Elphinstone notes on racing, queens and welcome home
Local items recount racing form and bets with Galway reference, Queen of Anzac auctions, welcome home for Privy J Chintan from the base hospital, and a rain rich spell boosting fruit trees. Taradale residents honor Private John Antoni with a photo, while Anzac raid mention closes the section.
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Eif
Donesal
Irgteid
Busterill
Darkoy
Ruepayers
Uhey
Galway
Siren
Hite
Althouxt
Fale Elphinsyoye Ouetis
Kathleen U'lricn
Queen of Charity
Vic Owens
Hart
Queen of Anzacs
Alam
Messrs
Clark
John Antonia
Ellery
Manis
Pollard
McClure
Mooney
Australian Soldier's Description of Anzac Trench Raid
A Ballarat reader quotes a sergeant A Rich describing a raid into German trenches during World War I. He details wounds, bombardment, and the chaos of night fighting, noting many casualties, the escape from danger, and the lack of prisoners taken. He reflects on the bravery and hardships faced by his company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Kieh
Dana Street
Ballarat
England
Minys
France
Fritz
Suirt
Liege
Twenty Weeks in Rep Suffering With Burst Varicose Vein
A reader, 58, reports relief after using Rexona ointment for burst varicose veins lasting twenty weeks. The testimonial thanks Rexona for improving mobility and comfort, noting purchase at 1/6 and 3/. The letter mentions Mrs Siuerdon of 17 Reunion Street and various local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lez
Magier
Altendine
Siuerdon
Reunite Street
Aynanas
A Sound Peace or a Second War
A long editorial debates whether immediate peace with Germany would avert a second conflict or trigger deeper domination. It weighs Britain France Russia and England’s positions, warns that a hasty settlement could empower German triumphalism and fracture Europe into vassal states if not forced to surrender gains.
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Germany
Austria
Balsium
Sith
Flue Af Norrhert
Pokand
Serbia
Montenears
Fisiing
Fliei
Lwyets
Ihaneiers
Napoleon
Europe
France
England
Gervasy
Frani
Russia
Gernane
Pie and Digestives Save a Happy Home
A humorous note describes Hoteen married tong and a first pie incident. Second piece eaten, yet Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets are in a pocket tin, digesting peace and keeping the home intact. Price 1/6 and 2/6 per tin, available everywhere.
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Hoteen
Tong
Dr. Sheldon
Then and Now Melbourne's fifties memories rise
Reminiscences of a Melbourne grand man of the fifties recall the River Yarra area and the gardens. A feared doctor, a kindly sister, and the old Government Paddock near the Kerner’s Gate emerge through faded recollections. Children rode, picked bark, and played among wattle and orchids as the era’s landscape and social life unfold.
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Melbourne
Australasia
Heer
Mueller
Alsin
Amd
Miss Muchor
Aml
Kiowe
la Teale
Elise
Flouse
Sears
Friendly Societies
Joy
Jacsent
Crickee
Ale Fane
Tod
Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Colds in Babies
An old patent remedy advised for infants with coughs and colds. Claims fast relief and safety for delicate systems, marketed as the quickest remedy for throat and chest troubles. Notes price points 1/6 and 3/- and availability at general stores.
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Skeldan
Sheldon
Shelian
Sheidan
John W. Boyle
Syenes
Wellmsan
Aston
Ghervels
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted for Children
Advertised remedy claims quick relief for croup and whooping cough in youngsters. Notes ease of coughing and safety for the youngest, with sales at local chemists and stores in Kynpzan and Malmsbury. Mention of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for chest complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Kyntzan
Chas. Matthews
Malmsbury
Red Scaly and Itchy Eczema Healed by Cuticura Trial
A reader reports relief from red scaly itchy eczema after using Cuticura products. She describes initial breakout before healing, mentions sending for a free sample pack and soap and ointment, and notes a skin book offered by post. The unsolicited testimonial is signed Miss Ey R Fogarty of Pils Creek Frogmare N.S. Say October 28 1/5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serema
Ey R Fogarty
Piil’s Creek
Frogmare N. Say
Adress
Br, Tayns & Co
Sydney
N.S
Myrtle Creek Benefit Concert Aids State Fund
A Myrtle Creek concert on Friday August raised £98 for the State School Patriotic Fund. Miss Savage trained the children with masterly skill. The program featured songs, recitations, duets, and dances by school girls and boys, with special performances by Miss J Gar and Miss Gertrude Cole.
