Australians Break German Defenses at Pozieres in Major Assault
European War bulletin reports a complete Australian victory at Pozieres with three fortified lines overcome largely by bombs. Many Germans flee, while Australian casualties are comparatively light. In Britain, the PM asks Parliament for a new credit of 450 million pounds and 157 million in loans to the Allies. Russians win front pockets as Germans yield Lina positions. The Deutschland submarine remains at Baltimore awaiting Bremen.
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Pozieres
Bosches
New York
Baltimore
Bremen
Australians Break Pozieres Defenses In Major Assault
London reports describe an Australian attack on Pozieres from Contalmaison, pressing through three fortified lines including a sunken road and trench defenses. Bombs, close-quarters fighting, and superb discipline enabled rapid progress with heavy German casualties and limited rifle fire in ruins. Haig's forces push on as German resistance stiffens on the Somme.
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London
Pozieres
Contalmaison
Bapaume Road
Bapaume Fond
Ness
Poiitzes
Verdun
Eneral Haig
Somme
Ozeres
British Prime Minister Moves War Credit In Commons
In a House of Commons debate Mr Asquith moved for a war credit of 2150,000,000 as total expenditure since April. He cited declared maturities, cash on hand, and allocated sums for the navy, munitions, loans to Allies, and food and railways. The average daily war outlay was about £4,950,000 with an extra £11,000,000 lent to Australia for wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Russians Dislodge Germans at Gillichane Village
A communique reports Russian forces dislodging German troops from the village of Gillichane on the Lipa front. The rest of the report carries no additional significant details.
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Petrognad
Gillichane
Lipa
The Christian Special Arrangements For The Prediction Of Tall Aine
The Christian prepares special arrangements for Tall Aine's general story The Chief. The script features John Storm as a clergyman and Glory Quayle as a nurse. The Gazette notes the event date and warns parents no haltnrice tickets will be issued. Minderno from Sines Pers. Vie Herts is due in Cerallion Monday July 11 on a trip to Meemantle, with Geraldton to Derby planned around August 4. The Bambra, Fremantle to Geraldton and North West, left yesterday evening and will anchor tonight before continuing to Fort Derwin and intermediate ports.
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Tallaine
John Storm
Glory Quayle
Gazette
Thesa Minderno
Sines Pers
Cerallion
Mondas
Meemantle
Geraldton
Derby
Bambra
Fremantle
Geraldin
North West Parts
Evenue
Fort Derwin
Fragmented plea as croup crisis rises in quiet town
Dialect riddled plea from an old paper fragment describes worried caregivers, a sick baby, and a sense of urgency during a croup symptoms scare. Names and places are unclear, but the emotional scene hints at a small community facing medical worry.
Government defeated on opposition leader motion in assembly
In a tense session the government lost the opposition motion with 21 votes to 20. Premier to report to TIS after the governor's decision and an afternoon interview is expected. Mr Frank Wilson was summoned as the country weighed the outcome and awaited the next steps.
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Berit
Westerday
Esaetics
Ness
J. 1
Johnston
Hettie
Sevanay
Wilson
Weber Mir
Treasury
Eareiell
Assault Case Adjourned at Geraldton Police Court
At Geraldton Police Court on Monday A Prowster faced a mand fy assault charge from 24 April. The hearing, before Mr Te Gee, was adjourned until Wednesday after arguments on summary trial. Witnesses were examined and the case later dismissed.
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Geraldton
A. Prowster
Trewin Joseph Watson
Iin
Abereby
Lavin
Hinsel
Pt Ty
Robinsay
White Mead
Clydes- Titale
Walsian Y Tiuinsder
Wogahany Mast
Olestinh
Ft. Merman
Bread price cuts spark cooperative bakery debate
An involved letter discusses bread being sold at one shilling per loaf with delivery, the cooperative bakery plan, and continuing price reductions by bakers. It questions motives behind price cuts and urges clarification on the impact of the cooperative movement on local bread costs and stability.
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Jf & Cooperative Bakery
Enquirer
American Views of the War in Britain Cartoon War Critique
The article by Wax denounces wartime censorship and presses for fuller news from the front. It notes Sunday panels and cartoons reflecting American and British press tensions, with vivid scenes of German aggression and Western Front urgency. The schooner Marija? is mentioned as an event during stormy weather, reportedly refloated without injury.
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London
New York
Wax
Wanted Known. Labor questions and reform protests in Australia
Reformers debate the wartime labor problem in Malian work relations. The piece discusses women workers facing shifts into other roles as men go to front lines, the impact on domestic tasks, and calls for wage parity. It cites political figures like Premier Colebatch and Seaton regarding arbitration and policy response.
Presentation Convent Sisters Silver Jubilee in Geraldton
In July the first group of Presentation Order sisters arrived at Geraldton and established a convent on Marine Terrace. After years of service and hardship they now possess a large convent and college. Sunday celebrated the silver jubilee with Mass at St Francis Xavier and a procession to the academy hill. The Pontifical High Mass featured the celebrant assisted by clergy. Five sisters professed religious vows, with many from distant states attending. The ceremony included Veni Creator and Veni Sancte Spiritus, followed by a blessing of the vows and continued religious observances through the week.
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Mises
Sandor Livin
IL Piper
Cornet
1611
Criteh
Fa Minray
Pr. Murray
Ves
Rody Tracy
Charles Conway
Jrp
Atongst
Frank Cvilech
Jane
Managir
Chas. Horman
M. Craig
Mullewa
Indreid
Presentation Convent
Geraldton
Prowntation Sisters
Gendenle Falls
Pavsies
the Presentation Order
Marine Terrace
Biblic
Ali
Geyaliling
St Francis Navier's
Sisters of the Unite
Academy Hill
Pontifical High Mas
Kelley
Teely Binant
Deon Geile A
Puthery
Hawes
Murphy
Vederty
Uller Deainia
Amd
Th Kyun
Mary Glave
Mies
J. ‘Lubing
Mary ‘Cathevion
G Yin
Mie Me Crowe
Mary Rui
M. Walsh
Mary Ureula
Profesinn
Elisa
HEAN'S ESSENCE COUGH REMEDY PROMOTED FOR THROAT
A torn OCR fragment touts a money saving cough mixture said to soothe chest and throat troubles. It claims HEAN'S ESSENCE improves throat conditions and is available via chemists or direct from the manufacturer at a price around 2s 3d.
Manures for Farmers Urges Relief from Credit Blockages
A traveler among agricultural districts notes many farmers lack manure for the current year due to unable to pay cash with orders. He condemns the situation where a landholder with capital must watch land revert to debt and urges MPs to investigate and remove the obstacle.
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Wildernes
Aswinfance Board
Imones
Tnt
Hye Beard
Shortage of Grain Sacks Threatens Farmers This Fall
Letter warns of looming wheat harvest problems and corn-sack shortages. Calls government action to stockpile in principal ports and curb profiteering by smugglers. Argues bags of contentia scarce as season nears. urges relief measures for farmers.
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Cotentia
Une Principat
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