War Loan drive urges Australian support for war effort
The Commonwealth Government appeals to Australians through banks to subscribe to the War Loan. It emphasizes patriotism over money, urging every citizen to invest to aid soldiers, shorten the war, and provide security for the nation. Subscriptions remain open for those who have not yet joined, highlighting the loan as the soundest global investment and a personal contribution to victory.
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Evens Uuriess
Igi Rose
Leon Pire
Jammry
Commonwealth
Crosses at Gallipoli in a Fractured Poem Echo
A fragmentary poem by Ells McTaydies reflects on Gallipoli graves and the cost of war. It laments heroic myths, moral costs, and the lingering memory of those lost, weaving between loyalties and the ritual of remembrance.
Epidemic of Kidney Ailments Warns Readers
A garbled health notice urges immediate action against suspected kidney weakness and related ailments. It mentions symptoms like pain, irregularity, headaches, fatigue, and urges seeking treatment from Urwin Healine and others. The passage reads like a period medical ad touting specific tonics and remedies, with many distorted brand names and claims.
Fragment of a World War I trench tale read as a memoir fragment
An extended wartime diary fragment follows a soldier in the trenches. It recounts his struggle with fear and conscience as shells fall, forcing him to justify killing. He recalls influences from the Bible, Latin syntax, and literature while awaiting bombardment, then his relief and a promotion before returning to duty.
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Gomfort
Thar
Jong
Vitis
Kismet
Pieree
Gil
Cappurt
Twilinesa
Fragmented musings on courage and faith in a section commander
A narrator reflects on a section commander's growth and inner strength during war. The piece blends religious ideas, noting the officer's unselfish courage and philosophical insights that rival Buddhist and Christian teachings, while acknowledging ongoing learning and the limits of Christian schooling.
The Folly of War Read by a Wounded Officer
A wounded officer recalls a rear attack scene marked by taunts and confusion. Soldiers misheard threats, derision about the French and English, and repeated phrases that fractured morale. The report ends with a striking line urging soldiers to go home.
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TWO WAR STORIES From A Damaged Page
Fragmented wartime notes describe German trench markings and a British reply and a command shout along a riverbank. A recruit claims joining a guard in a vivid, unclear scene. A brand ad offers a household remedy, price listed, in mismatched text.
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