Tur Defences and Oddities Dominate Swan Isand Report
A fragmentary tale from the defence department and local desolation near Swan Island describes sleeping duties, patrols, and displaced livestock. The report notes a vanished driver and a community threat from near the old sham's crossing, with trees and patches described as grazing areas and a gavel’s doubtful opinion.
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Graninas
Linn
Wilcami
Scotts Creek
Gom
Joe
Ishae Boo
Alutost Ampere
Billorks
Merle
The Machine Behind the War We Had Not Chance To Read
A fragmented wartime analysis discusses British, French, and German actions with heavy emphasis on leadership reputations and the logistical shift from horse to motor transport. The piece notes huge numbers of troops and matériel, the strain on supply lines, and questions a decisive victory while highlighting organizational challenges and strategic weariness.
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Gyal
Erne Helsting
Thu Farya
Chiete
Heat Department
France
Gordon South
Horae Wanda
William Suith
Hairdrossey
Avtihay
Ballotut
Tnind Duad
Algat
England
Austrntia
War time toil and pride in Australia’s home front
Journal describes Australians in trenches and home front roles, praising discipline, care for horses and soldiers, and the efficient War Office system. It highlights logistics, medical support, and industrial effort, noting improved conditions, large-scale production, and national resolve.
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England
Australia
Neniy
Anisa Finn
Conservation of Fuel Moves to Secure Military Supply
A government panel under the Minister of Commerce and Industry broadens powers to direct fuel allocation for defense needs. Private firms facing official contracts may be pressured to disclose inventories and production, with penalties for withholding fuel or information. The measure allows targeted requisition and emergency controls to ensure fuel for military and essential services.
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Council of Straigters Ag
Putsgrad
Department of Consumicutions
Firther
Untitled Patent Medicine Adiliary Fragments
An OCR fragment advertises Woods Gross Peppermint Cure for chronic chest ailments and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for children. The text includes dosing examples and cautions, with garbled phrases about teething, wind, and infant digestion. It resembles a 19th century patent medicine promotion.
Recruitment notices demand veterans for front reinforcement
The notice seeks a daily average of 30 veterans aged up to 45 with height 5 feet 4 inches, chest 35 inches for front lines. Pay scales list 7s 6d to 1l per day plus allowances for dependents, widow benefits, and death/incapacity sums. details mention medical, maternity, and child allowances and specify recruitment procedure and posting times.
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Victoria
Marne
Bom
Nm Purmbar
de Poinden
Pavel
Constipation cure claims sold by Williams Medicine Co
Ad claims 4 new remedies for constipation from Australasia’s Williams Medicine Co Sydney. Describes laxatives that ease irregularity, with emphasis on not needing daily medicine, safe for families and children, and mentions distribution at a price per bottle.
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Childoh
A Cure For Headache Kidney Pills Claim Remedy
An advertisement touts Keroots Pills of Headache and Guarr‘es Blood Mixture as a universal remedy. It promises relief from fever, skin diseases, pimples, and various ailments with claims of thousands cured. Sold widely at 3/4 per bottle amid warnings against counterfeit substitutes.
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Cuarre
Berofula
Benrey
Fexcom
Ibn Uriul
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Aya
Jemerry
Otros
Furnaisher
Malop Street
Mary
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Bonnington
Scexeat Bonnington’s
Craig, Williamson Pty
Europe
London
Parisian
Austicalia
Racoon
Kolinsky
Craig
Elizabeth St
Melbourne
Lewise Whittys Blue
Blue
Country News
Defence Department
Apen
Tur
Parparessel
Merwdith
MM. Smith
Cobden
H. & Gillett
Pratow
Crown
Prance, Mupeli
Ballarat
Machine Jsties
Adjutant-Geneyl
Royal Awner Medical Corps
Willer
Yale
Ter
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Anil
Wien
Getaultomb
Hutt
Boyd
Crat
Mali
Ian Frou
Ellis
Ilistrien
Geont
Pilboy
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Union
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Wellington
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Smita
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Ech Lass
Weddell& Ritch
Guaraiga
Gerlong
Scott
Scoits
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Geelong
Margona
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Marogia
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Anite
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Buvaru
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Thompson
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Uaan Atates Art CO
Largo
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Newtown
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the Exchange
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Vapsien Exerute
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Gatulor
NLA
Sewing Machite Co
Mooraboot Allet
Werthelm
Terme Ward Bros
Mooraboot
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Dle
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James Streat
Waterinin
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America
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AVERY
J. A. Maraball
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MAG
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Yo Hamilton
Tardy
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National Baul
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Iges
Hab
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Bann
Gis
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Malboure
Ives Golomg
Piaytoan
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