Long War Expected French View on Russo Polish War Prospects
Berlin reports say French War Office experts expect a long Russo Polish war with extensive Polish preparations for winter. Wrangel expected for winter campaign. Polish forces push into Miava and Bielostok while Ostrov front advances toward Lomza. Northern army commander negotiates capitulation with Sikorski.
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Pisa
Association
Berlin
France
Poland
Warsaw
Miava
Bieloatok
Ostrov
Lomza
Ossovietzell
Verenna
Sikorskie
Polish Victory Reports Red Army Routed in Northern Front
Polish communiques say after fierce fighting they dealt a huge defeat to the Red Army northern arm, surrounding the bulk of the Soviet Fourth Army and Third Cavalry Corps. They claim heavy booty, rapid Polish advances, and demoralisation spreading as Reds retreat toward Lemberg and reach the Bug River lines.
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Reuter
London
Przasnys
Weolia
Pilsudski
Warsaw
Lemberg
Bug
Capture of Prisoners Amid Warsaw unfoldings
Received August 26. Poles taken 83,000 Russian prisoners while 20,000 surrendered to Germany. Another ten thousand cut off. Red Army estimated at 183,000. During the Warsaw attack five fresh divisions mutinied after Siberia drafts. Munitions for Polish forces at Danzig were left on the wires. Transport workers threaten bloodshed and will tear up railways if any assistance arrives.
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Germany
Red Army
Warsaw
Siberia
Danzig
Wirves
Russian Northern Army Launches Counter Offensive
The Deutsch Allgemeine Zeitung reports a Russian northern army counter-offensive underway after heavy fighting. Poles retreat at Klava and Chozek, with a decisive battle near the Neidenburg railway. Union leaders in Danzig say groups oppose war material shipments to Poland. clashes expected if shipments continue.
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Berlin
Deutsch’ Allgemeine Zeitung
Klava
Chozek
Neidenburg
Danzig
Poland
Trade Negotiations and Passport Requests Reported
London dispatch notes Kameneff and Krassin asked for their passports following Lloyd George’s Lucerne complaints about Toussia’s breach of faith. The Daily Express says negotiations cannot continue unless the British government changes its stance.
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London
Express
Kameneff
Krassin
Lloyd ‘George
Lucerne
Toussia
Wrangel Breaks Siege as Forces Hold Dnieper Bank
London reports Wrangel's forces repelled a third assault at Perekop and captured 6000 prisoners. The Dnieper line is cleared, Black Sea coast from Adler to Satchi secured, Kuban landings completed, and Wrangel proclaims continued resistance with an All Russian Assembly called.
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London
General Wrangel
Perekop
The
Dnieper
Black Sea
Adter
Satchi
Kuban
Don
Polish delegation to reject Romanian terms on peace
London August 24 The Morning Post Warsaw correspondent reports the Polish delegation at Minsk has been instructed to reject Romanian terms and will dictate its own peace terms.
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London
The
Warsaw
Morning Post
Learfis
Ming
Poland
Overseas fabric prices shown for mitichagide worsted salt
The document lists best quality mitichagide worsted salt prices in major cities: about £60 in New York £252 10s in Paris £200 in Berlin and £85 in Montreal.
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New York
Aris
Tierlin
Montreal
Rioting in Lisburn and Irish Peace Conference in Dublin
Rioting continued in Lisburn with fires and suspected arson causing extensive damage. A boot factory was burned with a man killed. losses estimated at £500,000. The Irish Peace Conference opened in Dublin with Irish peers and industrialists in attendance.
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Presa Association
Mondon
Lisburn
Dublin
America
Ireland
Swanzy
Sinn. Fein
Brixton
Cork
Dublin” Castle
Dublin Barracks
Irish Peace’ Conference
McSwiney
Sinn Fein Threat Prompts Cabinet Guards in England
Sinn Fein threats to transfer terror to England after Mc Swaney's death lead to special police guards for Cabinet members. Lloyd George also guarded during a recent continental visit as threats to his life are reported.
