Recruits Wanted for Military Enlistment
Conditions of enlistment specify ages 18 to 45 and height 6 ft 2 in. Desirable recruits should report to the Recruiting Depot Currin Street for medical examination and arrange travel. Suitable candidates receive free railway tickets to the Metropolis. Rates of pay per day list ranks from Private to Lieutenant and include pensions for widow upon death with total incapacity figures per year.
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Currin Street
Numcest
Hearne's Bronchitis Cure Improvised Claim
Advert reads a bronchitis remedy praised for speedy relief with tones of medical certainty. Claims effectiveness for coughs and lung discomfort, touts widespread sale by chemists and medicine vendors.
Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd. Adedaide
Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd. offers varied covers including dwelling and comments, crops and hay, personal accident, sickness, employers liability, workman’s compensation, burglary, fidelity guarantee, and fire and accident protections. Coverage details appear in an insurance advertisement with multiple product lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd
Adedaide
Mutow
Rubber Stamps and Linen Stamping Tools Catalog
Illustrated catalog advertises wall and tabletop rubber stamps, indelible linen stamping items, and stamping inks. Includes special line for housewives and workers with affordable prices and various stamping products.
No More Sandbags Ordered by Military Command
Military authorities report advice from the Intermediate Base Depot in Egypt urging continued sandbag production. The Commandant asks those involved in making sacks to contribute promptly, promising the department will respond to successful effort with support.
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Egypt
C &E
Irene
Amu
Soldier with the gla s eye tale from Melbourne
A clipped excerpt recounts a traveler on a transport ship whose vaccination lid is pried open, revealing a glass eye. The doctor performs the exam amid a tense scene as the pupil shifts and the eye is rolled away, with references to a sport and rules of conduct during the voyage.
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Melbourne
Turk
Pines Max
Unclear wartime tale of a Canadian soldier in Frany
Fragmentary account recounts a Canadian lieutenant guiding his platoon in France during a conflict. It describes medical exams, drafts, and a wounded near presentation of courage and misgivings, with a Canadian and Australian forces involved and a transition to hospital care.
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Boglad
Feanos
Wufit
Austral
S Lintle
Corse
Bas Germain Epy
What Germany Has Not Done
Fragmented OCR text discusses Germany's alleged failures in World War I, blaming mis management of Britain’s war effort and British maritime dominance. It references attempts to disrupt trade, submarine warfare, and neutrality aims, noting perceived lost advantages and ongoing strategic shortfalls.
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Britain
Marius
Arnold Beaueth
Las Euiant Witer
Germany
Souon
Doan's Ointment Promises Skin Relief From Irritation
An advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as a cure for eczema and various skin irritations. It cites a user testimonial from Mrs J W Davin of Geh Strowt Port Ember and claims quick relief after using the product for a week. It warns readers not to delay treatment and lists target ailments like hives bites and insect stings.
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Dan
Sydney
Fragmentary wartime letter shows political despair
A garbled early wartime missive laments lost colonies and failing Allies. The writer condemns debt, civic strain, and British threats while accusing opponents of disorganization and betrayal.
Liberal Union Delegates Meet at Brinkeorth February Meeting
A Liberal Union gathering of delegates met at Brinkeorth on Wednesday February 28, presided by Mr C J Jarmao. The session discussed appointing a joint organizer for Stanley Barra Burra and Port Pirie with a £260 salary and a motor car, to be funded jointly, and a two trustee trust. An executive and joint committee were to oversee the appointment with Messrs Paltridgo representing Swanley on the district executive.
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Brinkeorth
C. J. Jarmao
Delgaes Ubu
Alsaprenan
Howe
W Foster
W Alorrow
Nichelle
W . Page
Jenkins
McDonsid
Barra Barra
Page
Stanley
Barra Burra
Port Pirie
Burra Burra
Pirie
Cha Uader
From Énch
Orgsu
Eta
Xuflici
Mesare
Laura's Football Captain in Egypt Requests Enlistment Support
From Heliopili Egypt January 4 1916 Lance Corporal G W Swith writes the Laura Standard asking for more local enlistments and noting soldiers' views on those at home. He shares memories of home and describes scarce leisure notes and simple games while urging readers to support the front line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Standard
Heliopili
Egypt
G. W. Swith
Tory
Beasts, Breads, Beer and Bargains Aboard Egyptian Trawl
Sailors recount a voyage segment with aboard provisions tea biscuits beer and jam. They describe spending money, temptations for extra drinks, and prices on bottles and writing materials while docked near Helipolia. A Christmas dinner and camaraderie with fellow travelers conclude the account.
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Egypt
Sony
South Australia
Heliopolia
George Fuller
Cama
Qiesudach
Minn
Melbourne
Anit
Laurs
Beat
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Akes
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R. J. Rose
UY Post
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