Australia’s Roll of Honor casualty list summary
The feature notes 374 names listed as uninjured or missing with many later reclassified as wounded or died of wounds. Total wounded logged at 216 with 29 deaths from wounds. Casualties include soldiers from Victorian areas such as North Melbourne Geelong Brunswick Footscray and Prahran with several officers named and multiple towns represented among the wounded and deceased.
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Buster Trevan
J. Mt. Pleasant
North Melb
Eva
Mount Cote
Dangerously
Divas
Brunswick- Lieut
Capes
Elsternwich Bie
Hess
ST Wounded
Boston
Rutherglen
Wee
Franktson
Allert Park GE
Pieland
Trunswich
Ogining
R Heudyso
Boy
A. Eas
Atarale Spr
Handley
S.C
Calygrthorpe
Queensland
Zyr Hudes
Ale
Pie
Bourke
Wallan
Pre
Hrunten
Glen
Pte
Diterworth, Uritigelasisl
J. Warmanhioal
Sick
Hawes
Mitchell Pie Sampsnat Bec
Coit
Carlen
Australian in Paris Under Zeppelin Fire
An Australasian nursing in Paris writes to her aunt describing a Zeppelin raid on Paris last night. Fire alarms sent people to upper floors and cellars as fires spread to a few houses. French hospitals near Versailles are visited. casualties described range from walking wounded to those with amputations. The writer notes fear and public prayers for the Kaiser’s downfall and peace.
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Australia
Paris
Kynteton
Evi Teluen
Anag Éresty Armel
aMletia
Bendigo Stock Market Report Amid Limited Trade
The Bendigo stock market shows a scarcity of trade with only about 200 stores listed despite strong buyer demand. Cattle and sheep prices stay steady near last week levels while yarding clears. graziers and butchers secure prime stock as markets remain active though not lively.
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Leary
Tavera Shawls Amt
Ict Realy
Chapped Hands Aid After Bitter Weather
Fragmented ad style text urges protection from cold weather skin damage. It promotes washing with Renan Soap and using Four Gints product for healing relief, claiming hands become supple and blemish free with use.
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Renan
Renona
Mallee drought tour reveals harsh farm reality
GUR ELPHINSTONE SCRI VISITS THE MALLEE describes a trek through drought hit districts from Ultima to Lake Lonsdale. The writer notes with sorrow the barren crops, stressed cattle, water scarcity, and high costs of feed, while locals like Balderson discuss crop failures and rising hardships. A farewell scene at a station underscores the hardship of leaving home under drought.
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Ultima
Bridgewater
Litvia
Kaneira
West Sea
Tine
Sevan Hill
Manayatans
Measian
Pine Avenue
Mallow Seri
Holme Dillon Park
Baldersom
Aldergon
Nina
Mallee
Bald
New Snubh
Wales
Vetoria
Balderson
Lake Lonsdale
Ifeutina
Symk Jurey
Sar Nirawy
Ssrurtayana
Alsa Bushell
Oakdale
Quanbatook
Baurt
Broihmeadows
Ainiles
Anil
Serebland
Clear
Amber Beads and Cures for Child Sore Throats in Historic Note
A dated note describes an old belief that amber beads worn as a necklace could protect infants from sore throats. It mentions a mother and nurse using talismanic charms alongside a Dr Sheldon’s remedy labeled for coughs and colds, with prices noted as 6d and 3d.
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To Lny
Sheldon
Keeping the Flag Flying Empire Day Sermon at Forest Street Church
Rev. S Scholes preached at Forest Street Methodist Benin on Empire Day urging action under God. He warned against complacency, urged national resolve, and warned of German tyranny while stressing religious patriotism and public duty to uphold the flag. The sermon, reported in Readiga Advertiser, drew strong applause from the congregation.
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S Scholes
Forest Street Methodist Church
Benin
S. Scholes
Tfe
Belgium
Ministry of Hyme
Scholes
Huntin Up the Back Numbers in Uncle Eben Style
A Washington Star excerpt features Uncle Eben advising against noticing people who hunt up the back numbers and make remarks, delivered in a folksy, colloquial tone. The piece reflects social commentary through dialect and humor.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Tongue Twisters and Frontline Faith in Wartime Britain
A jumble of tongue twisters about sewing and knitting for troops fills pages as Britons travel with verses from Mr J M Norworth while a Protestant front chaplain notes soldiers’ varying grasp of religion. He observes Catholics seeking prayers and guidance, while many soldiers struggle with faith and devotion amid conflict.
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Britain
Juck Norworth
Eine
Mather
Bertha
Sarah
Sre
Hursy
Maisie
Moll
Maud
Cissie
Susie
Pape
Church Times
Wien
Christy
Cruce
Tommy
There is no friend like an old friend from Cockle's Pills
An old time advertisement proclaims Cockle's Pills as a trusted friend of forefathers for over a century and notes their continued universal use, implying sustained merit through generations.
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Cockle
Hean's Essence Cough Mixture Promoted for Home Use
An old advertisement extols Hean's Essence as an economical family remedy for coughs colds and asthma relief. It claims ease of preparation at home with simple directions on the label and promises a pint for twelve shillings. Testimonials from various locations praise its effectiveness and value for households hotels and travelers.
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Hean
E. A. Vice
Cooroughby
Richmond River
A. G. Newmass
Mundia
Ns.w
Thayo
J. McLaren
South Woodburn
Aslese Agtlean
Castleneagh Savel
Srilners
Hue
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Uresus
Jonic
England
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Niger
Gol
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Ion Roy
James Tuck High Street
Kyneton
James Tuck
Woo Ouch
Europe
London
Streat Wear
Craig’s ‘Willemsen
Xalzabeth St
Melbourne
Sacred Heart Ladies' College
Convent OF Mercy
College
Prinas
Hall Tailor
Palmer, Stevens & Rennick, Solicitors, Kyneton
J.P. Hoomall
Tpyryee Street
A.C. Hauland Timber and Ironmongery
Huilding and Carpentery
Mollison Street
Scyreton
Willis Bros
Piper Street
Stein Pricen
Lily
Welch
Erage Staset
Melacuras
Sullers
Wooks, Monuraty
Sinre
Chéni
Paton
Wiskuts
Haga Allstory
Cox Letan Snart
McLure
Cavalier Popwotowu Magazhys
Arksprone
Dione
Misses Howlett
Arcadia Tea Rooms
Mr. Bouilsvli
E. Lipman
BG. Robertson & CO
Kymeton
Melboue
Yo King Street
G. McWhinney
Loa
Tg Adal
Lapidus
Guardian
A. Sohnstor
A. Johnston
Agen
Zoyp
Gil Sead
Johnston
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