Letter From a Downed Soldier in the Trenches
A letter from Private Alvord Gundel of Kialla describes frontline action on January 26 and a hospital stay in England. He recounts raiding, heavy shelling, and prisoners taken, with 37 wounded and one officer killed in his party. He writes of weather, battles, and hopes for a return to trenches and victory over German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ars
Gundeil
Kialla Weel
Ler
Alvord
Gundel
Angland
Usky
Prana
Hughund
Lenyo Hatava
Westh
Auid Sa
Geome
Jina Ofrenches
Willio
Dion di
Waleling
Uwin
Lbere Mentos
Joe
Ricky
Ley
Unclear wartime notes and weather report fragments
Fragmented account covering a Welsh commission debate on weed control and unity among Australians, weather summaries for Victoria and southern districts, plus local incidents and race results. Mentions Dr Kelly, Archbishop of Sydney, and various names, places, and events with harsh OCR irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverley
NSA
Briluda
Kelly
Sydney
Australia
Lofoltie
Barone
Wartime Letter From Gallipoli to Uribane Seaman
Fragmented diary style note recounts enlistees from Uribane and Shonparton, with mentions of Kondahar Barracks and Gallipoli. The writer reflects on comrades, home life, aging Australians, and school and community life disrupted by war. Mentions promotions, family, and travel through Balishury plain to broader campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevguail W. Gitchrist
Uribane
Shonparton
Smapley
Mogsrs
W. Macaermott
Duns J. Young
Miller
Kondahar Barracks
Widworth
Nantes
Rage
Moniax
Cain
Will
Eta
Australia
Gallipoli
Balishury
Australigus
Gunk
Dla
Torripio Hecburer
Teal Prily
Toolamba Easter Fair Draws Big Crowd and Local Support
A lively Toolamba Easter Fair on a Wednesday drew strong crowds to the grounds benefiting the newly erected Church of England. Local volunteers organized stalls for fancy goods, cream, and produce, with competitions, games, and musical entertainment contributing to a successful fundraising day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toolumba
Erieys
Church of England
Lina Poomatars
Pho Tormor
Clukge
Mosdames Pentin
Burns
Pogua
Jatior
J. Yacus
Mesdames
Wwe
MLB
Alexander
C. Hutton
W. Gdudeon
Ios
Arficles
Aly de Lockwood
Aulmnikie Vushion Caver
Alt C. Weignall
Massy
Ry Pogue
H. Goodson
W. M
Bo Weignell
Boulton
Shepparton
Nooroonta Bruds
Messra Weitsfull
Toomey
Berett W. Noeman
J. Lancaster
Miss Rogerson
V. ‘Pogue
H. Southon
Wheat Breeding Triumph Praises of Mr Pye
In a gathering of agricultural society members Mr Pye, a cerealist, outlined work on superior wheat varieties including the Darl's Imperial crossbreed. He urged farmers to adopt seed improved by patient selection, claiming higher yields and better milling value, with several regional examples cited. The report notes strong local support and the aim to foster practical farming spirit among future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurcollase
Ollnen
H.bye
Serealist
Lnverest
le Piontas
Faemers
Mors
Eeouna
Viuieh
Anu
Boller
Indros
Wong
Pye
Ivan
Tomnpalion
Hun
Litis Point
Tia
Cuneda
Winn
Midaepnetacnl
Gonachack
Bez Pye
Bookie
Liu
Pyu
Gunitbuea
Pyo
Linond
Ani
Melbourne Markets Report on Auction Catalog Listing
Catalogs show 80 500 entries with high values despite market confusion. Willow catalogue items sold at auction with large forward loads, while late rates remain unsettled. Competition was keen as 401 grades advanced to 407 with prices ranging across weights and sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linus
Gale
Tounis
Fipgwe
Dale
Footwear and dairy trade notes from Calgary and area
A fragmentary Calgary and area update reports demand for butter and dairy products amid ample pub supplies. It mentions low orders, mixed pricing, and retail chatter about footwear stock, with references to local merchants and the Burlington News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Tr Hubler
Bantams May Now Enlist Under New Height Standards
A report on the new Australian Imperial Force enlistment rules relaxing height limits for bantams. The Defence Ministry approved minimum heights and chest measurements after Imperial Army guidance, enabling shorter men to join infantry or support roles, with exceptions for specialized service under court-martial oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalia
Uio Horgit
Senora Wirawood
Army
Seyinoue
Private Gordon Enlists Amid War Recruiting Debate
The fragment notes Private Gordon, son of Alexander Gordon, enlisting amid a recruiting drive. He is questioned by Lieut. Holder about his motive, with references to duty, industry, and a shift in public sentiment toward military service. The piece hints at his arrest and a forthcoming camp placement in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexander J. Guyrdon
Mexander Gorden
Violet Lown
Sephew
de Gutdaly, Nla
Whey
Lieut
L. G. Holder
Ingonomie
Gordan
Au Fang
Abe
Fulloss
Srs
Ihovsts
Walann
Mus
Boilie
Clare
Tine Mart
Muu
Bolu
Janie
Ait Liukstte
Fragmentary 19th century notice from a busy theater page
A garbled OCR note lists admissions and performances including a grand dramatic entertainment. Mentions Geurca Poddosk Ingldaite Iresisteni HL MeNeeds and a timed show by Tayor UF ky, with Wednesday may sch references and venue names partially unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geurca
Iresisteni
The
Beni Tmh
Tayor UF Ky Eie Wietupee
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J. P. McLennan
Syebeotete
J.P. McLennan
M'Lean Bros
Wekean Bros. Gash Grocers
iTbert
Isla
Mets
Saul
Dungaree Ceerntr
All Bane Sd Ce
Gine
Wulte
Srooeimis
Sita
Ladag
B.C
Eer Ere
Agroad
Albert Goundald
Lep Ren TO
Wisanotne
Tor
Bolouvre
Byer
General
Wales Commission
St. John's
Sporting Intuit
Ar Gut Club Tas Hod
Atgorsopna
Hy Jemnings
Vlon-Peaside
Duncan Ash Ag
Seeerelarp
J. Barrell
Wea
He A. Mual
Victoria
Abu
Yayrawonga
Ueah
Starling Priges
Vick
Bobs Miluy
Hane
Rial
Shuarl
Weller
Nellie
Tatana
Wradarokins
Goward Sallahier
Mr. Shafistan
Walel
Binikolls
Lelnsoiy
Gostenfeld Vantimody
St! Agnds
Melhouene i Mshipa
Jiata
Min
Norman Cakiner
Prdnjip Park
Bengeant
Jacko
Glenl, Oh
Nas
Jackay
Toolamba
the Cerealist
Melbourne
Marshall
Boppingtons
Ieee
Fred. Sohna
Winddam Street
Miepparton
Mer
Helge
cLup
B.C. Sehgo
Firgh Howe
Xan
Fee
Australasia
Endres
Surbon Strest, Bundtabyre
Clements
Wadies
Nurs Fouidinu
Mig Perry
Dudley Street
Porth
W.2
Sayy Clements Tonic
Ciniderberg
Clements Tonic Ltd
Clements Tonic
Snips Sintlig
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