Answers a Lot From Red Cross Gift Parcel
A wartime letter from Miss M Leo's office notes gifts received by the Owews Red Cross Society. The sender from Western Australia 1917 expresses gratitude for a parcel including milk ers tobacco chewing gum and other comforts. She mentions travel plans to France in two weeks and praises the generosity as luxuries amid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M‘leo
Owews Red Cross
Rey
Jone
Red Cross
Astralia
Russell
Gottinas
Gratitude From Anzac Troops For Emas Parcel Delivery
A message from T Syd Turner in England thanks the Emas team and colleagues for parcels sent to 3000 troops drawn up before Brig Gen McCay in France. Turner notes he contracted trench fever in France and expects to recover and return, sending a friendly cooee to the recipients.
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France
Geor_ McCay
England
T. Syd. Turner
Thanks from the Patriotic League for Xmas parcels
A letter dated March 2 1919 from Mrs A McCallum thanks the Patriotic League for sending Christmas parcels to soldiers. She notes the parcels arrived a bit late but are very welcome and the boys deserve them. Vivian signs the note with best wishes to the recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic League
Somroot
Australians Rally for Recruits in Ouyen Visit
A local meeting chaired by Rev W Waite and Warrant Officer Brown-Parker urged eligible men to publicly declare support or opposition to conscription. A townspeople committee, with Red Cross leaders and ministers, was formed to assist a visiting recruiting party. Bands, processions, billets, and a memorial service were planned for the visit, with proceeds aiding the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anp
W. Waite
Brown-Parker
Australia
Oyen
River Toe
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Euccesa
Ouyen
Australis
Empire
Banda of the Red
Chest sints code Goent Fopparminn Cores 176 and 9 F
A terse notice reports details about a clinical item or facility code 176 and 9 F related to a clinic. The readable text implies a technical note or identifier set tied to a medical or laboratory context, with no broader narrative or named individuals.
Unclear Note on Event Preparations and Timing
The fragment mentions Thursday activities, a late train at 9 5 pm, and preparations for a future event described as big and memorable. It references visiting, writers, and a bureau but lacks clear names, places, or concrete details to identify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Lake
Baier
AP. Taggart’s
High Street
The Gallant Red Cross by Aegon
A fragmented wartime piece urges readers to consider the dangers faced by a wounded or exhausted Red Cross worker. It contrasts personal comfort with frontline peril and appeals for collective support and aid for the Red Cross through steadfast effort and sympathy.
Prosecution Over Rabbits At Quyeo Police Court
At Quyeo Police Court on Wednesday Lt Dowler faced Insp Walker for failing to destroy rabbits on a mallee block of 450 acres. Witness J J Steele and others supported the case. Dowler offered no explanation and was fined 6 pounds with 3 pounds 15 shillings costs, default distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quyeo Poillce Court
Messrs. Elgett
P.M
A. W. Cooper
J.P
Lt. Dowler
A. Gnarr
Walker
Tang
Waller
Regisfereu Lebeer
Perscoing
J. J. Steele
J. R. Steele
Uder
Eneh
How to Cure Deafness and Curative Claim
A French physician’s simple preparation is claimed to cure deafness and head noises. The advertisement promises immediate effectiveness and urges readers not to miss this splendid cure. Sent post free for 3d with COOPER address in North Melbourne.
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France
W. Cooper
Villiers Street
North
Melbourne
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