Australians At Lagnicourt Enduring German Counterattack
War correspondence describes Australian troops holding positions after a German raid near Lagnicourt. They repelled attackers despite heavy fire, with batteries delivering precise fire as Germans retreated through wire. Soldiers, briefly shirtless, recount survival tales and grim humor amid spring campaigning.
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Lagnicourt
Queant
Auch
Hans
Mie
Fritz
Arras
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Profits Show Strong Growth
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Japan's shipping company, operates to Australia and reports a 12 month net profit of 23,673,004 with paid-up capital of 3,750,000 after depreciation and additions to repair and insurance funds of 516,904. This yields about 152 percent per annum. The contrast with Europe and America suggests Japan's private enterprise remains highly profitable.
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Nippon Yusen Kaissus
Australia
Europe
America
Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Hacking Coughs
A historical ad notes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for children's hacking coughs used at night priced at 1s 6d. The box includes peppermint-based relief and home remedy claims characteristic of period medicinal advertisements.
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