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London
Sinn Fein
England
McSwaney
Lloyd George
Continent
Soldier Dies From Scalds After Fall Into Hot Stream
Rotorua report details W I Doherty returned soldier dying at hospital seven weeks after falling into a hot stream at Ohinemutu. He had been recovering but his heart failed. He leaves a widow. In Nelson a child’s body washed ashore Haulashore Island later identified as unknown stillborn female. John Swan 83 died suddenly at Gridiron Hotel after arriving from Oamaru yesterday.
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yPer Press Association
Rotorua
W. I. Doherty
Ohinemutu
Nelson
Haulashore Island
John Swan
Oamaru
On Our Selection Receives Warm London Debut at Lyric
Australian play On Our Selection impressed a London first night crowd at the Lyric with Bert Bailey delivering a standout performance. The cast included Eva Quin and other Australians, drawing praise from the audience and press for vivid Australian character portrayals.
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Per
Press Association
London
Lyric Theatre
Mr Fisher
High Commissioner
Bert Bailey
Eva Quin
Mr Bailey
New Zealand Butter Committee Rejects Australia Offer
In Wellington on August 25 the New Zealand Butter Committee rejected the Australian offer of about 240s per cwt and considered a higher imperial counter offer of 280s per cwt until January 31. They urged extending terms to align with other contracts and warned that export parity could raise local butter prices unless the government acts.
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Press Association
Wellington
New Zealand Butter Committee
Imperial
New Zealand
Australia
Earl of Stradbroke Victoria governor visit Henham Hall
The Earl of Stradbroke, governor of Victoria, was interviewed at Henham Hall. He praised Australian soldiers, described converting Henham Hall into a war hospital, and noted livestock interests and Suffolk Punches. He recalled sea service in 1916 and ties to Admiral Rous and Australian racing. German raids and shells affected the area without injuries.
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Augusta
London
Earl of Stradbroke
Victoria
Henham Hall
Scountry
Australia
England
Australis
Arctic
Méditerranean
Marseilles
Admiral Rous
Stradbroke Land
Rous
Parramatta Count Club
Wellington Dispute Returns to Work as Waterside Crew Resume
The Wellington waterside workers answered the call for labour this morning and work resumed on all vessels in port, signaling a return to normal activity after the dispute.
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Press Association
Wellington
Coal Again Available in Wellington Wharves
After a deadlock on the Wellington wharves, the Meikai Maru call drew a full crew by 9 am and labour eased. Coal began reaching city power houses after 10 am while dramway services resumed at noon though the Gas Company cannot yet say when customer supplies normalize.
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Wellington
Krramu
Miramar
London Wool Sales Show Active Bidding and Strong Merino Demand
At the wool sales 11 157 lots were catalogued with 3249 from New Zealand. Crowded attendance as Home Continental and United States buyers bid vigorously. Merinos rose 5 to 10 percent. choice Geelongs hotly contested. Several greasy lots sold around 64d and fine cross breds rose about 5 percent while mediums were steady to up. Some lots withdrawn due to Government reserves. Shpes high in demand with finer grades up 5 percent.
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Press Association
London
New Zealand
United States
Coal exports to New Zealand lifted amid relief hopes
Private advice to Coal Board chairman J A Redpath in Christchurch said the embargo on Newcastle coal for New Zealand was lifted. Four Japanese ships chartered to load coal at Newcastle for New Zealand ports include Atsuta Maru, Ginga Maru, Saikai Maru, and Shinhiku Maru with departures planned for New Plymouth, Lyttelton, Wellington, and Dunedin.
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Christchurch
J. A. Redpath
The
Coal Board
Newcastle
New Zealand
Redpath
Dominion
New Plymouth
Lyttelton
Wellington
Dunedin
Haig urged to fund aid for war injured officers families
Field Marshal Haig is asked to contribute to a national appeal providing 5 million pounds for British officers and their families harmed by the war. The appeal notes 33,600 disabled officers, 10,000 officer widows, 8,000 officer orphans, 16,000 children of disabled officers, and 25,000 unemployed officers.
