16 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1918
Page
1
The readable text references people and places in a fragmented way, mentioning names such as Percy and Sateehe, and events tied to a community. A stray cadence hints at a local scene with figures like Ben and Normats, but overall details are unclear.
Fragmented text appears to reference a public bond issue or treasurer action. Details are unclear but suggests a local government undertakes a financial proceeding with a scheduled quarter note or payment. Readable entities are minimal. exact names, dates, or places are not discernible in the readable portion.
Private Bert Brede writes from Palestine detailing wartime marches from Khal-Dssa to Beersheba, long dusty treks, water shortages, and enemy engagements. He notes moving with infantry and cavalry, fires set by retreating Turks, and the daily hardships, including a horse fall, as he and his unit advance toward the front. Brede also mentions supply issues, larder shortages, and hopes for a forthcoming move. He closes with assurance that he and Will are well and a wire has been sent.
The text describes movements and skirmishes near Shag, Ubgir, and May including an attack, pursuit, and capture of wagons. It mentions troop losses, prisoner takes, and horses killed, with references to Jerusalem and St George Church. The writer ties personal voyage, religious sites, and wartime curiosity into a fragmented diary-like account.
In stock pads and ink supplies advertised for custom rubber stamps. The listing mentions a supplier and available items though the text is partially garbled with unclear names and figures.
The son of Archbishop Tiy, Tarjl Agey, fled captivity during World War I after years as a prisoner. He escaped a German camp about 130 miles from the Dutch frontier and trekked through the country for thirteen days, briefly reaching two and a half miles from the Dutch border before being recaptured. He described eighteen days of renewed efforts to regain some freedom as his only respite in three years of captivity.
Secure free taxi rides to and from the Hotel Viewera Hope venue as a new feature. Patrons are invited to call Whitby’s tab details at the rival station for coordination and possible coverage.
An old advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as safe and reliable for kidney troubles. It features a Melbourne user at Balaclava and claims the remedy cured backache rheumatism and other kidney related pains, promising relief for many women and daily aches.
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