Soldier's Letter From Palestine Describes Quiet Front and Air Attacks
Lance Corporal B Ralph writes from Palestine to his mother Mrs F Forward of Seabrook. He notes quiet conditions since April 19, describes camp life behind front lines, occasional Cairo leave, and travel toward Jerusalem. He recounts bombardments by Laube planes near Gaza with camels and horses casualties, Turkish trenches, French general inspection, and anticipation of heavier fighting as forces mark time before action.
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B. Ralph
Palestine
F. Forward
Seabrook
Cairo
Egypt
Jerusalem
Gaza
Samson
Laube
Jacko
Rafa
Eucalyptus Pride Replaced by Woods Pepperment Cure
A rustic fable tone describes a proud eucalyptus and a bear lamenting change. An old creature explains his former power faded as Woods Pepperment Cure becomes popular, used by all mankind.
Merchant List of Household Goods and Prices at Bacchus Marsh
Historical shopper catalog listing items from B. P. Chidlow including bird seed groats oats soap candles milk peaches beef bitters and various canned goods with prices per tin packet bottle or dozen. Entries show small coin amounts and units such as d and s. The mix reflects a rural store stock list with everyday household commodities.
Egg Orders Booked as Chickens Deliver in Rotation
Eggs orders booked for chickens in rotation including Leghorns 265 egg strain and Orpingtons. WLI Reds Bull Duske 764 setting noted with 3 percent and 16a dozen for chickens and ducklings. Details from Auburn Street Pockey Yards Northam.
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Orpingtons
Wli
Auburn
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Gion
Ford
A. W. R. Cooper
West Northam Motor Garage
Charles Street
Northam
B. P. Chidlow
Hotel
Nungarin
A. C. McCorry
DOW Brin Progrestors
Tim. Harnett
Zgerald-Street
Nentham
Hobart
Avon, Bakery
A. Appleton
ALF
Light Horse
Artillery
Camel Corps
F. C. Smith
Yorkarto
Northam Motor Garage
E. Kirkman
Chidlow Street
West Northam
E. T. Henley
Bohemia Hotel
Murray Street
Perth
Achar J. Tunney
Wagin and Dumbleyang
Tel. AgGos
Katnaford
Geach
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