Geraldton Favored Site For Freezing Works
Local conference votes Geraldton as the site for a proposed freezing and canning works to serve the vast Victorian District. shareholders urged to back the plan while support grows for a dedicated shipping facility and a new company structure.
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J. R. Davis
Kajetina
H. EL Hamers Tey
M. J. Logue
Walkaway
Mullewa
N. Calder
Naraling
Geraldton
W. B. Mitchetl
Dongarra
Hayward
Mingonew
Pat Stone
Property Transactions Reported by Dalgety and Co Ltd
Dalgety and Co Ltd report private sales of large Western Australian stations and grazing properties. Included are O R Partridge port Hedland holdings near Marble Bar, 472000 acres with cattle and horses. J H Mead Benbom Sharks Bay Freshwater holdings with 260000 acres and 12000 horses. Borgelt Co Pringelly sale of 3486 acres with 1070 sheep and farming plant. Geeward Bros Arrino purchase of extensive farming property and crops.
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Messra Coppin Bros
Jeffries
Eginbab
Port Hedland
J. H. Mead
Benbom
Sharks Bay
Perrou
James Nicholas
Pedhr
Mvaars Borgelt and Co
Prngelly
Pingelly
Mevert Geeward
Allies Take 25 000 Prisoners in Days on Western Front
Franco British armies drive the enemy back as Australians earn new honors. French forces break through in three days of fighting, advancing 123 miles and seizing 200 guns. Bolsheviks threaten war. Japan faces renewed pressure amid global turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang
Havre, Menpricourt, and Morlancourt Fall to Allied Forces
Western Front reports say Canadian and Australian divisions captured Havchpir, Menpricourt, Lihoné while British and American troops seized Reinecourt and Proyart. By dusk all objectives in the Somme Ancre sector were gained including Morlancourt, with enemy counterattacks repelled. Allies have taken more than 25,000 prisoners since August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hav Chpir
Menpricourt
Lihoné
Reinecourt
Proyart
Somme
Ancre
Nighffall
Morlancourt
Allied Push Advances in Montdidier Area
The French First Army and Allied forces carried out an attack southward at Montdidier and advanced through the north and east, capturing Montdidier with prisoners and material. The Australians assisted with tanks near Pranswerl in coordinated action as the line stretched north to south from Lihons to Couchine. Lenin issues ultimatum to Japan after stormy Soviet meeting in Copenhagen.
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London
Montallier
Montdiier
Mid Tay
Rench First Army
Fourth Army
Nichons
Lihons
Fresnoy
Ligniers
Couchine
Pramerville
Copenhagen
Lenin
Iapan
Siberia
French Victories Advance on Amiens Front in Three Days
Paris and London report General Foch describing August 1 to 3 offensives on the Amiens-Rove front. French troops captured towns including Vollot and Orvillers, extended gains east of Montdidier, and took hundreds of guns after three days of major advances. Lloyd George warned Britain’s resolve remains strong as the Allied position improves.
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Paris
Foch
Ayre
Mont« Ridier
Montdidier
Audschy
la Boissora
Feschaps
Haig reports successful operations north of the Somme
Field Marshal Haig reports a successful British operation extending the line north of the Somme between Etinchon and Dernancourt. A French communique says progress was made along the entire front between the Avre and the Oise last evening and tonight.
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London
Aus
Haig
Somme
Etinchon
Dernancourt
Avre
Oise
Australians Strike Deep In 18 Mile Front Advance
London reports an Australian led assault from the Andre to the Ayreon front about 18 miles wide. Australians, joined by English and French forces, penetrate to eight miles in some sectors with over 20 villages captured and thousands of prisoners taken. Allied morale soars as German reserves lag.
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London
Frank Gilmour
Australia
Foch
Rheims
West Front
Arras
Oise
Mhavines
Ene Tor
Rensury
Chaulars
Germans Meet With Great Disaster Across Front
New York Aug 11 Franz Simonds, lead American military expert, writes that German defeat between the Somme and the Oise has grown to a great disaster within three days. Generalissimo Foch’s second blow dislocated over 100 miles of German front threatening withdrawal toward the Winefenburg line. Occupation of Midgines paralyses rally along the collapsing salient.
