Famine in Petrograd and US rail takeover talks
Reports from Petrograd warn of imminent famine within a week as municipal efforts seek to secure hospitals and water. The United States Government plans to assume control of all railways, with McAdoo as director general, amid a global war context and evolving political maneuvering in Melbourne.
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Moscow
United States
Republic
Mr. McAdoo
New York
McAdoo
The
Treasury
Admirals Jellicoe and Advent of a New First Sea Lord
London dispatch from The Parliamentary Correspondence notes that the decision to appoint a new First Sea Lord was conveyed to Admiral Jellicoe before Christmas. It states Jellicoe ceased serving on Monday and references Sir Brig Geddes’ praise of anti submarine work attributed to Jellicoe.
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Jellicoe
Horn
Admiral Jellicoe
Brig Geddes
Adela Jellicoe
Japan's Attitude Consultation Men and Famphror
London dispatch reports a grave issue in Tokyo with Foreign Minister Viscount Maono and Prince Yemagate among leaders. They discuss Japan's stance if Russia makes a separate peace, amid rumors of potential shifts in alliance and policy.
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London
Tokia
Pally
Enye
Wigaineanes
Timpdror
Telegrams Meeting of Party and Parliament Assembly
Telegrams reveal a tense political scene as a meeting of the party is called for Thursday afternoon and a parliamentary meeting is set for Wednesday January 0. Prime Minister Thughes refuses to discuss the situation, citing uncertainty and possible further party actions. A question from reporters prompts a brief, evasive reply about the crisis.
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Melbourne
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Wernoeday
Thighs Wakt
Chas
Crow
Prae
Yeriny
W. Trew
Geralaton
Germany massing on west front near Verdun
Late wires report German concentration on the west front including Austrian forces. Officials expect an attack aimed at the French lines, aided by strong British defenses. Crown Prince is said to direct operations to recover prestige lost at Verdun as captains describe a hard strike as the response to England.
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New York
Germany
West Front
Artillery Struggle Reported in French Communique
London dispatch describes ongoing artillery exchanges as the French communiqué notes the artillery struggle continues. The text includes garbled product names and unclear phrases about medicines claimed to aid coughs and bronchial ailments.
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London
German attack repulsed north of Couriers Wood
A World news dispatch from Petrograd reports heavy fighting after a powerful artillery preparation. German assault failed as our fire drove back battalions, though some enemy elements briefly reached our positions before being expelled. Prisoner numbers indicate severe losses on the German side.
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Couriers Wood
Referendum Proposals Move Soldiers Vote Count Up
Progress tally shows the soldiers vote increasing the No majority to 185,866 across regions in West Australia New South Wales Victoria Federal Territories and other divisions. Early figures report 437,015 No to 292,980 Yes in New South Wales with Victoria at 34,398 Yes and 4,856 No while Federal Territories list 23,631 Yes and 32,402 No. The No lead in transports rises to 183,866 with 889,416 Yes and 1,073,282 No. Overall, about a quarter of soldiers counted. government proposals face an 113 vote majority against.
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Melbourne
Hava Bom
Polticiat
Tha Govferment
Déelaion
National Party
Hughes
Labor
Leydee
Tudor
Mint
Ann
Australia
Daily News
Crown of Transports. Com
Last Year Referendum Voting Details From Various States
A mangled excerpt shows voting tallies from the 1916 referendum across multiple states, mentioning New South Wales and Queensland. The text also contains a comic dialogue and an advertisement for a cough medicine, reflecting a chaotic OCR fragment rather than a cohesive news item.
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New
Geraldton Aquatic Sports Christmas Water Sports at Esplanade
The 61st Geraldton Christmas Aquatic Sports drew a modest crowd with afternoon attendance rising for sea, yacht, and rowing events. Officials led by starter G Cobel-Wick ensured smooth races and exhibits, with prize events for diving, swimming, canoe, and boat races, proceeds supporting Returned Soldiers Rest Room.
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Aquatic Sports Committee
G. Cobel- Wick
Tardwell
J St. Minelair
Stewarts
Mestre
A. J. Chaporan
U. Nelson
Hepburn
Major Kidd
Sergeant
Yefetee
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Constantine
Ot Webb
Torman's
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Luders
Meters F.gr
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Nelson
Firet
Wight
Mesere R. Wight
Smythe
G. Twine
P. Smythe
Rosser
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Cantelo
McVean
Brede
Tindal
Massra
Slattery
Burnett
Conway
Patterson
Evenson
Woods
Elu
Rey Wight
R. ‘Tindale
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Sharrock
Clive Waller
Thig
Popularald Grover
Keith ‘Teach
Ada
Shamrock
Iereunder
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C. Amith
E. Marmh
Oraphe
Boyd
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L. Drew
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Boya
J. McGivray
W. Twine
T. Brede
Boye
J. Crabbe
J. Crevills
R. Shertock
J. Moliberay
T. Mare
A. J. Dowson
D. Barker
I. Greville
Royal
C Mellor
W. G. Trine
F. Kolyi
T. Erupte
Cork Scramble and Perth Cup Details at Geraldton
The article lists water event winners like Kathieen Dunn in a beach contest and covers Western Australia racing notes at Geraldton, detailing cups and handicaps, bets, and horses including Downing Street and Nowning Street, with history of owners and trainers and the Northampton meeting acceptances.
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Lowe
Kbthieen Dunn
Olga Davis
Dowdingston
Full Nell
Perth
Sydney
D. FE. Grant
P. Horton
Mourchison
Downing Street
Glenfield
Geraldton
Ff Surlongs
Mariner
H. Gunmer
J.J. Kelly
Mrben
Fragmented 1917 Notice Blends Cats Legends and Stocking Lore
A garbled 1917 notice blends odd topics from hotelkeepers duties after January to antiquated beliefs about cats of Keypts, alongside an account of diving for coins by boys in Barbados and a sketch of the origin of stockings. The text intermixes prose about ancient reverence for cats with maritime curiosities and a history of silk stockings in Europe.
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Fresen
Henry T
Society of Stocking Makers
England
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