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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
4
The text lauds British and French troops at Gallipoli and Pozieres while urging Dominion reinforcement. It compares risk to a gambler's bet and praises General Byng and Allied resolve as the offensive begins. Prime Minister Lloyd George appeals for maximum Dominion support to sustain the war effort.
A wartime appeal stresses Australia’s isolation from the combat zone and warns that a German victory would cost Australia its independence. It cites Maxmilian Warden in Zukunft and accuses German socialism of aiming to subjugate Australians, urging every citizen to recruit, conserve, and unite to defend Australia’s safety, homes, and freedom.
Miss Charlotte’s letter describes a mass recruiting rally in Martin Place led by Captain Garmichacel for Leichardt. The crowd surged as volunteers stepped forward, inspired by soldierly contests and calls to join for training in England. The piece also notes local council actions and community events amid wartime effort.
The truncated text suggests a speech or monologue about strength, defense, and avoiding loud calls for fighting men among the southern breed. It hints at a wall, a phrase on top, and a warning about mobilization or conflict in racial or regional terms.
A pamphlet published by W Nodier argues the rabbit problem can be solved by reversing male to female ratios and killing all female rabbits. He bets £500 to £100 against any counter plan and challenges others across the universe. The note cites English press satire on wartime usage and a council dispute over pollution from a paper mill.
A newspaper advert touts the French Orlene remedy for head noises claiming many cures. An aged 76 man, Thomas Winslade of Borden Hants, reports regained hearing after using Orlene and urges readers to order a trial box by mail for 4 shillings 8 pence.
Hang Irvine's wines both still and sparkling receive Hall Mark of Royal approval along with numerous international awards. Hana Irvine's pure Grape Brandy is government supervised and among the best. Available from Irvine and Co at Little Bourke Street or TP Quthria and Co at Shepparton.
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