War era echoes on duty and empire sustains the front
A compendium of wartime letters and editorials from the Brisbane Courier and Sydney papers urges national duty, conscription support, and unity with Britain. It cites Captain Glowop on naval service, praises Salvation Army work, critiques Prussian methods, and honors Australian troops at Lintonburg and Bullecourt as a bridge to empire solidarity.
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England
Sydney
France
Austtralia
Jin Fat
Glowop
Hmab ‘Sydoey
Pha Dun
Lintonburg
Bullecourt
British Empire League
Australia
Sir Houglas
Empire Day and Unity in Wartime Britain
A collection of wartime statements and editorials extols Empire Day, calls for unity under the Crown, and stresses justice liberty and freedom. It includes voices from Archbishop Wright General Smuta Sir William Robertson and references to the P L O conference urging national resolve amid global conflict.
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Wberry
Treadom
Archbishop Wright
Great Britain
Ceneral Smuta
National efficiency push targets youth training in NSW
The Minister for Education Mr James notes 700 NSW boys aged 14 to 18 risk dead end careers without better training. He calls for accelerated industrial development postwar to ensure national stability and essential officials for maintenance of progress.
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New South Wales
Approni
New Wales
Mininter
James
Live and Help Live Motto Reflected in Australian Spirit
Fragmentary quotation attributes a theme of national character and duty in Australia. The text contrasts empire building with inner resolve, urging the boy to grow with home, humanity, and country while embracing the maxim Live and Let Live and its higher ideal Live and Help Live.
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Australis
Mr. Meredith Atkinaom
Dugouts mined as soldiers recount dangers in war
Private W. J. Bros describes trenches in France where dugouts were mined and wired, with hundreds of wires stretched overhead. He notes the constant risk of sudden explosions and the need for extreme caution after the recent mine incidents.
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W. J
Fragmentary tract on national unity and economic terms
A distressed, garbled passage discusses national unity and the idea of a better living standard for working people. It references patriotism, business freedom, higher wages, and improving conditions at home, though exact meaning and sources are unclear.
Fragmented wartime note hints at ongoing struggle and fall of the Huns
A garbled wartime message speaks of German forces in retreat and threats of continued conflict. The text references a looming clash between nations, urging resilience and persistence in the struggle, with mentions of Britain and Empire under pressure.
Salt Solutions Offer Wounded Soldiers New Healing Method
Reports from medical circles praise salt solution wound irrigation as a simpler alternative to antiseptic dressings. Sir Almroth Wright highlighted its effectiveness in cleansing wounds through a gauze wick and warm saline, draining pus and aiding healing, though described as painful.
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Jutland
Chamber 9
Almroth Wright
German Made Toys Cheap Fueled by Child Labor
An Evening Standard and Vorwarts critique German toy industry highlights a Berlin region center where children as young as four work long hours for meager pay to produce cheap toys. The piece argues cheap wages enable Germany to undersell humane nations and urges British and French buyers to favor domestic products.
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Evening Standard
Germany
Frage Birge
Vorwarts
Fretiul Babies and Care for Fretful Infants
The article discusses fretful babies and possible causes like teething or indigestion. It advises soothing methods such as laying the child on the back and gently rubbing the stomach with a warm hand, noting relief when the crying stops.
Women Drive Royal Mail Vans in London Amid New Machinery
In London, Mossie citiiere and Co. employs women grooms to drive Royal Mail vans. New electric brushing machines, similar to human hairdressers, are installed in the horses’ saloons to soothe and groom the animals, with horses like Pretty Polly reacting to the mechanical brushes.
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London
Mossie Citiiere and Co
London Mail
Mye
Polly
War heroes awarded Military Cross for bravery in battle
The article recalls awards given for gallantry in action. Lieutenant A A Campbell and Captain J W Woodhouse receive recognitions for conspicuous leadership and bravery during assault operations. Lieutenant G B Edwards led a group through heavy fire capturing 400 prisoners. details describe the actions behind these citations.
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Sean
Epee Lane
A. A Campbell
J. W. Woodhouse
Fashions for Women Dress Collars and Handkerchief Adornments
A 19th century DIY guide describes creating stylish collars from lace or muslin to revitalize wardrobes amid high material costs. Instructions cover cutting and assembling large collars, coordinating with blouses, and adding embroidered edges or brooches to enhance simple outfits.
