Austrian Offensive and Allied Counterattacks Reported
London reports heavy fighting along the Piave and Montello with Austrian forces under pressure. Allied and British Italian units claim partial gains, 4600 prisoners including 262% by the British, downed enemy aircraft, and limited Austrian advances after severe bombardment. Casualties deemed light given intensity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Viave
Montello
Gianu
Montello Cresb
St. Andrea
Fossalta
St. Dona di Piave
British Forces Demoralise the Enemy in Italy In June
Reuters dispatch from the British Army in Italy reports a successful Austrian attack on the Piave as airmen destroyed seven bridges and fired 25 600 rounds. British front operations yielded 700 prisoners and numerous guns with enemy losses around five thousand in early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Italy
Piave
Ward Price
Montello
Baxter's Lung Preserver Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a prompt cold remedy. It promises first dose relief and revitalized vigor, claiming 53 years of unequalled effectiveness from Chemism and Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Italian War Report Describes Austrian Offensive Attempt
Italian war correspondence states the enemy planned an offensive a week prior. Allied artillery preempted the attack with rapid, accurate fire, forcing the Austrians to withdraw heavy losses among Czech and Slovak assault troops. General Chemeniel led a push toward Bassano while General Kirkbach targeted Treviso along the Piave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krome
Chenchemeil
Bromta
Bassano
Kirkbach
Piave
Treviso
Treviso Slone
Austrian Plan Aims at Bassano and Treviso Junction
Despatches from Italy report Austrian strategy to break Italian defenses in the Brenta area and seize Bassano while forcing a Piave crossing to trap Allied forces at Treviso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Italy
Brenta
Bassano
Piave
Treviso
Guns In Action Across Italy As War Rages
Rome reports an Italian semi official tally shows 71 of Austria’s mobilised divisions identified, with over 7500 guns in action. Three Austro-Hungarian armies battle between the Astico Piave and Mantello, amid heavy casualties and orders for fortified-area capture to reach Italian supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Austro-Hungary
von Wurm
Piave
Italian Army Strengthens as Munition Factories Reopen
A London report cites Italian military sources saying losses have been replenished and factories run superbly. Troops are better trained fed and paid with death insurance and civilian reintegration provisions. Army spirit is described as splendid and higher than ever amid near parity with opposing forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Austria
General Mauricius Views on Austrian Mountain Assault
General Maurice notes Austria’s 70 mile flank attack around the Brenta and Astico valleys aiming to reach plains. A successful push would force Italy to retreat from the Piave with Venice and Vadua at risk. The Piave crossing at Montello showed limited progress and is deemed less vital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice
Brenta
Astico
Piave
Astica
Venice
Vadua
Montello
Adriatic town tied to land offensive report
A Adriatic town is cited in connection with a land offensive, with the report tying local areas to the larger military operation and noting coordination between forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Adriatic
Socialists vow support in crisis solidarity scene
In Rome the Chamber Deputies witnessed an emotional moment as Socialist leader Turati proclaimed solidarity with the government in facing death and potential judgments changing. Deputies rose and cheered while Signor Bissolati embraced Turati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Chamberf
Signor
Urati
Chamber
Italy
Signor Bissolati
Signor Turati
Haig reports repulsed raids on Western Front
Sir Douglas Haig says enemy raids east of Arras were defeated and an attempted raid near Givenchy was repulsed. The foe bombarded positions north of Albert during the night. Raids near Wehterne north of the Somme were repulsed amid ongoing artillery activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Douglas Haig
Arras
Givenchy
Albert
Sir Douglas Taig
Wehuterne
Somme
French Communique Describes Local Operations and Prizes
