Evacuation at Anzac ends with nerve wracking retreat
Survivor recounts the evacuation from Anzac and Suvla Bay in December 1916. He describes the night withdrawal under German air warning, the tense last parties, and the ruthless passage to the landing pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sipuollar O. P. Bay
Devin
Hin Pareots
Egypt
Asrane
Kitchener
Poe
Hymon
Garman
Siathea
Abdul
Ce Turks
Byba
Cape Holme-tnnge
Auzne
Suela Bay
Lex
Courtney
Jon
Ome Larkation
Lng
Trenobra
Winlastslea Festival Honours and Local Court Match
Whittlesea Shire reports a February 2 festival with produce displays, prayers, and music led by local clergy. A charity match against Yon Yonn featured players from Verey Olney Olney Gibbs and Gibbs teams with mixed results and several injuries. A veteran resident, Mrs. Blin, aged 52, is noted as one of the area’s oldest locals. A public meeting and recruiting events with speeches by Sergeant Stokes and others encouraged enlistment, with a march to Melbourne hospital for an injured worker and a later formal gathering at the shire hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winustarvest Festival
Niel
Mernda Methodiat
Aung
Th Hoi
Tha Lendarship
Rane Sharma
I. Chunk
Mina
Livingstone
Chelsea
Whittleyon
Clearch
Atlas Eunly Dings
Messre W. Varegy
T ‘Olney
Seay i R
Haniooeni
Whittlesea
Mes. Gibbs
Ellard
Huston
Nunc Newwall
Jobling
J. Gibby
J. Olney
Vargy
Ies
Tyre
Miss Ballard
Mea
Verey
Jinn
Olney
Gibbs
Mias
Hugh
Mes G
Mey Rey
Ji Dobling
Aod
Meu Ili
Bly Mis Ky ‘Olney
Mat Alen Olney
Mr. J
Mex
Mes
Stokes
A. Ks Live
Wonlert
Wooler
Mendelsahin
Northcate
Melbourne
Zinehmoka Buinment Road
Thornakayen
Ura Lig
Marae
Shire-Haling
Te Tafehelh
Johnston
J. Joan G. Thompson
Brown
A. W. Benson
A. Brown
R. E. Draper
FE Melchel
Elisir
Cornfoot
RB. Dawson d.P.y
Tein
LP. League of Whituesnania
Fa Ws Lie
Senor St. Lager
Response to the Call in a Wartime Ballad Fragment
A fragmented wartime poem reflects a speaker burned by duty and vow to cast off shame. The speaker declares resolve to stand brave, break bonds, and march despite loss, hearing a call to honor and a city’s shout. The piece conveys sacrifice, pride, and a nation’s spirit amid struggle.
Mail from WWI gage gifts and homefront cheer
Decayed letter from Mrs Rock and soldiers recount gifts of wall plaques and puddings sent to troops in Lemnostaland and Egypt. Notes express joy at arriving parcels and sharing food, with humorous anecdotes about billys and yarns. Signatures include Sapper W. Austin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Au Fl Bish Company
Talian Engineers
Egypt
Sincaraly
Saree Hensenr W
Austin
Thornbury Theatre Week Offers Varied Programs
Attractive bills draw large crowds at Thornbury Theatre with daily and weekend matinees. The lineup includes The Gal of Sorrow, a Chaplin short, A House Dryl Jed episode, The Beat Man Whig, and a wartime drama. A charity week begins Wednesday with The Teen, touted as a notable production to raise funds for sheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whien
Thornbury Adrvcal
Preston Quarry Work Nears Completion After Fire Loss
Preston Braithwaite reports the Preston quarry restoration is nearly finished with plant and machinery repaired. He notes fire caused substantial insurance shortfall and outlines costs and deficits, estimating improved capacity could add about £1000 in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gr. Braithwaite
