The infantry of the A.I.F. are trained to march and drill in "threes," instead of the old, familiar "fours," because of the ...
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Article : 152 wordsLORD FREDERICK CAMBRIDGE, the King's first cousin, is reported to be missing on active service. He accompanied the Coldstream Guards ...
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Family Notices : 406 wordsTHE question for each man to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence, and ...
Article : 38 wordsThe recruit was disappointed with his uniform. lt seemed to fit nowhere. He was still trying to make the buttons of his tunic meet when ...
Article : 70 wordsThe funeral of the late Mr. Robort King, of Wilmot, took place at the Latrobe goneral cemetery yesterday. Rev. J. W. Ackroyd of the Methodist ...
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Article : 60 wordsQuestion: Are Nelson Eddy and Jeanette M' Donald husband aud wife ia private life? Answer: No. ...
Article : 144 wordsThe weekly war commentary issued by the department of information states that the German drive west from the Aisne has now ...
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Article : 41 wordsAUCKLAND, Sunday.—"Tissy," the cat mascot of H.M.S. Achilles, has given birth to triplets, which have been named Achilles, Ajax and Exeter. ...
Article : 49 wordsMELBOURNE, Sunday,-The Rev. Canon Franeis Edward Cassian Crotty, Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral and Viear of Christ Church, St. Kilda, died ...
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Article : 93 wordsThirty-four, riders competed in a 25miles road race conducted by the Burnie Cycling Club on Saturday, the winner being R. Gardner (Wynyard). ...
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Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), Mon 27 May 1940, Page 2
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