Weeping Crosses and Silent Honor on Battle Plains
A flawed but readable fragment recalls French memory of dead in the Vosges and Belgium, describing soldiers honored by silent marches and cross marked graves. Mothers and wives are urged to endure loss as survivors carry the memory and vow to safeguard liberty. The piece meditates on reverence, sacrifice, and national resolve beyond the trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nero
France
Frey
Agay
Vosges
Waseen
Gilder
Walter
Piownels
Useye
Weil
Widen
Arrave
Heroes of Anzac
A fragmented page from a galley edition presents a jumble of words and names, referencing Anzac heroes and various figures. The readable portions hint at a historical or commemorative feature but contain numerous garbled lines and stray letters, offering little cohesive detail to summarize.
Last Scenes at Nova Georgievski Amid War Endgame
Fragmentary account recalls a last stand near Nova Georgievski as war councils cede ground. Soldiers evacuate wounded, pilots prepare, and aircrews vow resistance while mechanized guns fire toward retreating lines. A final cry repeats “Remember” as airmen fight to the end and a mechanic bids tie to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nove Georgievski
Council of War
Amd
Uru
Lanai
A War Litany of Peace Amid War Turmoil
A wartime litany invoking divine aid for peace amid devastating conflict. The text recalls soldiers who died in the Civil War and appeals for comfort, guidance, and strength for those left behind, asking God to grant peace to the nation and to bless the soldiers.
Novel Excuses for School Absence Revealed
A fragmentary letter reveals a student crafting humorously evasive excuses for absence. The writer mentions family illness and a wheezy baby as plausible reasons, while noting responses from a relative and the teacher’s reaction. The tone imitates a playful, period newspaper item.
Backache and Kidney Trouble Boosted by Gillette Pills
A reader from Vallartal details years of backache and kidney pain relieved after trying Sheldhan's Gile Pills and Siveldyn's Gin Pills, sold at 1 shilling 6 pence and 2 shillings 6 pence, claiming rapid improvement after initial doses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sle
Murmielster
Chad Tel Street
Vallaral
Sheldhan
Happs
Siveldyn
England For England A Billy From Mother
A wounded soldier receives a betrothal or keepsake note from a mother in England. The piece describes wartime letters and the emotional connection between families, with references to soldiers, nurses, and hospital scenes amid the war effort.
Banner verses of war and a Melbourne scholar recalled
The text recalls banners of England and fallen soldiers, mentioning Corporal Jones a Melbourne Seatel College student loved for his qualities and his service in World War I. It also advertises Chamberlain's remedies, promoting Caster oil alternatives and tablets, with local Australian shop names and a call to keep remedies ready for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Seatel College
Mebourne
Sterlingy
Pebryter
Dardanelles
Chamberlain
Kyneton
Chase Matthews Malnisbury
Ail Chamberlain
Anil Andre
Kyneeam Wid Chas
Matthews, Malmsbur
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Cutiura
Dintinent
Leiner
Ftime
AL Quest Liblan
Guy Sy
Chris
Wilsey
Skinnale
Seles
Battle Plains
Heroes OF
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Herwig
Russia
Sarah B Bronson
Rose Vitir
Asold
le Rail
Bee
Willie
Adarenses
Brooke
Lemos
Brooke's
Shaved Heart Ladies’ College
Convent of Marcy
Kynejon
Loarding School
Willy
Cashwillis Bros
Pinus Street
England
Billy
Os Wounde
Natal
Robert Williams
Mihiyra
Melouan Ann Saily
Iraq
Englanil
Kystand
Lal
Catana
Misses Howlett
Arcadia Tea Rooms
Mollison Street
Mr. Baldwin
Saft
Guery Conveniences
Belvedere
Kenny
J. P. Hdonnell
Collins Sti
Melbourne
Austral
Ian Mutual
Inqui+rance Society, Ltd
R. Sutherland, Kyneton
Australia
Insureance Society, Limited
Iran
Willis Bros
Cass Duyers
Piper Street
Palmer, Stevens & Rennici
Solicitora
Kyvera
James Tuck High Street
WIN Sna
Shipping
Tasmania
Eden
Sydney
J) Dawson
Stanley
Busaic
Devonport
Excape
Sybury
Melbourne Steamship CO Limited
King Street
Helbourne Steamship Go, Ltd
Dinhoola Oeuss
Wintuesday
Janene Pans
Dantonio
Wisluesstur
S.A. Gulf Paris Naw
Paris
Hopetaus
Esperance
Tor
Aynney
Newcastie
James Tuck
Robertson & Oe
Melhouse
Oene
Yo King Street
Lora
G. McWhinney
Ormewas
Telfor Bros
Telford Bros
Sadiflers
Bayer ES
Umstiol Jabot Ames
Sidnav
Interenangerlis
Aliey Frei
Agser Aiiaire
Clase Railwayighois
Denver
Sfelbourne
Adelaide
Avai
Royal Mail Steamers
Manceiles Ani
London
Auelakly
Fremantle
Colombo
Arith Permissan
Stoumur
Sism Synnyy Anne Matt
Orient Line
UMMER
Crene
Craigs
Sunean Canaiss
Sonther
Callehiog
Nave
Linens Woon Ay Barn
Yongachiel Amare
Hann Danane v8 Wietard
Craic. Williamson Pry. Sp
Miss Jarrett
Warner'b Corbis
A.C. Hauland
Wu Mer Tison Stroet Kyntton
Aearne
Fy 1
WELLS
Kynetan
Cordaee
Ae & Cn Steel
Caes Newmeker
Melbasklcj
Bendgo—Sheen
Rochester
Evier
Liutsung
Shean St Bralay
Shirep
Carole Sezura
Casable
Spucis Opeilviee
Methour
Ieee
Krondmok-Deil Am Muay
Sawhtanain
Rughe
Tompsitt
Sarafree Saapla
Guardian
A. B. Chapman
Tligh Street
Seve Moncey Store
Heras
Brean & CO
King George
Jane Litte
Foster Clark
Melboury
Equitables Stores
House Dios No Sr2et
Arringanienss
Merton Maindamply
Yorck
Misghia
Molesworth
Efile
Lonawarry
Varidzou
Latium
Rneerim South
Warragul
Trafigay
Moe
Garonne
McMillac
Loqyaarey
John Paterson
Fishmarkes
Beechama
Lle
Haive Beers
Kop
James Service & Company
Acenis, Melbens
Sae
Bennett
Spies and
Eeehe the Kyneton Guard Prichr
ORE Pranyw
Publishen Thesday, Miapedas
HM Trerdage
Fames
Edward Arm Strong
Ine Litter
Tatyneton Gusta
Atgliian Aeset
Reet Tna
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