British advance near Pozieres flagged as Pozieres fall not yet complete
The report notes British forward movement as they mark time before a full capture of Pozieres with General Haig aiming to avoid avoidable losses. It highlights Anzac units' hard fighting, a narrative of their breakthrough, and hints at a broader British sweep toward Thiepval. Concurrently the Russian Caucasus drive gains, while Turkish forces retreat in a weakened line attempting to guard Syria and the Baghdad railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pozieres
Haig
Thiepval
Caucasia
Syria
Baghdad
Paring Capture of Pozieres and British Attacks
British and German forces clash on the Western Front as Pozieres captures progress while assaults on Foursant Wood Delville Wood and Guillemont proceed at a stalemate. German positions plus machine gun support slow British advances though general Waig pushes for aggressive actions. The Pozieres push forms part of a broader eastern plateau offensive threatening Thiepval and the Ancre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pozieres
Foursant Wood
Delville Wood
Guillemont
Germany
Fat Ne
Telfiso
Ancre
Russians' Advance and Turkish Retreat Near Armenia
The Daily Chronicle reports Petrograd that Turkish retreat in the Caucasus becomes a stampede. Exzingjan burns as Turks fall back west and southwest to protect the Baghdad railway and maintain Syria connections after Trebizond’s fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Chronicle
Petrograd
Catteasis
Exzingjan
Armenia
Trebizond
Baghdad
Syria
Australians Win At Pozieres In Quiet Fierce Assault
British and German forces fought hard as Australian units in Pozieres delivered a decisive breakthrough. A London officer praised Australian grit from Galipolli to Pozieres, noting restrained strikes and steady troops advancing without fanfare under Haig's orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New Zealand
Lonion
A Fe
Posieres
Wno United Toondon
Gal- Upoll
Povieres
Hall
Anzaca
Pozicres
Haig
Pozleres
Tom
Harry
Speech on conscription at Bendigo by Defence Minister
In Bendigo tonight, Minister Pearce argued against universal conscription and for voluntary enlistment. He said that even with conscription, many factors must align and did not claim certainty, noting Australia had sent 211,000 men and about 50,000 remained in camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Enitor Pearce
Defence
Bendigo
Cap
ALF Meeting Sets Canning Contest Plan
At a party meeting last night the group decided to appoint a candidate to contest the Camille electorate against Mr Robin sen, Attorney General in the Wilson Ministry. Mr Seddon expressed strong dissatisfaction and readiness to act as directed by the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATP
Conmelt
Valtfre
Seddon
Cames
Ing Wm
Camille
Robivsen
Wilson
Sevitan
Love Inter
Flour Milling Company Holds Half Year Meeting
The Victoria District Flour Milling Company held its half year meeting at the Commonwealth Hotel. Directors and twelve shareholders attended as the chairman presented the half year report and explanations. A 1 percent dividend was recommended, filing for a siding application was approved, and Mr Jettry’s service noted with best wishes for his Perth health break. The chairman urged salary increase discussions, ultimately raising his own salary to 180 pounds a year and thanking directors and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V' Tenna
Commonwealth Hotel
Sf Directors
P. Stone
Messrs. Hallett
Forrester
Urch
Lynch
Messrs
CO Smith
F. Overheu
Lanch Att Thomas
Jettry
Perth
Pfect
Kem Qandilory
Althone
Mess Srs
Smith
Arch
Struggle Around Pozieres Continues On Western Front
General Maly reports heavy fighting near Pozieres with German forces using many trenches and strong reinforcements. Allies claim progress capturing 201 yards of trenches but report heavy resistance. In Galicia, fighting over river crossings continues and a depot of war material is seized. Athens reports troops reinforcing the Eastern front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Saval Battle in Rothnta
Mh on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saval
Naval skirmish reported off Hafringe and Visea
London dispatch notes naval fighting in the Gulf of Bothnia on Wednesday afternoon with Hafringe and Visea mentioned. The outcome is unclear. The item also references political turmoil in Britain and resignations, with editorials and speculation on future government stability amid labour party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dagens Nigenbel
Hafringe
Visea
Gulf of Bothnia
Unclear Vintage Catalog Items and Prices Displayed
A fragmented catalog page lists items such as flannel undershirts and ladies calico with scattered prices and descriptors. Names, brands, and measurements are intermixed with garbled text, suggesting a doorway sale or store display from an older period.
