Letters From the Front Describe Brutal War Life and Courage
The letter details frontline experiences during bombardment and trench duty. It recounts shelling, mud, duckboards, and close calls, noting casualties and the endurance of soldiers. The writer praises comrades and the bravery of those serving, while reflecting on fatigue and the cost of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Hell
Poe
Colone
Smd
Ant
Pergiatent
Weber
Wiel
Red Cross Work Serves Upper Victoria Valley
Secretary reports Red Cross contributions for the quarter including cash, cloth, and yarn. Members praised for in kind help. prizes offered for best sock and shirt counts. balance shown as £40 55. A prize to M Phee for the best knitted article and further prize £11 for best parcel item. A phonic report event planned for March 24 at Barhon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aarter
Whitehead
Cherie Flodiecs
Belfur
Hassett
Mite Rae
Vartoma Timer Messie
Walker
Wing
Mexsra
Anil D. Rae
Mr. de Lite
Neekins
Misa Sheppard
Tresanrer
M'Phes
Oleg
Jackson
M'Phee
Jane
Allen
England
de Aly
Landele
Little
Te Qebe
Bpale
Fragmented text about illness and remedies appears in newspaper
The readable passages describe eczema, sleep-related symptoms, and a medical discussion. Mentions include remedies and warnings about medicines containing sedatives or opiates. Names and places are garbled, but the piece references health concerns and treatment advice in a period-appropriate tone.
Fragmentary wartime letter on wounded and morale
A disjointed excerpt describes wounded soldiers, rumination on sacrifice and humor, informal notes about sharing rations like chocolate cigarettes, coffee, and necks of meat. The speaker recalls uniforms, mud, and camaraderie amid hardship, urging restraint and solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lwt
S&mp
Splendid Remedy For Children's Coughs Advertised
An Australian newspaper advert promotes a cough remedy for children. It claims Mothers can prepare the remedy at home using WEAN ESSENCE and water, suggesting a daily dose for relief. The text imitates late 19th or early 20th century advertising style with prices and steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Brighten Grammar School Improvements and Boarding
The article notes Brighten Grammar School with new facilities including a swimming pool gymnasium tennis court and extensive cricket and football grounds adjacent to the premises. A limited number of boarders are admitted and the student body is led by a headmaster with emphasis on discipline and religious instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Likverz
Meron
Premine
Omar
Masters of the Bend
Brighton
Melinmourne
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Serap
Cality
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Warrnambool
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Hemits
Folten
Rocko
Duerdin
J. Thomson & CO
Wolfare
Tou Podmie
Northcote
W. H. Carthew
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Hamilton
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Mig
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Willaura
Wedoreday
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Hamitor
Tanke
Detbanado
Rer
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Marie
Tanet
Mathie
Fran Avery
Diane
Kitts
Nfl
RED Cross
LPO
Victoria Valle
Victoria Valley Red Cross
Ww Brewis
Baralenl
Caramet Soctety
Oolos DO
Muro
Barhon
Prada
Trish
Moss
Cowes
Becingham Avene
Caer
Vic
Clements Tonic Ltd
Clements
Saeed
Gard
Ted Cote
Tad Ron
Mall
Rana Rana
Sil Bork
Pete Justenet
Twone &On
Sydney
B.S
Palweral
Murcatel
Teaien
Surrey
Wilton
Bouetell
Williamwon
Meyers
Gawtee
M. Bell
Murray
Moray
Ulernate
Renee
Sueck Dunmona
Chewy
Ted
White
Boel
Feat Fi
Moeter Fen
Mesa
Miay M Hovis
Etullan
Tadly
Cbs
Avold
Petiecornia Menor
Hollerphine
Brighten Grammar School
H. Crowther
Crowther
Perth
Goodyear
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Goodyear A.W.T
Goodyear Tyre and Rubber GO
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