International War Report: Air Force Strikes Across Front Lines
London dispatch reports favorable weather as aeroplanes reconnoiter and bomb targets in the battle area. Over fourteen tons dropped on billets, guns, and stations. twenty five enemy planes shot down. two balloons destroyed. two of ours missing. Allied air crews bomb three targets including Mannheim and bridges, rail yards, docks.
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Canada’s Revenge in Gas Attack at Lens and Fill
Canadian forces struck between Lens and Fill releasing a heavy discharge of lethal gas three times previous levels and followed with a fierce artillery barrage. The action caused heavy German casualties and showcased intensified northern Allied tactics.
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Lens
Waiting the Word in the Deepening Conflict
A fragmented report notes Australia and New Zealand delaying participation while forces prepare to join decisively. The text hints at rising tension and imminent involvement in the broader conflict, awaiting a formal signal to move in.
Truth Not Wanted Excludes Lichnowsky From Chamber
Amsterdam report states Lichnowsky was expelled from the Chamber for his written assertion that Lord Grey and other British statesmen were not driven by antagonism to Germany.
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Lalkal
Presean
Lichnows-ky's
Lord Grey
Germany
Bombardment Presses Paris as British Airstrikes Continue
News wires report Paris under repeated bombardment with ongoing air raids. The March 24 dispatch notes heavy shelling and sustained bombardment affecting the city during wartime conditions.
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Paris
Austrian Cannon Offensive Report Quietly Read by Berlin
Berlin telegrams indicate the Austrian offensive was received calmly in Amsterdam. The press generally believes present fighting is decisive and may end the war, with a large number of Austrian troops concentrated on the western front.
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Berlin
Pelce
Crcten
West
Raiders Sink Any Merchant Vessel Faced on Pacific
A captured raider is reported able to sink any merchant ship in the Pacific. It is believed fitted on the west coast of Mexico and manned exclusively by Germans from the United States. The warship overhauled and captured it without difficulty. The U S Department of Justice investigates how clearance papers were obtained. London dispatch notes the Irish Convention concluded its discussions. Sir D Haig reports fifty four enemy aircraft on the battlefront Saturday.
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Vancouver
Mexico
United States
United States Department of Justice
Order of Metic Granted to Captain Maller
A brief notice states that the Order of Metic has been conferred on Captain Maller of the Em.
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Capt. Maller
The
Bertin Claims British Devastating Retreat Across Country
Montreal dispatch reports Bertin alleging that retreating British forces are laying waste across the country, warning of widespread destruction as they withdraw.
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Montreal
Bertin
Fire destroys four room cottage at Flinders West
A blaze completely burned out a four room cottage owned and occupied by Sarah Anne Hacknin on Flinders West. Fire crews contained the fire after extensive efforts and no injuries were reported.
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Flinders
West
Aera
Sarah Anne Hacknin
Charleville Fire Destroys Multiple Businesses
A March 25 blaze in Charleville destroyed several shops including Gyan's hairdressers Monha's saddlery Dore's boot shop Capewell and Wood's fruit shop and John Sommeville's stationery store. Property is owned by Mrs Meadows. Fire officials note extensive damage.
Weights for Easter meeting at Brisbane in 1926
Brisbanes March 25 report lists weights for the () T C Easter meeting on March 16 and April 1 with entries across multiple races. Includes horse names such as Barfeld Bronze Maid Banzhead Hugo Rosewood Lad Dulcify Russian Princess and others, with totals and distances noted for flying handicap and mile events. Melbourne Epsom Turf Club data follows with weights for Easter Saturday events including hurdle and plate races and entries like Jetherog Lord Capolet and Rose of Melbourne.
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Roseacre Os
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Eh Laddie
Hugo
Miles
Watta
Laidley
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Guard
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Mariston
M King
Totalisator
Dear
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Taquisara
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Harmonite
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Capolet
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Scholeng
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Marchand
Belgium
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Wrandra
Martin
Sunbery
Lucky Beggar
William the Silent
Weleria
Ample
Bonemilla
Lady Anzac
Meri Dora
Kumingada
Fiz Linaere
Fadelma
Godgun
Fordusi
Gordesvale Turf Club Annual Meeting Report
The Gordesvale Turf Club held its annual meeting at Nelson Hall with small attendance. The secretary presented the annual report and balance sheet which were adopted. J. C. Browne J. B. Sack John Cannon John McAioon and Joseph Doyle were elected vice presidents and Wilson Irvin treasurer. The committee includes Thomas W. Underwood Verran Kamp G. Golding J. R. Clarke. Membership rose to sixty. six races held. profits £4 0s 0d? balance forward £113, closing £87 12s. George Heap secretary.
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Racing executive approves term dates and restores some country meetings
In Townsville on March 2, the NGLRA Executive approved next term dates on the same basis as this term. Melbourne headquarters instructed more restrictions on country centre meetings where only race days were cut. Clubs with prewar annual meetings that were cancelled may resume within the new term if they did not race last year, while Herberton J.C. faced a six month ban for Monarch's disqualification. Cairns J.C. protest and stewards decisions were discussed, with appeals discouraged and stewards' rulings endorsed. The chairman to finalize annual fixtures amid pending Innistail information.
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Ot Alene
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Federal Cabinet Swearing-In Expected in Sydney
Melbourne reports that Massey-Green Wise and Poynton were not sworn in as Federal Ministers due to private business but are likely to travel to Sydney to be sworn in. The swearing-in is planned in Sydney on Wednesday with all new ministers attending a Cabinet meeting there before returning to Melbourne.
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The Reed Case and The Purple Coming at Austral Pictures
Tonight at Austral Pictures audiences can catch the final showings of The Reed Case described as a delightful romance starring Louise Lovely. The sixth episode of The Purple Coming continues the serial with Lucille’s peril and daring rescues, leading toward a dramatic end.
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