
Mre
H. Gappy
Jonalla
Viovisos
Egypt
Gallipoli
France
Goppy
Buller Court
Poo
Angaw Smith
Tim
Mys
Gappy
Lomi
Aclon
Uquapticon
Lavoe
Germany
LinJmenng
Avisof
Lille
le Qavsuoy
Gorman
Gyruswy
Dolmea
Mathers
Alice
N.C
Jane
Minden
N.C.U
Switzerland
Copenhagen
N.o.o's
Hanover
Feldwabel
Red Cross
Ontelde
Soldiers' Memorial Ball and Jumble Sale Plans
A Soldiers' Memorial Hall committee meeting at the Shirehall approved a town canvass with named delegates for different streets. They reported receipts of £8 10s 3d and discussed moving the jumble sale due to hall embargo, arranging raffles, a mock court event, and opening a Commonwealth Savings Bank account.
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Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Shirehall
Weenie
Geo
Walker Weeaytedhe
Eiga
TM Town
Osneaeaies Fue
Mesdames Quinn and
Jacobs
Ostrior Street
Ean
Missos Little
Nooo
Maire
Sil Strowts Nouth
Bridge Street
Mdger
Misa Reynolds
Miss Knox
Old
Bridge Strowl
Benally West
Mesdumus Hal and
Welch
Bridge Strew
Suath Vida
Bonalla West
Raporbuid
Promigen
Shwaites
Shwaltus
Atway
Pha Wangs Ratte Tin Ga Begd
Quian
Ox Peo Graves
Ax. Po Davie
D. L. Stewart
Abe Mablon
B. Baker
Oorun W
Tragedy on the Express leads to manslaughter charge
Coroner's court details the Melbourne case where Private J M Jemmett died amid a corridor struggle aboard the express. Corporal Poulston testified that Moore and others confronted Jemmett as a bottle of whiskey circulated, a shooting followed releasing a verdict of manslaughter against Poulston. Bail set at 250 pounds.
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J. M. Jemmett
Albury
Millbery
Ryan
Jowmeth
Moore
Thors
Jomoreth
Poulnton
Mr. Magennis
Jaumort
Gorpiral
Lennen
Che Osrerage
Teylay
Lennon
Polatidt J
Maid
Dommualil
Morea
Willy
Jampad
Tim
Mouroy
Dommot
Joannott
Poulston
Melbourne
Dredging Proposal For Ovens Land Lease Plan Considered
The Miniahoy of Mines and Min Barnes seek a lease for dredging on land along the Ovens River near Killawarr, claiming land suitability and potential gold prospects. Officials note possible erosion concerns, required testing, and a careful appraisal of area value before lease approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniahoy of
Min Barnes
Killawarr
Quouk
Co Tawi
Pha Minster
Benalla notices and local council motion request
The Benalla district reports two items: a request from Shies of Frenkston and Hustigs for a council motion to study imposing taxes on non motor vehicles and raise motor vehicle licenses to relieve roads taxed by foreign traffic, and a public message from photographer W. J. Rowahip thanking the Benalla community for support and announcing the resumption of his studio services with new methods and partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaxixo Veureurs
Frenkston
Hay Welten
Benallashi
Municipal Association
Teasons Cay
W. J. Rowahip
Nuon
Hurest
Benalla
Distriat
Gonstone
Troy Mugland
Franco
Wonder Wool Cures Child as Doctors Lose Hope
Letter from Mrs. S. Waldron of Waverley NSW praises Wonder Wool for curing her four year old son of double pneumonia after doctors lost hope. The note claims the Wool soothed pain and aided recovery, with Wool advertised as a universal remedy for chest and throat troubles and other pains. It lists purchase options from chemists, stores, or directly from W A Wawn in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Waldron
Waverley
N.S.W
Erie
W. A. Wawn
George Street
Hydsay
Nsw
Local District Notes From Beechworth and Surrounds
Beechworth district reports deaths of Mrs M Snow and relatives, followed by details of local public meetings and fund totals. Swanpool notes include factory director change, rainfall, and savings at the Red Cross branch. Wangaratta court fines for stock wandering, a plan for a creamery, and a transport accident. Notable obituaries and civic events occupy the remainder, with community leaders recognized at Wangaratta Police Court.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Praised by Sufferer
A patient describes crippling backache linked to kidney trouble and reports full recovery after completing a Doan's Backache Kidney Pills course. The testimonial notes relief after six bottles and mentions availability at stores or by mail from Foster M’Farlan at Pitt Street Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel
Dean
Homirte
Aix
Foster M'Alellan
Pitt-street
Sydi
Money Saving Cough and Cold Remedy
A historic note praises Smotving of Hrexzo as Hean's Essonce for winter coughs and colds. It claims a pint mixture from adding Hean's Resence to water costs far less than a pint of ordinary mix. The ad notes Heanzo costs two shillings and is sold at coastal merchants and stores.
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Hean
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Senalla
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Star Hotel
James Kelly
Michael Aylward
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Swanpool
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Swanpool Red Crows Society
Tun
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Farmer's Union Mat
Wangaratya
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Phareday
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Rutherglen
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Masara Woita
Edi
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Weogeratte
Pta
T. Brodie
Mitcham
Thomas Hart
Wangaratta
Joseph Trotman J.P
Wangerata
Thoreday
HA. Murdock
Monteath's
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Thomson & CO
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Pioneer Wood
Australian Wood Pipe Company Limited
Napier Street
Footscray, Vic
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