Letter From a Wounded Soldier at Deaconesses Hospital
A long, intimate letter from J. Teeter of Barrie to his mother at home describes wounds from a naval battle voyage on April 25 and life in the hospital. He recounts shellfire, two bullets near the shoulder and leg, and the care received at Alexandria and later in a hospital ship. He notes plans for X rays, potential transfer to England, and mentions Captain Hadson, killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeter
Liew
Barrie
Deaconesses Hospital
Alexandria
Sumitay
Wwe
Fara
Jinow
Stooms
Burt
Aras
Keeeviv
Alshouzh
Anophia
Muxan- Aria
Taureny
Tataun
Hisiranae Co
Ton
Gagland
Lear
Fle
Eneland
Sant Aent Nar
Enelaml
Syd
Capta Hadeson
Capt. Ser
Shay
Fourteenth weekly Belgian Relief Fund collection in Kyneton
The Kyneton district’s fourteenth weekly Belgian Relief Fund drive raised £18 0s 14d from 36 collectors. Substantial totals came from Baldwin’s and others, with numerous street by street receipts listed, plus £3 10s 11d from four country districts. Last week’s Kyneton tally was £17 16s 4d. donors include Mrs Johnston, Miss Dobinson, Mrs Pinnell, Mrs Laughert, Mrs Rigby, Mrs Levick, and many others assisting with collection boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyneton
Baldwin
Mollison Street
Johnston
Market Street
O'Brien
Lautiston Street
Mr. Peacock
Nottison
Battle of View Trate Marr
Afr Davies
Areata ‘Tea Rooms
Laughert
Peollmasn Street
Burton
S. Dounithare
M. Hurey
Sampson Street
Powlett Street
Rigby
Simpson Street
Poulet
Mill Street
Levick
Wildwin Street
Victoria
Mallison Street
Miss Green
Baynton Street
Barker
Bayntnn
Hutton Street
Loomfary Road
Ar H.wella
Sizi
Huttotreet
Kidder
Mollison
J. Wells
Thien Street
Piper Straet
A. Wells
New Street
Raymer
Faplug Street
Shire Amalgamation Conference Deliberations at Gleniyan Mount Franklin Shires
A Saturday meeting of Gleniyan and Mount Franklin shire councils discussed amalgamation plans. Delegations from both sides debated action under the Public Works Act and named representatives to approach the Minister. Officials agreed to seek a ministerial interview date and thanked the chair and mayor for the meeting venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleniyan
Drs. Smythe
Keogh
Brennen
Mee Callin
Balin
MicTonaldy McCarthy
Corey
Mount Brant Vin Shire
Cre. Blekinnon
Vangetim Bell
Jay
Breiner
Youre
Langley
Mount Frank
Glenlyen
Young
Dhairman
Walton
Dr Harvey Sutton Discusses Alcohol From a Medical View
At the Kyneton Mechanics Institute Dr Harvey Sutton, a medical inspector for school pupils, delivered an address on alcohol from a medical point of view. The talk condemned moderate drinking, described alcohol as a poison, and cited experiments on its effects. He urged legislative action backed by public morality to curb drink traffic and protect national welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyneton Mechanics Institute
Harvey Sutton
Schiool Studren
GJ. Wells
L. Tal
Bryant
Cameron
Shipway
HH Reeves
X. Sutton
Sutton
Melbourne
Parkes
Lie
London
America
Mike Murphy
Ito
Antarctic
Arctic
Lori
al- Sahid
Russia
Heaet
Garden Notes and planting tips for roses and seeds
Garden notes advise timely work for ornamental shrubs and roses as soil dries, sow hardy annuals now for spring planting, and transplant sweet peas by late August. Guidance covers cuttings from last season, avoiding soft new growth, and preparing beds before wet conditions worsen.
Early Spring Garden Preparations and Planting Advice
The article advises trench planting tops and six inch spacing for seedlings, prefers upright plants, and notes the old slanted method. It recommends sowing early cabbages in warm dry garden corners, using conical varieties like London Market and Wakefiend, and sowing hardy lettuce seeds. It warns against sowing too many vegetables at once and stresses digging and clearing ground, removing rubbish, and letting beds weather to improve soil for spring planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tongue and Eye Hue Signal Liver Trouble
The text advises checking tongue color and eye whites for yellowing as evidence of liver issues and suggests a simple remedy follows, reflecting period health guidance.
Wendigo Stock Market Report Shows Mixed Yarding
BBC report from Wendigo stock market on June 13 notes yarding of 332 head with mixed quality calves and stores, sales opening near last week’s high but easing as trade progressed. Bullocks, cows, and ewes sold unevenly, with prime crossbreds and line of merino wethers listed. overall demand weaker than prior week, stores in demand among buyers despite softer prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattte
Alo
Guy mii
Father Toys
Jamie
Litwiles
Tami
Symith
Hean's Essence touted as soothing cough remedy local ad
An illustrated advertisement promotes Hean's Essence as a pleasant cough and cold remedy. It claims quick relief from coughing children and adults, notes a price of 2 shillings, and lists Sydney chemists and stores selling the product. The copy emphasizes ease of use and prompt delivery on receipt of payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atorekes Ton
Waterlesia Strest
Syost Chemise
Lhcan
Cassereagh Street
Sydney
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. ©. Barrie
Egnoltt
Otal
Lise Rudd
Ryndeil Steeds
Fox
Mr Baldwin's
Areafla
Ob County
Greenlud
Dowetas
Cemetery Road
Bhackhall
Ales
Harper and Williamson
Soul
Mosedames
Tsor
da Fonty
Kiddes
Wraghelbank
Pinnel
Miscea Davidson
Armserone
de Groves
Ho Wells
MM. Hurry
Westeen
Gareden
Chant Lerrain
Howe
Chas, Matthews
Malimabury
Ansies
Henley
Trifie Coug
Emulsio Ua Wy Ale
Angier
Weing
Macy Johnson
Talbot Street
Whitchards
Salop
Eticat
Cockle
Englendy
Hearne
Stredwick
Central Pharmacy
Tetanhone Negaf
Wendigo Stock Market
BBC
A.C. Hauland Timber
Ducational
Sacred Heart Ladies” College
Convent OF Mercy
College Regiens
Tering
HE Mother Superior
Willis Bros
ERS
Eas
Piper Street
Trails Addreses
James Tuck
High Street
Ryneton
Ward Bi
Mteb
Ae Wanses
Iponite Vessleseid
Nishi
Errgl Street
North Melbourne
ALCOR
Agcre
Toresist & Say
Gagriien
Samiencemeny
Ford
Ford” Harrison
Yous
Howlett
Arsadia
Mr. Baldwin
Saft
E. Lipman
Metheretne
Craig
Craig, Williamsvaty
E.G. Robertson & CO
King Street
G. McWwbinney
Interese Palmer
Stevens & Rennick
Solicitara
Akory
Ciiny
Lapis
Sheldon
Wwf Picture Guardian” Book
Hayes Roustable
RT Bers Pon
The
Alston
Windaill
Wilk
Land
A. Jornston, Aga
Tung
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