War memoir of a U S volunteer from Cuba to the Philippines
A first person account follows a young volunteer who joins the Spanish American War effort, recounting enlistment, rough riding with Roosevelt’s unit, battle actions at Guayama and Cristabel Hill, a mangled shooting incident, and pursuit of further service in the Philippines, ending with a note of continued military ambition. The narrator reflects on the lure of soldiering, the thrill of combat, and the desire to experience more of the world despite injuries and uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
McKinley
Cuba
Waynington
Jung
Grimee
Guaymay
Cristabel Hill
Chaffee
Colonal
Theordore Roosevelt
Armadee
Tutu
Ronde
Mango Tre
Santiago
States
Berides
Brett Texax
Provisional Army Agaist
Servion
Phillippines
United States
Sensational sequel to drowning disaster shocks nation
A dramatic follow up reports a partial recovery of 38 boys feared drowned, with 42 bodies found and searches continuing for two more. A rescuer Ma sel Appencourt aged 11% years allegedly fought to quell panic as others fled into woods. Other items describe a bike accident on Molong Hill near Mullion Creek, a police encounter at Cowra jail, a critic’s take on fashion following, U S wheat forecasts, a fire escape near Tamworth, and local deaths from scalding injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masel Appencourt
Song of the Clock and Seasonal Cures Featured
A fragmented verse praises a clock’s tick as soothing and warns of night danger for children. The text blends clock imagery with mentions of winter illnesses and a vague remedy called Time for Woods Peppermind Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cure
Distinctly Stated Opinion Cited by Correspondent
A reader note clarifies that the publication does not necessarily endorse the correspondent's views. The statement emphasizes independence and informs readers about editorial stance.
Insurance of Wool editorial warns against new wool insurance policy
A Sydney firm urges wool growers to defer adopting a “wool back and whilst in store and until paid for” insurance plan. They warn of technical, legal and financial risks, urge consultation with an insurer or lawyer, and caution that brokers may shift costs, jeopardizing grower indemnity and broker accountability. Schute, Bell & Co, Ltd. 14/8/26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie
Schute, Bell & Co, Ltd
Bydney
Coming Shows and Events Across Town Dates
Listings show various venues hosting events from Forbes August 25 26 to September 29 with towns including Waia Gruntell Cootamaundra Mapildra Coolamon Glenaric Cowra Ganmaln Juneo Holbrook Wout Wyalong Wellington Lockhart Tamora Canowindra Murrumburrah plus an afternoon tea and hot plan coffee at Kimbail's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Waia
Gruntell
Cootamaundra
Mapildra
Coolamon
Glenaric
Cowra
Ganmaln
Juneo
Holbrook
Wout Wyalong
Wellington
Lockhart
Tamora
Canowindra
Murrumburrah
Wasps for Bathurst Aid Woolly Aphid Control
An entomologist reports successful release and establishment of Aphelinus mall parasitoids in Bathurst to control woolly aphids. Initial checks show parasites overwintering inside aphids, with further releases planned from Department supplies to accelerate natural spread and pest suppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly Allman
Bathurst
R. G Edgell
B. Ray
Departmental
Coursing Fixtures in Central Western Meetings
Wartime fixture list shows August events in Forbes Parkes and Grenfell with August 19 August 26 dates. September dates include Koorawaths Forbes and Grenfell September 2 September 7, outlining a regional coursing schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Parkes
Grenfell
Koorawaths
Mails Arrivals And Departures At Wangan Post Office
A historical timetable lists arrivals from Burney and intermediate stations at 6.40 am and 7.10 pm to Western towns, with other listed inbound times for Bodangore Goolma Yeoval and Mt Aubrey. It notes daily departures to Wanlace towns around 9:30 am, and various weekday services. The page also mentions registered mail closings, a Melbourne court note on a mock marriage, and an ad for motor car painting services by J. G. Carne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burney
Yarinarville
Pam
Bodangore
Bournawood
Rap
Ares
Pinger Post
Woulu- Weomesiat
Ketheivana
Goolna Lincoln
Bent Greek
Two Mile
Flat Finger Post
Mt. Aubrey
Yeoval
Wanlace
Ariephilia
Notice to Trespassers on Gunyah and Other Properties
Notices warn trespassers on Gunyah Georgy Homestead Glenrock paddocks and Gillinghall docks of prosecution without regard to persons. Names include Dowd Sullivan Joseph Wright Burdeeln and Harry A. Taylor. Sale greengroger outfit advertised with horse cart and vegetables. Oranges offered in Canadian bushel cases with price list and trade discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunyah
Joseph Wright
Glenrock
Gillinghall Pes
Harry A. Taylor
Weite
Orchardint
Hakiion & Bons
Buddah
Narrur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fox Film Corporation
Mileblag
Hiewo
Yolinteers
Tito
Pennsylvania Forest
Ewing
Spain
Humber
Crixtabel Hill
Mullion Creek
Wan
Molong Hill
Orange
Orange District
Tpital
Tocal Ambulance
Caldwell
Queatiann
Lenon
Lh Cowes
Marcy
Teast
Obeeryer
Tenterfield
Bia
U.S
Washington
Pontmiatress
Mia. Hoole
Winton
Tamworth
Doreen Rann
T. L. Evans
West Etett
Parken
Parkes Hospital
Joseph Thompson
Sony Une
Dertakara
Maiyghan Street
Phone
the Western Stores Ltd
FANCY
Mercery
Western Stores Ltd
Correeponderta
Insurance OF Wool
Rail Motor Service
Wallington Maryvale
Qouriw Oo
Wongarbon
Dubbo
Maryvale
Sear
Dripstone
Stuart Town
St Fete
Wetton
Gewrin
Geurle
Dept
Kimbail’s
Wasps
Fab
Malla
Wangan
Hursday
Bodangora
Priday
Arthurville
Bodengora
Bournewood
Melbourne
Fanny Gluyas
Hartville
Sydney
Mary Emma Florince Ghmth
Sydney Gluyws
Victoria
Atatityr
Witc
Malbaurne
J. G. Carne
Manghan Street
Polson
Dowd & Sullivan
Georle Homestead
Burdeeln
Greengroger
Horte
Cart
Katnes
Alex Mood
Peron
Nentma
Eatate
Comet
Barton
Mme. L. Crausaz
Dancin
Mamdoli
St.aus
Thorutozat
Lee Street
A. Gage’s Duce
Suffies
D. Fernando
A. J. Pulbrook Baker
Maughaney
F. Murphy
Mats Lin
Punduns & Convent
F. Murphy & Co
Muscessar
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