On Active Service Letters From World War I Soldiers
Extracts from letters of Fred McGuire and another Geo McGuire brother describe wounds, hardships, and frontline conditions near England France and Belgium in 1917. They note flesh wounds injuries to chest shoulder and face, artillery fire, difficult supply lines, mule and horse transport, duck boards, and dangerous shelling as they await an end to the war and return to Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. McGuire
Kitchener
Hoapital
England
Geo. McGuire
Armidale
Gours
O.K. Bapposs
Frita
Belgium
Frits
Cisimane
France
Jock Brazier
Norman Medhurst
O.K
Australia
UW. McGuire
Ehells
Oor Tenia
Kidney Trouble Relief Promised by Mipland’s Gin Pills
An OCR ad claims kidney trouble stems from uric acid waste in the blood. It touts Mipland’s Gin Pills as a cure that cleanses the kidneys, lowers uric acid, and restores daily vigor, urging readers to obtain the remedy from local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arn Marting
Slinden
Printed publication by Frank John Mano in Bow Son Wales
Frank John Mano prints and publishes a notice at his registered office in Grayra Bow Son Wales detailing ownership and authority of the publication. The document asserts his role as proprietor and operator within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank John Mano
Tradley-Sirent
Grayra
Bow Son
Wales
Citizens War Chest Tommy Cooker Fund Donations January
A list of January donations acknowledging contributions to the Citizens War Chest Tommy Cooker Fund. Donors include F. J. White Sona, Rasael Gibson, L. P. Datton, T. E. Sole, A. A. Hrownes, BR. K. Woukes, F. K. Sinden, W. P. Craik, and many others with amounts ranging from 1d to 28s, total noted as £6 0s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Gibson
Green Hille
Goyra
F. J. White
Sona
Rasael
Gibson
L. P. Datton
T. E. Sole
A. A. Hrownes
BR. K. Woukes
F. K. Sinden
W. P. Craik
Locy Gibson
James Gibson le
J. T. Stewart le
Stewart le
Giles Moore Lim
J. McLean
G. A. Handebo
Joe. Youman
RB. R. Bell de
C. Hawkson Ie
H. Brown
Chas. Ries
H. Rice le
Roy Rice
Norman Mice le
Mra
Tanner Is
Dr. J
Harris le
T. Smith
J. Starr
Miss Starr Ja
Stanley Tayler
Advice to Mothers on Soap for Babies Envy and Health
Advice to mothers promotes using Hexen Bhin and Fecial Boop medicated soaps for cleansing infants. It claims baby skin will be refined and pleasant, encouraging tub time. It mentions Ragona Gesp as a bath aid and references purchase from retailers J, B, Sinden's, Gurta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinden
The Letter E in History and Humor
A brief, playful note on the letter E described as unlucky yet essential. It claims E turns up in war and peace, begins existence and ends trouble, and without it there would be no meat life or heaven. The piece jests at editors devils and views, citing a central honesty line.
