Swiss Vendor Trades For Freedom In Wartime Deal
A Swiss manufacturer, long accustomed to buying in Germany, refuses a German trader's offer on moral grounds. The German pressures him by claiming to secure release for a prisoner if he grants an order. The Swiss man agrees to a test and provides a nephew's name as the prisoner. A week later the traveler returns with a group of prisoners freed, who are astonished to be released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Germany
France
Bodie
Prussia
Cjiv
Beddie
Crown Prince in India Trip Reflects on War and Pride
The narrative recalls the German Crown Prince’s return and meeting British officers during a hunting trip in India. It contrasts wartime treatment of prisoners with the prince’s own sense of status and national idiosyncrasies, as he comments on cultural symbols from Aachen to Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Lou
Aix-la-Chapelle
Wittenburg
Munich
Saxony
America
Berlin
Sronchial Coughs Trial Peppermint Cure Mentioned
A historical note describes Woorn' Greet Peppermint Cure promoted as a remedy for sronchial coughs. It references a blend labeled le bd and includes a curious count of 3 Od associated with the preparation.
Distinguished Australian orator to address Northam crowd
Mr J. Virgo CBE Empire Field Secretary of the Y M C A will speak at the Northam Town Hall tonight at o o clock on his fifth world tour. He was recently named Companion of the British Empire for wartime service and has traveled over 160 000 miles for the Y M C A across the British Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mblic
Northam
J. Virgo
C.B.E
Y.M.C.A
Town Hall
Virgo
British Empire
Y.it
Adelaide
Sydney
Association
Empire Headquarters
London
Arthur K. Yapp
Ava
Vitgo
Racing Clubs Dispute Decided in Hobart Court
In Hobart Supreme Court Justice Crisp ruled on the Brighton Jockey Club v Tasmanian Trotting Association case. The association had passed a July resolution excluding the Brighton club from representation and restricting meetings to unregistered horses, a move the Brighton club argued breached the constitution and was improperly passed. The court reserved issues on the breach of contract claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Justice *Crisp
Brighton Jockey Club
Tasmanian Trotting Association
Ais Association
Tasmania
Narions Clubs
Tasmanian Trotting Owners’ Association
Tasmanian Troth Association
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MR J.J. Virgo
Commonwealth
Bank
Australia
Warminster
Rabaul
Ase
Garrat
Tutartat
R— Savings Bank Department
Nda
New Britain
Pacific
International Savings Bank
Wes Kell
Denison Miller
Hotel
Nungarin
A. C. Meccorry
F.O. R. Fremantle
THE
AVON
Waltianton
Strebe
Blake
J. M. Russell
Late Barnett and
Russell
Tim. Harnett
Fitzgerald
Tattersalls
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