Russians press at Riga and force Star crossing
European War briefing notes a hard Russian push on the Riga Front with a forced crossing of the Star and a large capture of enemy officers and men. Hungary demands independence from Austria and Germany, seeks its own army and peace. Dr Dillon comments on the Roumanian Bulgarian situation as the overthrow of Bulgaria could open access to Constantinople.
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Riga
Hungary
Austria
Germany
Dr. Dillon
Bulgaria
Constantinople
London
Morning Post
Budapest
D. Karoly
New Independence Party
Tiungary
Avetria
Dillon
Daily Telegraph
Ooe
Roumania
Mesopotamia
Petrograd
Lipa
Berestechko
Landwehr
Werben
Styr
Bemidorka
Berestetchko
Saugborks
War Cables from London on Fronts and Frontline Shifts
London reports intense fighting around Pozieres Guillemont and the surrounding area with Australians and Territorials pushing outer German works while heavy bombardments and machine gun barrages slow progress. Reports from Riga to the Balkans mention Russian advances, Austrian and German officer captures, and shifting fronts as Allied and Central powers clash across multiple theaters.
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London
Haig
Pozieres-Guille
Territorials
Poaleres
Enems
Paris
Matin
Taig
West Front
York
Pozieses
Dietman
Porieres
Guillemont
Pox Neres
Pozietes
Cuiltemont
Pozieres
Riga offensive stirs London readers as trenches fall
The Fetrograd correspondent of the Daily Chronicle reports great excitement at Riga over the offensive against General Hindenburg. The bombardment is deafening and private telegrams say the Russians have taken three lines of trenches while German prisoners have reached Riga. The Central News Room correspondent notes a furious multi day attack on Hindenburg with colossal losses.
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Germany
Cambrai
Somme
Harilecourt
Alaches
Down
Wing
Foureaux Wood
London
Fetrograd
Daily Chronicle
Riga
Hindenburg
Ota
Genfal Hindenburg
Foseen
Striped Flannelettes and Curates in English Notices
A garbled shopping list includes 11a de Stripe Flanneleite in gold colorings scarce good and white lace curtains priced, plus gents pyjamas, flannel undershirts, and flannelette curves. The column notes a lighthearted, critical gloss on a contemporary issue, referencing errors in a Guardian board and a printer’s misspelling, with editorial quirks and a nod to the “Express” weather blunder.
York politicians clash over farmers and settlers at meeting
Controversy erupts at a York gathering as Monger and Burgos spar with Farners and Settlers' Association reps. Discussion touches on Irwin's Folie Punch, parliamentary tactics, and calls to harness and discharge the verdy. Narrowed to political maneuvering and local power dynamics.
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Monger
Kaiser
Country Party
York
Cat
Obituary of Joseph Dreyer Noted Melbourne Journalist
Obituary reports the death of Joseph Dreyer on Friday last in Melbourne after a short illness. Dreyer, a well known figure in the state, once campaigned for Parliament for Greenough, married the daughter of the late George Throssell, and served as agricultural reporter for the Melbourne Sea. He edited the Morning Herald of Perth briefly during the attempt at clean journalism, and was regarded as an expert on bucolic subjects.
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Joseph Dreyer
Melbourne
Dreyer
Greenough
George Throssell
Morning Herald
Perth
Tribute from Mr Peter Dawson and Heans Essence
A garbled tribute from Peter Dawson, the Emmons singer, praises Heans Essence a cough remedy priced at 25 and claims it soothes coughs when mixed with water and sweetening. The ad notes availability through chemists or the manufacturer GW Hean of Canttareagh Street, Spdimey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petar Dawwen
Emmons
Smeulleuss
Hean
Oveat
San Bay
Peps Loosened Chest Cough and Col d Remedy Endorsed
A Sydney reader from Newtown credits Peps with ending a violent lingering cold that plagued her lungs for months. She recalls severe coughing, weakness, and throat soreness, then notes rapid improvement after using Peps and continued relief from further colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trancis King
Newman Street
Newtown
Sydney
Wanted Known Second Cook Britisher for Grills
Wanted known advert seeks a second cook skilled at grills, must be British. Apply MrswerT Bros for a house property bargain sale stove house six rooms near State School, free from encumbrances, terms by notice. Also Malt loaves and milk, and two draught horses for sale. apply H L Thomas farrier.
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Mrswert Bros
Tormeil Meceioney
Jastes C. Liam
Beate
Dnrlacher-steeet
Eale
Thomas Farrier
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Budapest Journal
Lemberg
Kuropatkin
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Brody
Stanislav
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Empire Theatre
Greatin
Phe
Churchill
Bacentin
North Sea
Copenhagen
Godska Sande
Jarnsort
Baltic
Geraldton
Sri
Jaig
Paxieres
Longueval
Gullemeny
Tuiy
Guillemant
Britain
France
Greece
Athens
Russia
Smoogan
Kral Ketobertlik
Shunstraka
Erevagan
Euphrates
Mozul
Ofevaduza
Petit’ Journal
Genera Lingengenjs
Herdsteczko Region
NEW Bulgaria
Petit.Parisien
Off
New Mutzaria
Pussojih
Woods
2Sita
Uannelette Combs
Love
Brill Worth
Salo Priv
E Saindass
Boots
Burton Tat
Jilack
Tan
Joh Prive
Siso
Salid
Satta
Asia
Hsk Black
LE Grondeur
Alfies
Worts
Ened
Guardian
Express
Ward
Haldrum
Albert Jackson
Weirabands
le Grandeur
Selectani
Midlands
Amile
Lus
Wesustrralia
Finnan
Falmerd
Itiacor- Pro
Anyann
Hig Political Seni
Rin van Winkling
Talking Shop
Frank Wilson
Colin
Ranesi
Tim
Tel
Grimshaw
Ion Electra
Hani
Vtervantes
Tad Helton
Enor Fr Herant Ton
Joba
Pilich
Chinilery
Vre
Clery
Irvine
Isley
Jmweller
Nevin Awail
Peter Dawson
Moore
Phan
Tutu
Fries
Fier
Milkmaid Coffee & Mill
Shearere
Kilah
Riverexa
Keywalkin
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