European War Dispatches From The Riga District
The Riga District shows the position unchanged while the enemy’s offensive in Vilna region is checked and late successes at Stupentous are offset by losses. Serbia hopes for an allied settlement. In South Wales ten thousand coal miners strike for higher wages. Railway workers demand a five shilling weekly rise. Germany gains in northern Russia and may abandon some areas. Paris aerial raid ends with three French airmen escaping. one raid plane is shot down and its crew burned.
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Riga
Vilna
South Wales
War Cables Report Escalating Frontline Turmoil Across Europe
Latest dispatches reveal German efforts pressing on multiple fronts from Petrograd to the Baltic, with Britain warning of renewed attacks in the west. Reports detail mining and supply strip operations in occupied territories, British and French forces under pressure, and domestic unrest in South Wales as miners seek higher wages amid wartime shortages. A somber tone notes German reserves and the potential for prolonged conflict as leaders weigh strategic options and public sentiment remains volatile.
Negotiations and Allied Efforts Stir Aug Theme in Parliament
Amid optimistic reports on Allied responses to Serbia and attempts by Prime Minister to unite opposed factions, observers foresee potential gains from upcoming talks. The piece notes Moscow and Constantinople as focal points while widespread tension and strategic positions in Western Europe frame the debate.
EXGELARECUT Store Surprises Hide Bankruptcy Stock
A local store advertises a sale with hints of bankrupt stock and surprises. Readers are urged to inspect the bargain lines and pick from limited amact items including costumes set for March 11.
French Aviators Battle German Bombers Over Paris
French airmen engaged three German planes near Paris. One enemy craft was shot down and burned with crew killed. A fourth machine dropped bombs on Montmartre but was brought down before causing damage.
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Paris
Ain
Parin Senterdis Gionnihe
Campeign
Montmartre
Capricious Carpings on Promises and Public Works
A fragmented critique discusses Labor Ministry promises tied to elections and harbor projects. The writer questions sincerity, noting wartime hardship and drought, mentions public works suspensions, and reflects pessimistically on economic strain, wheat prices, and future relief plus political timing. The piece references Lord Richener and local figures while lamenting delays and uncertain outcomes.
How the Men in This Battery Die
A fragmentary witness letter from the warfront recalls the death of a battery crewman and the peril faced by others. The note quotes last words and conveys the grim private sacrifice amid the trench conflict, naming Mick Vagter and Stan and Carter as present among the dying.
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Tim
Metaurty
Privet
Furcea
Owas
Raglan Street
1Merth
Nowglas Lennard
A. Barrett-Lennard
Swain
Stantes Carter
Cr Carter
Frewattle
Mick Vagter
Omar
Bill Walle
Mick
Stan
Iain Ie Carter
A Soldier's Letter From Frontline Moves and Wounds
A personal letter from Trooper C Ktebie of the 111th Regiment describes embarkation to Egypt, train to Cairo area, and scenes of hospitals. He notes green farms, gardens, and crowded wards with wounded, including Blackwell and Gilmore Jr. He mentions marching orders, hopes for front deployment, and a few football games as morale tools.
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Ritenie
Ter
C Ktebie
Rondoreementy
Rigade
Fiehopolis
HFA
Wwe
Sn Wassie
Pare
Port Admy
Uetigpelii
Caird
Cairo
Aml
Vornes
Prince
Waller Pale
Voyage Narrative of a Storm-Tossed Barge Trip
An excerpt recounts a voyage from Seweshile to Port Rewbla aboard a barge named Lanueres. The crew, led by Captain Fits Rtoes, endured a severe storm, gale force winds, and heavy seas for hours. Despite damage and peril, the barge was grappled and towed to safety, highlighting the crew’s endurance and the voyage’s rough conditions.
