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Newspaper
Prahran Chronicle
Location
Prahran, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1916
Page
3
Compiled excerpts describe battlefield bravery and civilian courage during World War I. Accounts include a French trench heroism tale, a nurse and nun aiding civilians under occupation, and letters recounting shelling, defense, and acts of perseverance amid bombardment.
A garbled exchange shows a detective questioning a woman about her husband and a possible admission. The text is incomplete, with fragmented phrases and mis-spelled names, leaving core details unclear.
The account recalls a brutal October 29 clash where the Gordons and allied battalions cleared trenches, suffering heavy casualties and a fierce German defense. Corporal Dalziel was wounded twice, evacuated after bandaging, and shelled while in hospital before transfer to Ypres Rouen and Oldham.
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