Why learning German was discouraged in Perth schools
A reader argues that teaching German before World War I was stopped after August 4 1914 and questions the policy. He contends knowledge of the enemy language could aid the Allies, while acknowledging German pronunciation is difficult and benefits may be limited. The letter, signed Budding Linguist of Chapman Road, May 5 1917.
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Bija
Perth
Anperlion
Fritz
Maldlemer
Chapman Road
War Savings Committees Push War Bond Drive
War Savings Committees in states coordinate with head recruiting centres to recruit subscribers for War Savings Certificates and stamps. Centers provide posters leaflets and application forms for broadcast and distribution to boost Fourth War Loan support. Savings groups form in businesses factories and shops to promote and collect contributions.
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New South Wales
Ising
Tit
Soldiers Letters From France Describe Fierce Fighting
A fragment of a World War I letter from Lance Corporal Frank O Neil in France recounts recent heavy combat with Fritz. He recalls heavy bombardment and village captures, describes brutal casualties on both sides, and notes extreme cold and snow. He mentions a promotion to Lance Corporal and hopes for further action, closing with love to family and friends.
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Frank O'Neil
France
Hin Inter
Heane
Peane
Mary
Fritz Rome
Ceetl
Deaf People in France and Enduring Suffering
Fragmented text references deaf individuals, long-term suffering, and medical care failures. Mentions names and places such as Watling Bt, Dartford, Kent, with unclear dates or events, creating a murky notice about deteriorating health access and personal hardship.
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Otis
Watling BT
Dartford
Kent
Children’s Day at Greenough Bazaar Lights Up District
Central Greenough hosted a busy Children’s Day the Evins Nay with a bazaar, concert, and sale of stock and produce to support the General Trench Comforts Fund. Local schools and Ladies’ Committee organized events raising £71 1s 3d, with notable performances by Georgina, Walkaway, and Central Greenough pupils and prizes awarded for ticket sales.
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Greenough
Evins Nay
Sand Ie
S Bazaar
General Trench Comforts Fund
M. J. Logue
Mount Hill
Wallaway
Willcocks
Mina G. Clinch
Ativa Hackett
Miez Ryan
I W. Waldeck
Walkaway
Central Greenough
Morrell G
D. Clinch
Sush
North Greenough
Georgina
Bent Dai Gir
Luemorais Shire
Tiro Cn
Seevant
North Trevnnyh
Auatralig
Au Tevoly
Wong
Hy Rogmast
Niger
Mir
F. Ytinnn
Ysbvalin
Waldeck
Ming Wiley
Misa Ruth Dennison
Strachan
Percy Vines
Pigs Profit Shown Despite Slumps in Prices
A report from the New South Wales Department of Agriculture records pig section profits near £1,086 for last year, highlighting substantial returns for pig farmers if prices hold. The Port Macquarie News notes the industry’s alluring prospects while warning that price slumps could erode gains, a concern echoed by observers urging cautious expansion.
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Ne Wales Department of Agriculture
Port Macqueris
Erasingly
Diffeutt
War News Across Continents Shifts in Global Alliances
May 27 dispatches report wide concerns over gold outflow from the United States to Japan with Japan's gold reserve tallied at about 74 million pounds. Other items note Allied reconsiderations of anti German post war boycotts, US plans to coordinate with Holland and Scandinavia on rationing and preferential trade, and forecasts of broad participation in future wars by several nations. Reports from Switzerland France Brazil and Amsterdam cover espionage, war moves, and political protests, including a Polish or Czech protest and police dispersal of rioters.
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Washington
United States
Japan
New York
Tribune
America
Europe
Germany
Holland
Scandinavia
Alog
Gary
Pein
China
Switzerland
South American
Republica
Merna
Meienzenberg
Stocksholm
Dapers
Paris
Matin
Talat Pasha
Vienna
Courantes
Uaion
Rio de Janzi¢o
Mya S
Brazil
Sven
Awsteetam
Wolilens
Ark
Amsterdam
Flying Frogs in Java Defy Myths With Aerial Leaps
A zoologist from Java reports on the flying frog, clarifying myths about its flight. The creature uses webbed feet and parachute-like membranes to glide six feet, then lands on leaves and branches. It hides by day, showing blue green to dark green coloration, and hunts large butterflies at dusk near water and vegetation.
