War News Day by Day Fragments of May Front Actions
War report traces day by day clashes across the Western Front and Verdun trenches. It cites Australian and New Zealand mounts in Upper Egypt and details German raids, bombardments, and counterattacks near Vimy Ridge, Arras, Loos, and Mort Homme with notable artillery actions and patrol engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FRIDA
Zollammentag
Atheuwgar
Foupondenk
Nuup- Tile
Mloroa
Bemring & Wei
Ayal Dag
Taurus
Akuy
Tye
Hk Tank Gui
Uys
Hunchee
Anit
Ani
Hayumont
Lew Wiles
Arras
Hole
Vimy
Rey
Fantry
Ub Vimy
Soucher Village
Uea| Howry
Loos
Wiles Nurth
Hohenzollern
Helincourt
Arran
Hoage
Ypres
Arrag
Bonlern
Eupiay
Somme
Ari
Germany
Douthless
Jormane Akso
Hamel
Lous
Geran
Perosue Toad
Paris
Sotwern Vaux
Thiaumont Fern
Reno
Donoumont
Fort Vaux Pond
Garledu
Vortua
Mort Homme
Sams
Archduke Fugens
Galle
Monte Flars
Monte Baldo
Lake Garda
Monro
Verdun
Avovonrt Wood
Hill
Chattancoure
Mort. Homine
Bireal
Ma Eth Matis
Upper Egypt
Costly Trifles and a Penny Precedent
A 1918 wage dispute over whether a Yorkshire miner fell under the Minimum Wage Act led to a lengthy two year legal battle and a ruling that created a precedent. The piece recalls trivial penny disputes, including a 1845 Scottish straw duty case where a farmer won a penny refund after two days of legal wrangling, highlighting high costs over tiny sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Jorda
Yorkshire
Apatt
Scotland
Edinburgh
HEAN S ESS ENCE advertised cough remedy
Thousands of testimonials praise HEAN S ESS ENCE as a home cough and chest remedy. The ad claims a pint of cough mixture can be prepared in minutes with beta tablets, soothing sore throats catarrh influenza bronchitis and related conditions. Price is 25 shillings posted 24 3d if not stocked locally send to maker G W HEAN 178 Castlereagh St Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanns Exvonce
G. W.hean
Cheanat
Castlereagh St
Bank Case and Tram Fare Dispute Highlight Tax Disputes
A 19th century report outlines a tram fare dispute where a rider refused payment after claiming wrong tram and an official failed to collect the penny. It notes a 4500 damages suit, cost outcomes, and related bank income tax deduction questions. It references a £1054 bill, Bowles v Bank of England, and a larger tax debate about source deductions and refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfuet
Llin
Cibson Bowlon
Bank of England
Mr. Bowles
Brennan
Benn Yuna
Cline
Bowles
Ank
Bowley
Teast
Tuland
Letters for Soldiers Leave Sydney for London Route
Steamship firms depart Sydney for London via Suez Canal carrying letters for soldiers in Egypt and elsewhere. Letters should be posted at Wellington two days before the vessel sails. Official guidance from Royal Mail directs that letters for soldiers on active service abroad be addressed to Australian Imperial Forces rather than specific theatres. Postage remains at 1d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamora
Sydney
London
Sues Canal
Egypt
Wellington
Parfiowlara
Royal Mail
Ng Byane
Keyber
Moding
France
Wheelwright Work Call on D J Nicholson
For all wheelwright work light or heavy you can’t do better than calling D J Nicholson formerly A Thompson. He offers skilled repairs and craftsmanship for carts wagons and other wooden frames with reliable service and timely delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Nicholson
A. Thompson
Church notices from Wellington district schedule June services
A dense Anglican timetable lists Trinity Sunday and weekday services across Wellington and nearby towns including Bodangora, Nouréa, and Bodangers. It records morning and evening prayers, special sermons, Band of Hope meetings, continuations classes, and anniversaries led by Rev F J Dunkley and Rev R Dawson, with calendar marks for June 12 22 25 and St John Baptist Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
Joan Lith
Whitsunday
Wallington
Dripstone
Maryvale
Bodangers
Trinity
Wellington
H.G
Nouréa
Wayman
Cura Wreck
Bodangora
Band of Hope
DROWN LEASES FOR GRAZING NEAR STUART TOWN
Leases offering grazing on about 438 acres in Wallington Burrendong district and about 452 acres at a site locality become available on June 12. Descriptions note hilly to mountainous timbered country with white box forest, water, and improvements valued at £88 10s. Rent set at £66 11s with survey fees and no additional improvements charges listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Wallington
Patish Burrendong
Stuart
Alata
Diorus
Timbaret
Murvey
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Sydney Arwcastle and
Lismone
Hialobono, Selliz
Ind
I. & R. Morley
Spencers, É&E
Londom
Vna
Ky 'Din
Church Services
Aptiby Chubon
Ry Dawson
Tao Im
F. J. Dunkley
Luke Bullock
Pam
Pan
J. Donkeys
Tad Pom Panton
Tonkley
Jun
Ami
J. Dawson
Rev
Pjs
Dunkley
Juan
R, Dawson
Heaton Ville
Sam
Rew, BT
Pantor
Dawson
Thy
Gollan
Lone TR
Rew
PL Duphley
Gowrie
KS Pum
Bea
Lone Water
Pingo Port
Shune
Tris
Bownington
Warne Street
Saddle and Harness Factory
Jas. R. Brownyedge
George Paul
Crescent Corner
Wilmot
sevdiFuen
E. J. Grimes
Mywale
Tormy
Pareystreet
Nxt
Bembrick
Walla
Day
F.arnold
Watchmaker & Jeweller
Bemerick Bros
John Darling & Son
Wongarbon
Semmrick Bros
Percy Strout
Commissariat
Ful Town
Fultort
Star Motor Garage
Lee Street
Overland
RED Indian Motor Cycles
Cars For Hire
C. J. Shakespeare Proprietor
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