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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
7
Prominent leaders and newspapers from Britain, Germany, Italy, and Russia discuss national service, compulsory conscription, and public resolve in wartime. Critics warn against delay, while praise for unity and sacrifice contrasts with accusations of enemy propaganda and wartime atrocities.
A German newspaper quote proclaims victory tied to frugality and self-denial, praising a potato based national spirit that saves money and flour and provides masses of tat gold, signaling an assured triumph.
The message stresses a grave wartime shortage and calls for a massive push to supply bread, meat, arms, munitions, raw materials, machinery, copper and nickel. It notes the enormous organizational challenge and the need for extraordinary effort to sustain the war effort. Also mentions shifting views on women doctors overcoming public skepticism as hospitals increasingly hire them.
A quotation notes the start of the war on Friday July 31 1914 and warns that the German government pursued a three year conduct beyond harvest 1914, reflecting on circumstantial evidence and the broader war agenda.
Exerted boastful assertion about German God driving Aryan people to conquer with formidable bravery and indelible influence on the world, attributed to a Neues Leben publication. The rhetoric centers on racial superiority and destiny conveyed as religious mandate.
A quotation from Mr. Roosevelt warns that relying on unbacked treaties risks danger to major cities like New York and San Francisco and to inland towns, urging active preparation and vigilance rather than complacent reliance on diplomacy alone.
The piece mocks England’s war effort, claiming Kitchener must act to justify his salary and criticizing recruitment failures. It asserts Germans see “something very rotten” in England and questions the nation’s resolve, contrasting with German confidence and a taunting quote about Die Post.
A fragmentary, antiquated quote cites the German government's aim to avoid conflict with Britain. It discusses guarantees of peace, the necessity of maritime freedom, and the protection of small states from British naval dominance, mentioning Grey as instrumental in steering the approach.
The Melbourne Lord Mayor remarks that Sydney’s cleanliness is widely known to be superior or inferior, and asserts ratepayers of Melbourne should not fault their municipal government when comparing with some Sydney traditions.
The Wellington Post argues that hooligan elements in London fed the crowd violence that damaged Germana shops and claims rough characters aided the Wanganui disturbance. It asserts New Zealanders will not accept looting pork shops as a satisfactory response to the Lusitania passengers and British prisoners.
A Sydney worker laments a massive political defeat in Australia as bread and butter prices surge. The piece notes widespread ministerial losses and a party toppled from power, conveying shock at the market driven upheaval and political collapse in Queensland.
The quote from S.M. Herakl warns that the war’s savage ravages will lay heavier burdens on all parts of the Empire as weeks pass, signaling mounting strain across regions and sectors.
A collection of stark phrases labeled A DANGER and UNITED. The quotes criticize Party Government as a sinister domestic danger and compare national security to fragile ships in calm seas. Also a Poincare assertion praises a new fraternity uniting France and Italy for ever.
The Berliner Tageblatt reports that no war update since the start of the conflict has brought greater joy than news of the brilliant success by German allies at the Dardanelles. The tone reflects wartime propaganda praising the Otto man alliance.
A quote from Vissische Zeitung highlights that with attractive money incentives the average Englishman could be moved to perjure themselves against a parent. The remark frames a debate on honesty, influence, and moral risk in modern society.
A quoted statement condemns burning or destroying civilian property as wanton brutality, labeling perpetrators as criminal incendiaries rather than soldiers. The text claims the view is frankly expressed for the benefit of German officers per Munchner Neueeste Nachrichten.
A quote from a German paper titled New Life argues that every person not of pure German blood should be driven out. The phrase accuses non Germans of freeloading and harming native Germans’ livelihoods.
A fragment from the Adelaide Register accuses socialists of using public funds to placate supporters and push men into unions to extend political power. It contrasts this with Jerome K Jerome’s indignation at a wartime contractor selling shoddy goods to soldiers and housing them in poor huts.
James Sexton says that Lord Kitchener has been talking to workers like a father a major change. He contrasts with the typical labor leader who speaks to workers like a grandmother in the London Herald report.
