Pte Wilimi Robbie Fought in Europe and Endured War
Pte Robbie enlisted at Bombala in June 1915 and returned home in June 1919 after serving with the AIF in Egypt and France. He endured wounds at Pozieres and Bullecourt, was captured at Dernacourt, survived prison camps and hunger, and finally returned to Queanbeyan with stories of hardship and Red Cross aid.
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Pte
Wilimi Robbie
Bombala
Bombate
Ito
Australia
Egypt
Ther
Dardanelles
Poort
France
Pozieres
Bullecourt Wood
Dernacourt
Wss
Les Quesnoy
Belgium
Manster
Westphalia
Tansdorfin
Silesia
Robbie
Lansdork
Neuhammer
Red Cross
Fool
Poland
England
Queanbayan
Gunnedah Lady Praises Morse's Indian Hoot Pills
A Gunnedah NSW woman reports relief from general illness digestion and constipation after using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. She recommends the remedy to friends and notes no price rise despite higher production costs. The advert claims widespread praise and cost around one shilling per bottle with about forty pills each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnedah
Morse
Marge
Pines
Press and public policy on the flu crisis in Australia
A letter criticizing the Daily Telegraph and government policy on flu restrictions argues press influence misled public action. It denounces inconsistent rules, claims visitors from infected areas spread the disease, and calls for sensible safeguards as medical staff remain scarce in remote districts. The writer, VHRITAS, urges citizens to resist contradictory reporting and follow common sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Telegraph
Monaro
South Coss
Sydney
Métropolitan Press
The Nerves and Digestion Remedy Narrative
An article discusses how worry and mental strain upset digestion and vice versa, urging use of Mother Seigel's Syrup to stimulate digestive organs. A testimonial from W Shannessy in Brisbane on April 7 1978 claims complete cure after two bottles, noting long relief from indigestion and renewed health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Seigel
Seigel
Border Railway Plan Faces NSW Link Hurdle
A deputation urged building a railway from Orbost to New South Wales with Victorian link. Minister Barns said NSW cooperation is essential and the project may be treated as a Victorian initiative if NSW alignment cannot be agreed. He noted other authorised lines and the sequence follows prior recommendations, reviewed by the Oxinbut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orbost
New South Wales
Barnes
Tulway
Bairnsdale Advertiser
Nerves and kidney troubles linked in old remedy ad
An old advertisement claims nerves worsen kidney weakness and vice versa. It promotes Deans Backache Kidney Pills as a safe, reliable remedy that targets the kidneys, with Sydney testimonial from Mrs H Sturgeon describing relief after taking three bottles.
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Dean
Sydney
H. Sturgeon
Marlborough Street
Surry Hills
Daan
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Origina Anzac
Thun
Sal
P. Heyde
Maine
C. Wi
Australian Mercantile, Land & Finance Co, Ltd
SYDNE
Fag Weditave
Ion
Judiciaud
A. W. Walker
IS Schnapps
Mon
Pitt
Badgery
Pitt’ Sow and Badgery, Ltd
Olympia Pictures
Implite
McAlister Bros
Bawson Chamedes
Bawnon Place
Fener
Ovanasreen
Halcyon
St. Bombala
Yo van Borror
Rummana
al Grocers
Donse Brothers
Victorian Country Roads Board
Jose and
Wilson
Governor’ Bend
Orbost-Genoa Road
Border Railway
DOA
Bouto
Chezsista
Lendl Voster-Mcclellan CO
Bushman'’S Friend Store
M. J. Goodman
Wade
Thor
Sen
Swift and Gammany, Ltd
Les. L. Kelly
Rombala
Nimmitabel
Easie
Nii 3
J. Leonard
Syd. Smith
W. Sage
W. Moore
Youns St
Telephone
W. G.tweedia
Maybentresh
Bouebala
Motiaro
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