FoCHs Victorious March Reclaims Wide Front
The Western Front reports FoCHs victorious march with the enemy compelled to retreat. In three days 20 000 prisoners and 400 guns were taken. A wide stretch of country was re taken. The British made a big advance, over two miles in one day. Crown Prince plans upset and “Little Willie” facing great difficulties.
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Crown Prince
Little Willie
Paris
Italy
Foch
Therepton
Marne
Pioisy
Parcytigny
Strenpblanzy
Rosset
St. Alban
Pritz Pistesu
Courchamps
Vic
Hhelms
Courbon Wood
Antre Valley
Euphantes
French Capture Soissons Reported Amid Allied Counteroffensive
The Washington and Paris dispatches say French forces may have captured Soissons as part of General Foch s counteroffensive. Across three days 20000 prisoners and over 400 guns have been taken. British actions near Meteren report progress with 438 prisoners captured.
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Washington
United Press Association
Soissons
Balser
Views of Majonawarras Maurices on War
London July 21 Major General Maurice says General Mangia's attack unsettles the Crown Prince Bias and weakens his position. He notes Germans can mass troops yet fight hard and cites recent battlefield reports. The ex-Czarina and son are believed safe. the Central Executive Committee claims possession of crucial papers including the ex-Czarina diaries and Rasputin letters, with the ex-Czar shot.
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London
Maurice
Mangia
Peria
Iget
Carina
exCratina
Rasputin
Central Executive Committee
exCear
French Advance At Chateau Thierry Reported
British and American wire service summaries describe French forces pushing past Chateau Thierry and continuing progress despite German resistance north and south of Rheims. Reports cite prisoners taken and a strong American performance as Haig notes successful night raids and German casualties. The New York Times and World cite early signs the German offensive has stalled, with optimism in American lines and minimal German gains.
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London
Thierry
Rheims
The
New York *Times
Chateau Thierry
Battle on the Marne Amid Surging Fire and Crossings
The report recalls German crossings of the Marne in 20 canvas boats carrying about 15,000 men. Allied artillery and rifle fire repelled the assault, with boats perforated and counterattacks driving Germans back to the river. More than 10,000 prisoners were taken and heavy German casualties cited.
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Marne
Gallipoli Strollers Open Three Night Show at Town Hall
The Gallipoli Strollers a group of returned soldiers opened a three night season at the Town Hall to an enthusiastic audience. Corporal Dick Leigh led the act with refined comedy while Private Jack Vernon and Jack Moore provided strong vocal turns. Other featured performers included Private Merton Driver Stan Conway and Scotch comedian Corporal Scotty Reid with Leo Zeplin as accompanist. The company delivered entertaining performances and earned praise for conduct and talent, promising further bookings in other towns.
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Howe
Dick Leigh
Jack Vernon
Jack Moore
Corporal Leigh
Myrtle
Jay
Merton
Scotty Reid
Kilts
Inmensely
Driver Stan Conway
France
Driver Conway
Leo Zeplin
Anese
Gallipoli
Market Report on Dalgety Cattle and Sheep Prices
Market notes from Dalgety and Co. dated July 17 summarize cattle and sheep supplies from Derby ex the Kwina and Murchison districts. Cattle ranged from fair quality bullocks to light weights with prices from £8 0s to £16 10s for various weights and types. Sheep demand steady with good quality wethers selling well though prime Murchison stock showed softer values.
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Peru
Murchison
Ford
Storey
Roads Districts Defined Boundaries Described
A portion of the Government Gazette notes that less than 57 pages are utilized to describe the boundaries of the various Roads Districts, indicating concise boundary definitions.
Geraldton Tennis Team Tours Mingemen Relations and Scores
Geraldton players journeyed by train to Mingemen for social events and two days of tennis. Results show Geraldton leading 13 sets to 3 with wins in doubles and singles. A reader letter from Moonsoonooks resident explains YMCA appeal criticism, noting small turnout and fund amounts raised, including Miss Gould and Miss Mitchell contributions.
