Romance and Tragedy in War Era Weddings and Losses
A collage of love stories from wartime Britain recounts a couple from Peckham where George Lincolnshire Regiment soldier wed nurse Cissie in Paris after recovery and duties. It also narrates a disappointed bride, Arthur Stephens, awaiting a postponed wedding as his ship sailed, and a Manchester fraud case where a man impersonated Sergeant Herbert Dandy to deceive a wife. The pieces blend romance, military service, and grief with local wartime echoes.
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Peckham
Ginsie Lee
George
Ginsie
Lincolnshire Regi
Yyrew
Iim
Paris
Champs Elysees
Stanley Blunt
France
Blunt
Linia
Stary
de Palais Royal
Ware
Arthur Stephens
Stokee
Mallon
Stephen
New Mullet
Stephenie
North Seay
Saturdas Worming
Stephens
North Sea
Nan Ho
Manchester
Herbert Dandy
Dandy
Dany Fool
Phos
Dannty
Tig Herdane
Seegeant
Stfe
Clown Street
Rwiba
Wes
Jilin
Ini
Danny
Jase
Darianelles
Davy
Thome
Ral Joevey
Bits About the War From American Sources
War commentary from American papers presents diverse views on the conflict. It discusses neutrality and public sentiment while noting influential figures and ongoing international dynamics. The piece reflects liberal analysis and aims for balanced reporting amid wartime pressures.
Australians Suffer Heavy Losses at Gallipoli
The Oregonian reports August 4 that 7,000 Australians faced action at the Dardanelles with only 87 reaching safety as casualties rose, many wounded, amid fierce fighting. The following day the paper notes Allied gains at Gallipoli were limited and Turkish forces admitted losses.
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Dardanelles
Wich
Gallipoli
Peace Tale on War Economics and Allied Funding
Correspondent reports on war finances and policy implications. Notes Allied export pressures, domestic production boosts, and questions about neutral and enemy finance channels. Mentions supply chains, imperial service, and the need for Dominion contributions amid Britain’s wartime burdens.
Frano-British Friction Dampens California Apartments
A garbled dispatch hints at Franco-British tension affecting housing affairs in Prominiut California. The fragment mentions Meyer and a strife between French and British groups among residents, suggesting diplomatic or community friction impacting local living conditions.
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Prominiut
California
Apts
Meyer
Perplexing Horse Racing Card Puzzles Brisbane Betting Notes
A scrambled scribe details trotting and flat racing at Perth and Randwick with mentions of Maui’s Clydesdales, Victoria, Woorak, Flash of Steel, Garlinon, St. Careyne, Riynttation, and several NZ and AU horses. It notes charity carnival plans, prize money around £25, and forecasted favorites like Woorak, Maui’s, and Garvin. The text covers betting pools, Derby talk, and various nominations and market chatter from South Australia and Victoria with scattered names and venues.
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Woorak
Randwick
St. Careyne
Magou
New Zealand
Riynttation
Canada’s Contrsuition and Ottawa supplies noted
Report from Ottawa states supplies limited to bun men and TSA papers highlight anti rock at meetings. French Canadian waginess and Willow region show INAH soldiers, while Quaker city lists 1,000. Jack Wiseer from the Oceanic Hotel welcomes visitors.
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Ottawa
Canada
Ims
TSA
Thistle and City Rangers Reach Charity Cup Final
Last week's Charity Cup semi final produced a 5 4 result with City Rangers edging Thistle after extra time. Players referenced include Yeomans, Hutchins, Nesbit, Gordon, and Beal with mentions of Australe and Fremantle, while tactical notes and crowd commentary frame a chaotic, vivid late stage.
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Thistle
City Rangers
Cssants
Australi
Frank Shane
Langaisty Yeomans
Maison
Courte
Col Worsopy
Gordon
Anasteset
Trouble at the Precantie Musical sparks resignation talk
The article reports a turmoil at the Precantie Musical with calls for the resignation of Us SiMwerthyn and uncertainty over who will fill posts. It notes a doctor and matron absence, hidden causes, and suggests a board inquiry may decide if neglect occurred while the Fremantle Hospital community debates leadership.
