War Updates From Front Lines and North Africa
Germany reports English attacks near Ypres and French attempts to retake Douaumont repulsed. Captures include Champneuville and Taloy Hill. Unwounded French prisoners total 15,000. In Cairo, Colonel Lokins’s column defeats an enemy force at Abahin. Austrians occupy Vienna and Duramo in Albania. Portugal seizes all German vessels at Acores.
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North Africa
Cairo
Lokins
Abahin
Pdrauit
Gilles
Maloja Sinks After Mine Hit Near Dover
Lloyds records report the P&O mail steamer Maloja of 12431 tons struck a mine near Dover and sank with 140 passengers aboard. A fierce explosion drew ships to the scene. the collier Empress of Fort William was also mined and sunk while aiding the Maloja. Twenty five Maloja victims landed at Dover. Survivors were rescued from the sloping deck as the vessel settled and listed steeply. The Maloja carried a valuable cargo and most passengers were feared lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd's
Dover
Thore
Fort Willian
Maloja
Dovar Ont
Cew
Tleelea
Etrud
Steamer Macktenberg Mined En Route to Flushing
The steamer Macktenberg, bound from Tunglsnd to Flushing, struck a mine. Authorities believe passengers and mail were saved. No further details on casualties or rescue operations are provided.
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Eaniér Macktenberg
Tunglsnd
Flushing
Monk
Trix
Verdun Battle Dominates World War Headlines
The report centers on the Verdun siege with German advances toward Verdun, French countermeasures, and Allied analysis. Claims of captured forts, heavy artillery bombardment, and high casualties are noted, along with speculation on the battle’s strategic impact in the broader Western campaign. The Kaiser’s presence is also mentioned amid ongoing fighting near Handromont and Gilles.
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Verdun
Gutmans
Donatmont
Westwyn
Saye
Adde
Olaim
Jein High
Flanders
Cotas de Meuse
Benalla to Tatong railway claim cases begin
The Benalla to Tatong railway compensation case hearings opened before Mr. A Kelley P M with trust representative Dethridge and Mr. E T Brown representing claimants. Claims include Balancing ballast removal and land takings on Florence Court property with valuation disputes and requests for fair compensation and dam construction considerations.
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Benalla
Tatong
A. Kelley
P.M
Mr. Dethridge
H. Clirkey
Trust
E. T. Brown
Olfer
Geo Lakeman
AW. Witt
HL. L. Edwards
W. A. Stewart
Knight
J. Averley
M. Littlee
Hartson
Harrison
Martin
John Henry Prowd
Florence Court
Thorn
Samaria
Kelley
Dotheidge
John Ackerley
Dethbridge
Maxsrs
Hamilton
Russell
Ty. Hamilton
Shire of Benalla
Valuation disputes over land cut by railway near Benalla
Local witnesses assessed depreciation and dam reflection on Florence Goare estate after the rail ballast cut, with valuations varying from £3 to £20 per acre. Stakeholders argued over fencing costs, dam damage, and loss of river frontage as the railway divided 700 plus acres, affecting subdivision potential and rental values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
M'Cormack
Mastin
Mr. Dothridge
Martin
Teast
Dethridge
Patt Martin Esi
Moviln
M*cormack
Bonn
Martin Exid
Atrick Gainey
Benaila
Florence Court
Bonalla
Bonalls
Deviridge
Hout
Wovere
John M'Elroy
M‘cormack
Geo. W. Martin
Bourkestrovt
Melburne
Sid
Payne
Benalla
Karo
Kenwy
Michael M'Cormack
Florence Goare
Eis
Rstrilt Sons
Hauiness
Mr. Kelly
Closer Settlement Board
Preaton
Canny Cies
Mansfield Road
Frederick G. Rossall
Commission
Himilton
Boundary road land valuations and conveyance dispute adjourned
The Wiltshire area valuation details show ground at £40 per acre with varying rates for different parcels. The committee discussed depreciation and specific allotments including lots 1 to 7, noting adjustments proposed by Mr. Brown and Mr. Rowell. The decision was adjourned pending further deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Omuliy
Crimman
Wilts
Noren
Alder Wat
Rowell
Brows
Mr. Brown
Ile
Will dispute in Melbourne probate case for Louis Nickson
The Brial Civil Court heard probate petition for the will of Louis Nickson of the Broken River Hotel Benalla. Walter Kemp seeks propounding while John Turner Barclay challenges due to alleged testamentary incapacity and undue influence. The 1915 will leaves legacies to Walter Kemp and others with residuary estate largely to Kemp, amid a codicil increasing a legatee amount and reducing others. Witnesses testified about Mrs Nickson’s condition and Kemp’s influence. The matter involves complex trusts, incomes, and bequests, with further hearings noted.
