British raid west of Neuville yields prisoners and guns
British forces raid west of Neuville and seize prisoners and machine guns amid preparations for a large German offensive. Haig reports gains north of Kemuzel and captures over 100 enemy troops, with British patrols near Metres taking prisoners and weapons. Aerial operations are hindered by mist. three enemy planes reportedly downed and eight previously reported losses. French notes describe violent bombardment west of Mailly-Raineval and a German assault failing north-west of Orvillers with substantial enemy losses.
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Locre
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Mass
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Bur
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Taig
Military Sensation and Imminent Frontline Clash
Telegraphed dispatch from Lawnon and Philip Gibba on the British front warns of another violent German assault. Officers fear reduced odds this time, believing a major offensive could be thwarted, with Germany counting on secrecy for a colossal battle plan.
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Philip Gibba
Germany
Australian Casualties and Naval Losses Reported
Melbourne reports casualties total 1111 with 5858 deaths so far while a mine sweeping sloop was torpedoed sunk and two officers and 125 men are missing London May 19 details. Ex king Constantine listed in critical condition with his family summoned to Zurich for possible arrangements as per a Zurich dispatch.
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Admiralty
Zurich
Traria “Peti, Journal
Onstantine
Rrage
Election results show Mills lead over Drew in central province vote
In a tight Central Province race to fill the six-year Legislative Council seat, Joe Mills leads J M Drew after initial counts. Postal votes and regional tallies from Geraldton to Northampton shift totals, with final results expected as boxes from multiple districts are counted.
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Drew
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Milla
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Buddera
Howatharra
Iavekia
Norman
Youammi
Sandstone
Nantine
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Kiensial Legislative Council elections report
Perth May 1 An election summary notes low interest across the southern provinces. Metropolitan Province contest lies between Mr Saunders and the late member Mr Sommers with the retiring member backing the anti shouting law and the opponent opposing it METROPOLITAN
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Perth
Kiensial Legislative — Council
Heven
Puttery
Saunders
Sommers
Substitutes Limit Aspirin Purity Claims in Patent Push
An article discusses various substitutes for Aspirin and the claims about purity and effectiveness. It notes a company named Malbouris and a product Sepuy, with pricing at 2/6 per bottle. The piece cautions readers about inferior alternatives and highlights ongoing distribution by Us and Co.
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Leh Das and Co
Black Cabinet Secrets Revealed in Secret Post Office
A historical feature describes a so called Black Cabinet room where government letters are opened without the sender knowledge. It cites Germany Austria Russia Italy France England and uses cases like Read and Neil Cream to illustrate how intercepted correspondence aided police. The piece details envelope tampering methods and post office espionage techniques used to trap suspects and publish notorious examples.
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Gena
Russia
Italy
Secret Service
Southend
Neil Cream
Sustice
Neill Cream
Canada
Cream
Fractured Recruit Tale Ends in Harsh Rebuke
A chaotic scene shows a drill instructor losing patience with a recruit named Eckward during a crude initiation. The instructor delivers a sharp rebuke about the recruit’s lack of brains, underscoring the rough early days of military training.
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Nurmbera
Why a Dog's Nose Stays Cold and Wet
The article discusses why a dog's nose remains cold and moist. It cites fables about Noah's Ark and Belencé explanations: moisture keeps the nose moist to sharpen smell. A dog relies on smell for hunting and survival, with sensitive nasal nerves and surrounding membranes requiring moisture to function.
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Mead
Ark
Berence
Ancient home remedy for cough and throat relief advertised
An old herbal remedy advertisement promotes HEBNZO and HEAN'S TUNIC NERVE as cough and nerve tonics. It cites mixing instructions with warm water and treacle, price comparisons, and mail order from G. W. Hean, manufacturing chemist, at Castlereagh Street, Sydney. The text touts nerve and blood benefits and urges readers to buy locally from chemists and stores.
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Chemitt
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Hydney
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