Russia and Allies clash across Europe in accelerating war
European War dispatches describe fierce fighting in Bukowina and Pers ia with heavy bombardment and Turkish reverses in the Caucasus. Russian gains in Bessarabia may push Greece and Roumania to the Entente while German treatment of British prisoners improves. Soissons artillery and Turkish offensives dominate latest cables as Japan rejects peace overtures.
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Russia
Bukowina
Bessarabia
Greece
Roumania
To-Day's Cables Battle Reports From Front Lines
International war brief highlights major engagements in Bukowina and Czernowitz with heavy artillery bombardments and brief casualty notes. Alliances shift as Turkish and Austrian actions unfold across the Balkans and Persia, with remarks on Russian defenses and Allied positions.
Athens papers react to Allied release of arrested consuls
London report notes Athens newspapers irritated by Allies announcement and the released consuls. The incident is now considered closed.
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London
Athens
Loming Attack on Saloniea Bulgaria Planned
London reports indicate Austrians Germans and Bulgarians aim for an immediate attack. Dispatches from Athens suggest uncertainty over Turkish participation and timing of operations near Salonika amid ongoing Balkan front developments.
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London
Athens
Navn
Safouiha
Russian Battle Report and War News Digest
Petrograd dispatches describe a heavy 100 gun bombardment preceding a Russian counterattack. Casualty and troop movements reported, with references to the czar establishing headquarters in Nietuits. Other items cover Riga region activity by Germans, Stype front defense, and a munitions tale from Chicago. Also included are reflections on British politics and wartime sentiment from various sources.
British Compulsion Bill and European tension note
A London discussion on the Compulsion Bill reflects mixed views on England's changes and potential property upheaval. Headlines mention German concerns about Britain's continental role and a Perth casualty update from a drawing hall where 407 men were accepted and 225 rejected. A note also reports English battleship King Edward Seventh striking a mine with no lives lost.
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Perth
Drai Hall
No Khaki Cowards and the Gallipoli Debate
A letter from Geraldton urges enlistment as authorities call men 18 to 45 to join the colors. It rebuts critics of the recruiting push, defends voluntary service, and condemns white feather tactics, noting Gallipoli evacuations and urging a kinder stance to boost recruitment.
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Geraldton
Colors
Thia
Night prawnfishing pageant on Greenough River draws crowds
A sprawling desolate scene at Greasongt Beach on a Saturday night drew Geraldton and Greenough visitors. Amid prawn fishing and riverbank fires a large crowd witnessed a comic dispute ending in a splash as two men fought, while the area offered fishing, hunting, and holiday prospects under shimmering lights.
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Sanday
Ted. Ward
Wes
Greenough
Geraldton
Ajax
Hector
Howe
Red Craze Society Treasurer’s Record of Installments
The Hon Treasurer Mire Meadowcroft lists restored amounts and instalments including names such as Mise Koch Meritt Pindar Lew Steere Tomball and Collersinn Ty. The fragment notes displays, recipients, and payable figures with references to Miss Criebley Mina Kelly Readower and others, indicating a society financial ledger segment with partial names and dates.
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Lew Steere
Mies Richey
Valeny
Misa Criebley
Mina Kelly
Recruiting in Heraldton Sparks Patriotic Debate
A fragmented account from Heraldton discusses recruitment efforts and local attitudes toward workers during a period of labor tension. The piece cites a mix of support and criticism for union involvement, highlighting the call for more workers and the perceived reluctance of some residents to join or aid the effort. The narrative mentions a nearby wheat industry stake and a meeting intended to boost manpower.
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Cour Valine
Heraldton
Hele
Avery Das
Wikckots
Raitee
Capricioes Carpings and Town War Work Reflections
A verbose Victorian style column discusses gossip about a writer nicknamed La Grondeur and Alfred Brown, with remarks on Mr Browning and the impact of literary bombast. It lauds the Geraldton Week Committee for its efforts and urges annual December functions, urging unity among public bodies to support war-related needs and patriotic fundraising led by women.
