Motoring Notes From A Frayed European Show
Reports from the Lyons Fair in March describe exhibits by HeAlict Hochet Schneider Cotton Devgourtes Tye Court Lav Bubey Vergeot and other French makes alongside about a dozen American makers No British firms present The piece weighs between motor cars and aeroplanes noting land start safety and the shift toward solid tyres and pneumatic options with prices and parts discussed in speculative terms
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France
Lyons Fair
Mareh Jx
HeAlict
Hochet Schneider
Cotton Devgourtes
Tye Court
Lav Bubey Vergeot
Matomie
Fixt
Tytex
Upwarda
Aspirin Public Health Push Through Commonwealth Test
The Commonwealth Government analyzes and endorses aspirin for Australian sufferers from neuritis headaches stomach pain and indigestion. Nicholas and Co chemists, Melbourne, offer tested aspirin at 2/4 with government approval and nationwide availability.
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Melbourne
British Nets Guarded Grand Fleet Against Submarines
A report describes British use of sea nets to trap and deter German submarines. Chain nets stretch from French shores to England guarding the Grand Fleet area, forming circular barricades that surprise and halt subs, with operators pulling ends to trap approaching vessels. United States officers acknowledge nets could be feasible though details remain scarce.
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Nespalches
Eerope
Doulst
Geriam
Vwaval
France
Pagland
Ceunany
Grand Fleet
United States
Tanks in Action by a Soldier on the Front Line
A soldier describes tank warfare with excitement and danger. He recalls enemy attacks, close calls, and moments of fierce fighting with tanks supporting the West Yorkshire forces. The account blends grit, humor, and peril as tanks and infantry push the Germans from trenches.
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God Fritz
Nitote
West Yorks
Liberty Loan Appeal by Sir John Forrest in Australia
The War Loan appeal urged Australians to support Liberty Loan subscriptions to fund the war effort. Sir John Forrest appeals to sacrifice at home, stresses the need for men and money, and promotes gilt edged bonds as a patriotic duty and privilege to aid Britain and its Allies.
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Great Britain
Australia
Commonwealth
Tykes Hold Off Germans in Desperate Wyte Ambush
The account describes a melee where the Tykes press the attack, using bayonets and bombs to storm German dugouts and shelters. Yorkshires join in, driving the enemy from cover as they press the assault with grim effectiveness.
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Temasa
Mystery of Cumberland wreck blamed on external explosion
A Melbourne report states a submarine mine of enemy origin exploded near Gabo Island, with Sydney minesweepers clearing the area. A Brisbane investigator concluded the Cumberland sunk due to an external explosion, suggesting enemy raiders in the South Pacific threaten Australian waters as war nears Australia.
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Melbourne
Gabo Island
Sydney
Frisbane
Cumberlands
Acternal
South Pacific Islands
Australia
Brisbane murder trial not guilty verdict delivered
At the criminal sitting of the Supreme Court in Brisbane, Wm. Trouton, a chemist, was charged with the murder of Mahal Caimepon. After a 15 minute jury deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. The Crown prosecutor indicated intent to pursue a fresh indictment based on new evidence.
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Brisbane
Het
Supreme Court
Tarday
Wm. Trouton
Mahal Caimepon
Murder charge dropped against Nora Phillips nurse
The next morning on a less serious charge, the murder count against Nora Phillips, a nurse, would not be proceeded with. The charge of attempting to procure a certain event would be preferred. The accused was granted ______ the following morning.
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Nora Phillips
Economic Advice Promotes Thrift and Health Pill Reminder
An editorial advertisement urges strict economy during the world crisis and promotes Dr More's Indian Root Pills as a low cost, effective remedy. It claims the pills keep the liver and kidneys functioning, prevent expensive medical care, and are affordable with bottles containing forty pills priced from one shilling to one and threepence.
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de Morse
Misene
Linsked Compound Promoted For Coughs And Colds
An ad proclaims Ivosens phlegm and irritation relief with “SQUIRT” King of Drinks served fresh and cool. The VIO brand markets Linsk ed Compound for coughs and colds with emphasis on care and attention.
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Vacuum Oil Company Proprietary
New
Ommonealthy
Ramtratie
Loneen
Titeerminiinberg Plate
Guhl
Savings Bank
Baby
Manges, Collin & CO. Proprietary, Lo
Meilbourne
Horseshoe” && “A.M.P
London
Posainh
Tyre
Vine
Miron
Ienht
Schinapps
Ocerman
Liberty Loan
Sir John Forrest
P.C
G.C.M.G
M.P
Federal
Beechams
Directory of Merchants & Mano
Laxmichand Dossabhi and Bros
Rajkot
India
Wailes Cove Bitumastic Ltd
Newcastle-On
Fountpen
Mabie, Todd and Co., Manufacturers
Fixpness Parma Company
Mass
Tusnacs
Geraldton
Wolfes Schnapps
Messra
R. de Lucey
J. Ryan
Geo, Laing
J. G. Clarke
B. Soetl
Geo, Resam and Co
Misa Richer
Francis Henry Critch
Geraldton Express” Co., Ltd
Geraldton Express
Muitz Terrpes
Sereitten, Ws
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