02 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary 19th century advertisement shows firm named BIDENOOPE AND BONS LTD, touting modern improvements and comfort. Additional items list ALUMP SOLES and leather soles with prices per pair, plus addresses in Hobart and Liverpool Street. Estate agent F Mowrant referenced. partial praise for a new Orlene appears.
A fragmented account describes a German agent Hughes and a covert mission to Australia uncovering German aims in empire building. It notes Kaiser's high seal, the use of English shipping to Australia, and incentives offered to spies while detailing tensions between Britain and Germany and the lure of mineral wealth and colonial expansion.
A fragmented narrative describes a conspiracy involving German and British interests in metal ore shipments, purported plans to keep ore in English hands, and alleged connections to figures like Sir Percy and Labor activists. The text traces export schemes, overseas contracts, and fears of sabotage amid wartime tensions.
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