A Soldier's Letter From Palestine Frontline
Trooper Ben Ralph of Seabrook writes from Palestine describing near Beersheba fighting on March 27 and a bullet grazing his ear through clothing and gear. He notes Bedouin life, camel issues, and shifting weather as his unit trenches near Gara, with details of daily routines and hopes of new country ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Ralph
Ales F
Seabrook
Palestine
Siaren
Tong
Camel Corps
Beersheba
Waren
Gara
Quits
Sampson
Deliah
Teliah
Sep
Tel-el-keber
Ambs
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Testimony
A Victorian era testimonial details kidney pain and dark secretions from Mrs T A Smith of Hest Freman tle. She credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with curing her illness after years of treatment and later reports lasting relief for about nine years. Sold by chemists at 2/9 per bottle with extra bottles at 15/3, or by post from Foster McCiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perces
Dean
T. A. Smith
Ellen and Loakes Streets
Hest Fremantle
Albany
Doan
Notes from the Front as Troops Fight Near Jacka
A correspondent reports actions with Bedouin troops and Camel Corps losses, including wounded comrades and a single confirmed casualty. He mentions entrenchment, plans for another assault, and finds ancient skeletons during trench work. He notes letters from April 19 and May 4 and references local hospital stays and shelling nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soth
Camel Corps
Hy Vsell
Herb Ryfeld
Jacka
Jong J
Prits
Great Peppermint Cure Helps Fight Seasonal Coughs
A brief health note extols a peppermint remedy as a cure for coughs during the busy season. It emphasizes caution and the need to heed warnings to avoid grave danger, and promotes Woods as a trusted advisor.
Mrs A E Sanbury Takes Over West End Stationers
Mrs A E Sanbury announces she has taken over the West End Stationers Shop and Newsagency from Mr A J Castleside and asks patrons to continue visiting for Westender and other items with attentive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen
A. J. Castleside
Westendera
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Old Jacko
Art
Bey
Tle
A. E. Sanbury
Corpus
Winter Bargan
Eeans
Press Mail Order Department
Bean Bros
Universal
Wellington
Murray Streets
Perth
Hotel
Nungarin
A. C. McCorry
Licenshk
Tim. Harnett
Witzgerald
Stu Bet
Northam
Taversalls
Hobart
Csuntry
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