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New York
Franz Simonds
Somme
Oiseave
Kay's Linseed Compound for Chest Complaints
Kay's Linseed Compound for Combs and Calls advertised as proven effective for chest complaints in a historic product note. The wording suggests a medical or remedy claim targeted at respiratory issues, typical of patent medicine era promotions.
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Kay
Desperate German Situation East of the Line Reported
A Paris dispatch describes Germans east of the line from Chgulnes to Noyon in a dire plight as they may try to escape but must abandon guns and munitions. Franco-British prisoners and guns haul reported with 35,000 to 36,000 prisoners and hundreds of guns captured. Canadians and Australians are cited in rail yard captures amid a fierce street battle context.
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Chgulnes
Noyon
London
Anne
Vancouver
Premier at Northampton tour raises hospital and transport concerns
The Premier and Secretarytate party visit Northampton and Geraldine mining country meeting local leaders at the Roads Board and Commercial and Railway Hotels. Questions focus on hospital provision, weekly rail service, centralised state school, and extension of the Ajany line to aid mining districts. The Premier promises to review hospital needs and transport improvements after returning to Perth.
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Northampton
Maley
Mia Mere Mills
WLC
AL Grant
Johnston
Uf. Carson
Vane
Geraldine
Geraldton
Roads Board
Can
Alane
Perth
Jos
Ose
Horad
Northlampton
Presentation to a Valued Railway Official
A social event in Geraldton honored Mr Lindsay of the Railway Department with a gold salver for his service and a gift for his daughter. Speakers praised his work, recalled comradeship, and noted the department’s reliance on loyal staff as Lindsay nears retirement.
Lindsay Honored At Geraldton Railway Office Presentation
A large gathering in Geraldton celebrated Mr Lindsay as he left the Railway Department after years of service. Speakers praised his energy, knowledge of railway work, and fair treatment of staff. The event included a warm farewell from colleagues, with Mr Hibbs, Mr Lafin, and others sharing memories and best wishes for his future.
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Montheldermans
Vosins
T.tvisaxs
Mir T. Morris
Lindsay
Miss Lindsay
Indines
Mir Morris
Orleian
Mir Lindsay
Geraldton
Hangle
Tindeau
Mer Lafin
Lind Sar
Etna
Perth
Gonds
f.Indlay
Nowartis Roys
Timsay
Hibbs
Carter
Alt
Laifig
Mir W. ©. Angwin
Sonsenine
Railway Department
Mere
Huties
Lindsay Gait
Probble
Hefnte
Dohell
Rodgers
T. W. Drew
Farmington
G. Teodgers
Hintsax
Roole
Senet
Meg Hozgin
Doan's Ointment Proclaimed To Cure Eczema Here
A Perth reader testifies that Doan's Ointment relieved severe eczema and skin irritation after other remedies failed. Mrs L Murray of Subiaco recalls decades of torment with eczema and credits Doan's with lasting improvement within weeks and no recurrence for over two years. The advertisement notes the ointment costs per pot and offers delivery by Foster-McColl am g.
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L. Murray
Dark Street
Subiaco
Perth
Poan
Dean
Murray Anys
Vezonina
Doan
Foster-McCtollam
Murray-street
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Yo-Day
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MR Lloyd O Forge
George
Jtencr
Gorresnonden
Tattison Lindsay
Bnhall
George Rodgers
W. C. Angwin
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Josing
Jaffin
Pieller
Army & Navy Store
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J. L. Mackey
Derakin
W.A
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Crooks & Bresker
Gersict
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Venbee Fe
Wille Bird's Eye
Sue
Bet Baer
Gibson & 0S
Aew
Ata
Bsena Sant Ser Siu
Bongfield
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Witten
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