Western Front War Report Amid Offensives and Innovations
The Western Offensive is said not to follow the Kaiser's plan, with thrusts arranged by the Crown Prince alongside Generals Hindenburg and Ludendorff. British irrigation work follows Baghdad's capture as Mesopotamia blooms. Wooden ships are largely built, with an American company claiming a vessel can be constructed in thirty days. A large floating mine is reported in Australian waters amid the latest war cables.
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Kaiser
Crown Prince
Hindenburg
Ludendor
Baghdad
Mesopotamia
Haig Reports Artillery Surge in Villers Bretonneux Area
Western Front dispatch on May 2 notes increased enemy artillery activity around Villers Bretonneux Merrix Arras Lena and St Verant sectors with no infantry actions reported. Paris commentary cites a Spanish statesman claiming Kaiser opposed western offensive, while German leaders planned a decisive strike to sever French and British forces and reach Calais by May Day.
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Wu Ols Fenaive
Hindenburg
Ludendont
Germany
Germain
Calais
Large Floating Mine Seen In Australian Waters
Sydney reports sighting of a large floating mine in Australian waters during a voyage from a distant port. Ships trained their guns but could not keep a clear approach as the object remained afloat and trailing a log rope. The crew attempted to evacuate toward safety, believing the mine had been damaged by gunfire.
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Sydney
Artiva Ly
Getern
Ima
Tor
I Chip
Mesopotamia bloom after Tilghdad capture
War correspondent Candiyr reports from Mesopotamia that after Tilghdad fell, irrigation schemes along the Euphrates were tapped. Fourteen thousand Arabs aided in digging canals revived from disuse, bringing farmland under cultivation and promising a potential peak in new harvests.
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London
Candiyr
Welag
Mesopotamia
Tilghdad
Euphrates
New Theldaya
Nepochadnezzar
Commonwealth Wheat Pool Further Payments Approved
Mr Baxter reports the Commonwealth Wheat Pool has approved further payments to West Australia totaling about £320,000 for 1913-16 Wheat Pool and £4 each for 1910-17 and 1917-18 Pools. Final revision by banking institutions to follow at short intervals. Total payable around £120,000.
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Perbh
Baxter
Melbourne
West Nilstralia
War Mystery ship launched for Cunard Company in London
The Liverpool Courier reports the largest wooden vessel, the War Mystery, launched for Cunard with long tonnage and high draught. Six boats are being burnt and the War Marshal is due to launch in a fortnight. The National Shipbuilding Company of Texas claims to build a vessel in thirty days.
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London
Liverpool
Courier
Cunard Company
Smheroot
National
Shighairdine Company
Texan
Airs
Enemy Origin. Melbourne Mass. Appoints Royal Commission
Mr A N Barnett a retired magistrate of Melbourne has been appointed four percent royal commission by the federal Government to inquire into the birth and parentage of Commonwealth employers of enemy origin. He has commenced investigations and says there were hundreds rather than dozens of such cases. The inquiry aims to show the government that no easy cases remain unaddressed.
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Melbourne
Mass
A. N. Barnett
Noroan
Unsuccessful German Attacks Reported by French
Paris reports a French communique describing German assaults in the region north of Avre and near Rheims repelled under French fire. The losses are estimated around 5000 killed injured captured or missing across Picardy and Flanders fronts, with 27 series of trenches constructed on the front near the Flynders battle line and Paris.
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London
Theanes
Avre
Cdavignom
Ami
Rheims
Je Monchel
Courcy le Chateau
Ponte Au-Molisson
Avilou
Washington
Flanders
Paris
Estimate of Army Reinforcements Planned by War Secretary
The Washington Tribune reports Secretary Baker will submit a formal estimate for army reinforcements within days. Plans reportedly include adding about a million men, expanding the army to over 34 million in strength.
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Washington On
Tribune
Mr Baker
Australian aviator receives commission at Central Living School
Mr and Mrs Uhlwes of Pranghs-atreet received a telegram Monday announcing that A. W. Holmes entered the Central Wiving School at Laverton Victoria had received his commission. The note praises his rapid progress and honors conferred in a few months. Mrs Crawford of Augustus street has returned to Geraldton after months in the metropolitan district and plans to resume business and social duties amid domestic affliction.
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Uhlwes
Pranghs-atreet
Hele
A. W. Holmes
Central Wiving School
Laverton
Victoria
Wrat
Mra W A Crawford
Augustus Street
Geraldton
Soreue
Jooking
Trijy
Shipping delays spark Geraldton merchants' protest
Indignation runs among Geraldton traders over the seizure of the ss Kare Narpi from the Fremantle Geraldton route. The Shipping Control Board detained the vessel for about a month, provoking concerns about coastal supply. The Traders' Association met with Mr Willcock MP and the Mayor to press for prompt reinstatement or alternative shipping arrangements. Officials, including the Acting Premier and Hon. Lovierwood, are pursuing a solution, with promises of a port-to-port railway rate if sailing cannot resume soon. The community fears higher living costs and ongoing supply shortages unless a regular steamer service is restored.
