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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
8
A vintage ad copy touts a cough remedy claiming it relieves choking and chest irritation without danger. It asserts the product is free to use and helps expectoration while counteracting a lingering cough. The tone mimics period marketing language, stressing safety and effectiveness.
London reports denounce the Zeppelin raid as of no military importance while crowds flee London as tales of German successes and Allied counter moves swirl. Reports from Paris Berlin and Vienna note French losses, Allied progress, and Russian offensives as the war widens across Europe.
Mrs Otoure receives letters from son Corporal Jack Moore recounting departure from Sydney on October 7, voyage with transports to Albany Colombo Aden and Suez. Describes sight of 38 transports four warships plus Japanese cruiser, actions near Excellen, arrival in Colombo and Aden, passage through the Red Sea to Egypt for training, and arrival near the Canal with troops and ships awaiting passage.
Soldier diary recounts voyage from Port Hardoni to Port Said medley of sights and hardship. He notes 28 ships with 24,100 Australian soldiers, a first death from pneumonia aboard, arrival in Cairo, train to Mena near the pyramids, and camp life under Egyptian desert conditions.
I announce to the public of Manilla and district that I have moved my hatrdressing business to a new premises next door to the Municipal Office. I will provide cleanliness and tea, inviting patrons to continue their support in the future. All brands of tobacco and cigars kept and all classes of vanity requisites available.
A bustling sale listing numerous fabrics and garments with sale and usual prices. Lace runners, linen oblongs, Day leye and Day leye items, embroidered blouses, muslin blouses, floral crepe maggsr blouses, black and navy slip skirts, 42 inch crêpe fabric, flouncing, and undershirts priced bulk at marked sale rates. Includes quantities per dozen and various price reductions.
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