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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1918
Page
4
A verbose wartime column discusses faith, materialism, and national duty. It argues liberty as a timeless goal, condemns materialism as eroding society, and contemplates impacts of German victory on European freedoms.
A jagged passage recounts letters between a vicar and a bishop over curtains for a Holy Table and a response from Lord Lovat about a railway accident telegram. It notes a witty exchange and a telegram reply that sparks interest, ending with a sharp line about reporting.
Fragmentary dialogue presents two speakers discussing ancient remedies for headaches. One speaker mentions a woman and historical context, while the other dismisses experiences with headaches as negligible.
The article notes massive growth in wartime paper money. Germany's currency rose about 320 percent from July 1914 to mid-1916, with the note circulation increasing by £503,400,000. Russia’s Imperial Bank notes gained about £392,600,000, 217 percent, and other nations also expanded. The U S Federal measures added emergency notes, raising overall currencies during the war era.
A Lancashire amateur billiards contender overcomes nerves after a public fainting scare and a dramatic scene in a crowded town, while a farmer helps a man curb stage fright after a dramatic outburst. The article notes other cases of anxiety in public speaking and performance, including a juror address and a recitation issue.
A fragmented clipping notes a Belgian gentleman who walked the world backwards and petted a tank, though details remain unclear.
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