February 12 War Events Across Fronts and Prizes
A chaotic February report lists Allied air raids causing damage, German advances near the Roumanian frontier, U S protest notes to Britain and Germany over neutral ships, and British successes at Violaines. It notes Carpathian gains, German sea and land actions, Turkish convoys to Gallipoli, and political shifts in Bulgaria and Greece alongside naval submarine activity and warnings to deter neutral trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovilles
Roumanian
Rousnanixg
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Bulgain
Afere
Ruseisa
Prasovsr
Hagian
Poland
Gallias
Tagess
Gallipali
Turkey
Dardanelles
Storming the Dardanelles detailed assault narrative
A condensed despatch recounts the May landings and fierce daytime and nighttime fighting at Achi Baba, Gaba Tepe, and adjacent trenches during the Dardanelles offensive. It notes Australian and New Zealand troops advancing, Turkish counterattacks, heavy artillery and bayonet actions, and substantial Allied and Ottoman casualties, with French, Indian and Gurkha actions also referenced. The piece ends with a brief health ad unrelated to the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardudetlee Ford
Ronald Bune Ferguson
Penera
Achtaba
Nitiler
Arithin
Pliner
Dardanelles
Oor
Rater Westda
Zealaud Corns
Saftinnt Sureeey
Brigessie
Con Smambinis
Waa
Nigit Berry
Agaileteeniine
Aiteck Wa
Genera
Limnin Cau Sandys Pasta
Cuem
Trent
New Zealand
Torgerslett
India
Peony and pea cultivation notes from a garden column
In a weekly garden page, guidance covers cool season flowers and the tree peony family, detailing soil, planting depth, fertilizer use, and pruning. It discusses the two peony groups, hardy varieties, and planting best from April to June, plus advice on sweet peas and early pea varieties with soil and spacing tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Siberia
Rpeeny
Marbles
Owen
Duke of Albany
Doan's Ointment Promoted For Skin Irritation
An Australian newspaper advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as a remedy for eczema and various skin irritations. It features testimonials from J Hayward of Berkley Street and Mrs Hayward, claims long lasting cures and permanent relief, and lists price and sellers in Sydney. The copy includes additional notes on related products and a brief book promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Dosa
J. Hayward
Carpenter
Berkley Street
Castlemaine
Hayward
Doai
Doan
Barfold Euchre and Dance Social Held at Warfard Mechanics
A Barfold social at the Warfard Mechanics drew modest attendance for a euchre party and dance. Eight games determined prize winners Mrs Taylor claimed a silver service set while Mr M Morgan won a safety razor. post-dance remarks thanked donors. Weather noted rain improving local crops and green pasture prospects as Barfold soldiers await return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warfard Mechanics
Taylor
Murray
M. Morgan
Re Dargan
Simsic
Mice Campbell
Glasheen
A. Clark
P. Lonergin
Dargun Wee
Barlard's Lobliers
John
Dick Chiton
Broardmentiows
Emarns
Rzirionthadge
Tarsgale
Prayate Tod Clinton
J. Kyat
Barfold
Interest in Sericul Turists Spurred by Queensland Pioneer
Mrs Watkins of Ryndon presses the case for sericulture as a secondary industry for women. She cites South of New Pern Drisbane, a pioneer in Queens land, urging Australia to adopt sericulture. Details note worm care, egg harvesting, feeding with mulberry leaves, and safeguards against disease to sustain year round production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Ryndon
South of
New Pern
Scuily
Warnis
Ente Inc
Wade
Town Market Summary in May Prices and Trades
Markets report varied prices for farm produce and meat on May 23 and 29. Wheat and barley seen firm, vegetables steady to soft, with fruit prices uneven. potatoes show active trade and notable price spread. Local merchants note good demand for tay and steak cuts, alongside steady chaff and hay markets. A Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy ad accompanies the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendigo
Tony Carmens
Prine
Spencer Stres
Cure your pimples with Curicura Ointment and Soap
A fragment from an early 20th century ad extols Curicura Ointment and Curicura Soap as effective treatments for facial pimples and skin irritation. The testimonial mentions applying soap after washing and using the ointment twice daily, claiming restoration of skin cleanliness and health, with promotional phrases about curing and beauty benefits.
Tan's Essence cough remedy praised by mothers in Brisbane
A garbled advertisement extols Tan's Essence for coughs and colds aimed at children and adults. It claims quick relief, simple use, and household necessity, noting it is sold in chests and available from chemists in Brisbane with prices from a shilling up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charmeberlain
Kyneton
Chas. Matthews
Malmabury
TA. Jones
Westus
Tan
Ansetie
Casseteagh Sirest
Syiing
Chen
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Lyk
Exat Prassa
Carpathias
Bierlin
Masurian
Tast Prusegia
Seypraims Raram
Heatinek
Mes Germat Yaval
Meir
Aidines
Blckade
Yterchaminen
Kaghaly
Carosthins
Bukovema
Prom Petngea
Cie
John French
Duranen
Mildelwerkar
Dunkirk
Fuwan
Gebling
Wroekoll
Tollovie
Dankrk
Delrire
Naregion
Thamees
Cambark
Ansiteck
Drigishava
Edward Gree
Ypres
Champagie
Rakowajin
Kasexe
Dawnshire
Man
Yorkilwy
British Board of Agriculture
Pioel Lreail
Gernell
Fometia
Mass
Parnas
Pete Minies
Iim le Goverment
Werchang
Farle Orosee
Chartiel
Geraci Coase
Bototlier Teulijensi
Bototlier Teulijensi Rie Iives
Lise
Wysen
Chamberlain
Tsthatus
Gallipati
Constantinople
Yser
Briich
Ghurkiia
M. Veneeos
Tirkishioast
Brest
Narrows
Pnge
Constantine
Iis
Laile
Irish Sea
Bulga
Bridges
Sumyer
Nayta
Turks Bay
Sil
Keeston
Kiettiens
Seaston
Gareden
Alice
Guardian
Melbourne
Atealo
A. Headerson
Post ‘Curicura Soap
Olnimont Wee World Avorites
Sn Effeelivh
Rite
Seni
Welioncy
Thotene Co
Syiney
Misses Howlett
Arcadia Tea Rooms
Mollison Street
Mr Baldwin
Adresses
J.Z. Hall
Palmer, Stevens & Rennics, Solicitors
J.P. Rudonnell
Sts-417
Ee Streev
Melbours
TRUST
A.C. Bayland Timber
Kyweton
Hiley
Writta Rockb, Tompsitt & Co
Gallege
Convent OF Mercy
College
IDI
E. Lipwian & Go, Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Tailors Oy Molbasst
Eyan the
Asus
HG. Robertson
Wwe
Selbatins Oller
Surat
Waughs
Ekpess Tunis
Nseisranes
Ares
Br. Wavush
James Service
Anc CC
Melbourn
Uniays
gilBul
Pleeter Regain
Ana
Baynes
Rena Ale
Tessa
Ehpurendy
Aed
Silcrechy
James Tuck
High Street
Eynetow
Dire Superricors
Extel
Willis Bros
OATS
Darley
Bran
Pollard
Pigtr Street
Sheldon
Moughs
Romoey
Trauat
Barger
Kolinsky
Craig
Elizabeth St
SAGA
Ameriga
Faby
AL Wechanlcs
Hist
Ad Mullis SR
Telford
Goto Mea
Ho Bao
Trabe
Alsten
Moltizon Si
Jounston
Foynetar
Gite
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