German Propaganda Claims Zeppelin Devastation of Liverpool
German official journalism touts a dramatic Zeppelin raid on Liverpool with claims of 2,600,000 in damage, burned docks, blocked Lime Street, and a ruined Corn Exchange, arguing Britain began the war and that England seeks to crush Germany through subterfuge. The piece cites neutral confidants and German officials to bolster a narrative of victory and warns of further naval expansion to starve Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrohone
Bennett
Liverpool
Lime Street
Busines
Hay
Norrtentsche Algemeine Zailumy
San Francisco
Albion
Bo the Great
Spre
Germany
England
Prackfurter Zeitung
Axvishia
Russia
Ru-e'a
Cros
France
Wule
Leipig
Einland
Lordon
Daily Express
War Time Porthos Emerges Among Soldiers In France
A vivid wartime vignette portrays Porthos from Dumas’ Musketeers as a living figure on a French platform. He lounges with soldiers, lights a cigarette, and exudes Gallic gallantry while the red flowered blouse wearer passes him a drink, hinting at a past life before war.
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Dumas
D'Artagnan
The
Mont
France
Emmy
Parthas
Porthos
Lin
Train Ride Through War Tangles in Foreign Land
A fragmented wartime train scene captures a cheerful Oukney soldier amid dug‑in stations, guards, and lanterns guiding workers. The dialogue touches on England, France, accents, Stratford Treadway, and a spouse’s wish, ending with a nod to resilience and faith amid hardship. The passage preserves tone and veteran resilience without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vame
England
France
West
Stratford Treadway
Omebody
Tam
Urthos
A Short Way with the Man Who Won't
A crowd at the Broken HEE Trades Hall gathered for an solemn oath declaring refusal to serve Australia. The unionist pledge vowed workers would resist conscription and oppose militarism, risking imprisonment to defend organized labor and worker rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken Hee
Australia
Nutoallegian
Australa
Australis
Fragmented 19th Century Miners Refuse Oath and Service
A damaged excerpt from the Bulletin depicts a man resisting coercion to swear allegiance and serve in a government or military role. The text voices fear of tyranny, calls for loyalty to duty, and mentions Australian wage expectations, war duty, and social pressure? It centers on themes of subjection, patriotism, and the moral dilemma of conscription in a colonial setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinens
Niger
Yiedge
Counine
Hhovid
Pete
Bulletin
Poem Fragment Reflects a Coastal Scene and Affection
A garbled verse fragment evokes sea winds and ships near a bay named Blanket Bay. It mentions a conflicted romance and a plea for comfort, with hazy references to lovers and a backrubbing gesture, all framed in a nostalgic maritime mood.
Unclear text from Geraldton Guardian notice
Fragmentary OCR reads like a disrupted Geraldton Guardian notice seeking subscription or reporting to a service. The readable parts include mentions of subscription, communications, and dates, but specifics are unreadable.
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James Bell
Elder Shenton & Co., Ltd
Union Assurance Society, Ltd
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Scumer Gonds Landing
Union Harvesters
P. L. Mouritz
Serstétos
Crooks , Brooker
LMT Marine Tereage, Geraldton
Iwonmongers and Hardware Merchants
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Pendriau
Mads
Avery
Wilms
Commonwealth
Bhailers Gold Mine
ConmonSeaith
Hardcastie
Randall
Ocoumonwealth
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C. Stokes & Co., Raddle, Harves, and Gollar
Marina Trerach
Geraldton
T. Assan
Augustus Street
H. J. Mills
He Chen Shapman
Waichmakem and Jeweller
P, Ureem
Bollinger River
Edward Pope & CO
Temerninggon
Tneuramoe, Nowacess
Esiomoe
Commonwealth Hotel Marine Teerage
Geraldtos
Michael Quain
Proreeron
Stiu
Thea Ater
Montana
Uni
Feapthy
Massey-Harris Reaper
Ieet Patel
Massey-Harris
Bogle Bros
Burns, Philp & Co., Limited
SanDalwood
Su.s. Company Limited , Meacharn and CO. Pty, Limited
Messageries Manitimes
F&o Steam Navigation Company
Louted
Lloyds
London
Onsuranee
Queensland Insurance Oo, Ltd
Australian Mutual Provident Society
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Lim
Davery
Seuager
Gonataaluce
Aa ‘Garang "Guardian ™ Office
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