Cpl Walter Peeler Wins Victoria Cross for Gallantry
The article profiles Corporal Walter Peeler of Barker's Creek Gates Castlemaine, awarded the Victoria Cross for superb bravery in France. It notes his early life, service with the Lewis Gun section, multiple shell-hole assaults, and actions that killed numerous enemy soldiers. His wife Mrs Peeler and daughter near Daylesford are mentioned, with details of his injuries and later status.
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Walter Peeler
Willian Peeler
Barker
Castlemaine
Ehita Hewitt
Tiisiipson
Yell Khan
Castlemum
Athetic Cipeles
Ile Wals
Wesles
Fonthall
Sud
Castlemaine ‘Cricket Club
Melbourne
Lewis Gut
Mirther
Salisbury
Pla
France
Pecler
Swan Street
Richmond
Peder
Creivornt Street School
Gil Veeler
Peeler
Sipers
Cpl Pecler
Reir
Feld Hospital
Wenelies
Who is the Lites? Australian women urged to vote yes
The letter-libel attacks Mr Tudor and urges Australian women to back conscription for France. It argues women must assist the war effort and vote yes on December 20 to spare the men in trenches, condemning shirkers and urging support for reinforcements.
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Hunan
Tudor
Australia
Mr Tudor
Theanen
France
Harel
Collins “Street
Melnourne
Buchner Avenue
Cobe
Hes
Seldon
Mindy
Joss
Gard
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed For Kidney Trouble Relief
A testimonial style notice touts Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for kidney trouble and insomnia. The ad cites cases in Kyneton and Ryuston where relief followed a few doses, urging readers to buy from local chemists and noting pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Kinry
Simpson
Kyneton
Sobie
Doan
Pric Fosty
Bliin
DIL Street
Metcalfe Shire Council Seeks Urgent Road Repairs Report
Council minutes note urgent road repairs to Glenhoe access from Miner's Creek to beyond Rattray's Gill. Tenders invited for bridge works on Dinihet's Urial and Cobban routes. Authorities discuss culverts, watercourses, drainage, scrub clearance, and maintenance along Melbourne Bendigo road with a motion to protect shire interests and schedule further inspections.
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Clarl
Bonnie Toon
Bar Jolt
Glenhoe
Miner's Creek
Rattray
Gillail
Mediac
Atention
PF. Mahony
Kymeroy
Hailbeak
Melbourne-Deadhy
Department of Lands Aid Sur
Thrthle
William ‘Loud
Railway Department
Lester
Barford
Cercais Placihy
Melbourne-Bepdiga
Shire
Ellery
Faraday
Bendjzo
Sid Iepaits
Rober Miller
S-Wy Lawson
Matone
Conti Rosia
Learing
Melbourne-Beniigo
Pritenart
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Pritelford
J Connelly Metcalfe
Dinihet
Urile Jiv
Wate
Cree Saratiit and
McChyres
Ingpees
Ganvew
Wells
Paraday-Sutton Grantee
Redlesdale-Suttan-Grange
Sutton
Burrows Bridge
Bhehman
Eollay
Huchinay’s
Wridge
Sandy Creek
Tragic Turkish Love Letter Shocks Readers
Fragmentary OCR from a 1913- era page reveals a tragic Turkish love letter interwoven with local notices. It mentions a widow in Constan tine, a Scottish addressee, and a plea for corrective action while reporting damage in towns like Elphinstone and Castlemaine. The piece blends personal correspondence with a municipal and social backdrop, including a controversial exhibit suggestion and a plea for aid amid hardship.
The Cost of Germany’s War to the World
An analysis argues that Germany’s conduct in the war has inflicted immense, lasting harm on civilization and humanity. It weighs human misery against wealth and ranks the losses of lives, cultures, and the global order, noting failed reparations and the toll on innocent families.
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Ainel Sevig Awliiy
Lvila Ta Express
Tenis
Arielmetis
BF Cairns
Curbil
Lusitania
Germany
Hall
New York Times
HallsGaine
Yabo
USA
Austria
Senvia
Belarain
Belgiusay
Herbie
Bly Iless
Uar
Allison Love
Ahesbusitinla
Couyuries
Australia
Sion
The Voluntary System of Enlistments in Australia
The piece extols voluntary recruitment as Australia seeks 7,000 men per month to serve for three years. It highlights 315,000 volunteers who answered the call, leaving homes and ambitions behind, and notes their quiet endurance and loyalty under Commanders and leaders in a wartime surge.
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Fle Wrysan
Visiaty
Fle
Geariisn
Wonils
Guardian
Australia
Mabanes
Anzye
France
Palestine
Campain
Brave Canadian officers win Victoria Cross in wartime action
The report lauds Captain Okt Learontin and Lieutenant Moore for extraordinary gallantry. Learontin led a defence under heavy fire and died later from wounds, while Moore volunteered for the assault, held a critical post for hours under shellfire, and helped secure the objective amid brutal fighting.
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F-Tirks
Learontin
Llains
Sonspigunas
Trewell
Tirmal
Moore
Sini
Opmoelmiy
Costs Out Trite to Prevent Injury in Workplace
Fragmentary OCR notes reference measures to prevent injuries and provide protection against sprains and liv injuries. Mentions Bus 3 house of Chaimbertairs and individuals Regi and Mudishien with unclear roles.
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