29 May 1928
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 29, 1928
Page
1
A historical note records harsh forms of punishment for deserters and slackers, including chaining and forced labor, with flowery remarks on discipline. It cites instances of severities across campaigns, court actions for injuries, and royal admonitions on officers' expenses.
A fragment recounts Guards discipline and rare punishments in historic regiments, noting Lord Roberts intervention to stop abuse and a corporal in Hougomont mocked by the 95th. It mentions historical punishment rites, a Madrid cenarian family anecdote, missing London girls, and a Paris to London airliner record in 160 minutes.
Fooks' Day Old Chicks offers chicks thriving from 2000-layer flock eggs. Prices cut on Black Orpingtons and White Leghorns with per dozen and bulk rates. Cambridge Poultry Farm contact details listed for orders.
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