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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
4
A dramatic wartime address calls on all classes to volunteer for military duty to uphold the empire. The Prime Minister emphasizes shared sacrifice and a need for more men to sustain the army and ensure victory.
A historical appeal asks citizens to fund the Australian Baldies Fund with money or in kind over one to three years. It lists leaders and bodies like the Federal Parliament Melbourne and state War Councils, calling for contributions from banks, city mayors, and citizens to support soldiers and war costs. The message emphasizes sacrifice and gratitude for servicemen's sacrifices.
A Sydney reader testifies that after severe kidney pain and headaches for years, Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured her. She bought multiple bottles and remained free of kidney trouble five years later, praising the product and urging buyers to get DOAN'S from Foster & Co.
The notice lists exempt nights under the Lights on Vehicles Act for 1916. Dates include April 14 15 16 17 18 May 13 14 16 16 17 Jane 12 18 14 15 16 July 11 19 18 14 15 August 9 10 11 13 18 September 8 9 10 11 12 October 7 8 9 10 11 November 6 7 8 9 10 December 6 6 7 8 9.
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