Peter's Nationality second edition promoted by booksellers
A second edition of Peter's Nationality by Val Jameson is published by W. Brooks and Co. It has sold out its first edition and a free second edition is available from N.B.W. Bookstall Company and other booksellers at a nominal price. The author is a longtime Australian writer and the Child Welfare Association formed since its publication aims to advance reforms in child treatment advocated by the author.
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Peter
W. Brooks and Go
Je. Ald
N.8
Puter
Peter's
National Dentistry Ltd. Liverpool House Sydney Ad
The National Dentistry Ltd. advertises at Liverpool House located at Liverpool and Castubcreagh Streets in Sydney. The listing mentions dental services and goods including porcelain items and fillings, with unclear details about guarantees and products.
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the National Dentistry Ltd
Nat Lewis
Liverpool House
Liverpool & Castubcreagh Sts
Sydney
Wonderful Magnet Aids Sunken Ship Recovery In Japan Invention
A cub seawater magnet invented in Japan promises to assist locating a sunken vessel. Large scale operations have come in bringing four thousand Japanese ships, though the description includes garbled terms. The magnet is valued for its iron collecting potential.
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Japan
Fragmented OCR tale about a poet and countrymen
A garbled dialogue fragment shows a poet and countrymen in a tense exchange. The text mentions two Aras, a burly man in overalls, and a pledge about twelve, but the overall meaning remains unclear amidst the OCR corruption.
Unclear Entry
Fragmentary diary like line shows possible reference to marriage and a dream. No identifiable people, places, or concrete event details to form a full news style card.
Carbalaceae disinfectant praised for cleansing and health uses
An English made disinfectant called Carbalacene is extolled for eradicating germs in the sick room. It is recommended for washing dogs and animals, eradicating vermin, treating cat skin eruptions, and use in baths and hair washing with directions on each bottle.
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Tutto
England
Corset Fashion Promotes Figure Fit and Comfort
A vintage fashion note argues that style favors both large and petite figures when corsets are correctly worn. It highlights Warner's Worset models, stressing attention to detail for stylish shaping.
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Warner's
Product names and ad copy fragmentary notice
Fragmentary OCR text mentions various cosmetic and health product terms and brands, with garbled phrases about velvet texture and rose freshness. The readable items include mentions of SALUTIS and BALUTIBE BOAP and a reference to Nair, suggesting an advertising or ingredient list. No clear event or outcome is present.
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Brisbane Courier
Salvation Army
Congress
Apellance
Brigadier Bickerton
Hapaum
Captain Bean
Australian Frees
Europe
Britain
Ireand
Ireland
Austria-Hungary
Lloyd George
Belgium
Gmthalia
Vie
Preag
Pree
William Robertson
Nnion
Iprom
Austra
Uffer
Ehadra
the Sun
Wmited Seton Laine
League
United States
Mabert
Housahold
BNT Valedaaae
Guyra
THE
Royal Mails
Wbations
Etary
Penerels Ae
G. B. Edwasforthe
Mney Pr
Btn
Miguel Dr
Avery Gol
Gabon
Ptt
Amy
Peder
John Danks & Son Pry, Ltd
DAN K
Liverpool Street
Marly
Wild
Eire
Nene
Maelt Motor Grease
Banly
Manly the Beautifule Cafe
South Lo
la Manly
Tarif
Babinest
Cacoom & Cotaba
Popes
Matey
Froese Sr
Janet Vanduer
Baa Air Spectaint
Tore Ney
Porceman
Pri Anhir Tig
Pintea
Oqonotey
Pattenta
Newman's
Pou Lass
A. & E. Sli, Limited
Tanna AN Joan
Oregon
Eatimvtes
Amt
Eram
Peant
Aeether
Cee
Buckles B
Vans IF
Eede
Uae
Ody Feat
Whart
Catalggud
Isabel
Leslie Nichols
Miele
Medici
Ororge Street
THES
ALL Hospitala
Cornwell
Wokenwell
Wetress
Morer
Uy Gore
Nevas
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