Allied Advance Amid Gas Attacks Near Ypres
Eyewitness reports General French gaining ground west of the Ypres canal lines despite a dense poisonous fog from German trenches. British and Indian troops held the front, repelled assaults, and pushed the enemy back as heavy shelling and gas attacks continued along the Ypres sector.
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Londox
Ypensee Canal
Booth Pilkem
Canel Ypres
Langemarc
Polme
Getom
Ypres
The Way to Do It Paris May 6 German gas use threat
Paris dispatch reports that if Germans relinquish poisonous gas use the French will retaliate with bandered et containing chemicals in minutes. Journalists note the tense exchange and wartime menace amid Allied readings.
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Paris
Nies
Tion
Todd Leads Vexthal Hope at Goorwood Handicat
In Adelaide, Jim Mey showcases skill in a local handicap race. Odds favored Todd and Vexthal Hope as the event drew hopeful competitors and a small crowd.
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A. &. Todd, Loed
Wta
SPPCC
Bouule Book Now Ofen Ox
Goorwood
Ris Va
Adelaide Ouf
Jim Mey
Representatives chosen for Taec 2 teams in Lienett and Holland
The text lists representatives for Taec 2 teams with players such as Poultbeck E Lawrens C Newcombe F OHara B Rose J Weed for Fireeight Trom she Halt FB Modes W Bamnett Tr Foster B Lyons Mo Brown A Kitto Emery Eckle T Foster and others. It notes attendance at the Norman Park dressing sheds on Friday at 7 38 p m to receive badges and adjutant details.
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Tae
Poultbeck
E. Lawrens
C. Newcombe
F. O'Hara
B. Rose
J. Weed
W. Bamnett
Tr. Foster
B. Lyons
Quieter
Bel
Mo Brown
A. Kitto
Emery
Eckle
T. Foster
World War II Negotiations and Postwar Demands
Fragmentary OCR notes describe German agents at Wort and Allied talks. China seeks indemnity and restoration of positions, Japan proposes port return but waits postwar settlement, and China pushes for prewar conference terms. Martial law declared on the Kwantung Peninsula as negotiations unfold.
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Japan
China
Japes
Amd
Jepembes
Thee
Kwentung Peninsula
Court Martial Sentences Report from Melbourne May 6
Court martial sentences announced in Melbourne list several Australian soldiers punished by penal servitude and hard labor. J H McDonald T Wilson HR Hunter received sentences reduced to three years hard labor after initial penal servitude. A J Chogg was given four years penal servitude remitted to hard labor. W Peasy saw similar commutation.
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Melbourne
A. J. Chogg
W. Peasy
Sugar Industry Price Talks in Sydney Conference
Sydney May 6 The Commodities Commission and Victorian Price of Goods board chair met to review recent correspondence and possible price increases for sugar. A joint conference with state boards was planned for May 10 to assess cost of production and the financial position of sugar companies over the past year.
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Sydney
Austral
5.0. Co
Associa
Brutal Maltreatment Outrage Leaves Woman Dead
Medical examinations indicate the woman suffered brutal maltreatment during the day. Investigators believe she was outraged by more than one man, with head and clothing signs suggesting assault. The victim died from internal hemorrhage after the attack. police have not yet secured a clue to the perpetrators.
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Oest
St Alex Peacoce Conference Deliberations Endorse Federal Compact
The Premiers Conference discussion centers on strengthening the Federal compact and states’ rights to preserve financial support. Delegates from multiple states emphasize unity as they address the draft agenda and adjourn to reconvene the next day for further sessions.
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Alex. Peacoce
Crawford
Vaughan
O'Ballixam
Walker
W.A
Lyons
Keolman Wea
Honeymeron
Debating Trade and Arms Policy in Federal Parliament
Melbourne May 6 The Westminster style session discusses customs and fur duties amid a pause in sugar policy. Officials note insufficient gear to supply contingents to the Imperial government for overseas duty. The small arms bill faces resumed debate as rural activities are noted.
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Melbourne
Winiater
Greene
Jengen
Irene
Wea
Coluan's Successor Sydney Appointed Agent General
The State Government appointed the Hon. R. Rt. Wise K.C. as Agent-General in London for five years at a salary of £1950 with allowances to £000 yearly. May day sports passed off well and the health of the winners was honoured in Watson's No. 1 whisky.
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Sydney
Mayr
R. Rt. Wise
K.C
Lordoq
Fragmentary May Almanac Oddity From The Boon
A fragmented OCR snippet lists times and phrases such as Vast verter and Ner Mood with dates in May, alongside entries like Full Moon and Anogest. The readable items include a 279 p.m. time and an 1 73 am marker, but most content is garbled.
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Vast Verter
Fiett ‘Werter
Court House Motel Cairns Ad Offers Central Location
An advertisement for the Court House Motel Cairns describes a central hotel within ten minutes of the wharves and railway, offering liquor service and convenient access for travelers and lodgers. Included are misprints and unclear proprietor details, but the core promise is lodging close to major Cairns amenities.
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Ciast
Cairns
Hailwax
Shipping passengers listed for Australian Steamship Ltd
A long shipping notice lists passengers and crew aboard Australian Steamship Ltd ships May 6 for Townsville, Innisfail and via ports including Melbourne. Names include Mesdames, Misses, and Messrs such as Hopkins, Toohey, Owens, Morrow, Arnold, Clarke, and many others with families and infants noted among steerage and first cabin passengers.
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Inomnes
Pettnel
Teitel
Clare Oof
Ifant
Whitecherch
Cormack
Lashy
Foxwell
Infeet
Middiston
Hand
Wares
A. Matthews
Abdullah
K. Chisholm
McLeod
Watson
Johmnes
Sole
F. Hosey
Wmeaslop
Stringell
Smith
J. Pike
Megis
C. J. Jarobem
Abood
Clark
Seaman
Hewith
Hlidres
Jones
Miles
Rveen
G. Watson
Honey
Leon's
C. Wirth
B Howten
Goodwin
Collis
Cooper
Wpers
Hughton
J. Trail
Mourils
Minehage
Mesdames Hroen
Dough
Weeers
Brown
L. Mills
Ralph
Tregear
L. Bowles
Dixon
Hanner
Worria
Clam Australian Steamship Ltd
Less O Gowrie
Robertson
Inpisfail
The Advance Guards of the New Goods Arrive
The district promotes favorable supply relations with chief sources. Customers are promised best quality at low prices on premium items, including a special 7 inch cloth and a thoroughbred, stylish appearance.
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Tee
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Tukia
Fir
John Freich
BRS
Ston Caresala
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Clvenchy
Ssl
Amsterdam
Gabcia
Sport.ng
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Tim
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Cicligg
Hughes
B. Barakly
Beker
Myte
Mackenroth
C. James
Studs
Turner
A. Shes
Cavev (Samuel
Tereer
A. Kurian
J. Molt Miyds
Time
Wort
Federal
Price Boards Conference
Himerif
Reaper
Federal Parliamset
House of Ri
Colualan
Court House
L. Ramage, Mioirietor
Kitz
Burns, Philp & Co., Limited
Werlich & Steelart Limited
Amelia Street
Valley
F. G. Locke
Monkey Grudser
SBS
Lance Pallas
Abbott St
North Joe
Iroet Raat
Emderprica
Mayers
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