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Visiler Ancrey
SiMwerthyn
Fiat
Maine
Dr. Sitberthan
Hay Een
Ay Wentionet
Bourdig
Eease
Ant Tess Daainge Dows
Uneven Trotting Meeting With Favorites Prevailing
A fragmented report of a trotting event with mixed results showing favorites like Mamiofine winning Consolation Stakes and Lord Hester in Second Class Plates, while several races saw inconsistent outcomes and large margins. The program lists numerous horses, placements, and odds amid a chaotic account of performances and crowd notes.
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TAU Stewarts
Lord Hester
Elrag
Nowyina Ton Lanother Ronner
Yorzarmiien
Dorrie Bell
Pornle
Tack Visser Extends Welcome at Oceanic Hotel
Tack Visser of the Oceanic Hotel greets guests with a warm welcome, signaling continued hospitality and active community presence at the seaside lodging.
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Tack Visser
Oceanic Hotel
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Patege
Allert
Pelton
Northmiberland
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Yeax
Rirovor
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Lori
Ant Tonk
Hom
Abs
Boeyar
Hanover Gate
London
Leing
Buster
Mrs. Heevar
Ata
Hnspittal
Ameriea
Manelin
Hiassel
TT Simone Will
Lord Kitcheney
America
Lord Northcliffe
Womin
Peace Tale
Germid
Shaw
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Traubin
England
Dominions
Great
Germany
Borden
Epsom Mandieay
Clydesdale
Axton
Tho Studsui
Ming Lex
Zargie
A J. A
Prom Fe Finn Victoria
Perth
Engmael
Fheingron
Vonisohl Sk
Caniryne
Cocina
Suny
Maui
Megwanalbby
Aratralia
O Monuy
Dew Anguilla Gem
Eeiss
Vale
Gorton
Rawlinson
Belmont
Spencer
Boy Agai
Garvin
Bughie Mehoyau Ami Manel Ley
Howlen
Somurville
Fayaya
Gatherines
Tale
Moss
Bam
Mackay
Betsy Hurke
Betsy
Mose
Citeyne
Jack Wiseer
The
OX Farth
Madam Marion
FX Vacdeyi
British Association
Yeomans
Melbourne
Rangers
Will City Rangers
Snowy Hulleck
Aly
Smart
Phar
Thie
Beal
Australe
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Alty
Hutch
Aeregsoy
Snell Wuntei
Magpies
Billy Davies
Cliremont
Auis Ee
MM Veun
Geare Fu Gallipoli
Historiston
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Faslon
Panie
Triphat
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Reegie Smith
Fremantle
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Toek
Statesman
Chive Tonton Nexen Pateh
Tango
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Taeking Iy Tyarev
Nolan
Pride of Arvi
Tim Tracey
Lord Alto
Craboon
John Redwand
Serail Place
Wallive
Strathmore
Rook's Pride
Minn Rose
W'Bagle
Wally Mt
Tack Buow
Aneway
Taibilor
Prince Bovis
Boxer
al Hroke
Prine Lone
Selui Thad
Samoa
Clarinda
Sampson
Ramana
Grrr
Franke
Tex Roy Moonni
Avondale
Messres, Watson & Gutman
Caulfield
Australia
Carbine
Welbeck Abbey
Watson & Gutman
Bigh Street
W. W. Smith
Stewart Union SB Ca
Hotel Orient
Monaghan
Tate of
Coolgantie
Frewantie
Dave Mulcaeys
Oddfellows
Beach
Vrewantie Oval
Waie
Spirity
Newcastle Club
A McMahon
Cimer Market Street
South Terrace
Liqugr
Federal Hotel
OFPO
E Town Hall
Edgar H. Fiedler
P. and 0
Collie and
Packenham Streets
Jack Visser
Proprietar
Victoria Insurance Company Limited
Fremante
John Bull Jeweller
High Street
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