Cstairman
Thy Committee
Preston
Cr. Braithwaite
Marriage of Furry T Aide and Miss Newton at Lyanseston
The ceremony took place at Lyanseston Metiathat Church on Tuesday. Rev G Wang officiated with Rev Fowion Lalineaston and W Ride in attendance. The bride wore ivory crepe de chine with a bouquet of white heather and fern, and the bridegroom wore formal attire. a large reception followed with many gifts listed from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo De-Newton
Furry T-Aide
Mire
Gt Cmtsa
Hand Bloren Bists ’ Nowe
Uwl
GC. Newton
Didorado
Lyanseston
Prederick St
Thiavenon
G. Wang
Deloraine
Af Preetin
Victoria
Fowion Lalineaston
Fund Tov
W. Ride
Malbuene
Musars P. Ride
A. W. Fowler
Mr. Newton
Mins Ride
Biléofa
Ayer
Milas
Hilda Newton
Siater
Barnes
Ubu
D. Ft
Guess 4
I Recheroha
Seiperfal
Briebinn Street
Hine Mountains
Melbourne
Sydnsy
Northcote and Shawan in Eight Wicket Cricket Match
Northcote resumed batting and posted 281 with Haberton and Richmond contributing notable scores. Shawan claimed 27 wickets while Northcote’s bowlers, including Jaat four for 28, restricted the opposition to 216. Northcote wins by three runs, with key performances from Legg and Tomline Duna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northcdte
Noorn
Habertaon
Richmond
Northcote
Shawan
Innyos
Thiehardeen
Ingu Narthcote
Northeatamage
Mshrnen
Wat
Shos
Ean
Vataon
Prisma Foll
North
Cote
Fouw Wiekuts Tor
Ponra
Legg
Thornbury welcomes Rev Hewitt as new minister
A large Thornbury congregation celebrated the unanimous call of Rev Hewitt to Thornbury, Melbourne north Presbytery. The welcome included a formal service, speeches by local clergy, and a city-wide salute as his ministry began with public prayers and a portrait presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantony
Thornbury
Presbytery
Melbourne North
Tow
G. M. Conn
H. Byan
Ruy.j. Roberson
Hewitt
Suniliy
Mra
G. Mt. Connor
Palfield
W. Wood
Holy Trinity
Cwatin Walcome
Anil
Towitt
Salvation Army
Alo
Mpoke Ford
Gresting
Thu Levy
B. Hawle
Wasshigo
Premunt
Mir J. McLvor
Cardilly
Sine Hodken
Imacif
Thorntery
Howitt Cada
Maddau
Ovension
Hla Ray
Gift
Connor
Hinm
Misaen Gammell
Messes Morriuon
Mul
Aonga
Waltnes
Preston Band Seeks Five Pound Vote For Cadet Training
The Preston council discusses funding a band for cadets and training costs. A motion to set aside five pounds weekly to support the band and related training is approved after discussion and donor support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge. Stanlakey
Gla
al Randy Fetaiwell
Hraithwaita
Howaldo
Robertson
Yeas
Taughtes
Allein
Cougntar
Bealchwaite
Thornbury Mass Wax Service Amid Controversy in Prayer for the Dead
In Thornbury St Mary’s mass and high mass were celebrated with Rev Murphy and Rev Down Cardy officiating. A discussion on prayers for the dead sparked controversy, arguing for the historical acceptance of prayers for the departed in liturgy and church practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornbury
St Mary'n
K Murphy
Down Cardy
PLP
Vr. Hoare
Willia Ax
Br. Murphy
Minster
Cerémonian
du Malony
Gilston Hill
Tuell
Northcote
Affuat Yi
Uae
Kina Shona
Fogret
Middle Park
Hays
Orient
Teta
Secondary Grade and Marbleworks Ingeat Week Prnatim Yuck
Fragmented OCR reads of a historic cycling or school event with names like Northoiby Mreetiytorione and Saint Maul? details. Mentions competition, dates, and locations but many garbled terms.
