Baghdad and the challenge of holding a city in war
The piece analyzes Baghdad’s strategic vulnerability on the plain, the Tigris barrier, and the difficulty of defending it without natural forts. It contrasts 1915 Ottoman setbacks with Maude and Townsend, notes rail links to Samarra, and weighs whether long campaigns and tonnage gain justify securing a region without natural frontiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baghdad
Tigris
Samarra
Townsend
Ctesiphon
Mesopotamia
Euphrates
Karum
Maude
Ealier
Delhi
Cairo
Woodr Great Peppermint Cure Reference
An 18 6d advertisement touts Woodr Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs colds and similar ailments claiming reliable relief. It frames the product as a universal remedy and markets its effectiveness to the general public.
Repairs to Engines Boilers and Chaff Cutters on Shortest Notice
Repairs offered on shortest notice for engines, boilers, and chaff cutters. Prompt service and skilled technicians available for emergency dispatch. Equipment downtime minimized with rapid assessment and parts on hand.
Fire creates security to policy holders in town debt notes
A fire damage incident affected multiple properties listed with names such as Bruce Rock J Higgs Fram Benjaberrag H ik Sear Bolgart Wm Cousins Buntine Chas Robinson Dunderdin Slarria Dulbelling H H Massachelli Dalwallinu Jas Black Dangin J Laird Doodrake Geo Wellman Goomalling M G Eaton Kellerberrin Geo Gorter Korreocking W G Lewis and prompted policy holders to face £ 6349 479 in liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Rock
J. Higgs
Fram
Benjaberrag
H. Ik
Sear Bolgart
Wm. Cousins
Buntine
Chas, Robinson
Dunderdin
Slarria Dulbelling
H. H. Massachelli
Dalwallinu
Jas. Black
Dangin
J. Laird
Doodrake
Geo. Wellman
Goomalling
M. G. Eaton
Kellerberrin
Geo. Gorter Korreocking
W. G. Lewis
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Avon Bakery
A. Appleton
Northam Motor Garage
E. Kirkman
Chidlow Street
West Northam
E. T. Henley
Tpan and
BRASS
Tuade
The
London & Lancashire Insurance
Western Australian
Viking House
William-street
Perth
Harrisson
Fidelity Guarantes
Etat Glas
Rhodes
Merredin
Geo
Jestamat
Morowa
E. W. Prater
Northam
John Grey Ween
O. Ball
Piette Joot
Muir
Tootyay
J. ‘A. Wroth
Trayning
W. Anson
Tammin
Patrick Coley
Yer
J. Lawkere
Wongan Hills
A. Myers
Bohemia Hotel
Murray Street
Arthur J. Tunney
Wagin and Dumbleyung
B. J. Hannaford
House
Fitzgerald Street
Hasing
J. J. Rieussetn
Balfast and
Rieusse
Wood Security
R. D. Lane
Goomallng
Dodgers
Northam Courier
Dowerin Mail
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