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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
5
Italians press victory in Italy’s front with fall of Gorizia fortress and key to Trieste captured. Ten thousand prisoners taken as bombardment hits Peronne and its town burns.
London dispatch notes airships raiding east and Scotland with civilian casualties amid no military damage. Petrograd reports prisoner releases and territory gains along the Dniester and Trebiz, plus Turkish front actions and Italian-Victory signals as Austrians retreat on Isonzo. Allied cavalry actions in Macedonia and trenches near Romani feature heavy fighting and Australian Light Horse valor.
In the Ypres salient the Isermans launched a broad gas attack northward of Porieres and between Beelwaarde Lake and the Yeer Canal, advancing with gas and troops from dawn to midnight and following with another wide front assault.
The Mackay strike stalls comforts for troops packed by the Red Cross and Belgian Clothing Fund. Stocks at mills run low with some closures likely next week. Plase Creek mill to close Wednesday, many workers to lose jobs. Courts move to adjourn hearings. murder of Captain Fryatt triggers imperial protest and court martial details.
In the Commons Mr Cowan asked if the Commonwealth could maintain Australian forces given wastage from the western offensive. Mr Lloyd George replied that the Imperial Government would place every available man at the Empire’s disposal to assure Australians’ safety.
Paris reports German counter-attacks north of Hemwood were driven back with heavy losses. Germans briefly reoccupied trenches near Thiaumont, but Allied forces retook most positions. Allied aviators crossed the Vosges and Noire Forest to bomb the Rottweil factory and several railway stations. London notes Massey praising mounted Anzac troops in the Romani fight for valor and endurance.
Reports say British detachment suffered prisoners and wounded as French forces repelled several assaults. The French attacked Tiaumont Fleury and Chaptre Hillwood, but were driven back by Russian fire and bayonet work.
Fragmentary report from London describes chaotic early war days with civilians stunned yet cafes open. References to trains, shells, Italians, and silent streets suggest a city coping with disruption while daily life persists.
A damaged report states Zeppelins again raided an area near Exgieh with a naval seaplane escort. One northeast coast town suffered 1 man, 2 women, and 3 children killed and 12 injured with details incomplete.
A fragmented casualty list notes totals and various statuses including wounded and dead. Mentions 592 total casualties and mixed designations such as died of wounds ill health missing and wounded but contains incomplete and garbled names with no clear individuals listed.
The King telegraphs Gen Murray in Egypt praising all ranks who fought at Romani and noting the brilliant success achieved despite the hot desert season.
London August 16 Mr Pemberton Billing sought to move an adjournment of the House to call attention to the death of women and children in last night's raid.
Fragmentary report notes Turkish troops withdrawing to a line fifteen miles east as they pull back from mounting pressure. No further details available in readable text.
In the region south of the wood a lively struggle continues with progress our side in the field. Artillery shells bombard the Thianmont Fleury Vaux Chapitre and Lechenow sectors as we advance and re occupy key trenches amid ongoing combat.
August report notes U S and Mexico actions with London dated August 1. Mentions Mr Asquith's son Claude, prisoner in Germany, reflecting war era exchanges and diplomatic tensions.
Reading notes report renewed trench actions at San Michele and San Martino with further prisoners taken by Italian forces. The tally of Ingo captives grows as operations continue in the area.
Newspapers front Gorizia capture as a great Italian victory and a severe blow for Austria. Some say Austrians pulled troops from other fronts to defend Gorizia, weakening pressure elsewhere.
Report from Rome says Serbian forces dispersed a Balgar detachment on the Vardar River. In Brisbane on August 10 there were 25 recruits accepted in Queensland.
Disbursement records for the Northern District Patriot Fund and related funds. Amounts listed cover Belgas, Military Rejects, dredge and shore employees, office staff, and hospital staff. Includes Cairns district entries, Cairns Post employees, railway staff, and local businesses. Mourilyan Harbour note mentions Capt. Itule and wife.
Lord Lansdowne tells the House of Lords the government consults eminent banks and commercial houses before deciding on adopting a suggestion. A French bombardment caused fires destroying the museum and many art treasures, with efforts focused on saving the Fifteenth Century House.
Prominent shop offers wide range of reduced items from embroidery flouncing and cloth to clothing, footwear, and ladies wear. Marks include 77 inch embroidery flouncing at daily price, numerous fabrics, kids and mens wear, and substantial reductions across the store.
Boland's Ltd under Loyal Barron Lodge will host a Waltzing Competition at the Oddfellows Hall on Tuesday August. Two prizes will be awarded with ticket options listed as Double 3s Single 23 Extra Lady 1. The World’s Greatest Marvel is featured.
The famous clairvoyant Madam Howard returns for one week at the Palace Hotel Lake St. Clair consulting from 9 am to 10 pm. Tickets for a Moonlight Marine Excursion by the Cairns War Council on Saturday 12 August aboard the Mourilyan leave at 7 45 pm and return 10 15 pm. Tickets 35 shillings with children half price. Limited tickets available.
Social and dance event at Turner's Hall Rhedlysch on Saturday August 132th proceeds go to Patriotic Funds Tickets double and singles available.
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