Turbulent Suez fighting and Turkish defeats reported
The report describes fierce fighting in the Suez Canal zone with Turkish forces routed. Anzacs, Australian Light Horse, and New Zealand Mounted Rifles bore the brunt near Scottish troops, thousands of Turkish prisoners captured, and remaining enemy scattered. Egypt deemed safer since the war began. Other fronts unchanged. The Pope appeals to the Kaiser for French deportees. Baron Kato on Anglo-Japanese treaty. Lord Winchhorne reappointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez Canal Zone
Australian Light Horse
New Zealand Mounted Rifles
Egypt
London
Massy
Katia Oasis
Rouilna
Lawrence Gind
Vahamadiya
Remani
Katia
Gamit
Romani
Light Horse
New Zealand Mounted
Hifles
Gannjt
Abi Hamra
Warwick
Gloucester Yeonmory
Fund Dunes
Mount Royston
Gannit
Mt. Rosston
Neigboring
de Vieht
Inn
Severe Turkish rout in Egypt drives the war news
London reports a sharp Turkish defeat after a sunrise battle near Katia and Romani. Anzac, Scottish, and New Zealand forces hold positions, repel attacks, and force thousands of prisoners to surrender as cavalry and infantry pursue along the desert. A Rome cue notes papal appeal to the Kaiser on northern France depots. Lord Wimborney is reappointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ang
Rome
Rheims
France
Lord Wimborny
Dublin
Ireland
Japan Russia and Britain at center of diplomacy
A Tokio message quotes Haton Kato at a banquet on the Russo Japanese treaty. He stresses that the Anglo Japanese pact remains central to Japan's diplomacy and would oppose any alliance seeking to displace it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tokio
Haton Kato
Japan
Turkish retreat and Allied advances in Somme theater noted
A Balkan-Armenian front update reports Turkish forces fleeing toward Sivas after heavy losses, with Armenian campaign casualties surpassing 30,000. Simultaneously, Allied communications describe British and Australian actions on the Somme front near Thiepval and Pozières, breaking German lines, capturing trenches, and taking prisoners as Russian and British reports detail air and artillery actions and Turk resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Aus
Mizingjam
Sivas
London
Rotterdam
Indenburg
Kovel
Austetan
Rothmer
Stokbod
Evera
Iran
Wittis
New York
Porinces
Thiepval
Monquet
Ecomline
Thimnval
Somme
Weis
Trusilon
Netion
Vie Extron
Italians Capture Key Posts on Front in Aug. 8 Report
Late wires report Italian forces have captured mounts Sabulino and San Michael and the bridgehead of Gortteia, shelling to widen the advance. British and German fronts show heavy fighting with advances near Guillemont and Pozieres, plus reports of submarines seen off the coast and a Bremen sinking via accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sabulino Aml San Michael
Gortteia
Pune
Generel Haigeoporis
Tromes
Wood
Guillemont
Uniet
Pozieres
Surplus Stock Letter Warns Meat Prices Rely on Storage
A correspondent urges action to stabilize meat and food prices through cold storage. He accuses selling agents and market manipulation, advocates expanded cheap storage to keep goods from spiking, and cites Perth and Geraldton as examples where storage could ease shortages and price swings for meat, vegetables, and dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evers
Nwerien
Amd
Geraldton
Tava
Mslaxa Islands
Conde
Wil
A Refutation To the Editor Bir German has been Hungatie in private life
A reader defends nationality by stating Polish father and British mother, recounting long Australian residence and burial places. He argues war reveals true position and warns against insulting nationalities, promising to act against taunting and demanding proper punishment for defiants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
Poland
Warsaw
Australia
Perth
Geelong
Victoria
London
Dendigo
Vitoria
Traders' Association Denies Week Expenditure Details
Readers are informed the Traders Association refuses to publish receipts and expenditure for the Christmas week event at Geraldson Week. A committee led by Mr. Haddy organized donations and salaries, while outsiders supplied funds. Members allege mismanagement and warn the public that accountability rests with the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddy
Reforming Labor and Liberal Press Tangle
Fragmented notes reveal a newspaper column arguing over Liberal press bias and Labor Party revival. It cites ministerial intentions, arbitration, unionists, and campaigns shaping industrial policy amid political tensions and editorials.
Burns on Germans and armor for soldiers in war debates
The piece cites Robert Burns criticizing Germans in a letter to Rev. Dr. McGill, condemning ignorance and malice, with vivid, harsh invective. It also notes A Conan Doyle urging armor for soldiers, citing Nel Kelly and the concept of armor aiding stormers to breach No-man's land, estimating that a portion of casualties were caused by bullets and shrapnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Robert Burns
Dr. McGill
Ayr
Caligula
Taretarus
Ie A. Conan Doyle
Nel Kelly
Eclaren
Tribute Letter From Association Leaders Ends In Gratitude
A letter signed by Genatetos Dierrscr Tripage Assokartou E J Williams President and F C Overhen Secretary expresses thanks to external supporters who fund or contribute energy for charitable aims. The writers defend the association against blame from outside critics preferring constructive support over criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genatetos Dierrscr
Tripage
LOOK OUT FOR GIBSONS WEEK END BARGAINS
A fragment from a local issue recounts community notices and lively chatter about a pig parade and town events. It mentions Tack Tebiton and local officials praising veterans, along with scattered anecdotes about farmers, markets, and public sentiment on governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Australia faces conscription debate reshapes politics
In Melbourne and Perth discussions on compulsory national service intensify as Prime Minister Hughes signals resolve. In Western Australia election nominations close with ministers unopposed and Labor candidates contesting key seats amid shifting national focus on war policy and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welbourne
Melbourne
Mir
Hughes
Truglés
Australia
Anne
William t+ Vine
Perth
Nminations
M. P. Cotebatch
Colonial Secretars
Mamerster
Liberal
WL Me'abe
Countey Party
Also Mentioned on This Page
Apan
Russia
Baron Kato
Lord Winchhorne
Lord Lieutenant
Anig
the Pope and
the Kaiser
Britain
Cairo
Kutaia
Attc
Wai Vera
Pam
Progre Heutsche
TIE de
Machias Mathey
Seal Island
Bremen
the, Wes
Dritish Funk
Rnsstan
Lemberg
Petrograd
Sereth
Prisgnera
Pneister
Mirtiinit
Tyonotynia
Morning Post
Chaberka
Termberg
Hindenburg
Brusilom
Delatyn
Herlin
Tageblatt
Worthington
TP. Worthington
Fed
Doris
Woods
Traders’ Association
Geraldson Week
Labor Party
Vane Guard
Toh
Titerars
J. M. Dreweditory
TE Leithimma
Wilson
Anis
Pristiter
Mitchetl
Bobby Burns
Rey Tr
Three Springs
Tack Tebiton
Bern
Weil
A. Bastian
Fang S. Association
Bliterne
TP. Pranklin
Citivens
Palas
Jack Hebbiton
Arthur Morti
Anv
Pars Tor
Ronny Eupty
Watkret
Potice
Tick Timnor
Gulliver
Une
Caitver
Hwatten
Iam
Riley
Oran
Newens Hall
Fredy
Nat Filner
Ernie Klonner
Frank Tagan
Tfanite
Avlio
Fonavy
William Arviness
Durlacher Street
A. Meadowcrelt
T. A. Reynolds
Dongarre
Macunesa
Greenough Road
Brooker
Rave Island
Dalrymple
Whitmore
White Peak
R, Jackson
Condariimer
Stone House
Jaxes
Livy
ED and Co
Bonnington
Wolfe
Good
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!