Brilliant Tank Triumph On British Front
British forces breakthrough on the western front with tanks leading infantry across the Hindenburg line. Reports describe a dawn attack without preliminary barrage, capturing thousands of prisoners and strong German positions from the canal to Cambrai. Tanks, described as monsters of steel, enabled rapid penetration and followed by eager infantry in what observers hail as a brilliant victory.
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Vandouve
Hildenburg
Ben Smumshadi
Newark
Nowa
Marcoingnes Bere
Dansk Lime Hall
Drfenon
Santos
Douglas Flaky
Worning 1N ‘Third Army
Sketo Hen Hyng
Quentin
Enyglink
Scottiaty
Iriare
Mipdenburg
Hindeniniy
Bonavis
BUG
Laucquarie
Wola
English County Reaps
Ribecourt
Courlet Wood
Highland ‘Territorials
Fiemquema
Territoriale
Herrinsourt
Ulster Battalion
Mae the
New Wood
Teiching
Marcolig
Havrincourt
Canal du Nord
Graincourt
Anewx
Prem
Amsocietign
Fiekl
Marahal
Douglas Haig
Heodenburg
Limes
Artilley
Mays
Firstti
Fleisders
Niles
Man's Land
Lona
St. Quentin
Cpsrte
Sarde
Trumians
Troy
Amr
German Versioswn Advance Specimen Alleged Arrest of Trust
An official German report, dated London, February 21, via Admiralty wireless, claims English attacks under armored cars tried to break through toward Owkmitai, seizing villages such as Graincourt Marcoing and Hone of material. German reserves repelled the thrust behind positions. the enemy did not advance beyond their lines between Fontaines and Croisilles and Recourt, with a southward Vendbuilis attack said to have collapsed.
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London
Admiralty
Owkmitai
Graincourt
Marcoing
Croisllles
Reincourt
RE BATTLE. £ 000 PRISONERS. PINE WRAL, WORK
A concise notice records a shelved battle related to prisoners and work terms at Pine Wral. The fragmentary text mentions cash value and labor, hinting at a wartime or penal context without specifics.
Weather and air combat report from the Italian front
A wartime dispatch describes aircraft operations on Tuesday amid low clouds and mist near 8 Queplin and the Scarpe with westerly winds. Ground fire and weather forced pilots to stay aloft and many missions failed to contact advancing troops. Five enemy planes were shot down. eleven Allied aircraft were lost in dense fog. Separate notes say Italian forces in the Lower Piave area are building strong defences as French airmen target river crossings and Austrian forces mass for a decisive phase. Washington officials expect Germany to offer terms that won’t end Hohenzollern dominance, while Allies grow more united.
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Queplin
Sant
Amsterdam
Frankfurter Zeirimp
Piave
Palve
Venice
Explosions Hit German Chemical Works in Frantic Night
London reports late wires about a massive blast at Cricacelm chemical works on the Main and two facilities in Germany. The event caused widespread damage near Frankfurt and Pranisfurt with many windows shattered and significant material loss. The German press treats the incident as a serious calamity.
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London
Cricacelm
Germany
Copenhagen
Rjeschetn
Pranisfurt
Wey
Kerman
Trotsky Message on Allies and Possible Separate Peace
A concise reprint notes Trotsky’s message to the Allies from a Copenhagen Politiken supplement. It mentions a request for war revision and warns that no reply by November 6 may push Russia to consider a separate peace, with Russia potentially acting if justified.
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London
Haparands
Copenhagen
Politiken
Trotsky
British Advance in France Drives Back Enemy Near Cantaing
London reports Field Marshal Haig says the advance north of Cantaing captured Fontaine and Notre Dame with prisoners. Tanks cavalry and infantry moved rapidly as British forces pushed in a master stroke, with estimates of prisoners exceeding ten thousand.
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London
Marechal Haig
Cantaing
Axa
Fontaine
Notre Dame
United Press
Ptmana
Ti Wan
Bowling Notes Sparks Team Selections and Holiday Fixtures
A muddled note outlines team selections for a forthcoming bowling event with a draw for the season. It lists skippers in order from chair to key players and notes matches starting December 1 with a bye for March team and no matches on December 2 21. It urges players to stay sharp and prompt amid irregular scheduling and holiday substitutions.
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Elyen
MRM
Traito
St Dome
Rowie Orks
Amy
Lowler
Tutchinson
Young
Kendrick
Stone
Lindsay
Stephenson
Snell
Joos
Carnival at Red Cross Bazaar Raises Community Support
The Red Cross Society held its bazaar and carnival week in Ye Gettadton Town Hall with attendance by Major Hom Kitt and a civic audience. Officials praised the event, noting generous contributions by the Public Welfare and Soldiers’ Wives groups, and highlighted the role of voluntary bodies in aiding those in need.
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Red Croat Society
Finenough
Eagle Hutton
Farwatty Opehel
Jay Major Hom Kitt
Mayer Und Mayor
Attempty
Ronald Stinro
Falreyfield
Frank Green & Co Ladies Wear Price List and Sale
A posted advertisement detailing ladies garments and accessories including muslin blouses voile blouses skirts aprons knickers and calico garments with varied prices and color options plus mention of a new shipment and millinery quality concerns. The list mentions boots and lines for ladies and children and notes prices in pre decimal currency.
Notable deaths and wartime notices amid late 1917 report
A mixed page notes the death of Joseph Bryant J.P., linked to Morning Star Co. of Mount Magnet, in Steppacton Victoria, and announces J Sibbald’s return to Victoria as outdoor superintendent. It lists casualty updates for the 51st and 355th units, including wounded privates and a sapper, plus society items on weddings and a yacht club member’s death, and brief local anecdotes.
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Joseph Bryant
J.P
Morning Star ‘Co
Mount Magnet
Steppacton
Victoria
Itar
J. Sibbald
Harvenua
Ambiguous 19th Century Public Show Described In Fragment
A garbled OCR fragment describes a public spectacle with processions, stalls, and officials. It mentions the Government General, a carnival, nurses, a viceroy presence, and various stalls with sweets, games, and attendants. The text also references pensions, wages, and federal commissions in a scattered, period-voiced reportage.
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Governemieneral
Elgne
Tate
Solidiers
Thomas
Greenough
Cirelo
Nulso
Hd Moe
Ty Mises
Whitfield
Sewell
Wicht
Mise Eustwand
Stella
Wwe
Hess
Jem Crase
Gorauston
Nervous Debility and Relief Offered by Pink Pills
Nervous people not yet ill can find relief by rebuilding blood. The ad claims Dr Williams Pink Pills enrich blood and restore vitality, addressing irritability, headaches, insomnia, and nervous dyspepsia. It suggests lasting benefits by targeting the root cause and invites readers to request more information.
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Williams
Bor Aoa Byaney
Trans Australian Railway Mail Timetable and Yalgoo Race Results
The timetable lists departures from Perth Adelaide Melbourne with multiple dates from November to December and future Wednesdays and Mondays, noting Kalgoorlie Port Augusta and Adelaide connections for Melbourne express. Yalgoo held races yesterday with results including Open Race, Carey Abe coy vin ay, and Carnival Prize winners, plus other event listings and participant names.
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Adelaide
Melbourne
Spm
Kalgoorlie
Port Augusta
Melbourne Express
Sydney
Yalgoo
Tusaolis
Murnanuekin
Carrie Abe
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