War time notes from Masistane Kent record air raid fears
In Masistane Kent the sister of C Walden of Douglas reports the relentless wartime blackout and window damage. She notes delays in wood for shutters, makeshift coverings, and frequent air raid warnings across October. Residents endure broken windows, limited sleep, and scarce resources while trying to cope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masistane
Kent
England
C. Walden
Douglas
Maya
Sam
Porter murdered at Moonal railway station in Hobart
Relieving porter Eric Robinson, 25, was killed at Moonal station as three thieves attempted theft. He failed to answer a signal at Newtown after taking a drink from the engine driver three minutes earlier. Twenty pounds were stolen from the carer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Steaast
Erietos Robinwn
Wen
Nightly raids and eerie tracings in the sky
A correspondent notes enduring nightly raids for a month, expresses wish for salt with hearsay, and reflects that distant hearing is worse than being present. The message mentions their 227nd raid and marvels at the tracings in the sky after an air battle.
Bookstall Attendant Killed In Railway Crash
London reports a spectacular train crash at a station where a goods engine tore through buffers and wrecked the bookstall and station areas. The body of bookstall attendant Ella Krause was recovered hours later from the wreckage. Musselburgh station is noted among the crash sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Musselburgh
Misa Ella Krause
Break-Up Event At Vectis Eant State School
On Friday December 20 the Vectis Eant State School held its break up with songs and recitations led by head teacher W Korte. Two merit award winners June Becker and Maisie Light received prizes. Light won the Rhapman mpelier prize and students were praised for work and participation in War Relief efforts with certificates issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frial
Vectis Eant
W. Korte
Mnior
June Becker
Maisie Light
Cllenrauls
Dinisie Light
sRhampton Mpelier
Monty
Tan Marnske
Shee
Wrords
Patsy Becker
Tan
Stobert Marveke
Tori
Thiring
Bend
Mortern
Light
Kneize
Scholes
Parente
Walt
Church Services Reported at St John’s and Other Parishes
The article notes mixed clergy reports from the Church of England and Presbyterian services with references to Rev. scholars and congregations. It mentions Rev. Conon Fatsel at St John’s and long parish notices including Longerringony and Hawem. It records Rev. Yeunan in St Andrews and remarks on Mr. Pletcher’s ministry and farewell gestures in Horsbai before a New Zealand departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
St. John’s Church of England
Conon
Fatsel Wil
Hawem
New Zealand
Horsbai
Pletcher
Irrepressible Elephant Hunt Captivates Siam History
The Lopburi elephant hunt draws Siamese crowds and funds a new students' school. The two hunting methods, Horner and Mob-Chang, involve trained elephants and a stockade kraal for capturing and training wild elephants for labor. The venture, led by royal and religious motifs, marks a historic, controversial practice with government costs and numerous tame elephants assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Lopbur
Wangkok
Lopburi
Norai Im
Menam
Jndim
Bank of
Indiam
Sima
Phra Nani
Rate Chatalongkorn
Nara
Lopbari
Kime
Mhutstongkorn
Russia
Ta Siam
Lap- Quer
Kraal
Eater
Bethnack
Dasbeel
Tortnera
Don t Neglect Case of Piles Warns of Early Treatment
A vintage medical notice urges prompt care for piles starting as simple symptoms. It promotes Doan s ointment as an unequalled antiseptic remedy easing itching protruding and bleeding, claiming it saves lives and aids chronic cases, with emphasis on obtaining the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Kezema
Wen
The Horse and Harness World in Dockland England
The piece surveys horses in the docks and city streets, noting curbed patent supplies and shifting work patterns. It highlights the care by drivers, the role of railway and carriage firms, and the enduring use of harness designs from ancient to later periods. It also traces symbolic horse equipment and decorative patterns linked to historical memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dockland
Ily
Neuse
Efert Animale
Fay Show
Tun
Hie
Cimerons
Parrherés
Dun
Strom
Hs Cho
Nile
England
Syrom
Brest
Holy Land
Meade Trienne
Raseway
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Thomas Young & CO. Pty
Horsham
Wimmera
Mas Ford Dennys Lascettes Ltd
Wool Brokers
Geelong
Liberal
Ballarat Banking Company Ltd
Union Truste Company of Australia Ltd
Melbourne
Victor Assurance Co. Ltd
National Tsnrance Co. of New Zealand Ltd
Orient Steam Navigation C4
Cooper's
Cooper's Shearing
Partn
Thomas Borthwick & Sons
Fat Lamb
Austratian Mutual Provident Rociety
FORD
Vores Garage
Aalway Porter
BSA
Sarki
Jaxcure
Miss Picken
Young & 00. Pty, Ltd
Lim
Menara
Thomas Young &C, Pty. Ltd
Eho
Dorset
Domsbred Ewer
Thomas Young & CO. Pty, Ltd
Ohta
Duken
Firat
Findlay
Wilson Street
Horbbam
Noradiana
Menta
Fies
Stork
Equity Traptres Company Ltd
Commonwealtie Wons and Produce CO Ttd
Legal Airprance Company
Soradjuha
W. Pennt
John Kimberley & Sons
Mak
New Ecth Wales
Firebrace
SONAM
Beith & Co
Lad
Sith Chiets
George Tingne & Ca Pty
Tree Aenean
Tee
Bandhar Statnel
Texistment Sed Sylltieg Society
Royal Mail
Dalgety and Company Limited
Inc
Tareteld
Mlerstam
Jeparit
Horsham Market
Andi
Pilmore
Jeparit Dimboola
Horsham Rainbow Clearing Kale
Minemay
Wilson St
P.O
A. B. Tapfeld
Fighting Rerviews
Goldsbrough, Mort & Company Ltd
Fortwon
Cable
Wwect
Tealand Loan & Mercantile Agency
Wits, Sie Et al Horsham & Branches
Collins Street
Horsham D. S
Wallis
Salvation Army
Lucas
Casterton
Callander
Ararat
David Anderson & CO
Grey Aattionnen Lee
David Anderson
Swern
Land Mortgage Co. Ltd. Insurance
A. Lik
Agener Ua
Loan Te Marcantile Agency Company Limited
Tho
Tengwill
TEL Rama
Clear Lake
Mejor Kerr
Ratte Leman
Ics
Acta Esodrios
David Axderbgx
Monumental
J. F. Kelley
McPherson Street
Bir Grant Street
Bouth Melbourne
George L Hall
BO Firebrace
Arwell
Kankrnd
Tradeau Insurance CO. LD
LOGUE
Barnes’ Pharmacy
Firebrace Street
S Hutchesson & Son
Pynsent
Horskaies Theatre
PUNT
Pete
Doctana
Tasior
Monthini
Cadton Surhor
Jty
W Journal
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