Letters From the Front Report From a Dugout Life in France
A reader letter from Private Frederick Mitchell of Gladstone describes weeks in the trenches near France. He details shared dugouts, makeshift home names like Tee Hermitage and To Let, constant shelling, rats, and humor to cope, noting church damage, local French civilians aiding troops, and mentions relatives in Gladstone and Pirie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Les Howell
Alberton
Ter
Frederick Ety
J. Jeffery Poa bin
Tam
Mitchells
Fromm Pirie
Sacco
England
Eld
Itchell
5 Minty
Alexander Street
Pepple Fyfe Jeffrey
Mr. Jeffrey
Gladieeme
Alleged Sheepstealing Near Hoyleton at Balaklava Court
William Edmund Tucker, of near Hoyleton, faced Balaklava Police Court on charges of stealing merino sheep from several owners between April and September. Evidence spanned multiple witnesses detailing branded sheep with tampered marks, tied legs, and tracks near paddocks. Tucker was committed for trial with bail allowed, as prosecutors highlighted extensive testimony and police work.
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William Edmund Tucker
Near
Hoyleton
Balaklava
Messra
D. W. Witch
W. Upton
L. Jeesop
R. H. Carter
A. Scott
Mensre Qlyan, Parsons & McEwin
Tucker
Mitch
J. G Duncan-Hughes
Mbar Hosleton
John William Thomson
Duncan Hughes
Saunders
Balaklaya
Iro Mughes Park
Wathers Borgete
Balakiava
Hughes Park
Howard Pearson Chapman
Hogleton
Secused
Hoyleton Road
Carter
Titley
Frederick W. Sires
Boyleton
Addison Tithey
Heltory
William McDoneld
Bridan
Hoghee Park
M.C. Robinson
Ryan
M.C. Carter
Baunder
Boree
Alec
Willis George Sutton
Balakleva
Asa
Virgo
Adler
Witnesd
Waa
C. i
F. W. Pioeckhabo
Hoyletan
Carl Frederick Plosckboho
Moonted
Sooneed
Faren
Bel
Bieebeep
Sts Witnens
Witners
Bie Rock
Frederick Wilhelm Piveckhahn
Herbert Cortie
Elaughterman
William
Kyana
Tia Bal
Ira Piowckhan
Willian George Sutton
Bila- Elayn
Henry Barunga
M.C Carter
Ac Opsed
Pleuckhabn
Withers
al Court
H Curtis
Ithad Bean
Adelaide
Tucker Wae Wley
Roberts
Donn
Kybunga
Richard Roberts
Glaxier
Halvee
Osric
Icouard
M.C Garter
Sheen
Alexander James Kitto
Halbury
Silvkiava
Walter Harry Virgo
Bie Cale
Jausosy Kitto
Kitto
Alfred Ryan
MC Carter
O. Roberte
Alarm
Paw
Witnhes
Roberta
Kinto
Polies-Station
Accom
Agaea
Leitch
Iby
Ebeep
Doe
Scott
Jexpop
Leitch Eaid
Ramarka
Mr Upton
Tracker Ryan
Mr Leitch
Jeseop
Upton
My Leitch
Community notices from Sept 11 events and farewells
SEPTEMBER 11 at The Prvory a Red Cross fundraiser overflowed with guests. Balok ayo entertainers arrived via Mr Ilman the driver, Gwen Grace Plavna and Long Plains aided the event, raising £95. A farewell for Sargent J Guy at Bowilla featured a wristlet gift, speeches, and musical numbers.
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Punery
Prvory
Newt
Foc
Bowilla
Sargent J. Guy
B.J. Sexton
L. Lange
Bawilla
Guy
Muriel
Mistos E
Mupga
Soxton
Hifie
Lang Mian Eime Alao
Milde
Memorial Mourns Boy Hero John Travers Cornelius Cherter
Coverage recalls the death and funeral of son of naval hero Tom Bowling tradition honoring Jack Cornwell. Describes reburial at Manor Park Cemetery and public tributes with wreaths, crowds, and royal praise.
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John Travers
Didder
Tom Bowling
Barktog
Manor Park
Jack "Cornwell
Biter
Sad Bie
Barkeng
Tee Adiair
Illegible OCR fragment reports a diary style note
Fragmentary text appears to describe a personal scenario with unclear names and places. Readable parts mention a bed and a gown but lack verifiable events, dates, or identifiable entities for a coherent newspaper item.
Sander Extract Claims Broad Antiseptic Uses
Advertises Sander Extract as the most powerful antiseptic for healing wounds, sores, infections like salmonella, colds, pox and dyspepsia. Describes application to various body parts and claims quick relief and safety. Mentions ingredients and uses from a historical mercantile ad tone.
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Arstlugrest Alieihoten
Sander
Names of World War I Fallen and Serving, Gladstone School
A list from Gladstone School records the names of pupils and staff connected to World War I. It includes those killed in action wounded and missing, with notes on enlistment status and service at various battles and locations. The document preserves the heavy casualties and honors among students and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VU Gladstone Iga
Consideriaig
Baw
Apa
Oneal
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Eochiel Methndi al Sunday School
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Treasuror
Wen Wade
W. Nich
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Trent
B. D. Nicholls
M.P
D. J. Beddin
Rd. H. Nichells
MT. Templeton
A. Resman
Mareba Hospital
J. O-Hallora
Phillis
Jordan
Everard Wert
Everaed West
Meadames Lynet
Harding
Messrs
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G. Harding
J O'Hallorsn
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B Bitunna
J. Rikmend
D. Ritmend
Hitmend
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Lovie
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D. D. Leverington
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Howler
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T. Lieveford
J Bembott
Mithinch
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G. May
Sorbalt
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Cornish
Coombie
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Carn
J. Ly Foy
HW. Quinlan
PB. Baithow
J B.G. Bose
Gibson
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Ouitt Howphiis
F. Hillard
G. Webb
H. B. Hobltt
Whitbread
Ki. J Hobbe
W.L. Biake
Salzo Auliated
C. Dantar
Mobs
Brown
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D. Brown
Hancock
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Brochmeyer
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Cation
Whitewife
Pablo Dass
White Inparts Jr
Tassore Billa
Asie Ai
Patvarss
Rail Garrings Pa
W. L. Parsons Stores
Gladstone
Schmidt
M. E. Heuzenroeder
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