German and Austrian Prisoners Describe Camp Comforts
An interview in the World by Mr Chanter Ta’e, from the American Embassy, details Austrian and German prisoners in Great Trivale camps. Hale reports tents with wooden floors, two prisoners per bed, ample soap and water, and daily rations close to British soldiers though with less meat. Prisoners entertain with music and acrobatics, while naval officers among them receive pay and mail privileges.
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New York
Chanter Ta'e
Tomton
Hale
South America
Sorvania
Tuxwy
German tradesman among two Britons found dead at home
An inquest heard a German national, Karl Kludas, aged about 40, hanged himself in a cupboard at the rear of his home after years of war worry. He was married to an Englishwoman and had served in the British Navy. A note asked forgiveness and spoke of freeing his wife and his duty. The jury recorded death by own action during temporary insanity and expressed sympathy with the widow.
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Ramegate
Kari
Kluwer
Rain After Battles Shaped Campaigns Through History
Across eras, rain and storms have altered warfare outcomes. From 1588 Spanish Armada defeats and Marlborough at Blenheim to Waterloo's mud and 1854 Sebastopol bombardments, weather hindered or aided armies. Storms, gales, and downpours repeatedly shifted tactics and morale, offering nature’s uncertain ally to victors and vanquished alike.
Postal Rates and Rates for Mail Services
Inland and international postage rates are listed for letters, post cards, newspapers, circulars, and merchandise. Rates vary by destination within the Commonwealth, to New Zealand, the United States, and other regions, with parcels postage and insurances noted, plus postmen handling of stamped letters and a mention of a Geraldton Guardian postal arrangement.
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Commonwealth
British Empire
United States of America
New Hebrides
Torres Ielandre
Peter
Torres Islands
Zealas
Pane Kingdom
Orient-Royal
Tal Gachaewena
New Zealand
Fiji
Papua
State
United Kigdom
America
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Henry Wilis & Co
Geraldton
Woolpacks
James Bell & Co
Wheat Merchants
Elder, Shenton & Co., Ltd
Union Assurance Society, Ltd
Geraldton Foundry
Calder
Dignan
Waterloo
Northampton
Victoria District Co-Operative Flour Milling Company, Limited
Williams & Co., Motor Garage
Yeee
Sele
BEA
Sunbeam
Ford
Overland
Lala
Santesm
J.B. W. Gardam
Dunlop Nd
Continental
Ase A
Holzman Bros
Freeman
Pravem
Extvaig
Fire Brands
Pane
Mouritz
Enka Bite of
Mlngarald Strveh
George Lester
Gloria
Prien
Wreseed
Pial
Carl Zoeller
Weeley Bald
Geraldsor
Musig
C. Stokes & Co
Raddle Barnes
Cllas ‘Botesnia Pad Retail
Unlimited
Caid
Mr Hale
Marlborough
Blenheim
Quatre Bras
Napoleon
Sebsopo
Black Sea
Plevna
Osman
Evry
Joe
Foo Hong
Tony
Oster McEllan
Aireet
Sydney
Nsw
Doan
Ana
Varxal Ogu
Dee
Dee Care
Tha
Colley
Geraldion Guardian
Australia
Bogle Bros
Harris Ageit Umpement
Smith
Gallen Roe
Louis Dreytn & Co
National Insurance Co. of
Fire, Marine
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
W. Lucas
Hampton Road
Gedee
OSRAM
Oracs
Murchison Forwarding Company
Ona, Cin
R. E. Eaton
SMD
Bire
WORD
Parison
Westra
Wikaa
Chatters
Kalgoorlie
G Syaseruour
Qohiaait Soe
Ee Ed
Aden
J. FitzPatrick & Co
Chapman & Jose’s “ Trefusis
Aerated Water Factory
Francis Street
Shioo
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