An Appeal to the Irish at Lyric Theatre
W O Rex Parnell urged Irish audience members to support the Allied war effort. He contrasted Ireland's 170000 volunteers with Australia’s 400000, praised Irish heroes like Sergt. O Leary and Father Fahey, and honored the Munster Fusiliers at Gallipoli, urging fellow Australians to back their troops and seek a fair postwar solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry and Bright” Company and Friends
Catholic Church Building Fund
Lyric Theatre
W. O. Rex Parnell
Australia
Ireland
Flac
Britain
Sergt. O'Leary
V.C
Father Fahey
Commonwealth
Gallipoli
India
O'Leary
Irish speech urges enlistment and national duty
A speaker appeals to Australians to back the lads in their hour of trouble and prevent lazy inaction urging reinforcement and enlistment. He argues the man not prepared to fight his country is unfit and calls Ireland to do its part for righteousness, hoping future peace will see Ireland proud of its contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Ireland
Mammoth Roman Gathelic Concert Praised By Local Audience
Tuesday nights Mammoth concert drew a packed audience and strong applause. Partington’s orchestra opened, followed by a robust National Anthem. Community figures including Misses C Lucy and S Boor contributed, with McGee Draper as stage manager and J A Boor as secretary. Proceeds benefiting the Church Building Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partington
C. Lucy
S. Boor
L. Wilkin
Yarloop Notes Honor Flight and Local Football
Fred L Auld, son of Yarloop's respected citizens, returns after six years in the Royal Australian Navy. He saw action in New Guinea and convoy duties to Egypt, sustaining wounds and shell shock before reaching Sydney. Local football: Harvey defeat Yarloop by 11 points. Yarloop plans a southbound rematch. Harry Gillard Jr departs for Bunbury to enlist. Public talk by Mr Virgo of MOA planned at next Sunday’s ball. Red Cross donations listed including magazines and jam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Auld
Yarloop
Royal Australian Navy
New Guinea
Egypt
Sydney
Edith Walker Hospital
Parramatta
Royal Navy
Fred
Harvey
Harry Gillard, Jr
Bunburys
Bill Achibald
Gunner Auld
Virgo
Mo.a
Red Cross Society
H. Newman
Q.F. Johnson
M. Newman
Indar Singh
Half Sick and Half Wall Remedy Ad Claim
An advertising note argues chronic constipation causes general illness and criticizes laxatives. It promotes NUJOL, a non absorbing lubricant from Standard Oil Company (New Jersey), aimed at lingering bowel issues and claims no digestion interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
U.S.A
Woods Peppermint Cure for Coughs Advertised
An old classified style notice promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure claimed to treat coughs and colds. It highlights prices 1/6 and 2/9 and suggests reliable relief from the product in a period advertisement tone.
Banbury Fire Brigade Faces Funding and Staffing Dilemma
Banbury council report reveals wide discrepancies in fire brigade upkeep costs across municipalities. The minister and Fire Brigades Board discuss six auxiliary or volunteer positions to complement permanent staff. Council proposes notifying former volunteer brigade members to resume old roles while awaiting legislative changes and next year’s levy adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minster
Fire Brigades Board
Eire
Perth
Central Road
Returned Soldiers' Association Social at Bedford Hall
A complimentary social was hosted by the Returned Soldiers' Association at Bedford Hall on Thursday night for Indies and gentlemen who aided the workers. Men organized catering and decorations. dances, music by Percy Partington and others, and games filled the evening. Visitors Hatty Hicks and Jacke Maynard sang, with performances by Misses Wilkin Belle Semmens Pritchard Hileen Cook and Mr. R. Roberts. President Benson and secretary Badham led a diligent committee to a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Percy Partington
Miss Power
J. Shaw
George” Atkins
Hatty Hicks
Jacke Maynard
Wilkin
Rosary
Belle Semmens
Are You Run Down Kidney Sickness Warns and Heals
An advertisement warns that weak kidneys cause backaches and nerve or brain issues, urging early use of Doan's Pills. It cites Mrs W White of Bunbury who recovered after six months of pain and sleepless nights, and notes she has had no recurrence sixteen years later. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold widely and available by mail from Foster McClellan Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
W. White
White Road
Bunbury
Doan
Carr's
Foster-McClellan Co
Macray Street
Perth
Doan’s
Local Agents Named for Overland Cars and Firestone Tyres
Motor car owners are reminded that the Narrogin Trading & Agency Co Ltd has been appointed local agents for Overland cars and carries Firestone tyres and tubes at Perth price catalogue and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrogin Trading & Agency CO. Ltd
Overland Cars
Firestone Tyres
Tuband
Perth
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Lipton’s
Lipton
Lipton's
Liptons
Duncan, Preston & CO
Fremantle
Lipton's Teas
Deas
Samuel’s
the Big Tailors
William
Maebay
Central Argare
Mantle
High
William Steelts
sAppae
Pal
Sieorre
Crem
Samuel
Adamax
W.A
Wyndham Freezing Works
New South Wales Department of Public Works
Victorian Railways
William Adams & Co., Ltd
King Street
Breese
Spin Sons
J. M. Seward & CO
Murray Street
Hatch Bfos
James Street
Berth
Aillarwey Estate
Hassen & CO
St. George's Terrace
Aimet Empori
W. Z
Hay Stre
W. Zimpel
Hay Street
W.O. Rex Parnell
Roman Gathelic
Banbury's Fire Brigade
Returned Soldiers’ Association
Hecourieg
Capel
W. J. Fist
Bérat
Baseds’ Arcade
Cambridge Sausages
South Bunbury
Fouracre & Wass
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