Soldiers in France and Egypt Send News Home From Far War
A wartime letter from Private W A Roberts and other soldiers describes travel from Egypt to France and mentions stations in France and Belgium. They report reinforcements, names like Naldor and Bob Anderson, and the grave of Tom Lavis, with a tone of longing for letters and health.
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Australia
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W. Roberts
Guyin
W. A. Roberts
Belgium
Naldor
Joot
Bob Anderson
Tom Lavia
Billy Lavis
Tom
Soldiers in trenches describe daily life and conditions
The letter recounts bunkers and billets, long days, and scarce frost in a warm front line. It notes graves tended by regimental crosses, rations, a travelling kitchen, and French pay. The writer mentions leave delays, mail parcels, and safety gear, asking to remember friends back home.
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England
Lomtos Island
Wingers
South Australia
Gascoigne to Speak at Oddfellows Hall Guyra
Entertainer Profesor Gascoigne slated for two nights at Oddfellows Hall on November 4 and 6 amid strong local press praise. The report notes lively conjuring, mimed tricks, and musical interludes drawing solid audience reaction, with further details available through the Guyra Argus.
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Gascoigne
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Llin
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Thes Munde
Jrengine
Liper Ware
Property sales by John Dridge & Co total £47074
John Dridge & Co announce strong activity in their Property department with four sales totaling £47074. Purchases include LEURA 7691 acres near Yarrabendas Siding, BELLEVUE 2500 acres near Trundle, SPRINGSURE 8412 acres near Tarcatio, and BY WONG 4150 acres near Trendle. Investors urged to request lists and provide details of offerings.
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Yarrabendas Siding
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Bellevue
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Trundle
J.G. Moloney
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Wool trade outlook for Sydney sales opens September
Commercial notes from Schute, Boy & Co. say Darling Harbour auctions will begin September 11 with extensive offerings. Melbourne brokers plan a small sale now, Brisbane to follow, aiming for a defined market by Sydney opening. Prices expected to fall from last month as shipments and freight ease.
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Rifle shooting rally at Giagra Range draws eighteen shooters
Eighteen members appeared at the Giagra Rifle Range on Sunday for a shooting rally. The event was satisfactory with scores listed following the report.
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Ollora Day Sees Fruit Pack and Clothing For French Children
A correspondent R reports Ollorney AGEL Day packed fruit pudding cakes jam and potted meat bound for Sydney to aid Egypt. Contributions include Miss K Cregan Miss H Creagan Miss M Cregan Mrs W Cregan Miss J Reever Mr W Faker and others with amounts listed. A parcel of clothing for destitute French children was prepared for Madame Sonbernin.
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Double Event Hero Wins Victoria Cross and Distinctions
Sergeant Hugh Brennan, aged 24, of Ly Camp and soon to leave for the front with reinforcements, is listed with New South Wales forces. At Gallipoli he earned the Victoria Cross for valor and the Distinguished Conduct Medal, while praised as among the finest bomber troops. Birden Hamilton saluted the young hero remarking Australians and Canadians would lead the charge.
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Hey
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Gough Mixture and Heans Essence Advertise Cough Cure
A promotional snippet touts making a Gough mixture and Hean’s Essence for coughs colds and throat troubles claiming quick prep and strong remedies worth more than standard mixtures. It quotes Sir Rider Haggard praising taking Hean’s Essence to Australia and to England. Available from leading chemists and stores.
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Sir Rider Haggard
Australia
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