Australian soldiers face warmer reception in England than at home
A correspondent notes returning Australian soldiers receive more courteous hospitality in England, where doors are open to furloughs and hospitals, than in Australia where receptions are colder and more formal. The piece cites police, transport and press practices, and calls for a warmer public recognition.
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Arges
Australia
England
Toria
Defence
Emland
Armit le Berm
England Wales potato production tops records in 1917
Brimin's Food Supplies notes potatoes across England and Wales reached 3 339 995 tons in 1917, 85 000 tons more than 1916, the largest crop since 183. The per acre yield was 6.57 tons, higher than last year and above long-term averages. Turnips and mangolds yields are also reported as strong.
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England
Wales
Fraser Island timber rights sold to Sydney buyer
The Lands Department sold cutting rights on 10 000 acres to Mr. A. McKenzie of Sydney for Fraser Island. The deal aims to clear turpentine and scrub oak to unlock valuable blackbutt and tallow wood while enabling a mill and port facilities. Minister Mr. Hunter described it as an important step for development and economic forestry.
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Fraser Island
Lands Department
4. McKenzie
Sydney
Hunter
R. Hunter
McKengie Ieroing
Easter fundraising listing features local donors
A fragmented notice lists proceeds from a luncheon booth and various donors and gifts. Names such as Mrs Heale and Mrs Williams appear among contributors, with prices and items noted in a period style appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Gwen Hendren Wes
How to Make a Good Non Poisonous Cough Mixture
Historical advertisement text describes HEENZO cough mixture and Hean's Tonic Nerve Tuts as remedies. It claims HEENZO is a non poison ous herbal extract preparation with warm water for chest and throat relief. It advertises price and availability through chemists and stores, mentioning J W G Henn as a chemist.
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Tain
W. G. Henn
Eeeeerny
Castlereaigh Street
Sydney
Hean
Brisbane Thousand Albion Cup Stradbroke Events
A brief notice referencing multiple Brisbane and Australian horse racing events. The text provides contact instructions stating no reply equals no business, with a P O Box and phone number.
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Stradbroke
Moreton Hawthen
S.P. Amy
Australia
P.O
Federal
Spence-street
Innisail
Brisbane
Thossand
Albion Caps
Goodwood Cep
Fine film at the Caires Theatre tonight
Mrs. Vernon Castles plays Lucy H known as she awakens to a man hidden in bushes. He questions her as she recalls only a Mrs. Wells visiting in Re chy and the menacing encounter unfolds with a tense pursuit.
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Caires Theatre
Vernon Castles
Lucy
Mra. Wells
High Speed and a Romantic Mix in a Topical Budget
The Au tral presents a fast paced program headlined by High Speed a star film notable for lively action. The plot centers on a courtship rivaled by a mother discovering the lovers plans while a Count schemes. Also featured is the seventh episode of Purple Domino plus a mirthful comedy.
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Autral
Caton
Wes
Satan
Recera
Mother
Father
Sven
Palace Pictures Admis Show Dramatic Film Night
Those who wish to see a fine gramme should visit the to night. The star item is The meal at a cent tells the Pe aeryry Cadman who sees her life blasted in a moment by a chance observation. A weak parishioner inspects a Madonna painting completed by the artist and a connoisseur reacts to the scene.
Black Movie and Palace Show Open Plans
A silent era program features a film about a Russian revolution figure with cast including Rasputin Julia Dean Elie mings Henry Hull June Elvidge and Arthur Ashley. Box office shows 42/9 for the venue with Royal Theatre and Palace presenting Her Mother's Secret and a local love intrigue plot unfolds around Bernice Selby and Cartwright with a key guardian meeting.
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Romanofis
Elie
Quescone
Cag Co
Rasputin
Julia Dean
Elie Ad Mings
Henry Hull
June Elvidge
Arthur Ashley
Wisson Pies
Cairne Theatre
Unclear wartime report fragments on bombardment aims
Fragmentary text describes aerial and ground actions beyond German lines, mentioning bombardment and harassment of troops and transportation. It notes partial reporting on “stars” and public recognition of efforts, with limited coherent details due to damaged wording.
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Ramaport
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Innisfail
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Armstrong, Ledlieke & Stillman
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Europe
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France
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Ier
Scholastic
Yaris
AL A
Cordonvale
Rd Bute Ys and Contractors
Aseituond al Benmungery
Tovbere
Ltcer
Brimin
Nsterland
Mareeba
Gostis At - Bax
Susan
H. H. Pittard & CO
Abdott-Street
Cairne
Vercian
Montagu Hell Eera
Fraser Island Timber
Wtent Sale
Minister For
Lande
Me Sian
Ted
Holland Reg
Nora
Tremier
G. Lisha
LISHA
Keew
Shields Street
Opp
Crown Hotel
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Palace Pictures
Mr. Wadec
Dorothy Ant
Selby Wad
Bernice
Cartwright
Lever
Ane
Vernon
America
Jermans
Rabaul
Lew
C. Davis
Adelaide
Kaneing
Mber
Lee
Enese
Odell Limited
Lake Street
General Comuni
Eralission 2
Babinda
Rockhampton
Martin
Upward Streets
Spence Street
Sheridan Street
Cairns Street
James Street
Ricuar Rgdison's
Rockleigh
Tolga
Rhode Island
Wynn
New South Wales
Espero
Beard
THE
Queensland National Bank, Limited
Queensland
Peter
N.O
Headrick Limited
Australian Meat Co
Catens
Newmarket Hotel
Emilee Lance Falien
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