Wastage in the Australian Army Across the War
A London correspondent argues that while only a small fraction of Australian recruits are wastrels, other nations show higher dropout rates. He cites 2-4-20 percent figures in Britain Egypt America and Germany, concluding Australian wastage is infinitesimal and public shaming unnecessary. He notes a neutral observer in Berlin reports German morale as fanatically united toward victory, warns of a potential postwar backlash, and discusses future prospects for ending the war and the risk of a lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bean
Australia
Neiher
Dernhins
Wnhsters
Great Britain
England
Cairo
United Kingdom
France
America
Zeppelin Destroyers Ready To Counter German Air Threat
An American inventor describes a new class of small rigid airships called Zeppelin-destroyers. They would patrol up to 75 miles from base for up to 10 hours, carry a torpedo gun, and be built with a wood envelope to deter the Zeppelins. The plan aims to disrupt a potential German raid on London by intercepting the air fleet off the coast.
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Count Zeppelin
Monster Airfleet
Germany
Swehare
Thomas R. Macmechen
Aeronautical Society of America
New York
Sun
Macmechen
Zeppelin
Tiling
England
London
Maacmechan
Lagmen
Thas
Yarmouth
Medea
Minko Buch
Mnacmachan
Soat
Thair Basa
Canada
Engin
Ora
Wireless in War Aerial Te Lawful Asset in Campaigns
Wireless telegraphy has emerged in the current campaign, used by aeroplanes yet limited by range and security. Despite cryptographic efforts, messages are intercepted within range, alerting foes to movements and approximate distances. Overall wireless remains a scientific wonder with uncertain military value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnt
His Misfortune Swindle Over a Deaf Horse Tale
A horse dealer sold a farmer a horse claimed flawless and beautiful. After delivery the farmer complains of deceit and seeks compensation. The dealer evasively asks what’s wrong, insisting the animal “is atone deaf” and not as faultless as promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Arming the Allies and American War Production Totals
The article argues Uncle Sam’s aid to Russia Britain and France is essential and outlines vast U S production for the Allies. It lists numbers: 1,100,000 rifles 400,000,000 cartridges 15,000,000 lbs explosives 60,000 railway cars and 9,000,000 pairs of gloves among other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Russia
Britain
France
United States
Falal Teeth Tragedy Inquest Verdict Accidental Death
An inquest returned an accidental death verdict for John William Newman a trooper in the Royal Horse Guards. He suffered chest pain after reporting a lost false tooth and later died at a military hospital. X rays showed a plate may be in the gullet and a hook penetrated the wall before extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William Newman
Minetean
Royal Horse Guards
Brothers Die Side by Side in Battle
Richard and Arthur Fellows died in action serving in Kitchenor's Army in the Collatreim Guards. An officer’s letter reports their bodies found together on the field. One man aiding the burial is described as an old fellow worker. Arthur’s letter home urges his mother to cheer up and keep the faith.
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Newtown
Collingwood
Soma
New South Wales
Victoria
Germany
Bertin
German Empire
Jarmabyein
Richard
Arthur Fellows
Kitchenor
Collatreim
Arthur
Five Dead Men Poem Reflects Wars Across Europe
A historical verse recalls five fallen men described as souls who gave their lives for freedom. Each stanza names a different background from Tyrolese mountaineer to Clyde shipyard worker, moving through Poland Belgium Lorraine and Lyona while asserting their sacrifice for a larger cause. The author credit appears as W. N. Ewer from the Nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscovita
Poland
Pitth
Clyde
Ware
Belgium
W. N. Ewer
The Queen Elizabeth Battles at Dardanelles Soars Anew
The Queen Elizabeth battleship leads the assault at the Dardanelles, fastest afloat and first British armored ship to use oil fuel exclusively. It mounts eight 12 inch guns with 24 inch torpedo tubes, and 16 smaller guns. Four main guns weigh nearly a ton each, delivering high precision fire. Four more ships of similar class are in construction as other British vessels in the fleet include Agamemnon Triumph and Majestic among mixed armaments.
