Australians in action letters from the front Corporal G Sherringham
Corporal G Sherringham writes from Boulogne to his sister Clare. He recalls parcels and dances back home, details hospital life and care from Australian nurses, mentions a Canadian sister, Scottish contact, and flirtations. He describes his hut near Boulogne, the seaside camp and its wooden huts, and notes his isolation ending as he nears recovery from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Sherringham
Clare Sherringham
Boulogne
Dierman
Egypt
Australia
Wellington
Aonice
Armen Fieres
Ilete
Hermidale
Peperinghe
Belgium
Tam
Mother
China
MLO
Ehlork
Guesa
Sinter
Scotland
Glasgow
H Owas
Saint Vincent's Hospital Fund Drives Miniature Offer
A letter from J. Wren of Melbourne dated May 18 1917 appeals for funds to complete St. Vincent's Hospital. He offers to donate 20 pounds to the holder of a selected miniature picture and increases to 5 pounds per miniature if 25900 pounds are raised, contingent on non complimentary pictures, to aid hospital expansion and 10 extra beds for the sick poor. The note emphasizes urgent need and charitable aid from the Sisters of Charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slob Wren
Melbourne
St. Vincent 'S Hospital
Sisters of Charity
St. Vincent’s Hospital
F. Wren
ANZACS in England Diet Evidence Confirmed
Senator Fearce cites reassuring evidence from Salisbury Plain that Australian soldiers’ dietary scale meets satisfactory standards. Breakfast includes ridge partridge, tripe and onions, salmon, liver, tomatoes, potatoes with bread and tea or coffee. Dinner features roast joints, vegetables, curry, pies, Irish stew. daily bread and a lighter tea. Supper offers warmed soup. diet sheets show broad variety and high standard similar to meals described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fearce
Salisbury Plain
England
Church Services Schedule for June Across Wellington District
June offerings list multiple services in Wellington and surrounding towns. Dates include June 10 17 and 24 with times at Wellington Curro Creek Bodangora Dripstone and Yam? towns. Weekday services on St Barnabas Day and St Peter's Day feature morning and evening masses plus intercession services and weekly confirmation classes for girls and boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Pam Curra Creek
Maryvale
Bodangora
Dripstone
Wuuluman
Curro Creek
St. Barnabas
O.F
C.e.mls
St. Peter's
Loamn
Chc
Rasputin as Healers and Hypnotist at Russian Court
Olga Novikoff recalls Rasputin as a gifted hypnotist who rose from a peasant pilgrim to influence the Empress and heal the Grand Duke. He exploited women, wore pilgrim robes, and claimed power over fate, provoking envy and danger around the court until Plehve’s death seemingly vindicated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasputin
Olga Novikoff
Mar
Rasputin Wat
Tie
Horaelf
Czarevitch
Sudidenh
Min
Joss
Vonceit
Plehve
Interior
Forms of Rheumatism and Effective Remedies
The article explains three forms of rheumatism acute chronic and muscular with back and hip forms called lumbago and sciatica. It advocates internal remedies Dr Marge s Indian Root Pills and Comstock s Nerve and Bone Liniment sold by The W. H. Comstock Co. Sydney price 2/6 per bottle or 13/6 for three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge
Comstock
W. H. Comstock Co., Ltd
Long Street
Sydney
Rasputin’s influence and the Empress cited in debate
Eyewitness accounts discuss Rasputin’s hold on Russian society noting alternating admiration and disbelief. He is branded cruel and unscrupulous by some, while others question his alleged powers and the idea that he caused Plehve’s death. The Empress remains portrayed as a devoted wife and mother amid scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasputin
Russian Indies
Plehve
Dodge Brothers Car Endorsed by Australian Buyers
New South Wales agents and country reps for the Dodge Brothers report strong endorsements from buyers across Australia. Claims about performance reliability economy and low running costs are confirmed by actual use on poor roads. Local agent is Mr. A. W. Barnes and many purchasers praise the car’s enduring value and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Dodge Brothers’ Motor Car
Dodge Brothers
Australia
Ron
A. W. Barnes
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L. Arnold, Watchmaker
Price
A. Hossack’s
Aunt Mary
Gent
E. A. Fulton
Fulienne
Gossblat
Ohl
ST. Vincent's Hospital
Church Services
Church OF England
Avernen
ROY W. Sandford, Ltd
Elisbeth St
Sidney
Motor Garage
Lee Street
Wangliss & GO
H.S.W., Pty., Ltd
Caroobalgie
Forbes
Siddall
W. Angliss & CO
N.sw., Pty., Ltd
T.P
Exchange Hotel
E. Donnelly
Maughan-street
Irom
Hill, Clark & CO
Flemington
Broadwood Pianos
Melba
Conservatorium OF Music
British Pianoforte Depot, Ltd
York Street
Erskine Street
Allison Pianos
Melville Clark
F.C. Wall
J. Donnellan
Bird
Wool and Produce Brokers
Maughan Street
Bitch & CO
Railway
Gates, Maughan Street
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