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Prahran Chronicle

Location

Prahran, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1917

Page

4

Debate on strength imbalance in bowls and superstition

The piece weighs whether stronger teams should clash early or be kept apart to boost excitement, noting a few match results. It also discusses superstition, saints and mascots as protection charms, contrasting Catholic and Protestant views and urging balanced, nonridiculing consideration of belief without endorsing superstition.

Ganes Karueday Linn Rene St. Christopher Christopher Tey Stockholm Commission of Saints Heigemen France Baron Mathew Arnold San Dkay St. Paul Church of England

Fragmented note on Mascotry and ritual beliefs in a historic regiment

Fragmentary text reviews mascots and ritual customs tied to a regiment, naming a Peruvian wage reference and a hospital context. It discusses superstition, sentiment, and public perception of music and rituals, suggesting tension between tradition and modern views. The piece laments superstition while acknowledging its appeal.

Abe Washoe Op SnUld Hinate Aldier

King's Australian visit amid war scenes at Thiepval and Vimy

The Daily Mail recounts the King's tour with Australian troops through mist at Messines and sun at Vimy. He watched superb soldiers perform obstacle courses and bridge battles, met General Petain and d'Esere, and honored General Bein with the GIC.B sash and a silver star. The day also featured a visit to Millicent Duchess of Sugarsland’s hospitals, illustrating wartime medical progress.

Messines Anrre Somme Thiepval Chateau Butte de Warlencourt William Bird Tinal Andy Petain dEseres Bein France

Good and Artistic Printing At Chronicle Office

A brief notice describes printing services at the Chronicle Office for social and invitation cards and concert tickets. The fragment notes assurances of quality and professional handling of decorative work and orders.

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