Australian prisoner of war recounts Villers-Bretonneux ordeal
An Australian recounts captivity after the Villers-Bretonneux clash in 1918. He describes his capture near an enemy outpost, transport through France and Belgium, hospital stops in Germany, Red Cross parcels, and mixed ward conditions from Le Quesnoy to Dowal and Bochum, noting food quality, medical care, and German treatment.
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Villers-Bretonneux
Uus
Revenshaw
le Quesnoy
Berecan
France
Belgium
Guben
Brandenburg
Cguben
Red Cross
British Relief Committee
Gubon
Aweden
Exchurse
Rotterdam
Holland
Zeeland
England
Boston
London
London General Hospital
Camberwell
Germany
Wavrin
Tops
Australia
Douai
Dowal
Dowel
Bhochum
Westphalia
Sisters of Mercy
Mussim Pate
Eden Studia Portratta Studio Adverts in Sydney
An early 20th century ad promotes Eden Studia Portratta offering camera artistry to enhance portraits. It highlights postcard fronts, cabinet sizes from eightpence and mentions George Street location in Sydney with a promotional tone.
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Eden Studia Portratta
Wiebe
Eden Stulnios
George Streat
Sydney
Souprerpondence Invites Stock and Property Lists
Allelion Sales advertised with invitation for responses listing stock and property on application.
Accident Insurance Offer By FORATH & CO Reps
An advertisement highlights accident insurance options including workmen compensation and related branches. It invites applications for coverage through FORATH and CO represented agents.
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Forath & CO
Scottish Union and War Fire Accident Coverage Notice
An insurance notice describes blend of policies covering dwellings furniture stores stock-in-trade farm buildings crops and personal and work related risks. It lists live stock insurance and coverage areas including Woolsteds Barn and nearby entities with emphasis on lowest rates and broad class protections.
ENGINEERING PROGRESS BY SYDNEY FIRM
Waugh & Josephson, General Engineers of Sydney, advertise their expertise in refrigeration and ice making machinery. They claim top quality in freezers and bottling, steam bulbs, and vertical horizontal patterns, plus complete equipment for cheese and butter factories and pumping plants for diverse duties.
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Luther
Alderman Thomas Hughes and Homert Kerri Named on Board List
Alderman Thomas Hughes of Le Valboan and Homert Kerri, Manpager, ED, Weaver & Co, appear on a newly announced board of advices with roles spanning local governance and corporate advisory.
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Alderman Thomas Hughes
le Vbalroan
Board of Advices
Homert Kerri
Manpager
Fire and Livestock Blaze Tied to Policy Details
A preliminary report notes fires affecting crops and livestock, with mentions of special farmers policy and specific farm facilities. Authorities investigate cause and assess damage to farm operations. No injuries reported as flames were contained to fields and stables.
Smiling Through Jests and Cupid’s Tiny Knots
A series of humorous vignettes and quips. Cartoonish lines touch on marriage, wit, jealousy, and social foibles at gatherings in a lighthearted, period voice. Notable bits reference a wife’s influence, whiskers, and banter among couples and partygoers.
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Defence Department
Fleurbaix
Frita
Hald Trench
Gerane
Mwie
Lieu
AMC
Harry C. Moulder
Edward Weaver & CO
Forbes
Boyd & Clark
Jock, Bration, & Financial Agents
James Dunn Stock
Property & General Commission
Renkin Street
Webster's
Norwich
Association
J. Girdham
Templar Street
Uid 1
Willeys
Calarce
The
Rankin Street Motor & Cycle Works
LOGAL
Studebaker Cars
Studebaker
Phil Holyer
Scottish Union
Thowal Insurance Gov
Pitt Street
Jhwry Turner
Pearce & Wi Biaig
Black & Station Agents
J, c., Keane & Co
Gtock, Station, and
General Commission Agents
Eet Ltd
Farmers and Settlers’ Co- Operative Insuranca Co
Hoyas
Cunningham Bros Stock & Station & General Commission
Corner Lachlan & Templar Bireets
Albion Hotel
Commercial Union Fire Assurance Co. Ltd
Mutual Life & Citizens’ Assurance Co. Ltd
Co-operative Life and Probate
Thomas
Metlers
Mecedledla Raley
Opalis
Lachlan Motor Garage
G. Johnson
Walter J. Kelly & CO
Parkes
Aof
Feak Hill
Dalgety C Co
Sta. Libera
A, Turner
Lou Laneyrie
Phore
Engineering Progress
the City Mutual
Fire Insurange Co, Ltd
Pitt-street
Dlat
Total Security
Weaver & CO
Real Rubber Stampa
Linen Stampa
Advocate” Office
Jemalong Saw Mills
Standard Insurance Co
Jemalong Saw- Mille
W2u Ltd
George Washington Brownhill
Forbes Advocate
Lachlan
Accieded' Sncluding Special Farmers Poliey
Hiake
F. Rath& CO
Tom
Miss Bute
Miss Chellus
Chicago
Uncle Henry
Jim
Skinner
Saadam
Mrs Beardem
Mr Skinner
Garden of Eden
Freddie Freddie
Mrs Newbridge
Henry
Mother
Deacon
Mr Grimes
Wille
Charla
Scotland
Frank
Ireland
Jack
Harold