Note on Herbal Pills for Rheumatism Benefit
W J Bennett from Utals writes to praise Herbew Pills for acute rheumatism claiming pain relief, easier farm work on foot, and urges sufferers to try the remedy. The note mentions a price of 1 shilling per bottle and that the pills are sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Flat Farm
Gayra
J. E. Howland
Leon
W. J. Bennett
Popular Lies and Doctor's Remedy Ad Claim
A fragmented page text presents quirky phrases and a medical ad promising constipation prevention to avoid numerous ailments. The ad touts NOJOL as a nonhabit forming, safe laxative from Standard Oil, claimed not to interfere with digestion and sold by F. Biden in Curr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nojol
Standard Oil Company En
F. Biden
Ourr
Fisherman’s Lusitania diamonds spark royal reward
New light reveals a romantic tale of a fisherman's lucky catch from the Lusitania sinking. He recovered a set of diamonds among fish, and after delivering them to London by post, the owners rewarded him with hundreds of pounds for his honesty and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trish
Lusitania
Enlistment totals by colony in 1917 wartime poll
A Senate report by Senator Pearce shows 387 926 enlistments, 25 percent of adult males. NSW leads with 150 185 enlisted, Victoria 105 163, Queensland 54 485, South Australia 2 759, Western Australia 31 160, Tasmania 14 205. Overall Commonwealth total 287 926 enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce
Defames
Fallow Kew South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Australia
West Australia
Tasmania
New’ South Wales
South Australia
Commonwealth
Vices Regal Ostician's Visit to this Town
MESSRS. H. A. BARRACLOUGH LTD of Sydney Mulbourne and Newcastle visit this town for professional consultation. Each member qualified at London University with diplomas listed and ready to provide the best care for intricate defects. Consultations at Ward's Royal Hotel on Wednesday February 6 from 4 to 6 pm. Take no risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. A. Barraclough
Ward's Royal Hotel
Opricinius
Rainfall and Weather Notes From Tenterden Chronicle
Weather summary for Tenterden recounts annual rainfall totals with heavy 24 hour falls on October 6, September 2, and November 16, noting March as wettest month and May as driest. Includes record highs and lows, snowfall on September 19, and unusually warm and cold days, plus a local advertisement for Rexona ointment available at F. E. Sinden's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Nis
Im Dar
Guyra Show Judges Named for 14th Annual Event Dates
The Guyra P A H Association announces judges for the 14th annual show on February 18 and 20. Officials cover cattle dairy and beef, sheep, poultry, fruit flowers vegetables, preserves, cookery, needlework, fine arts, saddlery and more with numerous local and Armidale exhibitors. Old friends and new ones can rely on good value for their money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyra P
A. and
H. Association
Harawa
A. Turnbull
Brandon
Glen James
W. Spacke
Waet
Delusional Man Causes Stir at Huron Hotel
Charles Price, long known for heavy drinking, caused a scene at the Huron Hotel described by the Liverpool Argos reporter. He toppled from a balcony rail, narrowly escaped serious harm, and later dabbled with the river before police intervened. He received medical care after detention. Also advertised is Shaldon’s New Discovery household remedy for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Price
Huron Hotel
Wach & Paint
Hie
Thong
Wood
Homer Lr
Shaldon
Dent
Batthy
Price
Binden’s
Guyre
Local Vendor Opens Fresh Produce and Confectionery Shop
Mrs J Tierney gives notice to the Public of Cuyra and District that a new business has opened offering fresh penni vegetables Aboleo confectionery and summer drinks. Prices are described as very reasonable and the owner hopes for public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tierney
Cuyra
Propritors Thank Public for Patronage and Service Offerings
The notice expresses gratitude to patrons and states the business will continue to provide various products including tobacco, cigars, and related goods. It mentions meals at houses and emphasizes ongoing availability of soft drinks and other merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
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J. Jones & Co., Ltd
Sussex Street
Sydney
Avene
F.C. Atkins
Guyrka
Hradley-street
Victor
Paling’s
Hearne
Citizen's War Chest
Tommy Cooker
Rand
Onk & Moryeor
Ostician
Tenterden
F. Ei
Sanmares
Mer Flo Man
Joseph McMullen
Phoenix
Whyte
Glen Innes
Phoenix J
Oliera Street
Guyra
Central Cafe
Nest Bank of N.8.w
Maals
Coltz2auu
FLY Tas
The
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William P. O'Brien
Domino Brothers
W. EF. Gill
Werner
Onerestreet
Gas
A. H. Helyar
Boss Baker
Bradley
Street, Guyra
North Cowes
Illiam Roberts
G. Matthews
Glen Tones
Warness
Pei
Dowdlay - Street
C. D. Hutton
Liangothlin Road
Bwilder A Undertaker
Ui Sohak
Cox
Gon & Tarr
Guyrb
Eli J
Guyrn
W. Parker, Veneeal
Ulack Smith
Oly
BR. Moore
Boos
Oy Victurigg
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