Farmers Conference Friction and Civic Events in Geraldton
A report details friction within the Farmers' Conference linked to ministerial actions and a Perth operatic concert planned for Monday night. Geraldton hosts a civic reception for Archbishop Clune and Moderator Roy Alex Crow, while a large farmer deputation pressures the Lands Minister over land rents, with a substantial TAB debt noted. An Australian death case from Gibson Jr. is reported with inquest adjournment pending a full analysis.
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Oivia ‘Municipel Council
Ecclesiastios
Clune
Alex Crow
Geraldton
Farmera
Johnston
Willmott
Sattlars Vodek
Toduatiea Ausatavea Board
Gibson Jr
Foy & Gibson
Mic
East End
Thia
Gibsons
Church Notices and Service Details
Sunday services listed for Catholic St Xavier's Mas 7 percent opening cathedral 10 am blessing of the building high mass sermon by His Eminence Most Rev Dr Clone 3 30 am procession of the Blessed Sacrament 1 30 pm pontifical vener ation service and benediction Monday August 18 9 30 am prayer for deceased Australian soldiers Methodist church 11 am and 7 30 pm preacher Rev Cane rou anthem The King of Love my Shepherd is soloists Miss El Uss and Mr Jonson Presbyterian church Friday 7 45 spiritual mission Sunday 1 The Moderator Rev Alex Crow subject cou and tie Chath note social Saturday night moderator Moonynonooka 7 30 pm moderator subject Jemua and the World Salvation Army Sunday Tao Knesdelit 0 am Holiness 7 30 pm Salvation Wednesday 8 pm prayer and praise Thursday 9 7 Home League subject Worry Friday to Monday August 30 to September 1 Brig adier Mackey conducts special meetings Sunday September 1 3 pm People s Memorial to Fallen Soldiers in Town Hall Ensign Marion C O Organising Secretary A B M and lately missionary in New Gaines
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St. Xavier's Church
Clone
Wress
Methodist Church
Canerou
Miss el- Uss
Mr Jonson
Alex. Crow
Cou
Tie Chath
Moonynonooka
THE
Salvation Army
Tao
Knesdelit
Salvation
Mackey
People’s Memorial
Town Hall
Ensign Marion
French Advance Faces Stubborn Frontline Resistance
European War bulletin notes the Western Front sees French forces pushing forward with heavy resistance from the enemy. Reports anticipate a broad withdrawal by opposing forces. Meanwhile the Austrian Emperor is summoned to a German military conference and Russia is reported to have declared war against the Allies.
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Russia
Intense Fighting on Lasigny Ridge in Western Front
Western front reports intense fighting atop Lasigny ridge as French push forward amid stiff resistance. British patrols north of Albert and actions between Albert Ayette and Arg as raids yield prisoners and war material. Since August 6, German prisoners total about 28,344 with 21,800 by the British Fourth Army and 8,500 by the French First Army.
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London
FourthArmy
First Army
Moxtididler-Albert Frost
Press Comments on Enemy Withdrawal
London August 15 The Daily News says that the surrender of German forward positions west of Bapaume may foreshadow a broad withdrawal as these points are immediately strong The report recalls German withdrawals in 1917 before the evacuation of Bapaume and Peronne noting a key difference namely that in 1917 we held Albert.
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London
Daily News
Bapemme
Bupasinie
Perowng
Albert
Emperor of Austria attends German military conference
Amsterdam reports that Emperor Ka 4, with military and political leaders, departed Austria to attend an important conference at the German military. The event underscores high level European military coordination on an unspecified date in mid August.
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Amsterdam
Austria
Russia Alleged Declaration of War Reported
A Washington message claims M Lenin has declared Russia at war with the Alles. The notice comes from Montreal dated August 15 and cites an official statement.
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Montreal
Washington
M. Lenin
Tussia
The
Alles
Our Aviators Busy in Field Marshal Taig Reports
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Taig reports on aviation efforts during the offensive. Our continuous operations bombed Somme bridges and rail lines, disrupting enemy reinforcements. We dropped 21 tons by day and 37 tons by night on targets. Anglo Americans raided a aerodrome from low altitude, destroying six machines and burning hangars. We brought down machines and damaged ten. Six British machines are missing.
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Douglas Taig
Somme
Allies Capture Prisoners and Guns In Recent Gains
A Paris message reports that since July 18 Allied forces have taken 73 000 prisoners and 1700 guns. Minority casualties are estimated at 390 000. French advances north east of Lassigny Ridge, German retreating. United States to send 400 000 men by next June. Western Front by then hoped to decide the war. Further German retreat is expected.
