How the Huns Treated Prisoners in War Time
A British internee recounts captivity in Germany and Switzerland during World War I. He describes internment conditions in Swiss towns, Allied air raids on German targets, and the care provided by the Australian Red Cross. He details injuries from the Hindenburg line fighting, the brutal march, shell-hole shelter, German medical treatment, parole, and eventual transfer to camp hospitals with limited food and harsh travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
He Place
Germany
Frinberg
Mannheim
Heidelberg
War Department
Astroalian Red Cross
Pircela
Hindenburg Line
Arullecourt
Slaut
Karlarube
Hoth Baden
Karlarohe
Meunet Farm
Posteers
Sonne
Wittel
Mowiket Farm
Hines O
Smythers
Neer
Lota
Bertincourt
Hare
Petvulen R
Victory Run and Health Claims in 1920s Patent Beverage
A dubious advertisement touts Victory Run as a health tonic claimed to ward off colds and influenza. It asserts the product is made from wood with a pleasant taste and promises benefits for households, hotels, and stores, urging regular use and storage for insurance against illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Productis Eeruit
Fesy & Go
Lehele
Mari Agriray
Vietory
Valuable Home Remedy for Coughs and Colds Recipe
A historical home remedy recipe describes a cough and cold mixture using water treacle honey sugar vinegar and various ingredients. It claims to treat asthma croup whooping cough and sore throats and promotes buying ready-made preparations from chemists or stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnyone
Lee
Bund Dee
Hean
Shearing Records and Noted Champions Recalled
Edinbury Swan recalls historic shearing contests in sheds and the Warratoo match of 1876 between Angus M'un fea and Jack Gunn for £50. The piece highlights windups, wagers, and top performers like Jimmy Power and Harry Livingstone, noting records across Barenya and Barcalline Downs, and debates over 24 hour sheep totals and machine use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notance
Warratoo
B.A
Angus M'unfea
Jack Gunn
Druke
Barenya
Jimmy Power
Howe
Allee Downs
Meney
Coleman & Sona
Cootamundra
Barcalline Downs
Harry Livingstone
Queensland
Shore
Cambridge Kowna
OS Shearerk
Ewen
Jumbe
Harrison
Wo Bargey
Forlund
Jack Beary
Tany
Wantalaynia
Winton
Ome Tay
Toowoomba
Awetrutian Shearls
Harry Livingstony
Dan Cooper
Tool
Fred. Zimmerle
Charlie Maurer
Glen Innes
Qualty & Atyle
Aimsterle
Maurer
Dan Coopér
le Vnder
Jiate A&a
Bundorun
Flinders
Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds
The advertisement touts Woods Peppermint Cure as a dependable remedy for coughs and colds claiming success with doses on January 9 and February 9. It emphasizes quick relief and broad effectiveness.
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P.F.A
the Pastoral Finance
Sydney
Goulburn
Armidale
Pino
Wilson
Alex
Wilson& Co, Ltd
Malcolm Lane
Pyijerenes
Aunt Marys
Army & Navy
Craig and Aitken
George Street
LASCO
Steet
Lagsco
Roahing
Lassetiers
The
Defence Department
Switserland
Blade Kings
Shearing Records
Edinbury Swan
Smith
Jose
Ner de Sir
Toowoomlawaa
Livingstone
Cooper
Anthony Horderns
Izod
Anthony Horderma
Leod
Anthony Hordern & Sons, Ltd
Brickfield Hill
Wreland
Ireland
J Ireland, Ltd
Newcastle
Divine
Wade
Nk P
Sele
Em In & Company
Lie
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