Between the Oise and the Aisne the French say they extended their positions north and northwest of Mautebraye and repulsed enemy counter attacks north of Hantebraye. They report 370 prisoners taken in the region along with 25 machine guns and eight trench mortars secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Oise
Aisne
Mautebraye
London
Hantebraye
Americans Occupy Alsace Front Near Swiss Border
Semi official statement says American troops hold a foothold on Alsace line just south of Hartmannsweilerkof, a section of German territory being held since mid May. Report notes eight fronts including Flanders Amiens the Marne Verdun Toul and Woerre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alsace
Hartmannsweilerkoff
Alsatians
Tfianders
Amiens
the- Marne
Verdun
Toul
Guneville
the Woerre
Air Ministry reports RAF attacks on Thionville Metz and others
The Air Ministry states the Royal Air Force carried multiple attacks this week on Thionville and Metz Sablens and other targets with good results. Sir Douglas Haig reports enemy air activity on the British front and in France, with 12 enemy aircraft destroyed and 10 brought down out of control, 10 British machines lost, 22 tons of bombs dropped by day and 19 by night on railways and docks, two night fliers missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Jane Lir
Thionville
Metz-Sablens
Douglas Haig
Montdidier
Armentieres
Estaires
Comines
Courtrai
Bruges
Raid on Paris Report Details June 16 Air Raid
Paris dispatch notes two enemy raiders reached the city district on June 16. Six people were killed or injured including three women. A large industrial establishment was destroyed in the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wounded French Private Bertrand Decorated Hero
Private Bertrand, 26, a French Colonial infantry soldier, has sustained over 30 wounds and lost an arm and a leg. He fought at Salonika Monastir the Yser and Lorraine and wears three rows of decorations including the British Military Cross and the French War Cross with palms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bertrand
Salonika
Monastir
Yser
Lorraine
German Raids Reported Between Gureq and the Marne
A wireless German official message says raids between the Gureq and the Marne were successful. The body captured between Montdidier and Noyon amounts to 300 guns and over 1000 machine guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gureq
Marne
Montdidier
Noyon
German Losses Prompt Mass Redeployment From Russia
The Morning Post reports Ludendorff orders Falkenhayn to pull back all available soldiers from Russia within a week, signaling severe German losses on the Western front. About 35 German divisions remain in Ukraine, largely Landwehr and other low-quality units. Continued on Page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Morning Post
Ludendorf
Falkenhayn
Russia
Ukraine
Landwehr
Austrian naval division on mission to bombard harbor
The Giornale d Italia reports from Rome on June 17 that the Austrian naval division, dispersed by Commander Rizzo after torpedoing the Ssent Istvan, was continuing a mission to bombard a target harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Giornale d'Italia
Rizzo
Baxter's Tanz Preserver Availability Question
Customer requests a large 26 bottle Baxter's Tanz Preserver but the chemist refuses the size. The note says Baxter's is readily obtainable in the large bottle and could be ordered, highlighting economy and customer preference for convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter's
Yan
Discovery of Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Free Book
An old notice promotes a claimed natural cure for rheumatism and blood troubles. It cites a Dunedin discovery, a book titled The Broken Crutch, and a free shipment offer from Dominion Rheumatic Cure Pty ltd to Auckland. The ad promises dramatic health improvement and urges sufferers to request the book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand ‘Herald
Dominion
Otago Daily Times
Dunedin
Dominion Rheumatic Cure Pty
Hellaby
Auckland
Guardian
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mount Pau
Cima di Fonte
Saysi
Miantello
Capa Sie
Ward Prive
Marcus Aurelius
Maurici
Patriotic Socialists
the Western Front
Vosghs
Ephemeris
D. Hk
Eises Sets
H. m
PEN Reish
Colonial
N.Z
Drapers
Andrew Orr & Co. Ltd
HOUSE
Ashburton
Collins’s
W. H. Collins & CO
Ransome
R.N.Y
Clarke’s
Geo. Meddins
People's Ironmonger
Burnest Street
Farmers Go-op Garage Motor and General Engineers
Tancred Street
Undrile & CO
Bonnington
2S Od Bettis
Buxton and Thomas
Jebm
East Street
C.C.Q. Willl
Bommington’s
Pas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!