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la Grondeur
Claremont College
Bredidard
Cain
Jim Redford
Squeaker
Market Report From Dalgety and Co Ltd Jan 6 Wheat and Grain Prices
Market notes show steady prices for Wheat with local consignments down and samples varying from high to low quality. Chayt sale marked by a Perth yard auction yielded mixed results with prices £4 24d for top quality and lower for medium and inferior lots. Oats and potatoes demand described, while discussions touch on hotel regulations affecting publican operations and social conditions.
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Dalgety Smd Co., Ltd
Ta Sd
Chayt—Suleq
Mwtcopoltan
Perth
Prine
Aredge
Oaten
Tran
Pollard
Forth
Fremantle
Northampton Jockey Club Hosts Annual Race Meeting
A Northampton event overview notes a well attended Catholic bazaar and annual race meeting by the Northampton Jockey Club. It details stalls and donations for the Red Cross, hall use, decor, and names of stall holders, with a corrected inquest name for a drowning incident.
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John Lee
Ambulance Service
Asiing
Waring
King's Tall
New Wight
Northampton Jockey Club
War Loan Appeal by Western Australia Leaders Call for Support
The War Council of Western Australia urges citizens to back the War Loan 1940, stressing finance as vital to victory alongside troops. It highlights large deposits in banks and mobilising wealth, urging all to invest in bonds. Details include a closing date January 31 and mentions of Premier Head, others in government, and representatives supporting the drive.
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Uell
Kav Vralia
Bert Bee
Agalnet
ODF
War Council of
Western Australia
France
Fich
Althe
Australia
Austeasia
Aeetestia
Ioan
Weacer
Cricimome Wealth Bank
Perth
A. McNeil
WW. Garner
Chamber of Commoeror
Me. A
McCalluny Tradlietery
Labor Federation
Rurees
Tuetorallata Association of
W.A.J
Locke
Iramident Chamber 9
Tim Factures
Tepreventatives of
Wer
Fragmentary Belgian Fund Mention Amid Telegraphic Notes
A garbled OCR fragment lists names including Alemers, T At Toor Joe tyan G Laing and others, referencing the Belgian Rollet Fund and a telegraphage group. The readable portion hints at names and an administrative context without clear actions or dates.
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Telewiage
Tres Ageecien
Alemers
T. At “Toor
Joe Tyan
G. Laing
B. Bani
Geo
Roamaaah
Ouvlan
Mlaa Macha
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Caucasus
Persia
West
Soissons
Japan
Germany
Ressians
CEA Toryse
Cxartorysk
Czernowitz
Turk
Aha
Bavi
Rum
Suth
Hamadan
Kendelian Pari
Sulssoss
Nemy
Waios
Shin
Nail Taha
Helens
Cmnmymeny
Qritisie
Giermainy
Tapan
Torio
Tan
Dapan
Wount Nhu
Reun
Liepanese
Ddvertiver
Atsed
Rome
Jam
Antrian
Rouvmania
Joly Entente
Geneva
Reventlow
Tages Zeitung
Desvorabia
Aive
Ariile
Cerpe Abd jRetaraala
GERM
Auly
Constantinople
Ber
Balonika
Babee
Greenans
Lakia
Weorsaary
Saloniea
JIE
Witz
Uzerno
Chicago
Wyoming
AML
Asquith and
Rretiall Abo
Tashon
Haily Chronicle
Haya
Asquith
Geetcig
Henderson
Roberts
Truce
Wallace Willian
England
Britain
Koelnische Volks Zeitung
Europe
Pertie
King Edward
Admiralty
Edward the
Gat. Poli
FIOTM
Jealler
Loydos
Gallipoli
Peainsia
Kawem
White Feather
Pomtare
Orttain
Etiverd
Paul
Weiter
White Feather Fraternity
Vallis
Red Craze Society
Mise Meadowcrolt
Tino
MIDS
Tal
Capricioes Carpings
Walter
Toads
Chamber of Commerce
Ammoralis
Westralia
Tor
Arden
Crown
Lls Port
Jack Neaddan
Elias
Metropolitan Gra Chaff
Mont
Almoat
Ile
Lovill
Hrthampton
State Wan Council
Rollet Fund
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