Forces clash in fresnoy and baillcourt gas battle
London reports intense fighting on the Somme front with Canadian and British troops opposing German forces. Canadian defenders repelled charges at Fresnoy as German gas shells and flame-throwers advanced toward the south, while Britons countered with machine guns and heavy shell fire. Casualties and captures are noted at Bailecourt and nearby sectors as the battle rages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Percival Thulive
Ballecoury
Tilecourt
Secre
Fremntang
Jearme Wang
Lehr
Barage Sat
Zeppelin Killer Credited In London Reports
A German communique claims a mission against a Zeppelin attacker near the Netherlands and reports the German Lieutenant Fostner forced a retreat after attempting repairs. The German side says Robinson, the missing pilot, was not wounded and was captured by soldiers. Reports describe allied counterattacks and advances near Fontaines, Riec, and Bellecourt with French forces said to have gained ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Telearanh
Rotterdam
Barrewoendent
Fostner
Robinson
Fostner i
Femner
Robinsne
Boparer
Hise Gece Bee
Russia and public sentiment amid turmoil
The fragment discusses public attitudes toward Russia, contrasting cautious distrust with a speaker who asserts loyalty. It notes that some see Russia as untrustworthy while others defend moderation and denounce rabble-rousing from the street.
Civil inspection notes improve Charters Towers districts
A Brisbane dispatch reports that the Charters Towers Ethe and Chillagoe districts, under Railway Department orders, were inspected by Deputy Chief Executive and found in excellent condition. Grain and water were plentiful as inspectors toured the Etheridge region and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Charters Towers
Ethene
Chillagoe
Wat Pew
Fraser i
Prime Minister’s sugar proposal causes state tensions
In Brisbane the prime minister’s sugar price plan meets cold reception as Theodore reports a telegram from Canberra with undisclosed contents. A couple of issues remain between the Commonwealth and the state over acquiring the crop, and another telegram was sent to Mr Hughes this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Theodore
Commonwealth
Hughes
Red Cross Events and Wartime Notes in Cairns
The article mentions a Ladies event with a prize and trophy, a drawing competition, and fairs linked to Red Cross activities. It notes Charles Smith, a former J and P Pease figure, and recalls wartime service at Gallipoli. Ernest Rayward survives a trio, with Kershaw also in action. two brothers of Red Cross worker are wounded, W Blackadder killed in action.
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Red Cross
Prise
Cairns
al Wisin
Charles Smith
P. Pease
Haatigen
Gallipoli
Kirby
Ernest Rayward
Colours
Rayward
Kershaw
Reddish
England
Williame
Shere Street
W. Blackadder
Burns, Philp, and Co
Regulating Luxuries Melbourne May to Jane Minster
Fragmented OCR text discusses the Associated Chambers of Commerce and regulations on imports of luxuries. It mentions nomination, powers of a commission, and immediate action if questions are severed, though details are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Jane Minster
Assoc
Associated Chambers of Commerce
License Reduction in Two Places Only in Brisbane
May 10 reports from Brisbane show official returns indicating the focal option pall was rejected in all balance. Toowong and fp. teil ore will She uty tore for swee tion areas out of 36 im. the poll taken to declare in favour of reduction, W Greenaway of Queen Street, Drishane, is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
W. Greenaway
Queen Street
Drishane
Local Theater Ad Highlights Film Lineup and Prices
The notice lists reinforced concrete vessel tests in Norway and cinema details. It mentions a working bee at a school, community events, a girl’s diary plot involving a fake love note, and a film program featuring Doris Day and Hobart Bosworth with the comedy A Double Trouble. Prices for seats are listed with chairs and stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srrand
Hobart
Bos ‘Worth
Dorothy Davenport
Sean Soar
Bedes
Saturday Matinee of Peg the King Shows for Children
An afternoon matinee for children will feature the second episode of Peg the King with a full change of taker at the Saturday Macht venue. The program includes the well received Mr Bee and a cast led by Alice Brady Arthur Ashley and Edward Kimball. The Holy me twofold plot offers drama, comedy, and topical matter with a complete change of pictures tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bee
Mr. Little
Alice Brady
Arthur Ashley
Edward Kimball
Siuamens
Jon
Cairns Pictures
Turf meeting promised at Woree on Cairnns event day
Irregular OCR fragment describes a turf meeting at Woree on a Saturday afternoon in June with horses from a previous Monday meeting likely to stay. Mentions the King's Birthday programme on June 4 and a Cairns Club race with suggested entries including a horse named Malgsore Kile Cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobre Jacher Cat
Woree
Ssocdonvale Turf Club
Fragmented Text About Rexona and Utility Claims
The readable lines discuss Rexona usage and daily life tools, claiming eight uses and practical value. It mentions workers, a riverine setting, and general commentary on usefulness across ordinary tasks.
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Alwart
Atherton, Herberto
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Haig
Sonica
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Wancourt
Atleux
HUM Communique
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Forns Gine
Fontaines
Riecomb
St Bellecourt
Freanuy
Suleer
Marin
France
Behnaing
Asabar Nesdor
Petroprad
Giee Rusu
Cial Decese
Teuer Koesa
Mar
Ressia
Mr. Dabasia
Russia
I. Anderneath
DAY & Martins
Cranch & Gordon
Athena ‘Bee
Brishane
Sarwo
Toray
Sbotn
Petts
Rome
the Tall of
Wer
Dublin
Stockholm
Norway
Tevinsen
Edge Hill
Cairns Creens
Alach
Wessie
Barriscale
the Powder Trust Amd
Pabace
Dewe Serrate Orwin Willard
Ferioaith
Meroom
Daisy Armaoht
Eleanor
Doris
Dons
Hin
Newman's Sauce
Wietessle
Newwen's
Lewmian
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Abbott Street
Me Oe
G. Lisha Abbott Street
Ald Kimbat
Wm. Lennon
Slgar
Cerne
Wick Vale
Trice
Campbell
Smith
Wordsword
Tilke
Fes
Nowie Hell
Paris
Remedy
Tod
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Renee
Laos
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