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Lowison
Paris
Ilies
Vancouver
Lassigny Ridge
Senate
General March
Star
United States
France
David Saunders
East Chapman
Western Australia
Daly
German Foreign Minister Critiques Lloyd George Comment
Amsterdam report quotes the German Foreign Minister in the Cologne Gazette accusing Lloyd George of ambiguity about an anniversary remark. He denies the Central Powers rejected Entente peace terms six months ago and blames Entente leaders and wartime rhetoric for prolonging the war. He says the Central Powers invited participation at Brest-Litovsk and urges peace talks with authorized persons.
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London
Amsterdam
Cologne
Lloyd George
Entente
Brest-Litorak
Assassination Report Of German Sheriff In Livonia
London reports a message stating a Sasiat Revolutionary group assassinated the German sheriff in the Wendell district of Livonia. The sheriff reportedly escaped the immediate danger.
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Russia
London
Amsterdam
Téza
Vladivostok Stock Warding and Japanese Move Report
Telegrams from Washington report American troops advancing toward Vladivostok stock as Japanese forces are said to move westward from Harbin to rescue the region. The Stay aks in the Lake Baila region.
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London
Aue
Washington
Vladigo Stock
Harbinimm
Lake Baila
Tom Castro Withdrawn From Hannans Handicap
Kalgoorlie report notes that Tom Castro has withdrawn from the Hannans Handicap ahead of the event. The decision affects entries and likely field composition for the Kalgoorlie race meeting.
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Tom Castro
Kalgoorlie
Obituary for Mrs Alfred Hart of Northampton
The death of Mrs Alfred Hart of Northampton occurred at Victoria Hospital at 4 o clock yesterday. She lived about a mile from Northampton and, after a tea incident at home, sustained injuries leading to her death. She was 48 years old and leaves a husband, a married daughter Mrs Chase, and sons Thomas John William Richard Albert. One son was killed on the Western Front. The family and district mourn her loss as her remains are to be taken to Northampton by tomorrow morning's train for burial.
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Alfred Hart
Northampton
Victoria Hospital
Way
Hart
Tech
Indy
Mre Chase
Thomas
John
Willliam
Richard
Melbourne
Albert
Weston Front
New South Wales Premier sets long record in office
The Premier Hoknan aged 47 marked a New South Wales record for length of service on Saturday, surpassing Sir George Reid by two days. The report notes a recent bout of illness, Cotetatch’s recovery stay at Tottnest, and mentions several local items including a war casualty list, naval officers on furlough, and updates from Perth and Geraldton.
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New South Wales
Hoknan
George Reid
J. P. Cotetatch
Tottnest
TH. Gregory
Waila
Perth
Gregory
Geraldton
Soldiers Letters from the Front Return Home
Az 2 I Drew reports back in Blighty after furloughing in Wiltshire and hospital stays. He notes trench fever, rationing, Red Cross work, and a quiet post in a library room while praising Australian troops as among the best fighters on the Western front.
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Drew
Orpo- Lee
Eldee
Gia
Geraldton
Lan Gray
Melbourne
Wiltshire
May
Red Cross
Rotha
Tel
Althouok
Soldiers' Christmas Box Acknowledged by Private Jenkins
In a letter dated June 13, Private W. Jenkins writes to Miss Kitty about receiving a welcome Christmas box from Geraldton. He thanks for the cigarettes sent by "this voz facts for her generous gift" and recalls previous Christmases since enlisting with the 27th Battalion. He asks about Mrs Dobson of Geraldton and remembers mates before and during service in Queensland and W. Australia.
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Miss Kitty
O'Brien
Tom
France
W. Jenkins
Geraldton
Sig. Cov
Geralduim
Globe
Dobson
Joe
Gad Sig
Petore Theath
Jth
Queenslant
W.A
Parliament Parliament Allowances Debate in Western Australia
Editorial comments on a West Australian tender debate about reducing parliamentary numbers and salaries. The piece criticizes quick cures from political writers and urges careful consideration of remuneration before the conference. It notes Northampton’s suggestion as silly and warns against public nostrums.
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Hut
Relief for Dyspeptics Promoted in Ad Claim
An advertisement claims that over 90 percent of stomach troubles stem from acidity and fermentation. It asserts immediate relief after taking half a teaspoon of Magnomim after meals, touting Magnusm as a digestant and antacid available from chemists in powder or tablet form.
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Arterery
Sonny Highl
Remedina
Cvan Sere
Mung
Nervous disorders remedy advert promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe nervous system tonic to nourish nerves via the blood. It claims benefits for neuralgia and insomina, targets debility from overwork and worry, and invites readers to request a free booklet by mail from Dr Williams Medicine, Sydney.
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de Willans
Williams
Austen
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