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Haig
Annealing
Flo
Ex-German Ships Expose U S Britain Damages Claim
The British Embassy notified the State Department that a claim for damages will be made against the United States for delaying surrender of eight ex-German liners including the Imperator. Losses alleged cover the cost of maintaining crews in New York while awaiting surrender.
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Presa Association
Washington
State Department
United States
Britain
Imperator
New York
United States Shipping Board
Wilson
Engand
Government weighs workers housing scheme for Wellington
Wellington August 25 Sir William Herries told Parliament that tender results for workers’ houses nationwide were largely unsatisfactory and reports incomplete. He noted a possible government build option and discussed a joint offer from four contractors and the Building Trades Federation, stressing cost and cabinet review.
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Press Association
Wellington
Dominion
S.G. Smith
Labour
William Herries
P. Fraser
Building Trades’ Federation
Treasury
Christchurch
Lady Dudley Estate Proved At £28807
At Cardiff the British Association held its 88th meeting. Professor Herdman presented the presidential address on Oceanography urging aqua culture be scientifically developed to address global food shortages.
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Press Association
London
Dudley
British Association
Cardiff
Herdman
Felton Barry Race Set on Parramatta River This Saturday
Preparations are complete for the Felton Barry race on the Parramatta River with a 3.25 mile course. The start is timed for 3:80. Both Sydn Hy and Barry have undergone thorough training and supporters report both rowers in good condition and confident.
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Per
Press Association
SYDN
Parramatta River
Bank of England’s unique licensing to brew and sell beer
The Bank of England is noted as the only unlicensed premises in London with beer rights. A Nottingham Corporation message from Dr. Addison, Health Minister, criticizes the authority over sewage disposal, housing conditions, and progress in housing schemes. The council is said to show neglect in duty.
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Bank of England
London
Nothingham Corporation
Addison
Wellington Sees Aerial Visitor Captain Ryan Mickson Arrives
An Avro aircraft from Canterbury Aviation flies from Sockburn to Trentham racecourse in Wellington with Captain Ryan Mickson, Deputy Chairman C H Hewlett, and mechanic C Moore aboard. The flight covers Kaikoura and Blenheim en route, reaches 6000 feet, and ends with a curved descent over the harbor.
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Presa
Wellington
Ryan @Mickson
Avro
Canterbury Aviation Company
Sockburn ‘Aerodrome
Trentham Racecourse
Dickson
C' H. ‘Hewlett
C ‘Moore
Bimis Cau
Kaikoura
Blenheim
Te Are
Maadén
Ihe
Hutt
Alt Ugh
Russell
Haviland
Kaikoura to Blenheim Flight by Captain Dickson
Captain Dickson describes a challenging Dawn to Blenheim leg with strong 25 to 30 mph headwinds from Sockburn to Kaikoura then clouds near Stonyhurst. He refueled at Kaikoura and again at Blenheim, reaching 6000 feet before landing at Trentham racecourse. Spectators greeted the fragile voyage, and Dickson plans more passenger flights after a brief rest.
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Dickson
Dominion
Sockburn
Kaikoura
Wade
Stonyhurst
Elms
Bullen
Kaikouras
Ure
Blenheim
Seddon
Ward
Redwood
Allan
Port Underwood
Robertson Point
Rununder Point
Wellington Head
Arapawa Island
Arapawa
Terawhiti
Wellington
Himmelmann
Trentham
J. G. Coates
Defence
Lakes
Sugar workers seek full car part wages reinstatement
In Auckland on August 25 the Chelsea sugar workers failed to secure full car part wages during the interim before reinstatement. The union secretary argued the case to the Board of Trade, but the reply from the President stated no payment would be considered by either employers or government. A special Arbitration Court sitting is set for tomorrow morning amid idle works and transportation of essential sugar by motor conveyance.
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Auckland
Board of Trade
Arbitration Court
Supposed Ship Wreck Near Gisborne During Storm
Reports state the steamer Kia Ora lay twelve miles off Gable End Foreland from noon Sunday to 6 30 pm then headed north toward East Cape. She had been loading at Tokomaru Bay on Friday when the storm rose, cruising off the coast as the Roato tahl Station sighted her. No sound from her siren was heard.
