Exploding Mine Near Green Cape Injures Vessel Crew
Sydney reports Captain Munro of the Wytallah described spotting a black spherical mine with prongs while about 12 miles south of Port Kembla. A Kilbarra narrowly avoided two Green Cape mines on August 11. shots fired at one failed to explode. a second mine sighted forced course changes and the vessel could not tow it.
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Sydney
J. Munro
Wytallah
Newcastle
Gippsland Lakes
Port Kembly
Munro
Kilbaha
Green Cape
Esibea
Port Pirie
C. Stibbing
Group 20
Solder
Vessl
Zam-Buk Promoted as Essential Home Remedy
A wartime style home health note urges Zam-Buk as vital in every house to prevent injuries from daily chores. It claims Zam-Buk prevents infection, aids healing of cuts, burns, bruises, and skin conditions, with a customer letter praising its use on a daughter's knee and a husband’s injury. Available from chemists and stores at 1/6 and 3/8 per pot.
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Theresa Rudle
Relief plan for Original Anzacs and excess enlistments
Melbourne reports the Defence Minister Pearce announced a relief scheme earmarking discharged returned soldiers who re enlist, and any enlistments beyond the 5100 monthly quota. General Birdwood will allocate 1914 men for furlough to Australia, serve on voyages, then return to the front. The scheme aims to assist Birdwood by swapping furloughs with remaining 1914-19 troops when available.
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Melbourne
Pearce
Birdwood
Australis
Australia
Linseed Compound for Coughs and Colds Trade Ad
Kay presents Linseed Compound claimed to ease chest complaints with proven efficacy for coughs and colds, advertised as a remedy.
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Kay
Stockport
British Soldier McDonald Freed in New South Wales Release
Gordon McDonald, a British soldier with a name clash in Australia, was released from a New South Wales prison after Defence Department representations. He will depart on the next homeward ship and be handed to British authorities for treatment assessment. A mental expert’s report will accompany him to England.
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Melbourne
Gordon McDonald
New South Wales
Defence Department
Defence
Wise
McDonald
Australia
England
Imperial Army
Prohibition on Bond Goods Under 13 Month Averages
Melbourne August 27 proclamation restricts entering or removing for home consumption more than the average monthly quantity for each item over the 13 months ending June 30 1918. Ruling treats each line of goods separately, not aggregating imports. Free list items like tea are exempt from the limit. The motive behind the rule and any link to new duties remains unsettled.
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Melbourne
Dr More’s Indian Root Pills Promote Frugal Household Health
An advertising notice urges thrifty households to use Dr More’s Indian Root Pills during economic hardship. It claims the remedy keeps liver and kidneys in order, avoids costly medical care, and remains affordably priced around a penny per pill, with bottles containing forty pills.
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Dr. More
Morse
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Lee
Callina St. Me
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Perth
Baby
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Mack
Collina-street
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Hawks Tree
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W. Cooper
Villiers-strest
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Porth
Premtnthe
BGS
Victoria District Veterinary
A. Agustus Street
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Hecke Nabawal
Northampton
Sppe
A Sooke Macatee Onl
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