A Soldier's Letter from Palestine Passages and Skirmishes
Corporal B. Ralph writes from a Gaza front camp about quiet periods, camel duties, and leave to Cairo while near Jerusalem. He notes Turkish trenches, bombings by Sauble aircraft, casualties including camels and men, and frequent air raids as British forces prepare for heavier fighting. He describes a French general decorating officers and predicts upcoming clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ralph
Palestine
F. Forward
Seabrook
Resent
Cairo
Egypt
Jerusalem
Gaza
Samson
Jacko
Rafa
Fanny
The Eucalyptus Laments Its Lost Pride and Oil
A stately eucalyptus laments its decline as oil is discarded and all mankind uses Woods Pepperment Care. A sleepy bear questions the sadness and the tree replies about former jy and power now faded.
Chidlow Grocery List Highlights Breadth of Goods
A detailed list shows numerous household and grocery items with prices from 8d to 1s 6d. Items include soap, oats, biscuits, tomato sauce, dried peaches, sunlit soap, apples, candles, beef potted meats, and chick food, reflecting a wide local shop stock.
Poultry Orders Booked for Eggs and Chickens
Orders now booked for eggs and chickens delivered in rotation. Breeds include Brown Leghorns 265 egg strain White Orpingtons RI Reds Bull ducks. 730d setting. Chickens and ducklings 2s and 16s a dozen. particulars from Meares Auburn Stud Poultry Yards Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.I
Meares
Auburn Stud
Northam
Recruits Wanted for Overseas Service
Urgent recruitment ad calls for volunteers to join the ALF for service abroad. There are no current vacancies in the Light Horse Artillery or Camel Corps, but infantry men are needed in any number. Apply to Organiser F. C. Smith York for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALF
Light Horse
Artillery
Camel Corps
F. C. Smith
York
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Amie
Lm Eee
Ford
A. W. R. Cooper
West Northam Motor Garage
Charis Street
Nora
B. P. Chidlow
Hotel
Nungarin
A. C. McCorry
Dow Ham
Proprista
Tim. Harnett
Fitzgreald-Street
Adiocee
Taylersalls
Hobart
Rersfondero
Prometly
G.P
Etl
Privels Ome
Avon Bakery
A. Appleton
E. C
Keyser
Northam Motor Garage
E. Kirkman
Chidlow Street
West Northam
E. T. Henley
Bohemia Hotel
Murray Street
Perth
Achar J
Tunney
Wagin and Dumbleyung
Tel. Aggos
B. B. Katitiaford
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