Remembering the Shoemaker and the War We Witnessed
A veteran recounts a thoughtful conversation with a local shopkeeper about economic crisis and solidarity, then shifts to wartime memories from the Western Front. The speaker, reflecting on foundations of prosperity and mutual dependence between workers and merchants, links these ideas to postwar rebuilding and personal friendships forged in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extgar Moseley
Trou
France
Moveley
Tysayai
Welling
Jonnoboke
Rome
Hiatt
Zonnebelie
Australians in Action Letters from the Front
A fragmented wartime letter from Mrs Vallance of Wellington discusses personal concerns and experiences abroad. The text references Private Vall and mentions September 27 as a date, with tone reflecting distress and wartime duty amid questioning of a fellow soldier’s fate.
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Vallance
Wellington
Stinson
Roliun
Tag
Avatrillan clash and Gornung face fears in tense standoff
Fragmented text describes Avatrillans and the Gornung in a tense confrontation. The narrator notes fear and anxious reactions, with mentions of chaps, fir, and a time in a motor buses sequence ending in a quivt area.
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Gornung
Wwe
Hillete
Correspondence on Volunteer Anger and Disabled Voters
The letter discusses disability and age affecting front fines, urges disabled and elderly to participate in polls, and calls for volunteers to organize local branches of the Voluntary Wailions Amme, with a request to contact the central secretary at 100 Elizabeth, Birvet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australiag
Elizabeth, Birvet
Aydin
The War Outlook Aims At The September Fortnightly
A comprehensive wartime survey outlines strategic positions and anticipated developments after the Armistice era. It argues for continued Allied pressure on the Central Powers and the importance of maintaining supply lines, air and sea dominance, and coordinated political aims to secure a lasting victory.
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Wiley
Cenult
Europe
Asia
Avie Pleo
Ign
Wiifhooue
Stason
Russia
Bator
France
War’s end unresolved by Allied resolve and German threat
The article argues decisive military victory is not essential to sustaining Allied morale and a wary security, while Germany’s grasp remains strong. It notes Anglo American plans, labor shifts, and the fear of a renewed conflict. It questions whether Allied nations will rise to the required effort or endure further sacrifices for victory.
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Por Tone
Corman
Mura
Ummany
Anthony
Vonthal Enis
Europe
Carey
Byal
Myal
Referendum on Military Service and Compulsory Reinforcements
The document outlines a public vote on December 20 in New South Wales on a Commonwealth government scheme for reinforcing military forces. It covers optional enlistment versus compulsory ballots, exemptions for certain groups, and aims to supply the required manpower for war production and national welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slvctar
Australia
Valle Uy
Avaml
Awstralia
Symbol of Eligible Persona in En State Described in Tribunals
A fragment outlines tribunals for dreiding esomp ions to be constituted by magistrates imperially appointed with appeals directed to the Supreme Court Judge. The text references a symbolic eligible persona and state level legal procedure, indicating hierarchical judicial review.
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Dreiding
Supreme Court
Gap in the Line War Poem Remains in Memory
A fragmentary wartime poem urges men to fill the gap on Belgian fields. It recalls brothers, gas, trenches, and shelling as mothers, women, and civilians await the outcome. The verse emphasizes duty, sacrifice, and unity against the foe as peace nears.
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Uehana
France
Sunday Times
Soldiers Notice Warns WA Troops On Morals And Movements
Fragmentary wartime notice warns Western Australian troops about restrictions on shore leaves and trade with Fremantle ships. It urges reporting native speakers, mandates interpreters, and calls for careful conduct to prevent disease and infection among settlers.
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Fremantle
Melbourne
Hydney
Vietntia
New Both Wales
Western Australia
New
Nahore
Aergonitty
Frmantle
Forth
Tcantoon Aergeant
Perth
Konday
Unclear Fragmentary War Expenditure Note
Fragmentary OCR text cites US war expenditure for coming year estimated at 17 million and a figure near 79 million related to tasks and aviation. Mentions Pure Fruit led Drinks at Simba and Beda Pountain. Details are incomplete and unclear.
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Simba
United States
Taske
Gallaveen Aviation
Kelso Academy Near Bathurst Promises Floriculture and Horticulture
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Academy at Kelso near Bathurst. It mentions floriculture horticulture and a home demonstration program with potential classes and applications. Details are incomplete but imply an educational institution focused on agricultural crafts and domestic science.
COMMISNCE TRAINING NOW LOST DESIRABLE WORKERS URGENTLY NEEDED
Announcement seeks bookkeepers short hand typists and similar staff displaced by faulty training. Bruner and Wellington branches noted among towns with active WBC presence. Immediate training and placement opportunities offered.
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Sitagtino Bruner
Wellington
W.B.C. Ia
Williams College Product Remedies Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement promotes Wellness Branch School of Arts products from Wellington. It touts Spenod cough syrup as a soothing and astringent remedy for coughs colds bronchitis croup and related ailments. The ad claims suitability for infants children and adults and recommends keeping a bottle in every home with a posted price of 8.
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Spenod
Subdivision sale notice and terms for lots
Fragmentary notice for a subdivision sale offering 5 cent lots with frontage on designated thoroughfares. Mentions a deposit and equal payments, with price and instalment details partially readable. Names, dates, or exact locations are unclear in the readable text.
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Von
Piret
Cowra
Erasien
Ohio
Max
Valin
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Lathe France
Rex
Ayer Amwin
Manchester
Finch
the Western Stores, Ltd
Leibure
the War Outlook
Nsw
Ves
Red
Belgium
Berthy
Lewin
Helen
Wordy
Acabeny Kelso
Bathurst
Williams Business Collese
Ryoprie
Uugh Geo, Williams, Pol
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ENCE
Universit Ovpouart
Warns Street
Ellov
Ware
Syd
University
Morton
AMD
George Street West
Royal Hotel
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Mac
Torrens
D. B. Thomson
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