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Maule Creek Sete Sequol
Patriotic Fund
Galhorng
Chit Slyen
Hue
Une
Migs Savage
Chile
Malconry
Arti
Arconnranis
Syle
Cathy
Kyneton
Agi
Aneieneen
Clverture
Ems
Sefinel
Moleomity
Gis
Seaton
Choeas
Eavs
France
W Gleeson
Gertrude Dole
Actiai
Aut Dole
Auk Conry
Choms
Bunk
Gertrude Cole
Sane
Corp
Garvrey
Grers
Netlon
Evelyn Cole
Kit
Mileansy
Sunshine Whane Smite
Evelyn Doletion
With You Billy We Stand For War Time Cheer
A rousing wartime tribute to Billy urging unity against Germany with lines praising loyalty and duty. The piece salutes Australia Britain and the effort against German greed, calling for calm and steadfast resolve. It closes with an advertisement for Morriss Imperial Eye Ointment and Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
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A. Rich
Rexona
Canterbury
Aline
Meuse
Sine Salle
Guerin
Anil
Westerd
Gomyvensarinis
Britain
Melbourny
Trottier
Row
Streaut
Wen
Tle Wiltawes
Vetores
Myrtle Creek
Billy
Australia
Hans
Scora Wiese Rod Duty
Adavussiey
Madan Ousen
Brggg
Morriss Imperial
Armstrong Bros
Guardian Oflies
Chilkren
Palmer, Stevens & Rennis Solicitora, Keneton
Hearne
WELLS
Chemie, Ky
NEW Gton News
Robt
Michell
W J. Laugher
Age
Argus & Weekly Times
Sutton
Jones
R. Michels
Molson Street
Kynetor Shire Hall
Ate W. J Liutgher
Hayes
Cexton
Ruiddleman’s
Equitable Stores
Moluscon Street
Bymaton
Brooke's
C. M. Brooke & Sons
Marge
Brooke
All Groce
Voy Beek
Wedniusmay
Pere
Jed Uxini
Ted Street
Holbourna Steamship Co, Ltd
Dimliseln
Atelade
Sens
S.A. Gulf Ports
Dinshonta
Pam
Parra
Sydne
Newcastle
Fesseney Acconinte
Salses Dart
Vickers
Bull
Nimwes
Adelaide
Welcourse
Sthamshle Cas E and Limited
King Street
Royal Mail Steamers
Marseilles
London
Frei Colombo
Aden
Port Said
Isi
Tae
Aioe
Anon
Bepl
Aralig
Sir Paler
Andrews
Hobart
Sbydney
Tava
Afsibmene
Oworanone
Bhowmes
Tarive Eyal
Xbowe & L
Sar
Columba
Oversea
Interstate
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PeUs Boil Haag
Hauland Cimber
Wereflayt
Crewe
Seaveae
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Kerr St Sires
Chlaig
Borcatia Ett
Binale
Pest
Nepean
Craic
Williamson Pry. Lrc
Elizabeth
Padsiabatiss
Ravine Nevenme
Ted Bischof
Horse-Breedhrs OF
W. C. Fawkes
High Street
Kynehton
Sre
W. G. Pawkes
York
ART College
ENT OF Mercy
Eynelo
Suarling School
MAY High School
al Buptis
Howlett
Angaea
Wich Street
Xynerox
Murray's Bakers
Nest Murray’s
Geo
Somond
Aaphones
Adonnell
anSaty Sae
Australian Mutual Live Stock Insurance Society
Lis
R. Sutherland
de. Waugh
George - Reid
George B. Reid
Waugh
Dr. Haugh
Loeals Grocers & Dealers
Omocer For Service and CO
Lts!agagines
America i
Sro Everntody
Pu Riigers
Ames Emstrong
Bynaton Gasrar Synenin
Vietoria
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