Spartan and Australian Mothers Honor in War Sacrifice
Bishop Phelan of Sale spoke at St Marys Cathedral on July 25 about the Red Cross appeal, contrasting Spartan mothers who send sons to defend liberty with Australian mothers who sacrifice their sons for the nation. He urged honoring mothers as silent heroines, noting the depth of maternal sacrifice and urging public recognition for veterans and their families, especially in Gallipoli and other war fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
Sale
Daniel
Tias
Palestine
Aurelian
Aute
Palayra
Zenobia
Lynch Ray
Quitcura
Humainn
Bea
Inca
Nusrat
Gallipoli Heroic Medical Aid Named in Dispatches
An Australism soldier who contributed to the Morale Post recalls Gerry a medical orderly nicknamed Gertie. He earned belated praise for tireless field care amid the brutal early days ashore, carrying wounded off the beach and tending them without pause. His bold actions and steadfast presence impressed officers and men as the battalion faced heavy fighting, with others whispering of his exemplary service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Char Sever
Post
Gerry
Foesil Mon
gGhg
Gertie
Ani
Ald
Gersie
Carey
Lis Hessate
Minis
Mose
Fires of Hate review and other notes in a lively tone
A fragmentary review praises Rey Bridges tale The Fires of Hate for its vivid incidents and dramatic episodes. It notes harsh depictions of Botany Bay and Norful Jesus themes, warns of potential spoilers, and hints at a sequence of misfortunes leading to hopeful endings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Bridges
Botany Bay
Hussert
Jesus
Hodder and Stoughton
Daddy Long Legs
Rexona Claims Rapid Help for Varicose Veins
A reader letter cites relief from varicose veins after using Rexona Rapid Healer bought at a shop. The claimant, aged 20 weeks in bed commentary, reports dramatic improvement in leg condition after days of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexona
Mes B. Smerdou
Rennie Street
Footscra Vie
Hero of Science Dr Charlton Dies Disinfecting Battle Site
A Daily Chronicle correspondent recounts the heroic death of Dr Charlton of the Pasteur Institute serving near front lines. He volunteered to disinfect a mass of corpses between French and German trenches, working alone under cover of darkness despite poison vapors and danger. A shell killed him as he carried out the mission, leaving fellow medic aides to tend the wounded and move the dead.
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Charlton
Ayti-Rabeies
Pasteur
France
Tis
Daily Chronicle
Iast
Chiallton
Geran
Yeoroughly Ander
Ofer
Ile Germais
Chanlon
Ruginy
War's End Faith Challenge Warns of Hard Times
The Glasgow preacher Rev J A Huttin analyzes postwar fears in a Christian Commonwealth interview. He argues prosperity will test faith, warning of hardship, materialism, and superstition after conflict. He urges church to show a clear path of living faith and tithing to sustain true religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A Huttin
Glasgow
Farmer Iires
Shiek
Mulpil
Look for the Cause. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Ad
A vintage testimonial style advertisement promoting Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain. Mrs H Simpson of Littlestreets, Caslesford, credits the remedy after long suffering and notes fifteen years of relief. The ad urges purchasing from Foster McClellan Co and chemists. It also touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children's coughs with local shop mentions.
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Dean
Sidney Pilts
H. Simpson
Littlestreets
Caslesford
Tron
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Doan's
Australia’s Roll of Honor Casualties and Repatriations
The 61st casualty list includes new names of officers and men killed in action or died of wounds and wounded in action. Nearly 200 illness cases are reported. Lance Corporal ND, Private W W Carter and Private Eamon Kyneton are named. Lauriston, Mond, and Carter are connected to England or Australia postings. McCay has disembarked at Queensland.
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Lauriston
Ayong
Dmond Kyneton
Nam
Lauriston Amon
Uiase
England
Den
Castlemaine
W. W. Carter
Tylden
How Major General Bridges Fell in Action
An account from the Australia Argus chronicles Major General Bridges and his aide-de camp List Casey dying near Calli poli on the first day of occupation. Bridges led from the front amid heavy fire, earning the nickname Iron Man as four soldiers died and twelve wounded nearby. He declined protection for the stretch bearers and died after crossing a dangerous gap at Monash Gully while inspecting the works. Captain C W Thompson and Colonel W White aided the retreat before Bridges was carried aboard the ship Gazan. The report emphasizes his sacrifice and the perilous conditions of the engagement.
