Bayonets in War History Across Centuries
The piece surveys bayonet use and death rates in 19th and early 20th century wars. It compares Austrian and Prussian casualties in 1866, German losses in 1870, Inkerman with British bayonet use, Boer War fatalities, and notes on World War I bayonet moments and French affection for the blade. It highlights evolving tactics and the cheery rallying cry Now, lads give them the bayonet.
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Prussia
Austria
Inkerman
Turkeys and fowls bought by weight and crate deals
An old Sydney Melbourne style notice offers 10,000 turkeys and other birds bought by weight with government certificates if needed. It lists DAVID H. LAND & SONS and SENNITT'S FREEZING WORKS in Melbourne. The page also includes miscellaneous anecdotes on perseverance and a furniture dealer mail exchange about payment before shipment, plus references to Kaiser and Krupp rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H.land & Sons
Sennitt’s Freezing Works
Queen's Bridge
Melbourne
Lines of Communication and Military Logistics
The article explains the vital role of intact lines of communication for supplying food ammunition guns and reinforcements to the fighting front. It notes guarded roads and railways as essential frontline support and discusses base locations from Aix la Chapelle to Basel with garrisoning and patrols, comparing Allied and German strategic needs and highlighting naval control enabling base shifting along the coast. A humor note ends with dialogue about a married man and reliance on strangers for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Europe
Aix-la-Chapelle
Bale
Brussels
Belfort
France
Wellington
Tonch
England
Germany
North Sea
Tirpitz the Eternal The Man Who Built the German Navy
A compact historical portrait of Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz, the long-serving German naval minister since 1888, detailing his rise from cadet to chief of Kiel and his reforms of torpedo forces, naval administration, and the fleet program that boosted Germany toward parity with Britain, amid public resistance and wartime incidents.
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Alfred von Tirpitz
Imperial Navy
Tirpitz
Germany
von Tirpitz
Stoll
Kiel
Admiralty
Britain
Kaiser
Frederick William Wise
von Tirpits
Great Britain
Tit For Tat Inhouse Theft Plot Sparks Suspicion
A carpenter and his apprentice were repairing a private residence when the man entered the lady of the house’s room. The lady ordered the jewel case be locked and the carpenter handed his watch and chain to his apprentice saying to return them to the shop. It appears the house may not be safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margy
John
Sax
A Table Banter About Fate And Greatness
Mrs Nagger frets about an empty seat as Mr Nagger jokes about being tough. She predicts someone will die before year end. He retorts and muses on greatness and the fate of the many versus the few.
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Mrs. Nagger
James
Revelations on Germany's Superior Aerial Fleet
An analysis citing a French aviator and Dr. Armgaard Graves details Germany's air power. It claims 900 aircraft including Zeppelins and airships, secret gas improvements, and extensive trials. Contrasts with Sir Hiram Maxim's view of limited Zeppelin efficacy and potential London raid doubts.
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Alfree
Belgium
Marne
Aisne
Germany
Armgaard Karl Graves
War Office
Werner Laurie
Graves
England
France
Spandau
Hrahips
Hiram Maxim
London
Hiram
North Sea
Woolwich Arsenal
Admiralty
Atlantic
Berlin
Strassburg
Prankfort-on the-Main
Posey
Wilhelmshaafen
Heligoland
Great Britain
Heligoland Station
Haulgoland
Tr. Graves
Warner's Safe Cure pitched as remedy for common ailments
The text argues health of the population suffers from minor ailments such as gout indigestion and anemia and claims Warner's Safe Cure heals and supports kidney and liver function aiding toxin removal. It notes availability from chemists and storekeepers in original and cheaper concentrated forms.
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Warner
Chem
Ats
Not So Easy Perhaps Mr Slimpurse Inquire About Consent
Mr Slimpurse has been accepted by an heiress without inquiry into his finances. He asks if parents will consent. The heiress notes her mother will scrutinize the character of her suitors. He jokes about obtaining references from ministers and bankers to win parental approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Jenkins
Closer Settlement Board
Melbourne
G. Moore
Lands Inquiry Offen
Mr. Slimpurse
Mother
Father
Australian Author Grattan Grey Honored in Letter Honor
A trove of correspondence reveals admiration for veteran author and journalist Mr. J Grattan Grey of Melbourne. The letter notes the joint work with his wife and requests permission to quote from Grey’s books in American impressions articles. It references “Die Soziale Frage in Australien und Neuseeland” and “Australasia Old and New” with permissions granted.
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Australia
New Zealand
J. Grattan Grey
Lim
Grattan Grey
Pernee
Gooay
Melbourne
Washington
Frealy
Uncle Sam
Alec Tweedie
America
Arnold Bennett
United States
Alto
First Avenue
New York City
U.S.A
Mr. Grey
Avatralen Und
Nonseeland
Robert Leachner
Jena University
Australasia
New York
Sam
Schachner
Jena
London
Hodder and Stoughton
E. F P. Dutton and Co
Francis Grifiths
Maldenlane
The
Strand
George Robertson
Whel-tree of Narada Brightens Night Market Prices
Prices at the Metropolitan Meat Market in Melbourne show demand for porkers and prime large pork, with prime calves at 24d per lb, beef at 39s per 100 lb, lambs at 14 shillings each, and prime sheep at 4 shillings 18 pence per 100 lb. Stone and Co. invite country consignors to deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Stone and Co
Maat
Melbourne
Messrs Stone and Co
Afolbourne
Prices from W Reynolds and Son for week ending January 13 191h
Prices list for beef sheep lamb veal and pork products with prime medium and inferior grades. Includes per pound rates in old currency and notes about varietal categories and dealer sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messie
W. Reynolds and Son
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Pheenix
Teron
Bourke ST
Melbourne, Dalenty & Co, Ltd
Victoria
Ke - Kaiser
Kultur
Krupp
Kilts
Khalid
J. Brin
East Malvern
Mie
Nik
Robo
Ren
Girtie
Bhegear
Tirpitz the Eternal
Wolfe
Spencer
Stone & CO
Robert Schulte
Wholesale Commission Meat
North Melbourne
Lands Purchase and Management Board
Closer Settlement Acta
Swan Hill
Cohuna
Rochester
Echuca
Tongala Shepparton
Werribee
Land's Department
Froom— State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Jeseury Gardens
Northcote
Alrehipa
Stettin
Svendborg
Sweden
Swinemunde
Itgelf
Midland
Walla
Legend of
Lifebuoy
the Wonderful
C. I. Higgins
Queen Street
Coffey Bros
Church Street
Richmond
Canada
Tarrant Motors
Russell
Mark Morris
Metropolitan
Narada
Hill Excellency
Ichemists
Bourke
Bourke Street
Golling
Tregt
Collins Street
Foto
Phaie Wepbers
Aeesake
Operia
Jenbes
Ike
Katuavace
Weewill
Coreiape
Lmiuco Plites
Enol Feo
Aetometit Eterna
Sole Agcula
Enonering Ko
Elabeth Stroze
Meleyorpe
W. Reynolds , Son
Commission
Sales Daily
Account Bales Svory Toendey
the Equity Trustees, Executors, & Agency CO. Ltd
Melb
Edward Fanning
Win. H. Irvine, KC
Donald Mackinnon
BR. G. McCutcheon
Stewart McArthur
Ioel Fox
Co. J. Martix
Bryan Bros
Colac, Vic
Alston’s
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