Parcels for Soldiers Acknowledged by Grateful Gunner
A soldier in the 5th Australian Field Artillery writes from France to a Shepparton resident, thanking her for Christmas parcels that arrived despite rations delays. He describes the joy of receiving gifts, notes the home town of Adelaide, and mentions ongoing actions with Allied forces in France. The letter emphasizes appreciation and friendship across distant fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunner L. J. Spier
Shepparton
Frite
Ctc
Jenelose
Adelaide
Bamn
Australian Field Artillery
France
Australia
Fritz
Notable Recruit Joins Army Corps At Drill Hall
At the drill hall on Monday Mr Jack Cullen enlisted for active service. Although aged, he believes he and others in the district can carry on the good work in the trenches. Cullen has served in devastated territory in Europe and says he will be among the finishers of the Long Long Trail to Berlin. He has received many congratulatory letters for passing the military test and goes into camp at week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cullen
Cullen
Europe
Berlin
Chronic Chest Complaints and Peppermint Cure Misfire
A medical note warns that Chronic Chest Complaints persist despite claims of a Great Peppermint Cure. The report cites unsatisfactory results and cautions readers against unverified treatments.
Valedictory at Boxwood for Mr and Mrs Dunlop
A May 9 farewell in Boxwood honored Mr and Mrs Dunlop prior to their move to Warburton. The event featured songs and recitations then a purse of bank notes presented to the couple. Speakers praised the couple and Mrs Dunlop’s service as postmistress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxwood
Dunlop-on
Warburton
Lo Jiheir
Alli
J. B. Tracy
Dunlop
Choral Party Letter on Matches for Mooroona Hospital Appeal
A May 1917 letter from Caulfield thanks the Commercial Travellers Choral Party for 2000 boxes of matches donated to Mooroona Hospital. It notes 400 patients now and 300 more expected, with Private Garlis recovering and sending regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Marsland
Shepparton
Moorsoona H Ospital
Commonwealth Recruiting Campaign Earnest Meeting Appeals to Committees
Captain Baird praised local Recruiting Committee enthusiasm and urged broader cooperation to improve enlistments. He noted Commonwealth ranks low versus population and proposed employing returned soldiers for canvassing. The talk emphasized backing the war loan and forming a women's committee to enlist wider community help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird
Hoe
Chase
Capt
Half Caste Joins the Australian Imperial Forces
The Australian Imperial Forces now enlist mixed heritage recruits if a parent is European. The first under this rule is 27 year old Deniliquin native Terry Ingram, described as sturdy and a skilled horseman. He born at Melool station Deniliquin and says he can ride well shoot straight and keep quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tast
Tarry Ingram
Deniliain
Ingram
Melool
Deniliquin
Australia
Troubled Soul Bird Verses From Orrvale Note
A fragmented verse piece laments a lone night bird perched on a leafless bough. The narrator asks about the bird’s sorrow and whether evil eyes the day, ending with a hopeful line about one who died for me and a brief note “Orrvale.”
Advertising Value: Compare Costs to Measured Returns
The core idea argues that advertising is good when revenue exceeds costs or when returns cover actual expenses. It emphasizes focusing on results rather than upfront costs to judge advertising effectiveness.
Fre n g h Orlene cures Deafness and Head Noises
An advertisement claims Fre n g h Orlene cures deafness and head noises regardless of duration. It cites Mrs Rowe of Leeds praising recovery after twelve years and urges readers to order one box for 4/6 from Orlene Co. in Dartford England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlene"co
Southview Walling SL
Dartford
Kent
England
Health ad for Mrs. A Marshall at Mechanics Institute
Suffering backache headaches and distress seek help from Mrs. A Marshall of the Natural Health Co at 49 Elizabeth Street Melbourne NB. She offers advice on female ailments nervous liver indigestion piles and catarrh with a free interview at Mechanics Institute on Tuesday May 1 from 10 to 5.
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FOX
Gabardine
J. P. M'Lennan
M‘lean Bros
Mehean Bros
Wyndham
Gilbert
Ioe
Ili
Atlas School
Beasley Demon
Doherty
N.D
Progsec
M.S
Emblem Atlas Strate
Atlas
Knickers
Auchterlonie ~ Co. & Taylor
East Fairlie
ABC Guide
Tlance Depot
Elizabeth ST
Melbourne
Meteor Pvt
Rex Espairna Speciality
Ment
Ay Pera Commercial
Travellers’ Choral Party
Thos
Corkill
Commonwealth
Nathalla
A.lees
Orrvale
Gough
Woods
Fred C. Johns
Wyndham Street
Rome
Australasia
Vacuum Oil Company Proprietary Limited
P. McDonnell
Gollins
J. T. Smith
High Street
F. E. Howson
Golden City ¢ CO
Byrne's Ploughs
the State Assurance Co
Workers' Compensation Ay
Wardrop
A.A
Abotone
Victoria
Sauk Australia
Shep Parton
Llutet
Nhumunkcay
Farmers’ Arms
Fatus
Vigtonmian
Maryharougt
Pasteul
TOSKA
Romin To. WN
Colliver
Giuildford
Nuhman and Larrows Vaughan
Batare
W. Ilgab
C. Alfred Rundle
Wyndham Stuer
Shepparius
Next Commercial Bank
Dookie
Gladstone
H. E. S. Bird
Dental Board of Victoria
Flyers Street
Shepparrol
Dunlop Motor Tynes
Gytles
Splendid Wear Ao
M. Halpin
Compass
the Sports Depot
Fryess
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