23 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
1
A public concert features famed soprano Madame Gluck and singer Alan Peter Dawson with a lineup including Madame Clawa Butt and Barnest Plee. The event offers dainty suppers from 1 pin and runs with a formal, tasteful program in an elegant venue.
A war roll lists killed in action wounded and died of wounds with names and hometowns such as Hobart Glenorchy New Town Derwent Town and several others. It notes Lieutenant Perris as the only war correspondent sent home and mentions several sergeants corporals and privates among the fallen and injured with terse captions.
The article discusses planned increases in state pensions and allowances amid postwar demobilisation. It cites figures for 1918 and 1919, with projected totals reaching several tens of millions in pounds. It notes pensions, gratuities, and other benefits for officers and enlisted men, and forecasts a continued rise in costs as demobilisation proceeds.
A youth, Lewis M. Gireig, was charged Friday with attempting to extort 2000 rem by sending threatening letters to Perth area business firms. The letters demanded payment and warned of harm if not complied. Court proceedings outlined the alleged threats and the motive behind the extortion attempt.
Major C Marr reports on Australian and New Zealand wireless aquadras under British oversight in Mesopotamia. After six years of warfare, a self supporting country emerges with irrigation schemes, seed distribution, and civic projects. Baghdad gains a municipal framework, new electric works, and miles of rail lines expanded.
Fragmentary OCR describes a Friedrichshafen bombing biplane with two engines, 42 foot span, weight figures, and proposed twin cylinder Mercede engines around 280 hp. The text references bomb delivery mechanisms, propeller systems, and crew points, reflecting early aviation notes on German warplanes.
A historical paper discussed explosive formulations with nitrogen compounds, glycerine chlorates, and theoretical mixtures. Estimates ranged from 250 to 4500 calories per kilogram, noting potential for a liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen mix to yield extreme energy, highlighting early debates on explosive limits.
An aged advertisement claims Dr Shel don's Magnetic Liniment offers immediate pain relief from rheumatic distress. It touts rapid removal of pain, improved mobility, and broad availability, urging readers to obtain the product widely.
A dense, archaic excerpt debates Dutch revolt claims and legal rights under foreign influence. It discusses Elizabeth, Norton port, and imagined judicial authority, framing fundamental laws and paternal authority as the basis for liberty amid pressures from German or external powers. The text uses sweeping political language to critique oppression and defend popular sovereignty.
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