Thrilling duel at Salt Lake cliff between Australian and Turk
Reuter’s despatch from May describes a perilous cliff duel in the Dardanelles region where an Australian and a Turk struggled over a cliff edge. The Australian subdued the Turk, both fell into the sea, and the Australian was later wounded but alive at Valeo. Separate notes report union amalgamation in Perth shaping five districts, with leadership appointments in Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, and other regions, and ongoing labor and war-related measures including prisoner of war labor and coastal shipping movements.
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Dardanelles
Salt Hake
Valeo
A.W
Aw.u
Perth
Kalgoortie
Don
South-West
Metropolitan
M Ly
Geraldton Mullewa
HOUNSON KEMPTON WEDDING IN Geraldton ceremony
The marriage of Mr Frank Johnnn of Northampton and Miss Agnes Kempton of Geraldton was celebrated by Rev Father Roggero. Attendants included bridesmaid Miss H Kempton and best man Mr Tobanoh. The bride wore a cream silk bodice with Chantilli and orange blossom, the bridesmaid in pink crepe de chine, and the groom in military dress. Presentes were numerous. the couple depart by morning train to Sleekatharra amid good wishes.
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Conjnetion
Frank Johnnn
Twerry
Northampton
Ty Mixx
Agnes Kempton
Geraldton
Roggero
G.3 Bins
H. Kempton
Tobanoh
Minx Anderrws
Mordywicke
Cr. Marine ‘Terrace
Johnson
Sleekatharra
Dardanelles Battles and Galician Front Rage Across Europe
Europe wartime report notes major actions in Galicia with up to 1.5 million engaged per side and German forces on the Russian front. Serbian army advances threaten the Austrian frontier as Italy contemplates entry. Dardanelles bombardment continues amid Allied actions. casualties list from West Australia records many deaths. PMID 2000 tokens killed and Gneben assists Turkish defense. Allied naval guns support Queen Elizabeth in the strait.
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Athens
Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Sea of Marmora
Mobilisation of Armies and War Declared in Europe
Rome reports the Senate authorized a general mobilisation with a 262 to 4 vote and notes May 20 marks Italy’s Triple Alliance entry anniversary. Italy declares war on Austria as of May 21, while other reports claim German and U S actions, trade boycotts, and Pope support for intervention.
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Italy
Austria
Rome
Senate
Adriatic
Austrian hatred and looming doom in a wartime outlook
Amsterdam May 24 The Frankfurter Zeitung correspondent reports Austria despises Wall Street businessmen and potential leaders who drove the war. The sentiment is described as utter, sincere, and profound, suggesting the war can only worsen. In Athens on May 2 Turkish officers and 309 soldiers deserting from Swerna are taken aboard a warship.
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Amaterdam
Frankfurter Zeitung'n
Wallan
Athens
Swerna
Iseitiste
Italy's Intervention and German Delay Highlight Vatican Subterfuge
Rome May 21 A Tinyal decree suspends diplomatic immunity for Austrian and German ambassadors at the Vatican while Germany and Austria pause to ready military moves. Italy vows no compromise and threatens action if Senate ratifies the Chamber of Deputies vote. Rome expects formal explanations if needed. Australian Acts List Perth May 2 reports a troop list with ranks from sergeants to privates, naming many individuals among the 20th list of the Australian service corps and noting new memorials.
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Rome
Vatican
Worron
Count von Buelow
Germany
Austria
Taly
Senate Turtlay
Chamber of Deputies
Maneracticle of Munitions In London War Work
May 22 London House of Commons stated that sixty men are employed on the manufacture of government war munitions. The Engineers Society refused to allow the Glasgow Armament Committee to employ clerks and other unemployed workers for shell making.
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London
House of Commons
Llosa George
Engineers' Society
Islakgow Armament Committee
German submarine losses rise in naval reports
A Vopenningen May 22 report from German naval circles says Germany has lost 173 submarines since February 1. The loss of U-29 has further dampened the spirits of the crew and the submarine service.
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Germany
General Bridges Dies In Transit To Alexandra
The report notes General Bridges died on a hospital ship while en route to Alexandra. Burials occurred quietly at Men Cantia yesterday as the Australian Expeditionary Forces mourn the loss. The Prime Minister read an emotional message from General Sir Tan Hamilton praising Bridges and his troops for an action that inflicted about 7,000 enemy casualties at a cost of under 500 to their own forces.
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Western Australia
Port Darwin
Sedley
Wheaton
A. Challinger
Fitegerald
Os. F. Logue
dKoger
P Malone
Michael Gan
Ganeent
Theaedanelles
Aee Bourne
Irvme
Mr. Fisher
Tan Hamilton
Mexandria
Terrible railway smash nets troops and trains wrecked
Terrible collision reported as a Great Britain local train from Carlisle shunted into the Midlothian express near Gretna. The London express crashed into wreckage. many soldiers and civilians died or were trapped. British Parliament debates Lord Kitchener’s position as casualties rise and recoveries continue.
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Newcastle
Carlisle
Gretna
Istamiah
Walter Wax
London Express
Liberal gains and losses in Queensland election
The Queensland election produced a surge for the Liberal party and a setback for the government. Premier Thar LaMuils and opponents faced decisive outcomes as ministers were defeated and party standings shuffled amid a national political shift.
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Wisn
Tube
Mavchet
Sayenpas
Empire Day Observed by City Children at Queen's Park
Empire Day events centered at Queen's Park where pupils from State School and Convent joined children and parents. Mayor delivered a patriotic address, praising liberty and war service. Students raised funds for Belgian Relief, with prizes to top collectors and a cheque presented for the effort. A free King’s Theatre show was announced for all children tonight. speeches to be reported in the next issue.
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Fiaxt
Germany
Rottnest
Ehililesn
Queen's Park
Gur
Mary Parent
Aas
Tiberty
Stacey
Anthony
Mise Li Marst
Leonard Hancock
Mementas
Schual
Empire
Lapp
Childdren
King’s Theatre
Russian Front Reports Intense Fighting Near San and Lapkow
A May communique from Petrograd describes heavy actions west of Keboinea and along the San and Lapkow fronts. It claims German advances were halted by Russian artillery and that the Russian and German casualties ran high with widespread bombardment and persistent resistance by Soviet troops.
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Petrogiad
Omer
San
Vista
Larostay
Lapkow
Market Report on Meters and Skins Prices
Market report notes quiet bidding for hides and skins at Wissers with limited offerings and steady prices. Crossbreds and pelts show mixed demand with small lots selling at close to previous levels. Lambs and calf skins bring higher per unit values while tallow remains unchanged.
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Wissers
Marche
Hutchens
God Bless Our Ken and Related National Anthem Verses
Singing of final verse lines from a South Australian exchange includes phrases like God save me, keep them sighted, and various garbled fragments. The item notes a dense text with altered words and references to schools, regions, and products, including Woods Great Peppermint Core.
Unclear Source Cables on War Figures
Fragmentary notes claim Lord Ritche and Manchester Guardian discuss consaln stance on aid to supply of explosive shrapnel. Mentions British field experience in the front war and preference for shrapnel over other munitions.
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Manchester Guardian
Kitchener
Rovers Vire Brigade Clash Amid Sluggish First Half
A foggy Saturday match saw Rovers overcoming injuries to outpace Fire Brigade. Despite eleven men short, Rovers pressed the early play but failed to sustain pressure as Brigade’s defense tightened in the second quarter, with goals from Kelly and Kidd highlighting Brigade’s tally.
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Eich Otek
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Weignde
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McDonald
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