The excerpt contemplates the sorrow in witnessing a nation self-destruct under external pressure. It frames France as sympathetic yet doomed, noting the loss to the world if such an outcome occurred and invoking a historical voice to underscore the moral weight of self-destruction in conflict.
The model showcases a navy blue silk bodice and underskirt with a tar tan silk pleated tunic. The design emphasizes charm and effectiveness, presenting a refined silhouette and coordinated color scheme.
The Times fashion writer notes a shift away from flowers and jewelry toward compact black velvet hats in various shapes led by small brimmed toques and Belgian styles. Hairstyles favor a three wave look, hair close to the head with minimal artificial additions and light padding at the crown. Velvet and plush renovation tips follow.
Eye-Witness argues Germany’s machine guns, though seemingly numerous, are overestimated by early readers. He notes Germans view the weapon as costly yet expendable, with vast reserves and a focus on volume of fire over individual losses, citing Maxim guns and British-constructed older models amid Neuve Chapelle defenses.
Soldiers in trenches billets and hospitals think less of personal suffering than of overall war progress. Wounded men ask how far the assault advanced and whether trenches or positions were taken. They endure losses cheerfully as long as victory is near and the winter hardship ends. They sense a turning point and vow to "get a bit of his own back."
A brief prayer from Edinburgh expressing devotion to brave soldiers. It invokes God’s aid in the fight and asks for protection and blessings on the soldier sons. The tone is solemn and patriotic, reflecting wartime sentiment.
Fry three or four bacon bones with streaked bacon until lightly brown then brown onions. Add a small turnip and a pint of water or stock and boil one and a half hours. Strain, then thicken with flour mixed in cold gravy and finish with Worcester sauce for flavor.
The article describes cleaning ox tail joints with a damp cloth and boiling them in coll water with barley. Simmer until tender, then strain stock for soup and add carrots onions and cabbage or celery. The result is rich and flourishing.
Directions describe mixing one pound blanched almonds with one pound sugar and rose water to prevent oilliness. Beat seven egg whites to stiff peaks, combine, drop onto parchment, dust with sugar, and bake.
The article explains evolving naval power from wooden walls to modern dreadnoughts. It describes the shift to steel armor and giant guns, the role of submarines, torpedoes, destroyers, and the Mosquito craft, and the cost and scale of capital ships. It emphasizes the dreadnought as symbol and platform of naval supremacy amid technological upheaval.
The piece notes battleships as nearly unsinkable gun platforms with multi hulls and heavy armour capable of expending vast shellfire. It recalls mid Victorian armour development and a French device, praising the Admiralty's strategy of waiting to profit from others’ failures, citing John Brown’s Toulon visit in 1860 and the Globe three-decker observed but not boarded.
Three years after 1860 the Admiralty began ironclad armor for most of the British Navy. The Warrior led with five inches of iron on teak, then belts thickened as gunpowder and calibers grew. The Inflexible finally wore 22 inches of wrought iron, affecting stability. Armaments evolved while armor kept pace, led by Sir William Armstrong and Messrs. Carmell, rivals with 15,000 workers and iron coal mines supplying their furnaces.
The era of cast-iron shot fades as 80 pound projectiles lose speed. The old Warrior and Inflexible fail to stop Pallisted steel. Sir Alexander Wilson Cam mells introduces a compound plate with hard steel and wrought iron backing. The battle ends with Armstrongs unveiling a new gun and a decisive test against the plate.
The article traces the evolution of naval armor from early nickel alloy plates to layered Krupp steel, detailing tests and failures. It notes the high costs of forging plants, the shifting battle between weapon and defense, and the decisive yet secretive testing that shapes empire security.
A National Service Museum display in London presents a plan of the Trafalgar battle. A retired officer recalls the model three years earlier and the strategies used, with the prince remarking that British victory owed much to luck.
An article summary notes dogs in warfare across powers. It cites Germany with six thousand collies and terriers, Russia favoring Caucasian breeds, Austria Dalmatians, France and Belgium alike, and Turkey choosing Asiatic sheep dogs. It highlights sentry alerts, messenger duties, and Red Cross ambulance dogs with white coats.
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