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Dardanelles
Caplin Persius
Convan
Dalmarin
Jatinehad
Portamouth
Agamemnon
Lord Nelson
Libertad
Barrow
Cornwallia
Binckwall
Irresistible
Vengeance
Albion
Brickwall
Majestic
Soldier's Sweetheart Inquest Letter About Burton Death
A coroner's inquest hears a lover’s tragic letter from Allen Louisa Jane Burton’s body was found in the Thames. The letter from the dead man’s mother describes the heartache of living with loss and the plea to avoid endless loneliness. The jury recorded a verdict of suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Louisa Jane Burton
Thames
Allee Burton
Unclear fragment on a child and caregiver actions
Fragmentary text describes a caregiver dressing a child and concerns about feeding and comfort. Names and places are unreadable, with several garbled words. The passage lacks coherent events or identifiable entities to form a complete news item.
Wartime Sentiment and Humorous Vignettes From Melbourne
A collage of wartime sketches and jokes from Melbourne notes scenes of stark conflict and playful satire. It mocks German and British wartime narratives, features a peasant digger finding a skull, a naïve Italian soldier seeking the war, and a housewife’s guide for husbands. It also recalls local figures, a Melbourne council candidate, and Australia’s wartime resolve with homespun humor.
Melbourne ladies' war roll of honor tribute
The article records Melbourne's display of honor lists for those who enlisted and served in the war, noting black and red name panels in firms. It mentions young infant donors to the Belgian Fund, mentions Lady Forrest and Sir John’s convalescence, and describes social shifts and contrasts between nurses and young doctors, including pay and equipment issues.
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Melbourne
Ian McLennan
Centennial Park
Sydney
Wits
Norman MccLennan
Winder
Forrest
Sir John
Lady Forrest
Darby
Joan
May Grice
Richard Oricn
Auburn Wilson
Sir Samuel Wilson
London
Broom
England
Wilson
Miss Grice
Hang
Knightsbridge
Mary Chomley
Norton Wilson
Walter Bridges
Muncnelli Simpson
Harborside
Macneils Simpson
Patriotic Fund
Egypt
Brisbane
Fashion notes on wartime attire and vanity accessories
A wartime fashion column surveys practical travel hats for nurses, French and Australian uniforms, new gloves in yellow backs and copper palms, silk stockings at cut prices, black lingerie sets with old gold trims, ribbon bracelets, and regimental color accents. It notes little floral adornments on hats and boas, rosy-posy powder-boxers, and a trend toward fuller short skirts and Louis Quinze heels.
From the Firing Line Heroines of France and Royal Engineers
War correspondent Philip Gibbs extols French heroines such as Malle Nicolle who sheltered wounded for twelve days before Meyenmontier, and Sister Gabrielle who kept elderly residents safe in Clermont an Argent, earning German respect. A private Bedfordshires tribute praises Royal Engineers for critical frontline work under fire.
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France
Gabrielle
Philip Gibbs
Biater Gabrielle
St. Vincent de Paul
Clermontan-Argentia
Battle of the Marne Heroism and Single Handed Attack
Sir John French praised J Battery for its action at the Marne firing within 1000 yards under heavy shellfire that smashed a German convoy and aided infantry in taking prisoners and machine guns. A French private Madec from the 19th Regiment single handedly assaulted a German blockhouse, was wounded, and inspired comrades as the position fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir John French
Marne
Sir John
Herdam
Madee
Madec
Rusching
Boy Volunteer Hero on Tiger Turret in North Sea Battle
A boy named Claus volunteered to clean the periscope glasses on the Tiger after a shell strike killed Engineer-Captain Taylor and four stokers. He ventured outside the turret to wipe the glasses, kept wiring, and continued cleaning the glass through the action while almost deafened by the roar of the guns.
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Ao Shell
Taylor
Claus
War hero praised by private as Dundee hospital native
A private named W Wining from Royal Scots Pualliers describes General Sir L Snth Dorrida as a hero. He notes the general’s calm under fire, sharing a moment after shells near a motor car and a nearby trench. The private recalls several near misses but emphasizes the general’s steady leadership and mental resilience.
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L Snth Dorrida
W. Wining
Royal Scote Pualliers
Dundee
Tommy
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Ma Non Troppo
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