Australian soldiers taste for satire and books in arms
A column by Judex reviews soldiers reading habits in wartime, noting a preference for Australian Lindsay satire and a broad, individual choice of reading. It discusses public dangers, New Zealand petrol rationing, and critiques government policy and administration with a call for clarity and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sus Wuamege
Las
J. D.F. Dunbar
Metropolitan
Ress
Bays Am Camp
Poppy
James Joyce
Left Book Club
Howl Club
Soliers
England
Norman Lindsay
Amorist
Beures
Lindsay
New Zealand
Fetaon
Tell it a Tale by Mervyn Cooke reviewed by The Reviewer
The Review notes a delightful young folk book Tell it a Tale by Mervyn Cooke with attractive design and engaging verses. Foreword by the Chief Governor James Mitchell cited. Price listed at 3/6, with comments on Westerns and American vs Australian publishing quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
Mervyn Cooke
James Mitchell
Britain as Mistress of the Seas and the Freedom of Ocean Trade
The article surveys Britain's role in preserving sea freedom and policing the oceans against aggression. It discusses naval power, the balance of power in Europe, and Britain's long tradition of safeguarding peaceful maritime trade for all nations. It cites Michael Lewis and reviews a volume on Britain's use of sea power and its global implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazim
Britain
Cnntrary
Irati Yay
Great Britain
Sras
Michael Lewis
Royal Naval College
Greenyich
Brit
British Council
Longmans Green & Co
London
Arera
Hheraell
Europe
Ayome
The Old Grey Mare and the Hard Times Tale
A ragged verse fragment laments unemployment and debt in rural life. It laments sales talk and high costs, noting hopes for relief and fewer troubles as the speaker contrasts past profits with present strain. The piece closes with a toast to better days and work.
Always Tired Yet Sleepless Worried and Not-So Young
Fragmented OCR text mentions tiredness sleeplessness and worry among older adults with garbled phrases and scattered terms. It references Fanti language elements, sounds like a health or social note, and mentions lemons and stores with unclear context. The piece reads as a stray excerpt rather than a coherent report.
Fragmented reflection on Britain's altruism and Turkey
Fragmentary passage questions Britain's altruistic stance and Britain’s influence over lands and liberty. It discusses social liberty, political self determination, economic strength, and speculative hopes tied to events in Africa and Europe, with a focus on overarching sympathy and security. The text remains garbled but centers on Britain’s perceived role and the pain of alienation and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las
Lewis
Obier
Britain
Lynn
Andy
Hellain
Bermse
Ambiguous Cough Remedy Ad Claims Boost Savings
Fragmented lines promote a cough remedy with dubious statements and faded branding. It mentions concentrated TEESZO and WEENZO products, claiming health benefits for colds and coughs while urging shoppers to trust unnamed chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan Hpeszo
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Judex
Lleir
Tiue
Huafis
France
America
Wester Atorica
Britain and Sea Freedom
Mand
Death Gulch
Bowser Jones
Ronzer Jones
Walter Smyth
J Atready
Lewin
J.B. Sleeman
Peaker
Legislative Assembly
Mr. Sleeman
Fremantle
Gwis
Es Ceara
Caes See
West Australian
Din Dureau Pty. Ltd
Australia
Queensland Insurance Co.ltd
Barrack Street
Perth
Barnett Bros
Bennett ST
Hay ST
Jess
Buffalo
Jake Eno
Eno
W. Drabble Ltd
Murray Street
Claremont
Mick
H.B. Brady Coy.ltd
Charles & Aberdeen Sts
West Perth
Hall Suiy
Mosersted
Erolleation
Brady
Gooes Street
Fresasile
Eatamming
Tosi Fern Eainmaing
Howe
Kalgoorlee Meanch
Lionsl
Dte Dienaid Sun
Kalgosrtie
Phows
Cabrouse Northam Wranch
Gartoee
Northam Phosa
Mridgetown
Bihel
Oeidueiens Phoea
Taieyi
Commonwealth Department of Information
State Sawmills
Lecce
Peryein
Am Dae Bae
Blundell Spence Beth Linseed Oil & White
Lrde
Rou Will Enver
Trouchet
Our Country
United Prest
Mar Street
Om Accentred
Teese
Australorys
R.A. Rodgers
Burnside
Hale Road
Forrestheld
Katanning Road Board
W.gk
al- Washed Incs
Wakes Garage
Ing
Jack Sorensen
United Pres
Sir Hay Street
United Press Ltd
Hay Street
Oice
Warled Dor
Golaphy
Hey
C. ©. Williamson
Canna
Rockingham
Parkins Street
Made Road
United Press
May St
W. H. Cockcom
Nukarni
St. George's Ter
South-West
Notember
Beewick
Yeal
Eldrum
Diagpnds
Cataiogue
Central Arcade
Dunedin Street
Mt. Hawthorn
Glendenning & CO
Geo Leake
Marquis
Rex
Factors
Beirrne
Foggit Jones Pty, Ltd
James Goss
William Street
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