War letters reveal brutal frontline combat and sturdy courage
A published letter from Clarence River recounts brutal battles with heavy shellfire, sharpshooters, and wounds, praising a soldier named M Gregor for bravery and a corporal's capable defense. It describes evacuation, improvised dressing stations, and close calls on the beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence River
J. K. Williams
Sydney
Roy M'Gregor
M C. H. Williams
Copmanhur
Dart
Igor
M'Gregor
Sheep Sale At Fant Northam Draws Large Attendance
Abbot 1400 sheep were offered at the Fant Northam sale on Tuesday. A large attendance of district mayors and buyers were present though prices were hard to sustain with limited demand. Top prices reached 34/9 for ewes and 31/6 for wethers, while overall turnout remained 328 bidders registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatswood
A.M. Mintosh
Ant
Light Brigade
Fant Northam
Heroic Deeds and Duxbury Honor in War
A British officer is nearly killed reaching a wounded comrade under fire. Lieutenant Turnbull and orderly De Paenball aid a regimental officer, one mortally wounded. Blackburn’s Thomas Duxbury earns the Distinguished Conduct Medal for a despatch mission under shellfire and wounds. A Royal Naval Division sailor shields comrades risking life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
D. Cornhull
Turnbull
Paenball
Jayne
Blackbirn
Thomas Duxbury
East Lancashire
Duxbury
Delveroil
Blackburn
Dardanelles
Royal Naval Division
Hiea
Aerial Torpedoes and Marine Aviation Concepts
The article discusses aerial torpedoes as a new attack method. Admiral Bradley Fiske proposes delivering torpedoes from swift airplanes at point blank range for reliable hits. The system would release torpedoes at 2000 to 2500 feet altitude, guiding them to the target after submerging to about 15 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Bradley
Fiske
United States Navy
Wiske
Scientific American
Print shop advertising grand peppermint cure offer
The notice advertises a proprietary peppermint cure credited to Woods and named as a grant product. It claims chest relief and urges readers to visit the office for printing ranging from visiting cards to posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Social evening honors Turner and Kirkman at Railway Institute
A social gathering at the Railway Institute honored Moses W. Turner and HK Kerkman. Speakers praised Turner’s service as branch secretary and union leader, noting membership growth and contributions during his Northam tenure. Kirkman was credited for provident duties and conference representation amid Union challenges. Refreshments followed with continued dancing after midnight.
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Railway Institute
Moses W. J. Turner
HK. Kerkman
Hne
Psign
Engim
Pirenen
Tirana
Pau
Sie Bieta
BDA
Awl
P. Meckenzie
Servicoe
Turn
Ste, Bacy
Humalt Bay
Northam
Asw
Tnion
Ombroa
Backshall
Turner
Twener
Unon
Speker
Turster
Tucan
Newtham
Fremantle
P. J. Ryan
J. J. Keoneally
J. ‘Ewinge
Kirkman
Provident
Bac'sball
Kenneslly
Me W. Stacrule
Dancng
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promised Relief
An old health notice touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a time tested remedy for kidney discomfort including backache. Testimonials from Mrs R McKee and Mrs McRae claim improved kidney health after regular use. bottle price listed at 2/9 with 14/3 for six. Offer via Foster McClellan Co. Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
R. Mckee
Duke-streat
Northern
Daioh
Doan
McRae
Foster- McClellan Co
Murray Street
Perth
Doan’s
Shortage of Stock Prompts Calls to Limit Killing of Female Stock
The Melborne Leader reports Western Australia faces severe stock shortages with sheep numbers dropping from 12 009 000 to about 9 000 100 and cattle from 872 100 to 500 000. NSW and Victoria see high female slaughter and calf culling impacting dairy and meat supplies. Officials consider legislation to curb slaughter and protect stock resources for export and price stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Melborne
Victoria
Riverina
Shee Ia
New South Wales
Royal Agricultual Society
Commonwealth
P i
Belmont Park Races Postponed Meeting Recap
The Belmont Park Racing Club held a postponed meeting yesterday featuring several handicaps and purses. Winners included Royal Precedent in the hurdle race and various divisions of the high weight purses and welter events with betting odds and dividends listed for each, while additional commentary notes the hair being strengthened and new lustre from electric brushes at Th Harmett's saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont Palk Racing Club
Youngrday
Ith
Tha Harmett
Park Handicap and Trial Stakes Notebook
Fragmentary racing notes list several horses and races including a six furlong race and a one mile event. Names such as Lord Femoyne Burris Obanooka and Mural Maid appear among trial stakes entries with scattered references to horses like The Rubber Crown and Snaphaunes. Details are incomplete but indicate a program featuring six furlong sprints and a one mile feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubber Crown Thistle
Duoler Mini Heck
Orden Yutumen Obanooka
Snaphaunes
Silverfrail Mural Maid
Tin Grand Nationals First Acceptance Steeple in Victoria
Racing in Victoria reports the Tin Grand Nationals opening with the first acceptance for the G N Steeple run over about three miles and four furlongs. Entries include Pole a Bou n ie George Fireworks Wurrawona Manx Lad and Fichland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fireworks
The Drink That Warms This Cold Weather
The text extols a warming drink as ideal for cold weather. It mentions OT as a source of warmth with heating properties and comforting effects, praising its digestive benefits and comforting appeal during chilly times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.T
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Roy Haskins
Netto
el Jon
Carrie
Roy M Gregor
Castle Jine'a
Royal Precedent Mural Bay West Park
Shelbotrne
Gultee Princom Voltone Betting
Hunters
Bix
Amumne
Lalbarntor
Este Ane Warneford
Bimbroglio Ohanooka Ceystabel
Lady Ludlow Coilhurs
Tern
Volition Yandlanoota Betting
Div
Mendis
Downdale
Castledina
Madame Woeigel
Canning Park
Uly A
Maddington
Antes Burris
Steet
Femoyne
Remsen
Tady Ludlow
Gialice Princese
Jani Vremvill
Folden Orb
Shelbourns Owlet
Carlindi Tero
Prince Dainty
Gosnells
Furlon Ee Eymiaca
Altonelle
Allis Sil
Cuthbert
Euliv Kirkpo
Moneus
Sercian
Wandicay
Annville
Valisade
Ayrion
Anhieya
Getyan
Roelo Onkover
Castindi
Castindi Coilbnegt Myzarindy
Mararinda Royal Prevedeny
Maral Tae
Racing In
G.N. Steeple
Raw
W. G. Grave
Billiard Saloon
Gentral Block
Bon Marche
Gorham
Denny
Massage and Herbal Institute
Princes Buildings
William Street
St. George's Terrace
Tyown
Greve
Euperd
MM. Cohn
Walker’s Book Store
Ledgers
Big Benco America
Walker's Book Store
Stewart Dawson and CO
Hay-St
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