Australasian visitor Frew recalls world tour and wartime aims
After nine months abroad in the United States Britain and elsewhere Mr A S Frew returns to report on his travels and on opportunities in railway transport and irrigation. He notes doors closed to wartime service but highlights US optimism and civic initiatives as lessons for Queensland and Australia. He witnessed the first Zeppelin downed near London and praises Allied resolve and the role of women. He also describes New York elevators 50 in one building and long California road trips.
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United Es
Britain
A. S. Frew
Brisbane Daily Mail
Old Country
United States
Neardon
Mr. Frew
England
Frew
Australia
Scotland
New York
Heaven
Equitable
Child
Los Angeles
San Diego
California
America
Highway Commission
Queensland
Escaped Germans Captured After Brief Libe rty
Five German prisoners escaped near Woking and were hunted by military police across the county. Three were found exhausted and asleep near Deep Cut two miles from Aldershot, identified by footprints and bloodhounds. They admitted being part of the escape party and spoke of wandering the woods at night while hiding during the day.
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Woking
Willim Bruns
Karl Michalski
Peter Mathvesem
Cinetay Seherniedt
Richard Mohr
Gree
Poe
Frith Hill
Pirbright
Brookwood
Deep Cut
Aldershot
Jones
Royal Foresters Hotel
Bracknell
Ascot
Willam Brons
Gustav Schmidt
Miygght
Boils and Carbuncles Warn Too Much Rub
The ad describes boils forming from pimples and recommends Dr. Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment to rub in and prevent trouble. It claims squeezing blood and matter from a boil and dressing the wound with the liniment, with twice daily use to prevent more boils. The price is listed as 1/6 and 3/. Available widely.
Elliott’s Port Wine Cure Promises Vitality and Energy
A sensational testimonial style notice touts Elliott’s Port Wine, Iron, and Malted Wine as a tonic for women, claiming to restore vim and interest, improve daily activity, and deliver health benefits. The ad urges readers to try a bottle for quicker liveliness and eye appeal.
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Hes Lee
Plese
Bothis
Elliott
Hales
Turing
Eeesister Eliett
Tals
Fire at Brisbane Marine Facility Injures Two
A blaze at a Brisbane marine facility injured two workers, with responders battling flames into the night. The cause is under investigation, and authorities evacuated nearby areas as crews fought the fire and secured the site.
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R. J. Overland
United
Alfred Taylor
Phare
Lake Street
Fearnley ®&Co., Ltd
Wharf ST
Shirley
Wat
Wray Motor Engines
F.W. Allmuller
Ian
Gelling Bros
Sachs Street
Paling’s
Queen St
Brisbane
Queensland National Bank, Limited
Government OF
Goth
Shakespeare
Talen
Hughes
Abbott Street
Northern Herald
THE
Magaine
WEEE
Kangeroo
Bundaberg
C. E Hughes
Easty
Steadth Heaght
Wtfir Weigh Ewl
Commonwealth
H. J. Bulcock
Hardware Cairns
Waterman
Massey Cycles
Locke
P.O
Clark & Co
A. Villiers
Vulcan Foundry and Engineering Works
TRON
BRASS
Xylcan Foundry
Willy
Heaslop's
Foster Clarkes
Choe
Heaslop
People's Cash Store
P.O. Box
European Agency
China
National Insurance CO. OF
N.Z. Limited
Salimarah, Meoager
Britey Cthice
A& J. Draper, Limited
Feeew Tor Cares Sod Deeges
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