War Latest News: British and Canadian advances near Ypres
UK dispatches report heavy bombardment and infantry attacks near Hooge and Ypres. British and Canadian forces counterattacked. several trenches at Heicudly and Zillebehe were briefly penetrated before being repelled. Casualties, missing soldiers Mercer and Williams of the Third Canadian Division, and trench actions near Fripourt and Augrow noted.
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Ore Avougins
Ypres
Henge
Satuday
Hai
Hooge
Ypres Moun
Ths
Zillebehe
Seeton
Ube
Vmgoy
Gorrie Mercer
Willittas
Yio
Augrow
Pine Seatheless
London
Way Office
Volaken
Verdun Battle Report Struggles Highlight Eclipse of Offensive
The report describes the Verdun battle with uncertain strategy, noting the enemy’s stubbornness and heavy losses. It cites no clear explanation for delays and suggests the offensive may have peaked, with indications of feverish gains and a critical moment in the last 24 hours.
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London
Varia Staive
Verdun
Hietele
Corman Attacks Repulsed at Fort Vaux in War Report
Report from Paris notes German forces attempted a position at Fort Vaux yesterday evening. A strong counterattack secured a foothold for the defenders, but the attackers were driven back. A second assault failed. Details remain unclear due to damaged dispatches.
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Aanravaresayy
Paris Oaritoustique
Fort Vaux
Bamlanp
Burt Vaux
Alleged Imposition Case Before Mooroopna Police Court
In Mooroopna Police Court, Robt A Bailey faced San Dowker for imposition over a dishonored cheque case. Dowker allegedly asked cash for a £4 cheque, claimed a short balance, and used bank funds from others to cover payments. Evidence from Astrud Watson of Commercial Bank Mooroopna supported the cheque’s dishonor. The case was adjourned. the judge noted ongoing dealings and potential civil action.
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S. Dowker
Mooroopna
MR. Knight
PSL
Robert A. Bailey
San. Dowker
Falaa
Uat
Dowker
Arcom
Astrud Watson
Mooroopon
Hawley
Longwood
Advertiser
Great Naval Battle Report Describes Heavy Losses On Both Sides
Excitement in Benalls as The Standard details a North Sea clash between part of the British fleet and a strong German squadron. Admiralty updates cite battleships sunk or damaged, destroyers lost, and German vessels crippled or destroyed, with cleanup figures continuing into Saturday morning.
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Benalls
North Sea
Jellicoe
Detilinger
Sixteen German Vessels Reported Out of Action in Baltic Clash
London reports Admiralty statement claiming German fleet losses exceeded British, with battleships two, dreadnoughts two, light cruisers four, destroyers four, and a submarine among the German toll. The account notes conflicting reports of battle timing and outcomes, while British forces pursued scattered ships and claimed victory.
British Navy Seals Most Battle Fleet For Sea Service
The Admiralty informed the Associated Press that nearly all the British battle fleet except the Marlborough was sealed and refitted for sea within four days of Iteretina to harbor. Reports from Copenhagen say most Norman fleet ships returned, many damaged. Destroyers passed by Dittle Belle, six badly damaged. AP wire from Berlin says German authorities admit Digads sought battleship Westfalen. British claim sunk Pom mero and several units. three aircraft carriers, a submarine, 20 torpedo boats, six destroyers diverted. Mary was sunk after magazine explosion. Admiral Beatty reported taking on 27 of the enemy with ships.
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Thea
Associated Prous
Iteretina
Tologeama
Copenhagen
Fuviday
Niorman
Associated Press
Whesbadan
Hibing
Hays
Haglish
Mary
Ahipy
Churchill Declares Allied Margin Unimpaired in Naval Battle
Winston Churchill, after reviewing Admiralty reports, states Britain’s superiority remains intact despite weather and night fates. He notes German ships driven back as British ships including Lion and Prince of Wales engage with bold tactics. casualties mount on both sides, Admiral Hood among the dead.
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Winston Churchill
Admiralty
John Felliore
David Beattie
Punt
Oho Brown
Germace
Malaya
Fife
Tote
Admiral Hood
Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club jubilee day report
The Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club opened its jubilee year with three sixteen dog drakes, despite cold wet weather. Numerous races featured dogs like Lucky Hit and Knockmore, with several stakes battles and wins in Gallipoli Stakes and Lonesome Pine Stakes. The day concluded with numerous results and listings as members and a local optician firm announced plans to visit Benalla on Wednesday July 12.
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Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club
Chadwick
Ryan
Miss Comedy
Greenborn
Knockmore
Lucky Hit
Maiogaard
Maieio Glos
Socony
Tlighland Jim
Bestitiz
Gland Lake
Corowa
Jast Wioning
Folluyind
Reeks
Ranger
Sdarboe
Martie Chaplin
T. O'brien
Lack
Connelly
Maln Gauntry
Vicurg’e Fulco
Kaport
O'Dwyer
Hodiarah
Swihy
Honey Pris Teat Hs
Honey Cumin
Asin J
Maguire
Ups King
Gau Dent
Ruthergton Ri
Galbratthie
Hainuo
Phu
Naylo
King Myvta
Howaed
Bluntel
Yan Udaue
Tildes
Protest by Benalla Agricultural Society over Mr Pye transfer
At the Benalla Agricultural and Pastoral Society meeting the proposed transfer of Mr Pye from Dookie College to the Department of Agriculture was debated. Proponents argued Pye’s role in wheat breeding and federation work, while opponents urged keeping him at Dookie College. a motion to place the issue on the convention business paper was carried.
