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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 22, 1917

Page

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Sampton District Road Board Chairman Reappointed and Plans

The Sampton District Road Board met on a Tuesday in Mayo with members including Mr H Russell as chairman and Mr Drage as secretary. They reappointed Russell, discussed amalgamation of the Agricultural Society and Jockey Club, approved road repairs costing about £2, resolved bylaw changes on animal control with fines, planned inspections of river crossings, health rate inquiries, and scheduling works on Bowes River crossing, road widening, and resumption claims for the Victoria Locations road.

Mayo H Russell Meiers SH Michell Burges Isonr J Sweeny Ek Marta T A Drage H Snawdon Sod Webb Burges Russell Enouing St Drage Ahly Beard Agricultural Seciety and Jockey Club Alley Beard Tavs Me Burges Carred Macroux Burged D Kent AE Burgess P Taylor Geraldton Howstharrs Burgess P.W P.W.D Tk Wat Reomyqu Suse Pu Agricultural Bank and Enquire Mechanics Institute Harvey Road Tle River Health Board Central Board of Health Sli Luis Mey Yuba Road Bowes River Elles Wa W Hasleby's Victorie Lands Department Murchison Hughr Ajtekall

What the prisoners tell by F A McKenzie in London Daily Mail

The German captives describe their state under shellfire and mud, noting improved rations and varied meals in later weeks. Bavarians emerge as stronger fighters while East Prussian units include many Poles and several wastrels. Overall, food has improved, yet morale and physique vary widely across companies.

Elis Soodee Germany Fritz Bavaria East Prussia Pole

German Frontline Memoir Reveals War Strain And Morale

Widespread fatigue and crowding in German units described by prisoners. Soldiers vary from giants to dwarfs. many lack proper clothing and food. Letters home show concern for conditions, a belief in submarines as England’s foe, and a desire to return to peacetime life. Mentions Bavarian and Prussian attitudes, and hints at internal strain despite some optimism.

Germany Prusa Bavaria England Pal Ingidgatally Combis Pri Ay Aters

Devoted Anzac Hero Rebuilds Bone With Spare Rib

An Australian soldier Harry Cormit, wounded at Gallipoli, offered to donor rib bone to heal comrade J Hoffman badly hurt in France. Hoffman’s mother Vivian Streat Boutier helped, while Hoffman returned to Western Australia after several operations and grafting plans to save his friend from further trauma.

Stic Wiundea Feg Harry Cormit Goldields Post Oiler Perth Gallpall France J Hoffman Jeaudess Vivian Streat Boutier Hollman Cornelius

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