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Geraldton Tannis
Mingemen
Tacquot
Mingenow Yuh
Commercial Hotel
Geralston
Ym.c.a
Ely
Narnguln
Giles
Angel
Miss Angel
Mtss Carton
Mtss Mitchell
Merle Gould
Flo Carson
Greenough Farmers Club Meeting Highlights and Budgets
The Greenough Farmers Club met Saturday with a representative turnout. Accounts showed credit of £28 13s 11d after liabilities. payments of £12 15s 8d approved. Plans included Wool get-up demonstrations, show schedules, and seminars with Agricultural Department and Royal Rural Society. New members Taples, McCluskey, and Jas Brady joined. several gentlemen nominated as Justices of the Peace. Donations of £10 from Logue and Broad Bros were noted. exchanges on show dates and alternate meeting locations were discussed. Fat stock and sheep lamb markets reported with varied quotations. cattle and veal prices listed for local buyers.
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Greenough Farmers’ Club
Agricultural Department
Gallahawk
Royal Rural Society
R. FL Morrell
Comirys
Perth Agricultural Society
R. M. Hamersley
Farmers’ Club
Walkaway
McMorrell
Messia Taples
McCluskey
Jas. Brady
Messrs
L. Duncan
F. G. Anderson
D. F. Broad
J. W
Guardian Letter Sparks Geraldton Controversy Over Pomeroy
Uncal1ed for remarks letter in the Guardian accuses Sergeant Pomeroy of insults and defends action taken in his absence. Dinkum Soldier challenges Justice and Pomeroy to public debate, notes meeting scheduled for Wednesday, urges transparency and accountability in Geraldton.
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Guardian
Justice
Tinkom
Gerakiton
Pomeroy
Isshie
Sfirzeant Pomeroy
FLSA
Bub Mill
Justlee
Geraldton
Primeroy
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Featured in Perth Ad
An old Perth advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney trouble. It includes testimonial claims from Mrs. Mullane of Leederville and Mrs. Inne, plus pricing 3/9 per bottle and mail order details to Foster-McClellan Co on Murray Street. The page also lists various other classified notes and ads from Geraldton merchants and tailors.
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Mullane
Oxford Street
Leederville
Perth
Dean
Tong
Doun
Usthem
Mut Inne
Ince Doan
Doan
Foster-McClellan Co
Murray-stret
Bat
Doan's
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the Western Front
Zex-Czarina
Hay
Majonawarras
Czarina
Almine
Memy
Haig
Geran
Pthcrs
New York
Market Reports
Dalgety's Weekly Stock Report
Fat Cattle Market
Altorter
Rock
Longson
Jenner
Greville
Bailey
J. Broad
EL Broad
Mrs Rock
Williama
W. Field
L. Linthorne
Stokes
Parry
Broad
Bridge
Reck Ant Torfer
Field
Tenner
Williams
Miss Bridge
Williams Yost
Miss Stokes
Misa Party
Miss Broad
Altorfer
Lemgson
Hailey
FE. Broad
Mingenew
W. L. Webber
Fat Stock Market
Thou Winslade
Borden Hants
Eden Ft
Oriene" Co
Werrordon
Burry
England
Jase Woolle
Marine Terrace
Eee
Geraldion
Wisteria District
AMY & Navy Marine
J. le Mackey
Pepe
Zep
Ian
Dever
Rook
Brooker
Geraldtes Ds Camierts
Wea
Salk
Eader
Eom J. Generel
S ‘Lito and Co. Sealab Mee & & Olbeoa
Walt Mar
Dort
Wis
Gunaiar
Geraldten
Coorns
Saunder
King's Theatre
Charles Dickens
Grand Opera
King’s Theatre
Gersicton
Maritana
Choral Society
Wallace
Don Cavat de Beyer
Peter Reshy
Mnadya
Edkwards Luxortilo
Wholley Wigh
Eye
L. Dwyer
Gerald- Mesdamis Ohirieve
Rosam, Laing
Hodder
Quin
Me’ W. Harraon
Courates
Cpl
Dick Lfigh
W. Cooper
Werth
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