Front Hard Fighting Rages Across Western Europe War Front
Reports describe violent fighting on the Western Front with Franco British divisions holding positions near Bernincourt and Dickebusch. The enemy briefly penetrates but is repelled by counter attacks as general combat continues and preparations for a larger offensive unfold. German claims target Chemin des Dames Ridge while attention shifts to Calais.
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Foch
Locre
Ypres
Rheima
Calais
Cnemin Dew Dames Ridge
War Cables Report On Front assaults and retirements
War dispatches describe heavy German attacks across the Western Front as Franco British troops retreat methodically. Reports cite fighting from Locre to Rheims with tanks gas shells and counterattacks. German claims and French counteractions shape a tense 35 mile front during late May.
Enemys Continuous Pressure On British Front Lieges
London May 28 reports Haig says enemy pressure was constant along the Aline and along the whole front. 1st Division held positions in contact with French, repelling center and left attacks. Roth, 50th, 25th Divisions resisted, while the enemy crossed the Aisne west of the British sector and forced some withdrawal. Fresh German reserves arrive as fighting continues along the Alne and toward Dibkebusch and Chamrmann sectors.
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London
Marcahe
Aisne
Bemincourt
Cypanelle
A Trenc
Locre-Voormereste
Diskebuxche Lake
Haig
Aline
Dibkebusch Lake
Thanta
Vallly
Berry Au Bar
Vierm
Alans
Thery
Chamrmann
Wasven
Franco British Counter Attacks Reported In War Front
Fragmented dispatches describe Franco British counter attacks along the Aisne valley and northern Was, with emphasis on Ypres sector and allied efforts near the front. The coverage notes enemy success and a counter effort by Allied forces, amid ongoing fighting and strategic reversals.
Italian Front Report Claims Caposile Advance and Prisoner Gain
An official communique states Italian forces penetrated successive enemy defenses at Caposile to 750 metres, held positions amid fierce counterattacks with considerable losses on the enemy side. It reports 440 prisoners taken and substantial material captured, noting slight Italian losses and naval cooperation.
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Ap Oficial
Hallam Communiqtie
Caposile
Death rate records and infant mortality in Health Dept note
Telegram from Perth reports Health Department figures showing a death rate of 9 per thousand and an infant mortality rate above 57 per thousand. The data note many deaths among active service personnel while civilians lag behind, suggesting possible world record levels.
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Perth
Health Department
Hastas
Gardiner Defies Western Australia’s Interests at Premiers Conference
The Premiers and Treasurers meeting exposed clashes over WA treatment. Gardiner repeatedly interrupted to protect Western interests, angering colleagues as resolutions were reshaped to avoid deadlock. The exchange dubbed a “ball-up” underscored WA’s struggle for fair consideration.
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Commonwealth
Gardiner
Gardiner the Bashrencer
Claude Duvay
Western Australia
Northampton Races Trial Stakes on Monday June 3
Races set for Northampton on Monday June 3 feature trial stakes as the program's highlight. Entries and conditions are listed for local patrons and bettors seeking early season Thames Circuit action.
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Wright
Northampton
Observant letter criticizes recruiting zeal and patriots in district
A reader laments wartime recruiting efforts and alleged hypocrisy among local patriots. He cites a Manfred race meeting, notes many squatters in the district, questions funds donated for war causes, and urges a ministerial investigation into recruiting committees and their Perth connections.
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Questi
Jaid
Hackbloe
Insuc
Gardinst
Trix
Betiween Tio
Adios Ams
Perth
France
Patiiots
Vis
Tremchomforts
Ted Cross
Murchison
Mir
New Zealand
West Australia
Wells
Rtc
Perth Public Service Commission Foreman Position Notice
The Public Service Commission seeks a Foreman for Perth. The post carries a salary of £25 per annum and requires new entrants to pay certain fees.
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Comenenwealth Medica
Perth
U's
Ailie Public Service Commission
Foremanreai Y Wrdieg
Dagger of the Domestic Cat Report Warns of Disease Link
The Berwick medical officer reports microscopic findings on bacteria in domestic cats fur. He notes most disease spreading bacteria can be isolated from cats and warns cats may spread diphtheria pneumonia and scarlet fever, threatening children. He cites a man with consumption in a house kept nine cats with infected felines spreading to nearby homes.
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Berwick
Eng
Annoeness
Wh Magee session and petition signals political tension
The report describes a late week session at Wh Magee where Mr Williamson announced a petition signed by over forty parishioners. It notes tension over procedure and the potential for contested funding, with Mr Narre and Mr Harris weighing in on the process.
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Magee
Williamson Salt
Narre
Speaking English at London University Exam
Sic Johnston Forbes-Hobertson judged the annual speaking verse exam at London University’s Poetry Society. He urged clear definite speech free of affectation and manners, condemning written-like pronunciation and stilted politeness while praising educated French models and disciplined vocal delivery.
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Johnston Forbes-Hobertson
Poetry Society
London University
Sir Johnston
Tin
Trishman
Johnaton
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Fairbanks Morse
America’s
Best
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Williinsty
Piers
Sfrey
Tae
Mortha
Disabled ‘Soldiers’ Fund
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Manet
Tan Gonnon Za Jo
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Ptt
Frank Hughes
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Lst
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Talgoo
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BMY
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Boturnad
Reson
BMW
Nery
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Emy
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Benesib
H. L. Macey
Baldwin
Clarke
E. Boell
Onmlorse Fundal
Rowan
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the Bay
Oda
Brownie Oumar Sr
Aley
Wess Court
Cnerrici Lad
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Withers & Co
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