Thrilling escapes from Heligoland Bight battles told by Australian sailor
Ray Cook, son of Mr Thomas Oak of Albion Street West Mrutland, recounts wartime Navy service from 1914. He details sinking the Kenigin Luise, surviving Heligoland bombardments, Aboukir torpedoing, and rescue by the Hogue. He describes injuries, near misses, and recovery in Boulogne before returning to service on destroyers and ships involved in further raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cook
Thomas Oak
Albion Street
West Mrutland
Savoy Arry and plory hunters in the Dogger Bank action
A wartime diary excerpt recalls the light cruiser Arethus nicknamed Savoy Arry and the destroyers dubbed plory hunters. The author, aboard a destroyer, describes fierce Dogger Bank fighting on January 24, the fleet’s 25 knot speed, firing ranges narrowing to 12 miles, and two enemy ships set ablaze. A Zeppelin bombing raid during rescue efforts was repelled by anti aircraft fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dogger Bank
Blucker
Fossil finds near Orbost spark geologist visit
Melbourne Public Museum geologist Mr Chipman examined fossils unearthed in local railway cuttings near Orbost. He estimated ages around three million years, comparing them with Buelwa limestone. Teeth of sharks, some up to 80 or 90 feet long, suggest prehistoric marine cemeteries in Snowy River cliffs. Local reports note rabbit plagues and a court session on a ferret dispute, where parties settled matters during lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chipman
Melbourne Public Museum
Orbost
Chappian
Buelwa
Australia
Chapman
Bairnsille
Snowy River
Wolumba
Spies in the trenches and Australian bravery at Gallipoli
Private Bert Webb reports from the troopship to Sydney about the Gallipoli landing. He recounts Australian and New Zealand losses, Turkish cruelty, and the use of disguises including German uniforms. Webb notes snipers, Red Cross patients targeted, and the progress toward securing the trench line before returning to Egypt with wounded Australians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert’Webb
J. Monaghan
Globe Hotel
Pitt Street
Sydney
Egypt
Igland
Lemnos
Dardannels
Red Cross
Allah
New Zealand
Tam
Alexandria
Dardanelles
Aabel
New Mother Seiygal Syrup Size Aimed at Consumers
Readers are urged to note a new larger bottle of Mother Seiygal's Syrup advertised for consumer advantage. The note touts forty years of trust in Australia and English speaking countries amid price expectations, with other items referencing a Cadillac fire loss and insurance.
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Erores
Nth
Queensland
Burdon Street
Bundaberg
Iclements Tonic Ltd
Mt. Perry
Clements
W. T. Endres
iLowe
Mandreds
ALL Chemists & Stores
Heligoland Bight
Bristol
H.M
Lark
Kenigin Luise
Harwich
Reading
Armphion
Heligoland
Lion
Tiger
Aboukir
Boulogne
Chatham Barracks
cAtter
SMS
Landesil
Ayeo
Mr. J. Goose Man
Bushman’s Friend Stores
Bushman’s Friend
Dean
Prica
Hatte
Vester-McClellin Co
Pittstreet
N.S.W
A.M. Land
F. Go
Coreet
Reurrusemartyr
A. H. Walker
Federal
J. Plowright
LEA & Perrims
The
Commonwealth Jer
Anatealig
Anneipal
Anal
Ard-Denten Deayn
United Wigan Ad
Dr. Waugh
Victor
George ST
Hearne
Hearne’s
Sures
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