Haig Despatch Details 1917 Allied Offensives
The London Gazette carries Sir Douglas Haig’s despatch of twenty seven thousand words on 1917 operations except Cambrai. It outlines Allied plans set in 1916, British aims and obstacles from rain, Russian events, and French pressure. It notes German divisions diverted to Arras, gas masks tensions, and long, costly offensives from April to November yielding prisoners and guns.
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Reuter
London Gazette
Douglas Haig
Cambrai
Russia
Champagne
Arras
Flanders
Passchendaéle Ridge
Brent
Italy
Pritikharies
Rras
Meesines
Lens
Ypres
Ypree
Flying Corps
Douglas Male
Bullecourt
West Riding
Wytschaete
Paschendaele
Austrian press views Lloyd speech as British defeat pound
Reuters Amsterdam correspondent notes Austrian papers judge Mr Lloyd’s remarks as a vanquished victory for Britain. The Neue Wiener Tageblatt contends the speech implies force will decide and Britain will not negotiate with restraint.
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Reuters
Amsterdam
Lloyd
Jorge
Britain
Roll of Honor: Anderson Brothers in WWI Casualties
Lance Corporal Arthur A. Anderson sailed from Australia in July 1916 and arrived in France September 22 1916. He fought at the Somme and Bullecourt and was killed by shellfire at Polygon Wood September 26 1917 at age 19. Corporal J A Anderson also served abroad with his brother. Their parents are Mrs. Rena Anderson of Pine Vale Ontario and Lieutenant Albert Edwards, son of Alderman James Edwards of Forbes, who served in Egypt and France and was wounded on the Western Front.
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Arthur A. Anderson
France
Somme
Arts of Bullecourt
Polyzon Wood
Anderson
J. A. Anderson
Battles
Mrena A. Anderson
Pine Vale
Onroglins- Fie
Albert Edwardes
Alderman Jamey Edwards
Forbes
Egypt
West Front
Trooper Bartley Returns from Egypt on Furlough
Trooper Frank Bartley, eldest son of Mrs F. Bartley of North Wi, has come home from Egypt on Christmas Eve after over two years abroad. He endured severe shell shock and is expected to receive discharge after appearing before the Medical Board in Sydney.
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Frank Bartley
Egypt
Mra F. Bartley
North Wi
Bartley
Medical Board
Sydney
Wounded Private Miller Near Front in France
Private W. Miller, son of MrrNal Mra Jack Miller of Forbes, has been wounded in action for over a year. He was hit in the knee during fighting on the western front and endured two hours on Le Mans Land under shell and bullets. He writes home he expects to return to the mud in France by year’s start.
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W. Miller
Jack Miller
Forbes
Miller
le Man's Land
France
Kantara Soldiers' Club Aids Australian Troops Overseas
Trooper Rolleston reports on the Kantara Soldiers' Club led by Mrs A J Chisholm and Miss Rania MacPhillamy. The club supports husbands and sons by supplying food, tobacco, and comforts to troops from the Desert, operating nearly a year with heavy daily demand and overcoming mishaps like a blown marquee to keep serving breakfast and meals.
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A. J. Chisholm
Mise Rania MacPhillamy
Australia
Rome
Desert Club Feeds Egyptian Troops in Egypt War Aid
A wartime account details meals for garrison troops served by a club with 28 Australians 10 Brill 11 natives operating in three eight hour shifts. Prices include bread and tea. evening meals ranged from 1 piastre to 1 piastre large portions. Delays in cucumbers and butter cited, but praise for two ladies Miss MacPhillamy and the club staff. General Allenby praised heroic work. Gross takings show 41,800 pounds from Jan 27 to Sept 30 with 622,4807 estimated total expenditure by 2,400 men daily.
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Vhe
Tiuge
Desert
Thing
Port Sali
Aba
Hayes
Allenby
Wasson
Mrchiehelm
Heron
James
Australia
Egypt
Leypt
Eth
Port Said
Alexantlpia
Cairo
Hue
Bufo
Rubber Stamps in Australia Catalog Focus
A Bee printed catalogue promotes rubber stamps for offices and studios in Australia, listing linen stamps and assorted office aids under the brand ADVACATE. The notice highlights availability and catalog ordering details for users seeking stamping tools and stationery.
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Australia
Bee
Jusioeas Ataicps
Advvacate” Office
Positively cured remedy advertisement urging trial
An Eastern Australian ad proclaims a self cure with a promise to relieve pain. It offers free samples and directs readers to send 3d for a trial of the remedy from Br. 0. Culver at 24 Moffling Chambers Pitt Street Sydney.
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Culver
Moffniing Chambers
Dept
Pitt Street
Sydney
Mrs Stibbard Opens New Refreshment Room in Rankin Street
Mrs Stibbard thanks patrons for past favors and announces a new and up-to-date refreshment room in Rankin Street. She invites Country people desiring a good cup of afternoon tea to call in, promising improved facilities and attentive service.
Stock buying offer note from J Girdham address
A brief notice states that business entrusted to me receivees prompt attention and invites stock buyers or sellers to contact a live agent at a noted address attributed to J Girdham. The fragment signals a sales or investment pitch with instructions to seek prompt handling.
The New Furniture Depot Catalogue Advertisement
A vintage advertisement listing a wide range of discounted household goods. It promotes Verandah blinds, lawn mowers, combination chests, galvanised watering cans, kapok bedding, Camden hose, stretchers, and various mattresses and utensils. Prices are given in old currency, with noted quality claims and new designs.
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Gamden
Ty Bull
Ais
Fitzroy
Gow Article Shop Promises Best Tobaccos and Tackle
W A Foley Lachlan Street advertises a Gow Article selection of tobaccos pipes and cigarettes along with a large stock of lost pipes fishing tackle sporting cartridges and lines. The notice promises the finest English fishing tackle and urges customers to buy all their fishing gear there.
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England
The Leading House in Forbes for Smoking Materials and All Sport's
The Leading House in Forbes offers a wide selection of smoking materials and sports items. It emphasizes quality products, competitive prices, and helpful service for local customers and visitors.
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Forbes
Fine House and Grounds at St
Prospectus on application to the Principal. A thorough modern education is offered in a splendid climate at St Welsers Orange. Any person hooting after this date will be prosecuted without respect to person or pet. 8004
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Bareepong
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Cork
Germany
Ukraine
Moscow
Bethincourt
Meuse
Roll OF Honor
Lance Corporal
Arthur Anderson
Corporal J. A. Anderson
A. Edwards
Trooper Frank Bartley
W. R. Miller
Kantara Soldiers’ Club
Trooper BP
Rolleston
A.l.hel
MaeThillany
Warroo Station
Barcepong
Barsenong
Stisbard’s
Rankin Street
Hunter & Phillips
Tore
N. H. Besnard
H. H. Besnard
Vandenberg Hotel
J. Girdham
Templar Street
Rane
New Avenue
J. Donaghey
Robert M'Mallan
Foe Bow
Parkes
W. A. Foley
Lachlan Street
ST. Welser’s, Orange
Bathurst
E. W. Tolhurst
Melb.j
Church of England Girls’ Grammar School
Melbourne
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School
Queensland
M. E. Lawrence
Bareenong
Hughes
Hughes Corner
Les. Davis
Templar St
Austen & Pratley
Phil Holyer
Raskin Street
U. & K. Motors
Triumphs
Rudee- Salt
New Hudson
Japan
VEC
Rewuliog- Standard
Genber Bo & V
Studebaker
Baotou
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