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Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1916

Page

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Empire First Urges Men to Enlist for Duty in War

A crowded meeting led by Mr Otsuno and supporters urges eligible men of the district to join the war effort. Speakers argue conscription may come, stressing duty to the Empire, opposition to German rule, and the need for medical examinations and readiness.

Mr. Otsuno Cheott Parker Moloney McGrath Mt, T Plabforia Dina Hut Cnld Germany Great Britain

Soldier's Letter From Gallipoli Wounded Bugler Home

Bugler Maralinll, severely wounded early in Gallipoli, returns to Northcote. He writes of reading copies of the Northcoto Swanan in hospital in Egypt, reports excellent conditions, mild cold mornings, and good rations. He recalls training, recent skirmishes, and hopes of joining a fighting unit while awaiting further orders.

Maralinll Gallipoli Hone Northcote Egypt Thad Tosalt Anthony Northcoto Preston Tucker Bin Branton

Preston Branch ANA Meeting Follows Debating Night

The fortnightly Preston Branch ANA met in Bradford hall on Tuesday with W Honderson chairing Two new members were elected and two proposed Douglass and Henderson reported on the carnival at the Exhibition on 31 January An evening debate featured teams chosen by president and vice president on Conscription versus Voluntary Service The vice president’s team spoke for the affirmative and the president’s for the negative After a good debate the affirmative won on points.

Bradford Hall W. Honderson Mfostrs Douglass An’ Henderson Tean

G H Tilley Boots and Grocery Ad

G H Tilley boot and shoe repairer promises workmanship guaranteed with best leather. Also advertises a grocery store at Connen Street Geonce's Roan and Normandy Avenue, urging prompt cash orders and delivery.

G. H. Tilley Bt. George's Rand Thornbury Connen St. Geonce's Roan Normandy Avenue Rover

Local Shop Ad List Shows Mixed Goods and Services

A fragmented advertisement fragment lists items such as seeds and flowers with assorted brands and suppliers. Mentions stock status and duties, but reads as a jumbled catalog with unclear origins.

Silly Riddle Verse Echoes Prompt to Keep Walking

Fragmentary OCR verses urge persistence and talking to define self. Recurrent phrases hint at self-identity through action. The lines parody motivational stanzas with misspelled words and scattered letters, suggesting a damaged text exercise rather than a coherent article.

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