Escape and recapture of German raider crew at Motuihi
News from Auckland reports Seadler and other escapees from Motuihi were captured without bloodshed. The fugitives boarded a launch and then a dinghy, later seizing the Moa scow near Mercy Bay with a prisoner crew, before patrols recovered them and restored control.
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Hermance
Welle
Lee Adler
Motu
Iland
Auckland
Watheke
Avekland
Sland
Rockford
Felix von Luckner
See Adler
Kircheiss
Erdmont
Egidy
Samoa
Cove
von Lackner
Frdresne
Pacife
Motuihi
Mercery Bay
Moa
Jelands
Het
Sea Snake Sighted Off Coast On Wednesday Afternoon
A sea snake appeared near a residence opposite the bank. A passer-by captured the creature and dispatched it. The incident caused smoke to drift toward Licht where many locals habitually bathe.
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Mayers
Treasury Vault Security Described as Impregnable
A historic feature outlines the Treasury building vaults in Washington with steel lined pigeon holes, 15 foot steel doors, electric shields, and three officials guarding access. The piece notes 76 watchmen, automatic duty reports, and rapid police or military response capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
United States
Asfes
Treasury
Aladdin's Cave
Treasury Building
White House
Washington
Hyper acidity relief with bisulated magnesia remedy
A reader pamphlet explains hyper acidity from excess stomach acid and suggests using bisulated magnesia. Take half a teaspoon in water after meals to neutralize acids and ease pains, avoiding artificial digestants that may weaken the stomach.
The Navy's Unsung Role in World War I
A historical piece argues the British Navy has wielded decisive sea power throughout the war, protecting transports, sustaining land campaigns, and enforcing the blockade. It notes the constant, unseen toil of sailors, patrols, and sea planes, and calls for greater public awareness of naval contributions to Allied victory.
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Ypres-Mebin-road
Passlade
Marek and Poelcapelle
Egge Locks
London
Jorland
Actinmst
Sir Douglas Haig
Lord Fisher
Nous Armee
France
Satanica
Egypt
Palestine
Africa
Mesopotamia
Irie Court
Foregn Office
Gorandonvale
Russell River
How U-Boats Are Guided Revealed by Net of Spies
United Press reports Gothenburg Sweden housed a German submarine intelligence office with a mapped water grid and coded messages. Spies operated via Scandinavian ports including Malmo and Christiania to relay merchantman sailings to U boats, aided by hidden coastal wireless links.
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United Press
Rottsolm
Daily 6
Secret Service
Gothenburg
Sweden
British Isles
North Sea
England
Christiania
Malmo
The Spy stage drama stars Dustin Farnum in wartime intrigue
In this stage adaptation Dustin Farnum leads as Markiaintance a wealthy youth recruited by the Patrione Club to uncover German plots in the United States. On a ship he meets Greta Gloom and their romance unfolds as political danger and espionage unfold before war erupts. Greta arms the list to the American Ambassador.
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Cairns
Vizit
Dustin Farnum
United States
Mark Iaintance
Patrionie Club
New York
Germany
America
Mark
Greta Gloom
Winifred Kingston
Greta
Wittschaeft
William Fox
Palace Vaudeville Attracts Wide Patronage With Stars
Palace Theatre presented a strong vaudeville bill headlined by the Loyola Company with Denis Carne delivering mirthful songs. Madge Loyola and May Loyola earned encores while Fred Loyola and Fred Rhodes provided strong accompaniment as audiences enjoyed star films including A Mute Appeal and Donald Cameron. Tickets remain at 1 shilling 9 pence front stalls 1 shilling 3 pence and sixpence back seats.
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Palace Theatre
Loyo
Denis Carne
Comecam
Fis
Madge
Palace
Star
Jean Sothern
Donald Cameron
Austral Tonight Showcases Mary Pickford Comedy
The Austral presents a rich programme headlined by a Mary Pickford comedy All on account of the Milk, with a capable company of bio actors and a Mary Pickford screen return. Also features a topical budget on war items and other attractions. Prices: canvas chairs 1/3, stalls 6d. Booking advised during holidays.
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Mary
Portraits of Anzac Figures Highlight Northen Herald Page
The Northen Herald features portraits of Corps P Cronin Mareeba J Hill Hambledon D R Turner Croydon Pte A McDonald Wolfram Pte H Kane Don with a centre shot of N N March Cairns and a capital likeness of Miss Winnie F. ALICM Cairns Police Magistrate's daughter. War pictures include King and Admiral Patty, a Damshi guarding a German mine, a captured trench, a British Tommy aiding a wounded German, gas warning, and a west front cartoon. Summer bathing study and auto views complete the spread.
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P. Cronin
Mareeba
J. Hill
Hambledon
D. R. Turner
Gallipoli
Terson
Croydon
A. McDonald
Wolfram
H. Kane
Don
England
Cairns
Winnie F. A.licm
King Name
Patty
Damshi
U.S. A
Tommy
Kidney health and Dr Sheldon’s Pills offer relief
A vintage ad urges readers to protect kidney health as toxins build daily. It warns of back pain and nervous strain from overtaxed kidneys and claims Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills boost organ function, with prices 1/6 and 2/6 and availability everywhere.
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Sheldon
Caution Urges Travelers to Pack Chamberlain's Remedy
A cautionary note advises travelers to secure a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving. The message stresses avoiding delays and carrying the remedy in hand to prevent illness from travel.
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Nature
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Cairne
Cairns Pictures
Wilhelmstrasse
Whittick’s
Wm. Lennon
Sugar Land
National Insurance CO. OF Nz, Limited, Fire, Marine, and Accident
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Ace Australasian Co. Draper
District
SAO Biscuits
Ladite College of Health
Ladies' College of Health
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