CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIA DESPITE WAR CLOUDS
Melbourne correspondent reflects on a subdued Christmas season amid war, urging decorum and prayer for peace. Mentions Prime Ministerial figures, Ballarat politics, economy drives, and soldier relief efforts as communities balance duty with holiday spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Prince of
Pesce
Prom Millood
Civiz
Hippeo
Australien
Titan
Ao Australia
Avrace
Larare
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Angola
Molog
Bia
Witc
Joe Matthew Baird
Ballarat
Legislative Assembly
Atple
Tle
Major Baird
Baird
Golden City
Bird
Agar
Lalo
Mjor Baird
Tewes
Kidney Pain Solution Prompts Reader Grateful Letter
A reader recalls severe back pain near the kidneys and fatigue. After trying Doan's Kidney Pills from a newspaper ad, they report marked relief and endorse the remedy, including purchase details and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J
Moreleon
Saddler
Alma Srrest
St. Aroead
Doan
Aix Bouilea
Dean
Waller-M'Olellan Co
Pie Street
Bydney
Dr Sheltons Digestive Tabules remedy claim card
Dr Sheltons Digestive Tabules advertised as a universal stomach remedy. Claims to cure poor appetite weakness nervousness headaches bed breath and indigestion. States the product uses digestive juices and tonic properties and is available at Lorimer's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafic
Melbourne Hospital
Clements
W. G. Simpson
Storfs
Mustclean Paste Ad Demonstrates Cleanliness Appeal
An advertising blurb promotes Mustclean paste by claiming it enhances appearance and economy. It mentions a 1/4 box and a pound amount, attributed to agent St. Arnaud-G, W, 5, Matthews. The fragment reflects a vintage marketing style urging readers to value cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peacock
Bowser
Economy Party
Alexeodor Peacock
J. M'Pherson
Mogotelog
Printing house names and places in a fragmented notice
A fragmented OCR shows names and places tied to a printing house or stationery listing. It mentions Reading, Lowie tires, Napier Sirsa, and Victoria Avetralla with unclear context and multiple personal or place names. The readable items suggest a publication or printing brewery or firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wisorge Lewis
Charles Ferris
Napier
Sirsa
Arnsod Victoria
Avetralla
Matthews' Christmas Fair Promises Large Roomy Shop
Christmas 1917 advertisement invites shoppers to Matthews' to enjoy a spacious, cool store with ample staff and varied XMAS bargains. The note touts the "Matthews Habit" and urges a visit for the best selection of gifts and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Christmas Card Market Prices In Old Style Listing
A fragmentary 19th century advertisement lists social cards color’d and glazed at sixpence each, various priced packets, stamps, and items like card frames, leather luggage tags, and attache cases with price ranges from one penny to sixpence, indicating a bustling trades listing.
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Melbourne
Leglala
Mejor Baled
Einoe Vloo
Offiheere Rao Oo
Majic
Matthew Bairdte
Ana Rale
Elde
Alexender Peacock
T Hat
Bie Awo Petard
Bieawo Conetitmency
Tee
Blacklef
Belog
Clarke
Batton Hole
M.whae
M'Whae
M'Whaee
Adamo
General Boom
Afaneob
Bracobra
Obinf Scretery
Statteloal
Delog
Walt
Barossa
Mia
Mra
Eberge
Chemberlain
South Melb
Live Stock Insurance
Moses Coly
Osborne
Napier Street
St. Arnaud
Alex, Anderson
Arnaud Orl
Trevellera
Algere
Walcomed
Mustclean
A. M. Treacy
The
Commonwealth Hotel
Arosod
Bes
Aerelete Thet Obe
s@ The Union Hotel
Borough
Basidera
Beat
Fak
Matthews’ Supply Store
Social
Lovely Fioral Post
Obria'mae
Aledo Bod
Trlokene
Oroa
Edopwarde
Morocco
K.P. Ware
Noy
Galery Soares Wteens Gelatlory
Geoday School
Prise Books Accordeoon Snd
Deeas Bankers
Patriotic Department
Fiage Cael
Ovke
Fisge
Toys and Dolls
E W.oole
Rainbow Books
Ail Priece Fanny Picture Books
Oblideen
Ate
Xmas Bale
G. W
Arnsad
Town Hall
Aulog
Sirdar
Nata
G. Suggett & CO
Snow’s
Uent's
Weo
Panama
Panameo
Maitess Uroas
Chiidren
Wales
Betes
Orbes
Victoria
Wm. Paterson
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