Our Ladies' Letter and War Time Christmas Notes
A war era Christmas reflex with songs and prayers. It highlights memories of loved ones in service, urges peace, and mentions a spinning wheel demonstration led by Miss Strickland, Sir Gerald Strickland’s interest in spinning technology, a requiem mass for Italian soldiers, and a women’s work exhibition at the Education Building featuring hand worked garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Government Henge
Miss Strickland
Sutton Forest
Sydney
Gerald Strickland
Sacred Heart Church
Darlinghurst
Gereld Strickland
Depice
Archbisbop Cerrett
Umberto Kaldwey
Manly Seminary
Paria
Through the District’s Western Railway Corridor Journey
The narrative describes a westward rail journey from Tullamore through Bul lock Creek and Yetherna to Middlefield and Ridgebelly with vivid scenery. It notes fertile red clay soils, mixed farming with sheep, and remnants of old mills, while recalling past guides and local figures and ending near Tottenham and Orange Plains Station with observations of dry seasons and mining hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tullamore
Wyetherwa
Yetherna
Middlefield
Ridgebelly
Marmaduke Lee
Jack Robertgton
Mayfield
Rathbone
Liddlefield
Ron
Lee
Lie
Kidgihills
Lightning Dam
Jumble Plains
Kennedy
Witte’ Wood
Albert
Iere
Great Orange Plains
Tottenham
Mesars Mila & Cock
Uncertain War Impacts Visited on Rural Wool District
The article notes difficulties in transport and travel through a wool and wheat region, mentioning 14 mules and poor roads. It highlights a hoped ministerial visit to bolster railway needs and promote the prosperous agricultural district famed for sheepraising, while avoiding direct reference to wartime events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rallwova
Micers” Arma Hotel
Veltoh
Vyottettiam
War and peace bubble sparked by world leaders
A dispatch reports Britain, France, and Russia backing a peace with full reparations and guarantees. The Kaiser contemplates peace talks but vows continued fighting if needed. Berlin hints Alsace Lorraine may vote on fate. Japanese papers insist Japan will never surrender and dismiss German proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eydmey
Lieyad
George
Great Britain
France
Russia
Kaiser
Count Bernstorff
Washington
Germany
Alsace
Lorraine
Japan
Kai
Verdun Ha defenses bulletins recount gains and prisoner tally
A French communique reports German counter attacks on the Meuse right bank repelled with Chambrette and Chambrers Farm retaken. Verdun totals since December 1 include 1,057 prisoners and 115 guns destroyed or captured, plus 284 officers. A later note notes La Mascent artillery activity north of the Somme and a German officer’s remark on peace overtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meuse
Chambrette
Lile
Verdun
Somme
la Mascent
Chambrers Farm
Iwe
Serbian Prisoners Described as Weak and Emaciated
The Serbian Legation reports escaped Mussian priest testimonies that Serbian prisoners in Anstrin are weak and emaciated. Reuters Paris notes German forced labor at Briey with old and young men utilized. Belgian workers appear exhausted and subjected to harsh treatment. revolts met with punishment. Petrograd reports heavy enemy losses in Wallachia. Russian forces retreat to Sereth front, while Avarescu holds region northeast of Buren. Brussiloft moves to South Moldavia as Romanians carry out plan. Australians emphasize proxy carriage. Britain sees rising allotments for dependents as officials note growing need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ans-trin
Reuter
Paris
Whathas
Briey
Farso
de Rothessly
Feuter
Marts Stites
Petrograd
Wallachia
Sereth
Mimnik Sarat
Buren
Tratua Region
General Avarescu
General Brussiloft
Moldavia
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H. J. Fowler
Chest, Forbes
Forbes
A. E. Peppercorn
Massey-Harris
E. Facey
Massey-Harris Co, Ltd
ADWAY
Homebush Yards
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe
Carson, Ltd
Venables & Co
Bing
Angela Legan
The
Forbes Advocate
Britain
West Front
War Gables
Fisher
Hien
ALP
Bugllah
Thi
Istershire
Saul Mae Ay
Gallen Bran
Try Sang Sons
D. Freeman & Sons
Harris Street
Ultimo
Nobby
W. Keen
W. & Gorrell
John McGrath, Ltd
Pitt ST
Reseeu Ea
E. Weaver
the Studebaker
Studebaker
Studebaker Corporation OF Australasia Ltd
Elizabeth Street
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