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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
7
Fragmented wartime dispatches describe Egyptian camps emptied and large Australian contingents fighting near an unnamed front. The report notes reinforcements, casualties, and movement of units, with references to brigades, ships, and hospitals, detailing chaotic conditions and evolving positions amid ongoing hostilities.
Fragmentary document describes a wartime scenario with references to heat trenches and remains. It mentions Petrograd and Russian revival themes, with unclear garbled names and events. The text appears as corrupted OCR, lacking clear dates, places, or concrete actions.
The Blom court finds the accused guilty on eight treason counts involving the eel bk Ontaed Seed. De Wet is sentenced to seven years in prison with an additional term. A fine of £200 is imposed.
An officer’s note describes German naval buildup including a long ship of 60,000 tons, a 36,200 ton vessel, and a Tiefelinger class cruiser at 25 knots. It mentions four dreadnoughts and light cruisers being completed. A health tip advocates early use of Hoard’s cough remedy for flu and pneumonia concerns.
The fragment notes mention a plan involving twenty four 120 ton submarines and reference even heavier Winch guns. Details are sparse, but the discussion centers on substantial underwater firepower and wartime naval expansion.
The Pare Journal reports Allied fleets bombarded Gallipoli straits on Monday with immense flames over the town. Docks and military warehouses were set on fire while trenches manned by Australian and New Zealand troops repelled a Turkish attack. Periscope views described heavy bombardment and intense rifle and Maxim gun fire, with the assault continuing into the next day.
War dispatch from correspondent Ashes Bartlet describes Turkish losses at Gallipoli as 70,000 repelled. Australian and New Zealand troops fought under General von Sanders, with heavy casualties on both sides. Turks attempted multiple assaults but were driven back, sustaining significant deaths and wounded as Allied forces pressed the attack.
Private Eddie Ellis writes from Gallipoli and Lemnos describing Easter landings, heavy fighting, wound care, and retreat after hill assaults. Other letters from Private W V Badd Private J Scott Private J W Stewart Private T J Bos and Private Arthur Waller detail hospital stay siege life, front-line conditions, supplies, and morale amid Turkish defense.
A correspondent reports chaos in Australia as an armistice rumor prompts Turks to resume hostilities within ten days. The Turks allegedly planned to renew efforts while diners argued over flag abuse. The New South Wales ministry withdraws a £1000 subsidy amid the turmoil.
A vivid battlefield diary describes landing near strong Turkish resistance, bullets and shrapnel, injuries to a private and others, exhausting march back to a hospital, convalescence, and a note on chilblains and outdoor exercise with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It mentions Charley and others in a distant campaign.
Australian casualties list details officers wounded and killed with a long roster of names across New South Wales Victoria Tasmania and other states. The document lists Corporal J G McAlister Lance Corporal E Tansley and many Privates and Serjeants from multiple battalions across regions including Clifton Hill Malvern Warawee and Wonthaggi, noting missing and dead in various categories.
Wounded at sea or on duty reports list names and units including Sapper Wo Siew of the Signalling Troop Noethcote and others such as Metcher and Shower. Several were reported dead from some cause while others returned from hospital on furlough.
Partial list of names and units appears from a wartime casualty or service roll call. Entries include Private RBY Mais and Private JPF Beebe among others, with ranks and regimental abbreviations scattered, suggesting a casualty or muster record. Limited readable details hinder full reconstruction.
Fragmented wartime notice lists Private Hell and Victoria personnel wounded or on furlough. The document names soldiers including Mamie fi lelinont North, Nichelle Pith, and Corporal L. J. Adler, with mentions of dwellings and locations tied to military postings in 15th and 16th battalions. It records transfers to remain, furloughs, and reinforcements across state lines.
The article notes Conner T. Reow of Horvham and others wounded in Turkey. It details promotions, medical care, and recent military movements, naming Private Twe Wael and Lance-corporal Artle Faily Murtom among those mentioned. Descriptions cover hospital care, transfers, and the community’s reaction to ongoing service.
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