TRAINING CAMPS LETTER FROM DEFENCE DE PARTMENT
A June meeting of the St. Hospital Hospital committee resolves to urge the Defence Department to address two deaths at St Arnand hospital due to meningula from Broadmeadows. It protests the holding of Citizen Force Training Camps in winter and awaits Defence reply from Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Hospital Hospital
Defence Department
St. Arnand Hospital
G. H. Osborne
Department of Defence
Melbourne
Camemlttaa of
Ealatiyn
Thare
Trummle
Melbourne University
San Franckco
Lance-Corporal Tierney in Holy Land Letter Home
A letter from Lanor-Corporal Tierney, 1st Australian Camel Corps, Palestine in April 1917 describes marching toward Jerusalem, progress against Turkish forces, field conditions, and local life. He mentions railway construction, air raids, and being captured by the Turks after reporting the capture of towns and ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Obando
Abboysia
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Wlao
Australia
Wonthaggi
Palestine
Advanoe
Sloon
Lanor
Corporal Tierney
Treacherous Kidney Problems Warned By Pain Signals
A dated advertisement extols Dean's Backache Kidney Pills as a universal remedy for kidney troubles. It cites early warning signs like back pain and urinary issues, claims dramatic relief for a Mrs. Andy and a Mr. Andy, and urges readers to buy from Fouter M'Clellan Co. in Sydney, emphasizing authenticity by noting a 17 year testimonial.
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Nature
Bright
Dean
John Undy
St. Ar
Done
Abe
Avery
Ike Tuklog
Andy Caulleme
Moon
Dooo
Aix
Fouter M'Clellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Duan
Johnson reelected Speaker of the Victorian Parliament
The Victorian Parliament unanimously reappointed William Eliot Johnson as Speaker. The piece notes his long service, political independence, and strong personal popularity, while recounting past speakers and the culture around parliamentary leadership amid the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thias
Bis Party
William Eliot Johnson
Spealer
Frederick Holder
Monald
Johnsoe
Siimon
Lang
Sydney
Henry
Med
A Boyd
Johnson
Eo Coccagsio
Ma Dub Gov
Anatealian National Party
Ling
Epuoklog
M'Grath
Ballarat
Jolson
Qook
William Irvine
Cocanton
Labor Party
Johngon
M'Donald
Concert and Dance for Charity at Avnund State School
A lively concert and dance at Avnund State School raised about £8 for the Brith Kod Grow Society funds. Mrs Beryl Grelgy organized the evening with Dr HT Edwardy JP in charge, featuring songs recitations and national anthem with students and guests attending a decorous program and later dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avnund State School
Brith Kod Grow Society
Edwardy JP
Ad Fulluw
Nathowil
le Marwenlalye
Magland
Ike
Mivs Brown
Tha Greovbile Jaan
Mie
Sutherland J
Mr Meyer
Mira Richardy
Darden Drager
Sig Me & Wong
Australia
Miga Mary Toad
Augao
Man Liead
Cehonl Papila
Dong
Kade Ta
Mier Dellave Flovus Wong
Allawes Read
Gheenville
Draporeeng
Highland Wing
Dia Tuchwrda
Png
Misars
Mia. Meyer
Maudiluy
Mle Sutherland
Mia Brown
Mr. D M'Kay
All Poent
She Sesompautota
Moi Nesate M‘glosban
Misa Har
Mise Beryl Grelgy
Money Saving Gough and Gold Remedy Promoted
A dubious advertisement touts HENNZO and HENAD as cheap cures for common ailments, claiming a "splendid mixture" makes a pint for gout colds and sore throats. The copy promises low costs and easy availability, urging readers to buy the product and mix with water and sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Betes
Rexona Hand Care Ad Promises Quick Healing
An old advertisement extols Rexona products for cracked and bleeding hands caused by cold weather. It claims Rexona Soap dries skin and Rexona Ointment heals, leaving hands soft, flexible, and safe from sores. The short copy emphasizes rapid healing and protective action against winter wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexona
Fragments of a Nighttime Memory and Quack Cures
The text presents garbled lines about a mother’s distress and a cough remedy claimed to ease croup. It references Chamberlain and a comedy tea as a supposed cure, with unclear narrative and many corrupted words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tors
Chamberlain
Ali
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Lance-Corporal
A. X, Tierney
Mev
W. Pletcher
North-Western Road
Het Woo
Lanor-Cirporal A. E
Ticury
The
Camel Corps
Egypt
Beta Srey
Bonnington
Omningtons Tish
Moss
Qoorga
Merce Lewle
Wa Lowle Brow
Mt. Arnaud Maucouy
Prladlug Eifion
Napier 1
Vlocority Australia
Nanmed Prebonaliting
Wade
Dubn Furroat Hua
Commonwealth
Tola
Auatialiar National Party
Joseph Cook
National Party
Elnea
Rosa
Hughes
Mer
Thor
Quok
Tole
Parliament
Citizany
Arzica
Lughee
London
Peewler
Iderdusea
Tailway
Thadoas
Alexander Peacocks
Bertirring
Geelong
Yariowa
Butte
Attaca
Addiova
Hama Honas
Richmond
Querntavelya
Acatralia
Wad Muaigal
Bia
Slater Ian Highl
Muncciso
Navid
Aigo
Eldea
Gregor
Maeatro
Auer
Soatihy
USA
Rev
J. Hosking
Congregational Mission Church
Fitzroy, Melkaurra
Senda
Clements
John Hosking
J. Fosking
Clementstonic
Arnaud Wabt
Gough and
Byby's
Foster Food Food
Ag Haewy
Foundation of
Babys
Sérangea
Bacchus Maret Concentrated Milk Co
Lauile Collins St
Lawtogan
St. Arnaud Motor
Tyro
Carbide Mechanical
Lorne Willard Watterson
Monta
Mlevtria
Kerodeus
Piyeva
Baga
Dudgeh Bros
Bath & Grewar
Bart
G. and
W. M‘glashan
Repalra Tudor
Mephanty
KR. J. Cooper
T. Robinson & Goy
Federal
Big Hi Harvester
Solitied
Estina
Billabong Mills
Andrews
Belog Gilad
Lange Stouk
Navarre
Dunn & Allen, General Merchants
Ararat
Phon
Valvero
Pivera
Yardlep
Tyarlulds
Burroughs
Wallcome
Wellcome
Hluud
Contale
Alonia
Develo
Vleamver
Stearo
Jergen
Ifn Ballers Barth
Dil Dla Huggett
Horacio
Hove
Davrpllay
Baby Perth
Venai
Whitt
Coann
Hourpell
Sattauer
Awares
Violet
Houlela
la Peet
Tilley
Alceon
Lover
Hluagant
Udvaks
Vivulla
White Rowe
Meeuler
Johnson and Johnson
Roger
Callaels
Yardley
Powell
Sattanor
Victorias
Snow's
Pansies
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