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Newspaper
Richmond Guardian
Location
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
6
A collage of anecdotal items from wartime newspapers including humorous sketches about meals, mice, tyres, and dental taxes, letters from soldiers and civilians, tales of German prisoners, refugees, and homefront quips, plus poems and anecdotes from Melbourne Sydney and London reflecting daily life and morale during conflict.
Harley Matthews profiles Kiddem a leg puller from Woolloomooloo who rises from prankster to battlefield figure from Gallipoli to Egypt. The narrative follows his mischief in camp, flirtations via letters, policing clashes with Greek gendarmerie, and a knight in khaki persona as he endures raids, machine-gun drills, and romantic letters amid wartime chaos.
The woman nicknamed Jockey Jack, Mins May M’Donald, offered to fill a jockey position during the rider’s absence. She has lived as a man for over a decade, training and riding horses, and has survived multiple buckjumping incidents. Her home in Horsham district Victoria notes a deep passion for riding and horse work.
Henry Ford remains a pacifist crowding on peace by arbitration yet admits force may be needed. He tours a Detroit war plant turning out submarine chasers and tanks while stressing navy leadership, wartime production, and the push to end the conflict through decisive action.
A lively Melbourne town hall event features women from the war effort, fashion displays, and patriotic speeches praising public spirit. The Rising Boys show at the hall blends color and movement while discussions note local industry shifts toward home production and new reproductive fabrics.
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