Mothers Remember Their Soldier Boys
A reflective piece on mothers recalling sons who grew from playful children to soldiers. The narrative celebrates motherhood, shared sacrifices, and enduring pride in the boys’ wartime journeys, with memories of medals, toys, and the emotional toll of separation. It emphasizes marriage as a sign of longevity and the lasting bond between mothers and their grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talemant
Persoae
Tin
God
Elter
Menory
Arma
After the War YALCA Discusses Future Plans
Report of postwar YALCA conferences in France and Australia with soldiers and representatives. Talks focus on ideals, future direction, and proposals. A second meeting planned for better preparation, with headquarters in England and Australia compiling notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Australia
France
Yalca
YSECA
England
Accumu Omeander
Christmas Eve Parson Delivers Gentle Sermon Amid Rabbit Chase
A rustic Christmas scene recalls a parson and Jack the attendant joking about a rabbit hunt, then shifts to a sobering reflection on suffering and compassion. The piece juxtaposes holiday cheer with advice on bearing pain and caring for the afflicted, listing common ailments and promoting a medical product offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Weil
Joe
Plentiful Stowaways Raise Shipboard Peril on Thin Hope
Aged father warns of dangers to young men stowing away on ships leaving Liverpool and Glasgow. Nine and eleven men were found concealed on outward voyages, facing possible death, imprisonment, or forced labor. Reported risks include cold storage, anchor locker, and hawser hole concealment, with severe punishment awaiting escape attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallig
Liverpool
Glasgow
Fragmented 1917 Scottish Market Conversation
A garbled 1917 piece glances at a lively Scottish market scene. It recalls a stormy last Sunday and a small group debating faith and future amid price lists for prime meats and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunse
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ESN
Darotrva Co. Ise
Mtkpounne
the Union Trustee Co. * Australia Limited
BEAU
Colling BT
Melogurne
Gydney
Bisbane
Pietae Call
Cooh
Gltay Wanted —Hylamd Siwaese Savid Hylawd
Bons Pty. Ltd
Spertra, Sennitts Freesing Werke
T. Stott & Son
Western Market
Melbourne
Eco
Stone & CO
Robert Schulia
Raumester
Rome
McPhail, Anderson & Co
Biz
Bourke Street
Auctica
Bale
Sia
Victoria
Uch
Lawrence
Maden
Bimunty
THE
Equity Board
Edward Fanning Hay
Courman
Sin WM. Tryine
Bar Heteralarn
Hea
Donald Macktnnon
Dareineras Law
Sandharst
Howe
Nana
Yamlga
Ambler's
Rene
Upper
Lowe
Mta
Warne Bale
Madmills Alston
Noe
Coffey Bros. Pty. Ltd
Abe
Aan
Agnor
J, Bartram & Son Pty, Ltd
We Bounke
T. Melbourme
Maid's
Ball & Welch Pty. Ltd
Aatea Flinders Strbet
Collie Strost
Melboure
Worlira
Ford
Cartor Farm
Etation Oy
Meetenet
H. Jenkins
Rainbow
W. H
Bachelor
Benedict
Mors Nadly
Ma UR
Ettersburgh
Bae
Almere
Matsa
Byron Mowe
Colliner
Ward & Stock & Shar
WARD
Excwangh
Australian People's
Ofte
Wholebasie Agents
Felton
Grimwade
eLangwill Bros. Davies
South Melbourne
Plitan
Magnes
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