German retreat cited as summer campaign fails on Western Front
Reports from Aug. 6 describe German forces in retreat toward the Aisne as Allied lines tighten. Courageous resistance grows near Soissons and Rheims while Hindenburg and Ludendorff plan last stands behind rivers. A German plan to pressure Austria and requisition labor abroad is noted, with rising Allied artillery and low-flying air attacks. The torpedoing of the ambulance ship Warldia is reported, with many missing or dead among the crew and patients aboard.
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Lemidon
Prees
Bey
Aisne
Ayresmd
Ancre
Givenchy
Alfies
Hindenpurg
Ludendorf
Germany
Austria
France
Arstria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Russia
Atey
Gearmany
London
Daily Chronicle
Cory
Soissons
Rheims
Veale
French progress on Vesle front reported in latest wire
London August reports say French communiqué indicates advance north of the Meuse near Moutdidier and along the Vesle front. British wires describe our troops maintaining positions at several points along the river’s northern bank despite heavy German pressure.
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Lomton
Aug. A
Commuunique
Moutdidiet
Allies seize 1090 guns in Maine operations report
A London dispatch says Allies captured 1090 guns in the Maine operations. A New York report notes the French reached the river Acre north of Montdidier while German counterattacks north of Veale were repulsed.
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Vancouver
London
Maine
New York
Acre
Montdidier
Veale
Allied forces land at Archangel welcomed by Russian people
Report from August 2 states Allied naval and military units landed at Archangel with active Russian population support and general enthusiasm. Copenhagen dispatches indicate the Bolshevik Government in Moscow is discussing unspecified plans.
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Archangel
London
War costs soar as Czech conflict prompts 30 million rouble pledge
A fragmentary report notes a war mobilization effort with a stated 30 million rouble allocation to renew hostilities at the Czecho-Slovak front. The terse item mentions Gestacalion of war and rising expenditures without full context.
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Anthes
Zeppelin shot down as five enemy airships raid coast
The Admiralty reports five German airships attempted to cross the coast last night. Three Zeppelins were engaged by air force contingents with the navy. one was shot down about 40 miles from the coast and another was damaged but likely reached safety in the hazy seas.
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London
Admiralty
Navy
Slander Case Phyllis Faye V Sadler Verdict
Perth reports a slander case verdict in Phyllis Faye v Sadler. Plaintiff awarded 25 pounds damages plus costs. The decision emphasizes monetary redress for defamation with a UK legal proceeding noted in the August 7 report.
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Perth
Phyllis Faye
Sadler
Premier's Proposed Visit agenda debated in Geraldton
A public meeting led by Mayor F Green discussed deputations to Premier Letroy on Geraldton issues. Attendees from the Municipal Council, Traders Association and Chamber of Commerce debated water supply, harbour works, wool appraisements, rents, and rail/boat services with figures and local officials proposing action and funding.
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F. Green
Letroy
Geraldton
Narra Tarre
Industries Assistance Board
Kranth
A. T. Hardwicke
Fremantle
J.C. Kidd
N. Bartlett
Tovernment
Hardwick
Buller
Messrs
Bartiete
Averden
FC. Clacke
Prede
Iiven
Mnt Reszonsihte
Mtiop
Reading your letter on Geraldton water scheme costs
A reader thanks your 9 7 18 lead and urges the Geraldton Council to reconsider the water project and pipework. He cites costs for site and catchment areas, dam restoration, service tank at Wovarinay, nine miles of branches, and argues wooden pipes risk decay and pests, urging government underrating to avoid ratepayer strain. Geraldton Retail Traders annual meeting notes elected officers and planned a Patriotic Funds function.
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Geraldton
Algo
Fast Council
Wovari Nay
Works Department
Warbying St
Tae
The
Metall Traders’ Association
H. Quick
Mir. Alt Davies
E. J. Williams
A. T. Hardwicke
N.‘Bart- Tett
J. Johnson
R. Armitage
D. Baker
F.C. Overhet
L. F. Krauth
Government scheme planning and appointed representatives
The group outlines completing fe fe schemes, preparing planes for the scheme, and applying for positions. Messie Kidd Brede and Mr Green take roles on rents, rain service alterations on Tower Chapman and Alana lines, and Industries Assistance Board matters. A lint at requests is to be sent to the Premier via yesterday's Tuesday train.
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Fe Fe
Fanport
Messie Kidd
Brede
Green
Iard- Wicke
Chapman
Aug 3 social at King's Hall and mining notes
A well attended social at King's Hall celebrated the candidacy of J Jiand in the Lazy Man's Competition. The recent picture show featured the Hatile scans on the Western Front, with Lt Potter and Sgt Bodiner addressing recruiting concerns. Mining updates include extended sinking at Ye New Fortune, tributers' takeover of Baddera, and output improvements at Wheal Elten, Nooka Todd, and related works. A linen evening at Mechanics Institute marked Mrs Maggy Cripus’s marriage to John Woodcock with strong attendance, amid dry weather and cool winds.
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King’s Hall
J. Jiand
Tegime
Arras
Potter
Baddera
Nooka Todd
Maiden
Nooka
Mechanics' Institute
John Woodcock
Pilare
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Adverts Warning
Delay is dangerous and warns of kidney disease with testimonials from Mrs T Scott and Urs Scott praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. An Australian ad claims the pills cured backache and promotes purchasing from Perth chemists at 2/9 per bottle with mail order options.
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Holland
T. Scott
Alexandra Road
South Fremantle
Dean
Urs Scott
Milly
Pil
Fouter-McCtellan Co
M. Murray-street
Perth
Doan
Coolgardie Mica and Mining Market Notes
Report on the General Fook mineral area near Grosmont mine and mica samples. Details include sizes valuable for electrical use, current market quotes at 9 dollars per pound in the United States, and notes on mica from Carnarvon Geraldton Israelite Bay Opagooms West Kimberley. Also mentions cattle market firm, Wheat Marketing Commission session, and racing club events at Over.
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Carnarvon
Geraldton
Israelite Bay
Opagooms
West Kimberley
United States
Geraldton District Animal Railway Picnic Prompts Local Aid
In Geraldton District an animal railway picnic will take place on September 9, 1918 at 1 mile tank. Proceeds go to aid local pathology. Details announced under this notice with event particulars expected.
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Geraldton
Inter
Tender notice for Geraldton town lots and railway estate, 1918
Tenders ENDRE are invited and will be received until noon Friday 16th August 1918 for the undermentioned property to wind up the estate. Lot 1 Geraldton Town Lot 207 fronting 150 links to Gregory Street with depth 396 links bearing 1b perches. two semi detached brick villas and a workshop. Lot 4 Geraldton Town Lot 208 frontage 96 links to Gregory Street with depth 16 perches, stone walling demolished. Lot 3 Victoria Location 1936 six adjacent lots near the Railway Estate facing Fourth and Fifth Streets. Lot 5 Plantate Jot 5, with a sulky gelding and a sulky mare. Lot 7 with sulky shed and gear. Highest tender accepted in monetary terms. Tenders must be in form supplied and comply with conditions including deposit by 3 10. District Lands office Ajana Geraldton. Full info from 3 To discuss rule 27. AILK.8.A members to attend. Newsletter reference to Kay's Linseed Compound appears.
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Endre
Perty
Alton
Geraldton
Linda
Gregory St
Gergory St
Ches
Lote
Victoria
Uear Geralttom
Frurth
Pilthsta
Lot
Baragagee
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