Northgotes Dog Registration and Village Notices 1910
The notice lists dog registration deadlines for Northcote with penalties under the Dog Act 1915 and details on municipal postings at Stiles Hall and Shire Secretary Arnold Dean. It also references road works near Crozier's, two dog registry applications for Epping Ridge and Ridinge of the Shire, and various local job and sale items along with minutely cost notes and fencing bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State War Council
Dookta Agricultural College
Bowen
Stiles Hall
Arnold Dean
Shire
Shambars
Merida
Crozier's
Thomastown
Epping
Shiewdilica
Mernday
Shira Hall
Drapery at Half Price at Hattam and Hattam’s
Readable sale notice lists low prices on hats ready-to-wear garments and muslin fabrics. Describes trimmed hats and satin blouses with discounts, with clingy prose and numerous price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattam and
Hattam's
Unah Sirert
MMO
Unbiawahd
Prehyglion
Monti” Buah
Tata
White
Uwt
Lloyd
Sale Fierce
Snplion
Ouin
Obiuvviatiou
Alouien
Newt Daalgne
Amazon
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Wirwimeara
Charles Nuttal
Pumeh
Legion of the Dead
Mr. Nut
Actoas
Lal
Duna
Urea
Whittlesea Shire News
Tay
Airmy PLC
Ava
Porbuns
Drn
Waring
Jims
Ani
Smith & Johnston
Collingwood
Elizabeth Straet
Angunoa
Viable Brant
Roion
Leason
Signatier
P. Hay
Billy
Billy Came From Mrs. Roberts, "Boma Doon," Baplanade, Lonley Beach
South Australia
Tha Suddings
Wae
Nellie Ryan
Gia
Ince Bros
Sanaton Straet
Mologumio
Thompson
Priguta
Ivy
Nias Hunton
Christus
Thornbury Theatre
Preston Quarry
Pruss Star
Thealtlovndti
Wan Wan
Powler
Les Guev
Mia
Bottan
V. Porrell
Mr. C
A. J. Wilhon
Eend
Mina W. Newton
A. A. Orchard
Mrs. Tide
Aunior
Hobart
Alre
Bathas di
O. Newton
Plana
Tescot
J. Rida
BeRids
W. Hodgson
Hodgson
Mand
Allan
Mallasta
Adamson
Aml
Wilson
J. J Newton
Enma
Heth
Oriental Vaues
Umd
J. Docking
T. Dadking
W. Ferrall
Thelwell
Musee V
Newton
Wong
Ulpie
Grigret
Clus
Aloy
Bueluy
Curtis
Donn
Gil
Maery
Shoniden
Jolnaon
Nike
Mort
Bury
Hudtson and Welcomo
Hewitt, M.A
Secund
Peowtin
Mavelorks
Prnatim
Stavelugh
VF Towle
Walkur
Northoiby
St. Maul
Wail
Ining
V.A.Y
Norihwaty
Tony
Nanny
Hayes Nsw
Chashav
Northesto
Saunders
Luz Goutuires
Nagy Serica
H. C. Saunders
High Street
Northeate
Stott & Bastings
Metalsich
Sworn Vaiuer
High St
Nonthcote
High GY
Upper Northcote
Cornar Normanby
Station Street
Pairfleld
Ugh ST
Corner Garnet, St
Belt Station
Phonw
Real Safete
Northgots
W. G. Swift
Municipal
Oficen
Northcuta
Ay Oudor
James Ryan
Shira Secretay
Coldwell
Furs St
Gia Pictu
Lassildl
Uhair
Dananotte
Ureston
Honsta
Thornhaey
Bawunu
Urud Largo
Mtn
Weenie
Illbr & Clarke
Dil Collina Bk
Ae Gionaw Abaye
Plone Central UD
Northcote Theatre
Bvenin Metur
Gaby Deslys
Ules
Bunsy
Molly
Nurse Cavell Dryer
Wert's & Moyes
Vera
Elaind
Baenway
Victoria Thonten
Wegnesdays
S. Vil Corporation Pex
Moyea Twat
Paramount
Hornbury Theatre
Paramount Menture
Winchell Smith
Grant Moart
Biles F Fioturer
Saananae
Thorn
Girofle
Northcote Town
Tito Society
Halim
Pppeiste
Anor Ldap
Attica
Diskiuw
Alt Hveniln
Prosteu
Ayply
Tatotv
Otic
Galaton Shiver
Uve Jsvound
Hireaont Valve
Durknge Sale
Te Pyjares Bnitt
Wamre
Pattarrn
Bale Priev
Callan
Lee
Uda
Secura
Wengiat
Eurorita
Bale
Yad 9 Inc
Sale
Dean Bett
Hattam
Tedlyni
Colartasta
D. B. Masson
Monueacuyee of
Towtlielts
Fivad
Wallpoputa
Stuyentala
Elian
J. Goodfellow
Goodfellow, High St
Harry Ireland
Wasthourne Grove
Fea Atari
Samall Nonoyliig
Dobie
FBI
Tmt
Hutchbe
Daher
Brooer
Aiturvat
Laties
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