Colonel J W Mercy Wounded Dardanelles and Doyle Return to Duty
Colonel J W Mercy officer commanding the Second Victorian Infantry Brigade sustained a knee wound in the Dardanelles fighting but no bones or arteries were harmed. He is expected to return to duty. The official notice came from the Minister for Defence Colonel James Whiteside McCay, noting Mercy’s long military service and value to Australia and the Empire. Mercy, born in Ireland on December 3, 1871, rose from school to Melbourne University, earning Master of Arts and Master of Laws, and held notable legal and political roles before joining the AIF in World War I. His career included headmastership and legal partnerships. he later joined the Australian Infantry and the Intelligence corps, becoming the first colonel in command of the corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Mercy
Victorian Infantry
Dardanelles
Minaster
Defence
James Whiteside McCay
AI Forces
Ind
Vietonas
Auetralim
Empire
Egypt
Vijelemaor
Ireland
Secember 3
Isét
Meta
Andrew
Lose Hoyd Meloy
Victoria
Eloper McCay
Australia
API
Seoteh College
Melbourne University
Vela
Colesel
Caught in Machinery At Arkopa Mill Incident
A worker named Wischorider from Arkopa was operating a machine when a jam caused his arm to be caught, tearing the back and injuring him badly. He was carried to Dr Tucham's private hospital in Shinjoot where doctors planned treatment to aid healing.
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Wischorider
Arkopa
Ger
Tucham
Weather rainfall summary across districts
The week’s rainfall figures show varied totals across regions. Walke- recorded from 7 points to 4 at Mire and Hopetoun, while Wimmera ranged from 5 to 1 with several stations noted. Central and North districts reported modest rain, with several locations around 25 and 112 units at multiple gauges. Northern, Eastern and Western areas show mixed totals, reflecting a unsettled period across Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie
Stratford
Treatment for skin sores with Zam-Buk and Zom-Bok remedy claims
A letter describes a husband suffering severe skin sores and a wife with leg wounds cured by Zam-Buk and Zom-Bok products. The testimony reports rapid relief from itching, eruptions, and fever, with improvements in skin condition and mobility after regular use.
Feed Shortage and Contractors at Kowres Shire Council Meeting
At a Kowres Shire Council meeting a letter from FLOH Lampard announced resignation as tender for radios and sanitation. discussions over high costs delayed duties. Tender calls for Gorwie and Harrow services. concerns over a £2 deposit and refund on footpath work arose as Dr Foley and others argued protractedly about the contractor situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kowres
Floh. Lampard
Cora
Mme
Tim
Jim Clark
Narroe
Gorwie
Harrow
Alan
Aranll
Railways and Fares Across Australian Routes in 1900s
Table of information on railway fares within the Commonwealth and to New Zealand Fiji and other regions. Includes express train schedules Adelaide Melbourne Melbourne Sydney Sydney Melbourne to Adelaide Fremantle Kalgoorlie speeds and average sailing times between major coastal cities.
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Commonwealth
New Zealand
Fiji
Adelaide
Melbourne
Sydney
Peat
Fedson
Beret
Brisbane
Fremantle
Kalpoorlia
Albany
Newcastle
Special sale on wool and serge fabrics from manufacturers
Direct from manufacturers offers one price cuts on wool serges and twills in grey navy brown and black. Yardage and special lines include cotton and wool blends with finishes like Amazon and Velvetesma. Prices from 1 shilling something, limited stock, no price guarantees for ongoing supply.
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Col. McCay
Col
Mobay
Ixjthy
Harry Deen
Mrs Hoberry
Huthstrest
Yan Wutheenk
Itchy
Zefa
Utah
Chennai
Zane Bale
Table of Information
Mitre Laks
Horsham Ts
Aye Leens
Wail Pimpimio Dimbool
Ranivea Warrick
Bea
Davey
Davey, Davey and Co
Glasgow House
Firebrace Street
Horsham
W. J. Miller
Manchester
Mel
Ward
Hage
Pri
Wimmera Foundry
Dorsham
Workman
S. R
May
MIT
Hearn Ab
Philes
Morse
Dr. Morse
J. Hyde
Evelynst
W.J. Miller & Co
Fireback Street
anXit
Sis
Mount
N. W. Turner
Firebeach
Horspam
Telephone Mo
C. Rennison & Son
Hersham
Wm. Sack
Wool
Jeweller
Srokers
Indy
New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company Limited
London
Waiassda
Let Deo
Mar
Gesors
Agenm
Riverina
Collins Street West
Hagelthorn & Bolton
Melbourne and
Elong Wool Sales
Ace
NEW Market
Geelong
Produce
Exper
Quibell
Kemp
Nobel
Glasgow
Chilworth
Bourke St
Gheringhap Street
Oatlands’ Steam
Chaff & Corn Mills
Frodues
Prem Liaility Assurance Corporation Ltd
E. H. Asbergang
U Ponle
Einidees
James Sawyer
Wilson Street
Town Hall
Next
Anderson Wend Co
The
Horsham District Hospital
A. E Gallop
W. Leek
Roserts Avenue
Miss McKenna
Caribsacest
Town and
Worsham
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