Australians At The Front Describe Safer Shelling And Courage
Private Robertson recalls a near sniping encounter and a surprising salute from the Queen Elizabeth battlefleet. Descriptions include hospital meals, nurse care, and the grim reality of a packing-case dressing station with nightly burials. The report highlights Australians praising Indian troops and a mounted call to bring in more artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Private Vs. Robertson
Leardape
F. Davenport
Stelluur
Fawnie
Australi
Victoria
Beravant T. W. Fleming
Set Uis
Lizzie
Corporal Dibley
Miles
T L
W. B. Robertson
Qhieen Lizzie
For Children a Hacking Cough at Night
An item notes Woods Great Peppermint Cure priced at 1s 6d for children’s persistent night coughs. The advert presents a medicinal remedy claiming relief with peppermint essence. The brief copy targets worried parents seeking a simple at home treatment.
Last Words From Egypt Letters Home From Trooper Bert Blower
A letter from the late Trooper Bert Blower, written in Egypt, describes desert camps on the Nile, training, and pride in the 2nd Brigade's record. He notes measles, hard travel, and scarce pay while contrasting life in Egypt with Australia and Cathcart. He mentions Monaro contacts and Banjo Patterson references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stewart
Cathcart
Bert Blower
Egypt
Britannia
Thant
Nile
Morey
Australia
Monaro
Banjo Patterson
Bombala Pastures Protection Board Elects Chairman
The Bombala Pastures Protection Board met on Thursday 17th with Messrs W Baker Jeffreys Platts Topping Cotterill and others present. Jeffreys was elected Chairman for twelve months. Financials showed a credit balance of £149 13s 2d and £113 1d in accounts passed for payment. Cotterill named delegate to Sydney convention on July 5. Refunds for travelling charges were approved. Inspector reports O’Hare’s sheep paid charges. Special lease objections noted and wire netting fence cases reviewed. certificates issued where satisfactory. Rate set at 23 4d per head on cattle and 2/6 per head on sheep. Notices due July 20 and returnable August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombala P.P
W- Baker
Cuir
Jeffreys
Platts
Topping
Cote ‘Terill
Saotulle
Baker
T. Cotterill
Sydney
Bombala
Cotterill
J. Lewby
D. Ef. McKay
My. T
O'Hare
Cathcart
Coolumbaok
Tiombala
Jon Cansilell
Mimitybulle Farng Company
R. Stevenson
Loves Hill
AHL, Wright
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Donald Beilenter
Jd. F. Rolfe
Bala
Nar Asam
Carpenter & Builder
F. W.hedger
Raster Fotel
The
Ls.n. Co
P. Jonas
Telephone No. 5
Merimbula
P. J. Clinch
Hamhamn Pac
Doles
G. Fweedie
Builders & Contractors
Goldberg Bros. & CO
Telephone No
Minimuat
Government Savings Bank OF
Hew South Wales
Moorest
A. Warden
W. EH
O'N Woo
H. 2
Copeland
Brposiys
Ser T
Wnaniisetoners
Davies
WOOL
NEW Zealand Loan & Mergantile Agency Company Limited
River
Queensland
Cooper's
Palatina Insurance Coy
Collins Street West
Melbournd
H. Dawson
Cam Falong
South Bukalong
Bukalong
Burnila
Glnningarsh
Jal & Woopcock
Page Woodcock
Lincoln
Vian
Auarseness
Brown
John I, Brown
Jons
Brows & Laws
Hostoy U.S.A
Furrimdon Road
England
Winchcombe Carson
Macket
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe, Carsontd
Cydxey
Emus
Biel
Clark
Bert Flower
Pastures Protection Board
Elizabeth Robins
Gouger Street
Adelaide
South Australia
Clements
Clements Tonic
Menzies
Mica Street
Broken Hill
Clements Tonic Ltd
Hunwege Ad
John Hosking
Congregational Church
Fitzroy
Melbourne
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