Letters from the Front Tell of Jericho March and Siege
Max Dumahal writes from the Palestine front describing travel from Jaffa through Jerusalem to the Jordan Valley near Jericho. He recalls rough terrain, Dead Sea views, and river crossings, the Holy City and sacred sites, and a tough engagement with Abdul’s forces including artillery and aerial bombardment. He notes fighting near railways, the Turks, and prisoners, with companions missing and a wounded comrade saved.
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Gloucester Shire reception for March to Freedom men
A local committee formed to welcome the March to Freedom recruits journeying from Stroud via Gloucester. Members include Shire Council figures, clergy, and community leaders. Plans cover billeting, meals at venues, a reception committee, and fundraising, with meetings scheduled at Shire Chambers to organize a reception, entertainment, and lodging for about seventy men and an escort party.
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Queensland
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School of Arts
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Harris
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H. W. Rogers
G. Cowle
Mr. Street
Isaac
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Mr. Pike
Mr. Lavie
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Returned Soldiers Reception Committee Meeting Report
At the March to Freedom gathering on Wednesday night the Returned Soldiers Reception Committee met. The secretary noted that later soldiers were welcomed at the station that morning via Pallias BE Wilks Milea McRae and W Neilson. A motion provided tea on arrival with a light spread for fifteen at 7/6, and thanks were to be sent to the manager. A letter of reply was approved for publication in the Advocate.
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School of Arts
Mation Wien
Share Farming Yields at Forest Vale Show Government Gain
Government share farming in wheat at Forest Vale reports a net return of £673 5s 10d from five farms totaling 4152 acres under ecop. The total wheat output reached 44 014 bushels, averaging 11 07 bushels per farm, with a Government expenditure of £370 8s 2d plus £220 7s 5d for separate costs. Ten farms in bay eu contributed, and 30 43 bushels went to the Wheat Pool. Forest Vale Demonstration Farm yielded 13 720 bushels, about 2 bushels per acre.
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Foreal Vale Am
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Hazardous cure claims warn of opium imitation tonics
Fragmented ad copy touts WEESZO or HENS TONIC as a family cough remedy made from non opioid extracts. It markets a pint ready mix for chest and throat troubles, lists prices and suppliers, and promises cures for nervous fatigue and general aches, touting Beans Tamie Nerve Nuts as another product through chemists and stores.
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Cainreagh-street
Sydney
Public protest condemns government apathy over profiteering
A Melbourne meeting of the Victorian Consumers League in South Melbourne condemned government inaction on profiteering in the tram industry and middleman abuse. W A Gay urged a direct producer to market link via a central depot and public support to curb high meat prices and middlemen profits.
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War updates from the Western Front and beyond
Reported actions include Haig announcing a successful counterattack after a raid by British planes on Rouliers Tournoi and Wavrin with bombs on towns near Metz and the Moselle. Prisoners numbered 1900. German and Italian fronts show shifting forces. Allied aircraft attacks and naval activity noted with casualties aboard a submarine and labor strikes affecting munitions output.
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Disease in cattle case heard at Singleton Police Court
Charles C Capp of Maroubra and St Clair faced Singleton Police Court for consigning a white bullock diseased with actinomycoste on May 22. The animal, deemed suspect but slaughtered under inspection, was passed fit for home consumption after condemnation of the carcass. Capp claimed cattle consigning, with the court noting the act’s hardship on stock growers. he was fined £8 with costs, 24 hours in default.
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