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Brial
Melbourne
Justice n'Bookett
Louis Nickson
Broken River
Benalla
Walter Kemp
Gollins Sr
John Turner Bacrolsy
John Turner Barclay
Lila Hife
Northgoke
St. Joseph's
Surrey Hills
Watter Kemp
Hamilton Serle
Eotor
W. Alfred Lunnand
Jaw Clark
John Turner Barsly
Frym Mya
Cekney
Muy
Hwin Hamilton Sorle
Wail Bee
Brooket
Kemp
Kesup
Tien Lat
Min Nickson
Nickson
Bryant
Nick
Nicksen
Morwell
Mra
Wituaxa
Mra. Nickson
Beblattix
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Vienna
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Mbania
Portugal
Agores
RAMS
Battle OF
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Cormack
M. M‘cormack
Blorance Court
Samaria Road
G. ‘J. Martin
Bourke-street
Uask
Edwards
Brown
Patrick Gaffney
Semple
Detheidge
Boundary Street
Boundary Road
Saracia
Wundary
Bewa
Thy
Samaria Rowl
Stolx
Vno
Hindn
Mr Brown
Lund
Potheidge
Kovedern
Janel
Fito Witt
Sydney Road
Ieeare
Joseph Stanton
Alle
Henry White
Ati Hardy Scanlany
Vy Marshall Burghon
Yarrawonga
Tungamat
ST James
Tongamah
St. Jara
Tungamah
James
Maxwell
Muni
Praiony Son
Alt
H. Phillips
St Tass
Hean
Treg’s
TREGS
Bridge Street
D. Laird
Bridge St
Yorkshire Insurance Company
International Harvester Co. of
Australia
Deering
Linghal
Np Ts
Ulecwlonry
BRGAD
Beochold Security
Varmers
Privat Leeder
Gregerson & CO
Ben Alla
Coltinestrest
Medbaurac
Boone
M. Q Minamara
P. and O. Company
Royal Mail Stearers
Ole Marceil Addallis
Port Sa Brindisi
Birst and Secrert Sajeen
Lawallin
Adelaide
Hobart
Sydney
Griens
ROYAL
Mayo
Sugle
Chirdotaas
Rownia
Bowe
Adalane
Bryebane
Dike Dowell
Brawsh Slemanes
Gollan
Metborain
Bi J
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Parmers' Loans
Bayer
Anuk
Sant — Fm
Poe Cout
Iirmes Roysting Wones
Cbarahe Ylonn Kaleen Disainces Widertekwi
Pinaccial Aguila
Benalla Faa
CIA
Bravenet
McOnnell
Callies
Tod Yaar
National Trustees Compant
Queen Street
Alblivhne
Cortat
Little Collie Ences
USM Mission
BON
Walter Sauubn
Viner i
Uileap MO
Tornbult
Ballarat Trustees
Rxeoutory & Adenot CO
Ormen
Vami' Strew
Dinseanras
Chabria
Frank Jarmanieote
Winulead
S.pys
Hutacl Bank Ateomy Grams
JH Compan
AUIS
Trenitar
Truro
Morriogn
Ida Attarainy
Wits
Ayzarany Tar Aleony Bereruley Sud Tengraves Ab
Gttaral Agni
Hie
Tronci
Mtn
Bossell
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