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Newspaper
Richmond Guardian
Location
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
6
Vague pasted collage of wartime chatter, old jokes, and scattered quotes from Sydney and New York papers. Names blur into generic references, with glimpses of ANZAC lore, fashion sentiment, and social scenes. A surreal mosaic of clipped snippets evokes a bygone public mood.
A union organiser visiting the railway yards discovered a wheat lumper without a ticket and refused to work. The agent would not dismiss the man. the organiser urged the men to withdraw. Workers are paid six shillings per hundred bags and five men per 1000 bags daily, about £3 daily and £189 weekly with steady work. Lumpers reportedly earn more than a day and a half’s wages weekly.
A private letter from Dorothy Brunton describes her departure to London and her encounter with Australian soldiers in New York. She recalls the warm reception, soldiers’ cheers, and a plan to record songs with Paul Dafoe and others. She notes Tom Skayhill’s recent eye surgery and renewed sight, sharing his emotional reactions.
Adelaide readers recall the legend as a sailor swam two miles from Wallaroo Bay to bid farewell to his beloved. After reaching shore he paused at a cafe and, discovering the voyage, was detained by the skippper overnight. The skipper then ferried him back to the ship, wary of another bold dash toward Hero.
Emilie Paliis stars at King's Theatre Melbourne in De Luxe Annie delivering a memorable performance. Critics note her powerful voice, bearing and personality with a magnetic presence that draws audiences nightly, promising repeat viewings.
In a WWI style reminiscence the Old Man and the Nipper establish an improvised observation post on a hill above Turkish trenches. Gun flashes and shelling reveal distant Turks, a nearby artillery gun crew, and a courageous young Turkish fighter who is wounded. The scene culminates with the Old Man saving the moment, praising the wounded adversary’s bravery.
A historical discussion argues shell shock as a defense for wartime crimes, noting broad public sympathy that may persist after the war. Dr. J. C. Arnold weighs medical limits, urging juries hold responsibility while considering degree and context.
Lieut Ralph Kynoch praises dogs as man's loyal partners in war. He recalls frontline service and says even mongrels show equal devotion to trained thoroughbreds. Dogs sense barrages and seek safety with their masters, staying loyal regardless of danger.
A collage of Victorian era concerns on marriage traditions in Japan, women’s behavior in society, nurse heroism at sea, and the cost of living. The piece interweaves anecdotes on brides’ dowries, tobacco’s effects, a heroic nurse saving troops, fashion pressures, and rising prices in fabrics and clothing components amid wartime austerity. It laments changing norms while praising female gallantry and resilience.
Fragmented poem like account depicts a night raid with Zeppelins, bombs, and fires. It describes fear, crying families, nurses tending the wounded, surgeons working by candlelight, and a cry for divine justice against attackers. The piece laments ruined homes and slain children, urging mercy and forgiveness.
A fragmented note reports a late evening exchange about a saree coat priced beyond reach. The readable text hints at a concern over value and purchase constraints, with unclear names or exact sums. The item appears tied to a local event or sale, but details remain obscured.
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