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Ying Irggs
Java
Siediecki
Zoological Laboratory
Uraneh
Lyme
Smuts and Borden Address Imperial War Conference
General Smuts and Sir Robert Borden spoke to overseas statesmen at the Imperial War Conference in the House of Commons. Smuts warned exhaustion among Central Powers, urged renewed effort to prevent a late summer peace, and praised South Africa’s wartime contributions. Borden emphasized unity and the need for liberty and development for all nations, urging sustained resolve to meet the threat.
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General Smuts
Sir Mt. Borden
Meheon
House of Conmuons
Smuts
Conia
Loyut
Upies
Tada
Stumis
Hhinse
Upi
South Africa
Equator
Sorthfrien
Iulders Sje Menry
Anil
Nellish
Cowes
Teobert Borden
Dalgety Market Report on Port Sheepskin and Wools
Market reports show Dalgety and Co to Port Sheepskina with prices for sound pelts, full wools, cross reds, and general wool lots. Pelts sun dried, some perished, with bids varying from 12d to 134d per unit and hides and tallow noted with mixed prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Perth
Government Railways timetable slip at Geralavon region
Government Railways announces daily omnibus train movements after October 40th with multiple station calls including Meeks Bharre Sandstone Ajana Perth Welkeway Wongan Hills Cup Mam Katharra Walkaway Northam Mullowa etc. services run at 5 p.m. and various noon or 12 and 2 schedules amid perishable urgent notes and Friday to Saturday routings.
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Geralavon
Meeksbharre
Sandstone
Ajana
Mamkatharra
Walkaway
Meckatharre
Northampton
Perth
Yuine
Mullowa
Wongen Hills
Northamton
Sanistona Line
Yuna
4Katharra
Ajama
Mt. Mageet Ts Sandstone
The Merchants Prince and the Full Page Ad
An old man starts a one dollar stock business and uses a full page advertisement to grow. He buys stock, boosts his shop, and soon becomes a regular store at a corner location. Neighbors recall his success with a nickname Prince. Some say luck, others call savvy advertising.
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Senna
Amd
Huntie Tur
Bim
Merchant Prince
Fragmentary Notice of Roadway Authority Noted
A garbled OCR fragment lists apparent names and entities including TN to Ryan, Geo Laine, Snell, Geo Morayane, Minn Richex, and references an express way. The readable portion suggests an administrative or approvals context but lacks coherent facts or dates.
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Geraldton Express
Folinwig
Agenta Messrs TN
Ryan
Geo Laine
Snell
Geo Morayane
Minn
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Monsy
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Melbourne
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Australia
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Cach
Mivisier
Tatastrion
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Syhe
Yuinaser
Whyal
Weheier
Ket
Siitard
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Ctos
India
British Empire
Laxmichand Dossabhi and Bros
Rajkot
Market Reports
Fremantle
Wolfel Schiedam Schnapps
Government Railways
Conon
Bank -Enstealig Wa
Afestaleen
EER
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Amer
Spacewaia Asa Popes
Avthamationa Savings Bank
Bores Torre
Crooks & Brooker, Ltd
Masine Terback
Ionmongers and Hardware Merchants
Mportersixmwib
Ameren Markous
Nobel
Glasgow
Extiloriven Goy,, Ltd
Matters
Perdrian
Agente Tor
API Poster
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Wailes Dove Bitumastic Ltd
Newcastle-On-Tyne
London
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Manchester
Cardiff
Birmingham
Leeds
Hull
Mabie, Todd and Co
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Manz Takacs
Geraldton
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Aldton Express
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Utiee
Mar
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