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Newspaper
Rochester Express
Location
Rochester, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
7
An 16 year old boy J Romers served on the Tiger during the battle with German battle cruisers Heligoland Bight. He faced smoke filled guns and exposed positions under heavy fire. His actions earned a high decoration for courage though details blur in the fragment.
An old newspaper fragment extols Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy for kidneys and liver, claiming detoxification aids nerve and general health. The ad touts sales by chemists and storekeepers in original and concentrated forms, praising its purported healing properties and historical use.
The article discusses a thin pest threatening peach orchards and its strong aroma. It details how growers must apply stringent pruning and careful seasonal operations to prevent spread. It mentions specific regions and observers noting the pest’s impact on fruit yield and tree health.
The London Daily Express reports Herman Darowski will soon introduce in England a piano typewriter that reproduces any played piece in standard notation. A pianist can copy any music by playing through, with sheet copies produced via simple operation. The invention promises rapid, accurate music transcription.
The notice directs readers to contact the company for terms or related information by phone or mail. It emphasizes obtaining official terms through direct communication with the business.
A garbled dispatch recounts soldiers in a German front area with fragmented names and phrases. It mentions Tommy Adkins, Keegan, Nichole, Mrs Vorphs, and Mr Casey amid references to bravery, quarters, and German lines, reflecting wartime press shorthand.
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