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Benalla Agricultural Society
Benalla Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Pye
Doukte College
FL Cleary
Daparenach of Agriculture
Pyw
Tou
Dookle Cottey
Callogo
Yn Agricultural Society
Thio
Federation Wheat
Farrar
iLand
Varrar
Pregent
Federation
Steinwolder
Moira
Comutor
Gallegan
Dackin
Numurkah
Dookis
Bendigo
Jattery College
Javensland
Dookie
Collee
Ald
Gallocy
Cowan
Alan Lengaronaoy
Callaga
Cleary
Australia
Guppy
Clery
Mo Pye
Carlisle
Dookie College
Gleary
Artor
Thigelthore
Kuat
Hogalthorn
District News And Notes Belch Worth
Mr W J Bowen J P near Beechworth was hosted by shire president George Walter as he prepares to leave town after nine years on the council. A detached writer’s note at Porritt’s home described furniture and apples destroyed by fire. Multiple local movements and transfers across towns are listed, including staff changes at Colonial Bank and Creighton office. A horse-accident in Strathbogie prompted hospital transfer, with fatalities and injuries noted in nearby towns.
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Belch Worth
W. J. Bowen
J.P
Beechworth
Walter
Howon
Wturetson
Porritt
Nicholl
Tole
Liane
Wangaratta
TORO
Oakley
Boubg Ram
Bow
Wortilen
Bong
Strathbogie
Euroa
Red Cross Society Acknowledges Receipt Of Donations
The Red Cross Society lists names including Mirkin Weal S, Kash, Tomikim, James Martiny, Miss Martin, Marian Hussey, Mutoh, Nico, Lonnay and others as acknowledged donors or recipients in a formal note dated May 15 or 16. The fragmentary OCR preserves a spirit of gratitude and record keeping for various contributions.
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Thoona
Mirkin Weal
Mer
Gonlis
Kash
Tomikim
Amilie
Monquvo Tati
Jem
Giliean
Moses Sayers
Barel
James Martiny
Misa Martin
Myx
Marian
Nico
Piwes
Labks
Sporting The Gen A £10 auirling Handler At Benslie Gun Club
A garbled report from a weather affected shooting day at Benslie Gun Club notes teams and shooters, with results from a volatile day. Winners include Lord Dudley in the Huntle, Gold Bryw in the Royal Handicap, and Princess Windigap Sister Vallance winning the Sandringham Handicap with close margins.
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Benslie
Sterlight
Meadows
Biverook
Shelstom
Phewitallia
Dow Mintoah
Skelton
Leak
Sturday
VCO
Lord Dudley
Huntle
Gilwad
Nullahogms
Gold Bryw
Sir Tbox
Artillery
Duel Gload
Jim Dolan
Tie Stooply
Spel Rayal
Les Pink
Hub
Windigap
Vallance
Prophecies and war end dates loom in odd banker tale
A scrambled report mixes prophecies about a war ending on June 17 and New Year’s predictions from an astrologer. It centers on a banker, an unnamed manager, and a claimed missing sum in pounds, with references to an Australian city, a Melbourne trip, and a bank theft tied to a Union Bank incident. The piece also notes a Bendigo council worker’s fatal bicycle accident and a compensation ruling, plus a cough remedy closing line.
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Sonitieh
Reah Ower
Annalean
Alco
Jane
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Gogland
Warspite
Benalla
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Baiths Music
Choa Howe O'Dwyer Bros
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Socuny
Bocuns
Mise Comey
Vik
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Peter
Clark
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Arnote
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Portut
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Fella
Kev
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Highland
Krwehnwee
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Fim
Mr. 1
Gakmnagtiy
Knoskango Depilu
Weak Sr
Bodh Fe
Gronghiorny
Bey
Messi, Marchant and Son
MR. Pye
Lands Department
Milswa
J. B. Brown
Taihian College
Healsh
Geonk
Indioa’ College of Health
Goulburn Valley
Joseph Murillo Moss
Mooroopan
Shepparton
KR. Young
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N.S.W
J. Sandy
Mosara
W Mau
Hormatt and Co
Cookie
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George Browne
Victoria Parade
Weeraratta
Sydney
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Eecart Browne
Robert Carmingss
Davenish
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Hewivon
Miles
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RED Cross Society
King George's
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Uke
Vis
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Roy
Ag Ae
Dae
von Au
F. G. Latch & Son
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Bridge Street
Tust
England
Axuettes
Continent
C. D. Laird
Bridge St
Yorkshire Insurance Company
Lam
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M‘cormack
Thor
Thir
Toso
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