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All Eye Wines
Bridges
List
Casey
Callipoli
White
Livus
Cosey
Monash Gully
Thanel Nat
Siiplied
Siuilell
Patel
Capin C. W. Thompson
Cedival Oficer
Wis
Turing
Arlolses
Nik
Thompson
Write
Maine
Thor
A Machine-Gunner's Pluck At Gaba Tepethane
A wounded Australian machine-gunner, Ar hott, earns praise for fearless action during a ferent sortie near the Turkish lines. He and his crew held trenches under heavy fire for nearly an hour, aiding a successful Australian advance. Brigadier General Walker indicated a recommendation for the highest distinction.
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Gaba Tepethane
New Sout Wales
Iewlar
Helin
Young Ar Hott
Suely
Sewate
Wagatsis
Nat
Mai
MH. 1
Walker
Sas
Cine Connate
Autralian Division
Arngty Tat
Stdhe Nivel
Argus
Recruitment and separation allowances for military personnel
The notice lists daily separation allowances for married members and dependents, pensions for widows and disabled service members, and per annum rates for ranks from Private to Lieutenant. It notes payments to wives and mothers dependent on soldiers, plus additional child allowances and a compound remedy for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werie
Eruptions and neck and cheek illness noted in chaotic report
A fragmented text references eruptions on the neck and cheek, with garbled names and scattered medical observations. It mentions care attempts, symptoms like redness and sores, and unclear treatments, interleaved with miscellaneous phrases and stray dates. The jumbled record conveys confusion around a health issue with no coherent narrative.
Hean's Essence Saves Cough Mixture Money
Testimonial letters praise Hean's Essence as the best and most economical cough and cold remedy. Readers from Clarendon to Dorroughby report relief and cost savings, noting easy preparation and suitability for infants and adults. Price references and purchase points are listed.
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Hean
Fred. Hayman
Clarendon
Nsw
Hamilton
Hill End
Tay Heny
Wileronuh
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Weiler
Fante Lave
Thas
al Greve
Thermopylae
Galluret
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Vuirk
Rita Avercinn Greace
Tadin
Thersa Pylae
Tuy
Hite Thunb Spartane
Nerses
Fred
Xeexes
Christian
Temple of Fame
Spi
Dee
Morter
Anil
Ake Ecimonereth
Gallipallop
Flac
Ty Ryan
Marissus
Gina
Acgrave
Is Wether
Chaprberlain
Kyneton
Gallipoli
Mille
Tarawall
Weil
Coals Company
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Hoeser
Stoughton
Jean Webster
Iris
Science
Chas. Matthews
Malmsbury
Australia
Australian Expeditionary Forces
Victoria
HALL
Howlett
Afr
Baldwin
Saft
Dancy Cakes
Palmer, Stevens & Rennick
Willis Bros
Lyers OF Highest
Cass Darley
Parmers
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Bray and
Pollard
Diper Street
Hearne
BJ. Wells
Chemst
Invasion
Eskrs Hondtes
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Lira
Layee
Henien
Mullison
Lipman
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Lise Stock Ins Lageest Riktes
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Asrae Pris
Gurrfisn
Besahem
Beecham’s
Beratmm
Beenham
Svery
Beschami
Thomas Beech 51
Fcheon Hapland
Boba
E.G. Robertson & OJ Steam Chaefouttias and
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G. McWhinney
Sooty & Borns
ASIC
Dr. Waugh
Br. Waugh
James Service and CO
Melbourns
Bae
Hays
Equitable Stores
Ford” Harrison
Phove
Postex
the Nations Post
Unite of Russizoste
Earl Bitslener
Senferth Highlanders
Ch Guards
Sligitlanders
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Hgts
Airige
Armstrong Bros
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