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  2. Personal War Tales.

    Those of our readers who took part in the Great War are invited to send for publication short accounts of happenings with which they themselves were concerned. The tales can be ...

    Article : 76 words
  3. A Digger's Diarry (Conducted by "Non-Com.") Glancing Backwards.

    There is a marked revival of sentiment among the ex-service men in Western Australia, and sub-branches of the Returned Soldiers' League and unit associations are displaying more interest in their affairs than ever before. The foundation on which these organisations are built is comradeship, and the old ...

    Article : 577 words
  4. RETURNED SOLDIERS' LEAGUE.

    The State executive of the Returned Soldiers' League met on Wednesday, June 8, Colonel H. B. Collett, the State president, being in the chair. The following ...

    Article : 1,707 words
  5. Not Etiquette.

    Lacking the necessary training in legal and court procedure of civil life, there were many occasions when officers detailed to act on military courts said and did ...

    Article : 208 words
  6. THE WEEK'S BEST YARN.

    One morning during "stand to" in the Fleurbaix sector I was on duty in the line and noticed one man doing some sniping. He was ...

    Article : 233 words
  7. A Cross Word Competition.

    In their souvenir sports programme on April 17, the diggers of Wall Flat had the following puzzle competition, which will take as long to solve as some of the ...

    Article : 422 words
  8. PHARAOH'S DAUGHTER.

    Many of the Diggers, whilst in camp at Mena, met a number of fine civilians during their trips to Cairo, Therefore, I was not greatly surprised when my cobber ...

    Article : 131 words
  9. Anyone Know Harewood?

    A country correspondent who sends "The Western Mail" to a friend in England has forwarded me a letter from which in extract may be of interest. The writer, an ...

    Article : 216 words
  10. FAULTLESS.

    After having taken part in a very successful attack on Beaumont Hamel in 1916, the division went out to rest. The first day out the Colonel addressed the regiment at a "smoker" in the village hall. He congratulated his men on their success in the show, talked about "esprit de corps," etc., and wound up by saying ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 125 words
  11. "The Diggers' Bible."

    Dear "Non-Com."—You asked for opinions re the Diggers' Page. I have no complaints. It answers its purpose very well. It reminds us of old times ...

    Article : 247 words
  12. Some Melon!

    He was the interpreter for the Third Light Horse Brigade. The diggers called him Jack, not because that was his baptismal name, but because it was much ...

    Article : 278 words
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    Advertising : 64 words
  14. Rank and File.

    The Press sub-branch will hold its quarterly dinner on Saturday, June 18, at the Soldiers' Institute. As this date is the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo the ...

    Article : 254 words
  15. CHIVALRY.

    Have alweays reckoned Fritz airmen carried the pick of the men in the enemy's complement, and this incident should bear me out. ...

    Article : 106 words
  16. Our Memory Tickler.

    One of the good suggestions received as a result of my recent appeal to readers was that I should publish a war-time calendar of weekly events. All was quiet on ...

    Article : 84 words
  17. Absent Without Leave.

    One of the suggestions made by a correspondent recently was that an inquiry column should be started in this page. Well, here it is. If any digger wants to ...

    Article : 125 words
  18. On Parade.

    The annual general meeting of the Returned Maimed and Limbless Men's Association will this year be held at the Hostel, 79 Colin-street, West Perth, at 7.45 ...

    Article : 156 words
  19. To Correspondents.

    E. 28, Peak Hill.—Thanks old man. Great stuff. H.B., Nullagine.—Glad Ross delivered my message. Thanks for letter. ...

    Article : 34 words
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