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Per Presa Association
Gisborne
Gable End
Foreland
East Cape
Roatotahl Station
Tokomaru Bay
Olympic Games Report From Antwerp 1920 Final Results
The report covers the 1500 metres swim won by Rosa Americ a Vernon Canada second Beaurepaire Victoria third. Miss Walrond New Zealand third in heat with final to come. Miss Bleibry America won heat in 74 2B sec lowering Olympic records. Lenglen France defeated Holman Britain 63 60 in tennis. Finland led cross country with 10 points Britai n Sweden 23. Duke Kahanamoku set a new world record in 100 metres swim. Harris Herald had a disputed third place finish after a long wait in the water.
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Per
Press’ Association
Agaa
Nnter
Antwerp
Rosa
America
Vernon
Canada
Beaurepaire
Victoria
Walrond
New Zealand
Miss Bleibtry
Malle. Lenglen
France
Miss Holman
Britain
Finland
Sweden
Duke Kahanamoku
Ross
Harris
Herald
Miners in Britain Debate Strike Tactics and Voting Age
Reports from Don and London on the looming coal strike as miners near a ballot to decide on action. Leaders split on public discussion with government, pit boy voting age, and the potential for widespread industrial misery if a general strike is called. The issue to be debated at the Trade Union Congress in Portsmouth on September 6.
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Press Association
Don
Miiente
J. R. Clyden
London
Miners’ Federation
Trade Union Congress
Portsmouth
Mills of United States- wool output in April
The mills of the United States produced 67,009,000 pounds of wool during April. Spain is constructing the world's largest concrete ships, with one of 6000 tons launched recently.
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United States
Spain
Coroner finds wrong signal caused Hurstville rail crash
Sydney August 26 coroner’s jury inquiry into the Hurstville railway collision finds a wrong signal caused by defective sighting of the yard and notes the driver of the second train should have notified the signalman before shunting. Jury criticizes lax safety work by the department.
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Per
Press Association
Sydney
Hurstville
Nt Regular
Storey
My Clear
Murray
Duistice ‘Beeby
Dunn
Farmers’ Conference
Melbourne
Commonwealth’ Shipping Line
Bagnall
Engineers
Hughes
Pacific
Jin
Four Imps of Sugar Equal One Potato
A sugar portion of four imps provides nourishment like a medium potato. One pound of sugar supplies energy comparable to half a pound of butter.
Methodist Church Bazaar Opens In Baring Square Coolroom
A successful sale of work in aid of the Methodist Church Bute Fund was held in the Baring Square coolroom to-day. Mrs T Bullock opened the bazaar and praised the display, expressing hope for proceeds to help the church. The stalls showcased needlework cake fancy articles and winter wear attracting eager shoppers this afternoon.
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Methodist Church Bute
Baring Square
T. Bullock
Ibbotson
Embargo Lifted on New Zealand Potatoes into New South Wales
Mr T Buxton has returned from Melbourne after securing Commonwealth Government consent to remove the embargo on importing New Zealand potatoes into New South Wales. He dined tonight with the Chief Secretary and the Minister for Agriculture.
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Per
Press Association
Sydney
T.buxton
Melbourne
New Zealand
New South Wales
Housing for Ashburton residents urged by letter to council
A reader appeals to the Borough Council to tackle the housing shortage in Ashburton. The letter argues council reserves and government loans could fund multiple new homes yearly for several years, offering rentals or lease options and boosting town finances while addressing high property costs.
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Ashburton
Gough’s Sale Emporium Promises Unmatched Shoe Bargains
Ashburton shoppers flock to Gough’s Sale as prices for all footwear drop. Exceptional purchases bring Ladies’ Genuine Grace Kid Court Shoes and Men’s Castle Derby at unprecedented values. The sale claims high quality and vast stock, with demand expected to stay strong while bargains last.
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Ashburton
Tive
Gough
Emporiuis
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