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Lanueres
Seweshile
Port Rewbla
Spin
Thas
Iesh
Newcastle
Kemb
Melbourne
Achieta
Navalise
Cuekpura
Victoria
St Dominicks College Dongarra Event And Exhibitions
St Dominicks College Dongarra hosts a large autumn event featuring art singing piano and violin displays by students led by Miss Marion Marte Miss Madge Dauden and Miss Mary Gill. The program includes solo vocal pieces, instrumental performances and a joint college concert with multiple grades and teachers listed.
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Wie Way Rose
Parks Laver
Manularte
Marion Marte
Madge Dauden
Mists Oren
Nparks
Mivivieh Manofiele
Eileen Metaery
Latold Tlarray
Vowden
Vriiniz
Hianoforie
Araoe Castella
el Acarks
Eustinetion
Mins
Blarence Nelson
Alf Mible
Herbert
Snarky
Peinary
Miss Maud Bithell
Ming
Peter Metheny
Correspondence warns of foreign influence and race tension
A letter signed AN British denounces immigrants and foreign goods, claiming Germans and Allies dominate trade and threaten Australian values. It argues women aid foreign sellers, locals buy cheaper overseas wares, and outsiders depress prices, predicting social upheaval if foreigners remain. The writer fears a cross‑racial backlash and urges vigilance.
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Winhall
Sears
Vustealla
Perth
Helene
Geraldton
Australlan
Nuisance Tree Pest Sparks Licensing Debate
A letter to the editor argues against a tree pest crackdown in the district. The author worries licensing and inspection will harm scattered fruit tree plots, noting some existing trees are valuable hedgerows and fodder sources for poultry. He calls for government protection rather than punitive measures.
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Ratinot
Esbio
Garden Produce Crowers Almanac Notes and Local Signals
Fragmented OCR notes record cattle consignments to the late Chaw Smith estate, Drover Hall departure updates, and a West Australian Tight Hioree report. Local movements of the Light Horse and prime stock prices accompany brief hospital and social details amid a month of activity in the ste p trade.
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Chaw
Smith
Hall
Lewin Harges
P. Rett
Ops A Tucbien
Ith
Market report signals weaker wheat amid global decline
The week’s notices from Dalgety and Co Ltd describe a weaker market for wheat in Australia, mirroring declines in the United States and Canada. Reports from Adelaide Melbourne Perth and Port Adelaide note price shifts, scarce supplies, and cautious buying as the new season approaches.
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Mewsre, Dalgety and Co.,Ltd
United States
Canada
Adelaide
Starket
Port Adelaide
Melbourne
Perth
Jesu
Ehutyten
Dewaimt
Auction Wales
aneMlinn
Haley
Iran
Marty Jou
Joty An Ratte
Perth Aran
Feu
Market Report from Dalgety and Co Ltd Aug 25
Market report notes several country sales since last update. Geraldvan held a special sale of 9,000 ewes from Moths with strong attendance and favorable sentiment for future wool shipments. Prices at Aydberley and Coplsey Siding show cattle and sheep activity with improved rates, and a large Midland sale saw 200 from Murebinon amid steady demand for draught horses and other stock.
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Messrs
Dalgety and Co. Ltd
Geraldvan
Uriel
Copley’s Siding Market Report on Late Running Cattle
The fragment notes late running cattle, prices and weights, mentions Tilac market phrases, and discusses stakes and potential recruitment value. It references Howard and Purposes, with unclear context, suggesting a market update tied to stock and personnel implications.
Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Demand and Rising Prices
The sale opened with all 1678 sleep anit forks and 20 pigs, plus 4y rattle, amid steady demand. Sheep led by L2H pene Murehmon alt UM, with sound prices for wethers and ewes, while cattle offered were prime quality and sold at advancing rates. Land sales lagged but strong demand persisted for livestock overall as the market progressed.
Handsome Viet finds ore for stock sale return
Two tons of ore were rented from a new find nine miles north of the Pinnacles by Messrs Spencer and Caragana for the handsome return of stock valued at Angelbrecht's. Covtwur Blouse and General Drapery-Weine cleared 25 percent under cyyt, Come.
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Cu Ono
Spencer and
Caragana
Pinnacles
Daskhiept
Angelbrecht
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