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Geraldton
Karenalpi
Fremantle Geraldton
Shipping Control Board
Traders’ Association and
Whole Sale Merchants
Willcock
Mlia
St Wan
Feders
Railway Department
Honrary
Lovierwood
Early medical device and forestry machine described
A fragmented report describes a portable hot water bottle for cramps and a new forestry press. The hot bottle suits chronic sufferers. The forestry machine, driven by three men and two horses, fells trees by a rolling blade and directs planting with automatic indicators for spacing.
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Iad
Tead
Pat Niin
Neale
Wording Obscured Athletic Record Incomplete Narrative
Fragmentary OCR text references a bishop, two names, a race, and an elapsed time of 2 hours 20 minutes for a distance near 480 miles, with speeds noted around 29 miles per hour. Details are garbled and many names unclear, but imply a long distance running or cycling event with historic context.
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London
Crocon
Yorking
Anya
Kertod
Mijce
Eaet de Pine
Babiyy
Farmer proves horse fraud at fair by Army buyer
A farmer who sold a horse at a fair to an Army contractor confronted him the next year at the camp fair. The buyer accused the horse of being a fraud and unsuitable for the Army while the farmer retorted with a quip about the Navy.
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Navy
Zam-Buk Heals Blood Poison From Dye In Hand
A Brownhill WA resident details severe blood poisoning after skin contact with dye while washing curtains. A Boulder doctor warned of possible amputation, but Zam-Buk treatment eased inflammation, cleared infection, and cured the hand after two weeks of use at home. Zam-Buk promotes quick soothing healing for eczema boils ulcers and wounds with king-sized claims of reliability.
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Bre E. Jeffrey
Brisbane
Brownhill
Mire
Jeffrey
Boulder
Zam-Luk
Kalle
Zua-Buk
Zam Buk
Minister outlines wartime corn distribution plan
The Minister for Industries Mr R T Robinson chaired a conference on compact distribution amid Baxter’s absence. A committee including Mr A1 Gregory and SLICK was formed to study wholesale channels and delivery arrangements. Government to supply wheat requirements with prices to producers and fixed delivery terms for timely supplies.
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R. ‘T. Robinson
Aore Baxter
Tovky
Gregory
Slick
Mscl
Ftwtinzen
Sale of Rams in Western Australia Court Case
A claim to recover damages from Arthur C. Gila Ty toralist related to a ram sale contract. The plaintiff alleges delivery of 70 ram lambs at 2s each and 43 rams at 1s, with payments to be made by promissory note from delivery dates. Dispute centers on partial delivery and price differences, with court action initiated in the Supreme Court yesterday.
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Annas
Roberg. McMillany
Suoren
Pininttt
Ulscarra
Geraldton
Arthur C. Gila
Tytoralist
Gabson Station
Wararra
Murchison
Wr HP Downing
Filvar Rohmann
Anoénrel Tor Rowan
T. P Draper
Jim Mr Abbott
Messrs Parker and Parker
Guam
Citlam
Jetter
Plaibhy
Brad Ram Lambs
Gaboon
Harach Oy
Inhter
Amity
Che Glain
Carnarvon
Thytendant
Varnarvon
The Reason Why Aspirin Becomes Pure
The public embraced absolutely pure Nicholas Aspirin, produced under license from the Commonwealth Government and tested by the Government Analyst. It claims relief for nervous disorders, neuritis, rheumatism, headaches, and insomnia, available from chemists and manufacturers.
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Nicholas
Commonwealth
Mesa
Nichols
Chenizs
Flinders Lang
Mak Deurae
Fire Brigade Notes on Beatty Competition Night
Continuing notes from Beatty competition, the meeting grew turbulent as the judge struggled to maintain order. Tingy Marshall arrived in carnival attire and captivated the crowd, performing a self made piece before a dramatic fall from a wall perch. The gathering ended with a humorous trophy presentation, while later letters hint at ongoing controversy and local reactions.
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Beatty
Jerry
Marshall
Yasgold
Jett
Terry
Jono
Anere Smith
Geraldton
Hay
Siindre
Mr Mer
Letter to the Editor From Geraldton Committee
A correspondence signed by ATS Brown, president, responds to a prior issue letter about the Geratites Trench-Comforts Fond. It states the disputed letter was unauthorised, written by an individual in private capacity, not the committee’s. Dated May 3, 1418, Geraldton.
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Gerakttan Trench Comforts
MT. Oldreims
Thom
Secretar- Geratites
Trench
Gramméttes
Amd Vs
Wrown
Inter State Shipping Schedule Changes Mentioned
An affected notice notes revised inter state shipping plans affecting vessel timetables and freight rates. It references the s s hint and other ships including Katoomba and Fortne with departures to Sydney and Britain and mentions Albany Wyandra and other ports in the updated service sequence.
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AT SN Co Whitch Oil
Miinsoolw
Wyandra
Wil
Albany
the Eater
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