Britain mobilizes vast forces in world war effort
A Reuters interview in Secele quotes Lord George stating Britain has 4,000,000 men in the field with 1,000,000 more planned for spring. He notes 200 factories employing 1% million men and 250,000 women, supplying munitions for Allies including Russia. He expresses confidence in victory and Allied unity, while praising Britain’s policy of concealment.
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Secele
My Liord Georgr
Britain
Russia
Herin Post Urges Transparency On Government Policy
The Heriin Post condemns the concealment in the current policy and warns it would be a grave error if people remain unaware of the true position. It stresses that the public must be informed about the seriousness of the situation and the looming budget implications.
World War II Air Raids Reported Across Europe
A German command post claims a raid on Germany by Allied forces, linking the action to recent air attacks on Diver. Amsterdam reports say the German attack was retaliation for an earlier air strike. Pridbere streets filled with crowds celebrating a birthday as air activity occurs near Basel and Pittes border with 38 bombs aimed at a railway station and military facilities.
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Uirman
Amsterdam
Telestam
Pridbere
Kateer
Gelies
Basel
Pittes
Bciajly
Wriedburg
Lakmpta
Zeppelin Over City Throws Night Into Darkness
The Prefect of Police enforced air raid measures as the city went dark. Police on bicycles warned residents while firelight and searchlights outline the deployed air defense squad. A report of explosions or shots followed by sounds of heavy vehicles marked the night.
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Zeppelin
German air base formed off Tel en coast
A report from Notterdam states a new air base has been formed at Teebruzee on Tel en coast to host German aeroplanes and pether tying machines for military use.
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Notterdam
Sele Pew
Teebruzee
Telen
Pether
British forces repulse German attack near Somme
Nachricht from Field Marshal Douglas Haig reports German assault under heavy artillery near the Somme was driven back after bombardment. Communiqué says German losses were heavy in the Artore region and their trenches near Frise remained largely blocked.
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Lees
Artoire
Huommetrescouth
Somme
Frise
Bombardments and prisoners reported across Front
The enemy entered saps near Carnoy as dawn fell and troops abandoned many dead and wounded. A German communique says a bridge near Arras and a village at Frieen were captured along with miles of trenches. French guns ignited a magazine in the Kolt Valley, and crowds watched Anglo French prisoners moving through Liege under German guard amid dispersals by bayonets. Italians in Albania are noted.
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Carnoy
Arras
Frieen
Kolt
Liege
Cermen
Allied air raids and Balkan fronts report conflicting updates
The article notes Allied planes attacking German and Bulgarian troops near Magern while Greek fortifications on Kare Luron Peninsula resist. Reports claim Koanmania and Greece may join the Entente as Meopotamia and Meso Asia movements continue and Turkish forces face setbacks near Melasger and Mush with prisoners taken.
Labour Conference backs tax rises to fund war effort
The Labour Conference in Manmoudy endorsed a program by the Independent Labour Party to expand current revenue through heavier taxes, land value tax, estate duties, capital taxation, and state ownership of railways and key industries. It also urged revision of the Munitions Act to curb wartime coercion and called for workers to share governance in state enterprises.
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Ta Sim Af Etristel
Manmoudy
Independent Labor Party
Great Britain
Mr Fisher Explores War Time Trade in Australia
Mr Andrew Fisher, bound for London to assume duties as High W er for Austafe, discusses Paris talks on Australia and war impact. He notes trade disrupted by seasons, transport limits easing, and prices rising but not causing major distress. Commonwealth and British support stabilize reserves as volunteers enlist and preparations continue.
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Andrew Fisher
London
Austafe
Paris
Australie
Australia
Commonwealth
Remy Red
Soldiers Deeds Behind Gallipoli and Australia War Views
An Australian Press Association interview with Mr Fisher in Paris discusses Gallipoli outcomes and Australian national spirit. He notes Australians’ pride and endurance, contrasts opinions on the war, and mentions about 50,000 Germans in Australia with mixed integration and political tolerance.
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Australia
Australian Press Association
Fisher
Paris
Gallipoli
Suez Canal
Extensive farm stock and auction notices flood Colac sale day
A dense listing details dairy cattle sheep and pigs for sale at Colac and area auctions. Items include prime cows springers fat lambs fat ewes and store lambs with multiple auctions announced by Algety Co Ltd Duncon and local agents. Public works tenders and road contracts accompany farm sale notices.
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Calta
Algety & Co., Limited
Bell
American ports closed to armed liners
Reuter’s dispatch says the U S Government informs European governments that merchant ships visiting America in the future must not carry any armament. Any vessel found armed will be denied entry to American ports.
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Reuter
United States
Piace
America
American steamer missing lifeboat picked up
The West African liner Appam is believed to be lost off Africa after a missing steamer. A battered lifeboat from the vessel has been recovered at Madeira with 160 passengers aboard and fears for their safety.
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London
Appam +s
Madeira
Appam
Sandown Park Racing Meet At Melbourne Park Fixtures
Saturday racing at Sandown Park in Melbourne features hurdles flat and jumping events. Notable runners include Lady Felian Pretty Holy Coronatus Radiator and Clemetius with purses and placings indicated though legibility is limited by OCR.
Recruiting Figures Reported in Melbourne
Melbourne reported 250 enlistments yesterday amid tension and public interest. The figure reflects local recruiting activity as government and community leaders monitor the pace of volunteer signups.
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Melbourne
Flour Exports Begin for Wheat Order Strongly Planned
Advices reach Mr F Hagel theron Minister for Agriculture that millers in the wheat-growing States have begun to export flour as part of the British and French governments order for 200000 tons of wheat or its equivalent in flour.
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Melbourne
F. Hageltheron
Railway Tragedy at Kensington Station in Melbourne
A man named William Wells was killed at Kensington railway station. It is believed he mistook Kensington for an invader and ran onto the tracks. He attempted to reboard the train after realizing the error and fell between the platform and car, dying at once.
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Melbourne
William Wells
Kensington
THE BUTTER MARKET IN MELBOURNE THIS WEEK
The market expects a price rise for butter this week with uncertain extent. Overseas buyers may push premiums elsewhere, while local output and exports adjust. Government proclamations limit quail bags to thirty per day, easing after last year’s drought. birds are now plentiful.
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Ips
Boyers
West Australia
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Tasmania
London wool sales show Australian merinoes and wool prices
A report notes Australian merino wool offered at London sales with Victorian creases and New South Wales wools commanding prices. Lord Derby, recruiting director, says if conscription is needed only seven percent would be drafted with the rest volunteers. An exhibition of Australian football and related events in London are mentioned.
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