Shortage of Local Shipping and Efforts to Reopen Trade
The Geraldton Trailers Association and district member KE Meltram worked with Mr. Hickey and Mr. Overheu to fix shipping delays caused by the regular trader Kurnalpi leaving the coast. The State Department of Shipping arranged to carry Heraldan cargo, with plans to move goods from Fremantle to Wyndham and Geraldton. The Melbourne Company praised management but noted no vessel could be procured, yet shifts on the Kurnalpi and a promise of service to Geraldton keep three of the ships in play as work continues toward resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Kurnalpi
Meltram
MIL
Hickey
Overheu
Heitmann
Vane Jetter
Wieffrorts
Weizmann
Sim
Fremantle
State Department of Shipping
Mel
Don
Kramer
Leonard
State Department
du Sy
Wyndham
Understan
Geralton
Newt
Minderon Teayes
Rill Tate Gerataton Carson
Melbourne Conmany
Melbourne
Ani
Municipal Council Proceedings And Civic Queries
The council discussed travel reimbursements for members on a trip and debated correspondence routed to the General Committees. Water quality tests at Bollier River and May results were noted. A cemetery site 80 acres gazetted, with 70 acres deemed sufficient, and road ward concerns for Bethtchem were mentioned.
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Lm Tintersrens
Punky Works
Tinlerstadtly
Rs. Dailder
Hennett Jas
General Burnoses Committee
Ldider
Boller River Iir
E. E. Heitmann
Ating
Copeldick
Geraldon
Asin
Star of
Ms Hey
Scaddan to Contest Canning Seat Against Robinson
A telegram from Perth states that Mr. Scaddan will contest the Canning seat against Mr. Robinson, Attorney-General, in the Wilson Ministry. The notice arrives just before going to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scaddan
Perth
Canning Seab
Robinson
Wilson
Fragmented OCR fragment hints at local political dispute and hospital notes
An unreadable OCR fragment references Quomn's Lave and a council power dispute, with mentions of the Secretary, hospital, carnival events, and election remnants. It suggests local governance tensions, a hospital tie in, and a mayoral or council clash amid unclear dates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemet
Lynds
Cr. Riltiek
Halfel
Quinn
The New Cabinet and Retained Office Changes
The new cabinet features retained ministers with slight reshuffles in portfolio assignments. Key figures include Mr Frank Witton, Mr Sethyne, and Mr Bill Witson, with ministers for Panigad Prenton Ale and Water Sangh among those named. The report notes a celebration and references to upcoming elections and cabinet stability efforts.
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Angie
Frank Witton
Sethtyne
Elanges
Portforins
Sin
Ives Euny Beachew
Bill Witson
Fir Panigad Prenton Ale Moferro
Aksrr
Ranlyays
Crete
Trias
HEAN S ESSENCE tribute ad by G W Hean Sydney
A historical ad copy by chemist G W Hean of 178 Castlereagh Street Sydney promotes HEAN S ESSENCE as a medicinal tonic. The message claims critics praise its soothing effects on throat troubles and coughs and notes availability through chemists with prices and stocking details.
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Hean
Hs Vr Cently
G. W. Hean
Chersiai
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Fragmented medical distress tale with garbled names
A garbled OCR passage describes severe distress and itching reactions. It mentions Edgar and other names in a distressed scene, with references to skin irritation, boils, and piles. The text is fragmented and difficult to decipher, but centers on medical discomfort and responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkin
Vie
Balers
Edgar
Rod Jo
Rod Jo, Bou Qaim
Hingiciinis
Piles
Loksmud
Cis
Bros
Datus
Petf
Pobart
Grand Jubilee Concert in early Staves for many
Fragmented OCR text describes a grand Jubilee Concert with numerous performers, instruments, and activities including violin, dance, and vocal pieces. Mentions various names and groups and a large audience, noting stage events and interludes across an extended program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aemeniolul Manyelt Sunial
Assis
Toni Mark
Willan
Onéanie
Miss Tahini
Honiak
Accurapauimienl
Salter
Solerini
Phileus Anteater
Cain
Nave
Vane
Jotiatrtek
ATCT
Ami
Morrus
Geral Iin
Catholic Church Notices at St Xavier Mass and Devotions
Catholic Church notices list Mass at 7 40 am and 1 pm, devotions at 7 30 pm and Sunday services, intercession at Narngulu, and a minister Rev G Jenkin address. References to studies in Genesis and various parish activities, anniversaries, and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Xavier
Narngulu
Advertising text fragment with real estate and goods offers
An OCR snippet lists prepay requirements for advertisements and various sale notices. It mentions a stone house for sale with six rooms near a state school, free from encumbrances, and terms if necessary. It also promotes a photo enlargement service and a shop offering baked goods with framed photo enlargements.
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Janna Inn
Durlacher-street
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Dave Curta
Jy Dak Greg
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Wynne
Wolfe
Peter Dawson
Pia
Znlivck
Tifa Snd
Serchem
Weil
Aeechamn
Catholic Church
Church OF England
Cresaveetian Church
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Ree
F Cameron
Wesley Church
I G. Jenkin
Megan
Hut Point
Greenouh
the Salvation Army
Ivertiser
Mats
Hk Shop
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