Europe at War On Western Front Amid Peace Talks
European fronts report Austria ready to sacrifice for an honorable peace while Germany signals willingness to hand over Belgium if it does not align with the Entente. The wording reflects cautious diplomacy and potential territorial concessions during ongoing hostilities.
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Germany
Belgium
Amtaterdam
Tijd
Ef Virenna Errived
Amsterdam
Ire
Austria
Cognies
Reedy
Will
Tyrol
Almee- Lorrains
Submarine Scourge and Allied Efforts Highlighted
British Minister for Blockade expresses confidence in countermeasures as Allied aids aid the war effort against enemy submarines. American assistance identified as valuable in coping with the submarine threat.
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America
The Russian Upheaval and Western Front Cables
Reports from London and Washington describe failures to raid Hill 70 and north of Lens, with two low German troops captured. Haig notes Allied shipping limits and American aid in naval construction to counter U boats. Russian unrest grows. telegraph from Petrograd cites intolerable conditions, moral weariness, and shortages amid revolutionary fatigue.
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London
America
September finance figures show revenue and deficit decline
Telegrams from Perth report September revenue of £360,253 against expenditure of £958,314, leaving a monthly deficit of £10,568. The accumulated deficit now stands at £283,000, reflecting ongoing budget shortfalls and fiscal pressures.
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Perth
Oet
Fighting in Flanteus and Austro German Peace Talks
A mangled report from Paria notes fighting in Flanders with large contingents from Rue Adetralinny to Dermans deeht amid 42,000 casualties, while Amsterdam reports Austria ready for honorable peace and Belgain handover, with discussions on Tyrol and Lorraine. The Americas face a submarine menace as Lord Deall addresses the London representatives.
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Paria
Flanders
Adetralinny
Dermans Deeht
Raids Attack London as Luftwaffe Groups Face Brit Air Defences
Late wires report three raiding groups approached London from different directions. British antiaircraft guns broke up the assaults, with only two or possibly three penetrating the defenses. A fourth group was driven off near London. Bomber sorties caused uncertain but believed light casualties and damage. full casualty figures awaited.
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London
Tondan Inter
Kant
China to actively participate in the war report
In Washington on September 0 it appeared that China was eager to join the war actively and would provide transportation facilities for 200000 trained soldiers. The United States has informed Russia that continued support depends on this course of action.
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Washington
Ching
Dealres
United Elstes
Russia
Japanese Mission Seeks Honest Competition for China Peace
Count Jahir of Japan proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine for the Far East, saying Japan does not seek to seal China's sovereignty but would defend Chinese independence against aggression. He invited the United States to be a partner and ally with Japan, urging cooperation to deter annexation or spoliation and to uphold stability.
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New York
Jahir
Japan
China
Willcock Wins Geraldton Seat by Narrow Margin
The general election wrap reports J Willcock defeating Elliott by 31 votes to take Geraldton with a final tally near midnight. Campaigns across Town Hall and Queen’s Mall included speeches by Elliott and Willcock. public support circulated as voters cast ballots amid a war era atmosphere and cost of living concerns.
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Wilcock
Atlionewop
Town Hall
Mir W. St. Fallowfield
A. J. Builder
Messrs On
T. Gardner
I. Merman
King’s ‘Theatre
Elliott
Wilson
Birdward Wittenoom
Queen's Mall
Od. Willcock
Social Labor
J. M. Thew
Jon
Tickey
M'S.l.c
wMr G. Rogers Jre
Omeer
R. Get
J. Willcock
Geraldton
Willesek
Jose
Etvetoys
Labor
Wr Elliott
Austrabiad
Dee
Iso
Howevsy
Willcock
Shiekers
Fallowfield
Lanor
Willcoe
Gre
Mhroup
Prisoner of War Letter Reveals Ireland Soldier’s Experience
A long fragmentary wartime letter from Private Bert Brady details capture on April 11, 1917, and life as a prisoner in Germany. He describes rough conditions, exchange of shellfire, limited rations, and hopes of return, noting about 800 prisoners were captured and that he is among 150 in his current camp. He mentions morale and a monthly letter limit, bread rations, coffee, and soup with barley and vegetables, and laments German prisoner-work tensions near the front.
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Bert Brady
Germany
Bin
Brigady
Tam
Final recount places Pickering and Wilke in tight finish
In Sussex, the latest recount confirms Pickering and Wilke in a close race with scores and margins noted as final. Greenoughs appear in final tally as referenced in the recount report.
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Pickering
Wilke
Geraldton sees new member Mr A Willcock
The new member for Geraldton, Mr A Willcock, born in New South Wales, under 38 years old, educated in Sydney. He left school at 10 to enter commercial life, then joined the railway, working as a locomotive driver. He has lived in Geraldton district about 14 years and later gained further railway experience in Perth. He has long been active in Labor and Industries movements and represented certain bodies at a union conference.
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Geraldton
A. Willkock
New South Wales
Sydney
Weal Tie
Taliwey
W.A
Termiines
Perth
Willcock
Laco
Road project halt discussed at Northampton board meeting
Board members including Tieake, Cs, Bodretary, and Urwe debated a proposed diversion of the recant road through Ogilvie townsite to the south side to allow for a Toran extension. The discussion centered on objections from Min Us lean and Fran from the Lands Department and a possible action at 40 pan.
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Hhunges
Shvemney
Martin
Toscoe
Ky Urwe
Mie Hos
Ant Hy Snowston
Mr Nurges
Elimie Tan
Alteration of townsite route and monthly election plan approved
A messy meeting considers altering a townsite route and establishing a monthly election schedule. The draft proposal by Roscoe sets the election day from the first Tuesday of each month, with monthly waves and adjustments for the chief electoral duties and electorate boundaries.
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Nsw
Ogilvie
Drand
Mter
Martin
Gite Greenough
Vernon
Whain
Turf and Stakes Results and Local Dance Notice
The listing shows turf race results including Morri ves I and Wedge Lorig winning the Shorts and Clibhorn Stakes with strong fields in Met ropolitan and Squatters events. A cathedral building fund committee hosts a dance in the Town Hall on October 9 with expected high patronage, marking the season’s last event.
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Sydney
Mets
the Shorts
Morrives I
Wedge Lorig
School Boys
Clibhorn
Pah King
Yeoken Glow
Wironzette
Detlity
Cagon
Westcourt
Ingle
Detling
Lord Cecil
Tara~ Anu
Jack
Uresters
Ryne
Valyi
Jombug
Choleside
Kugal
T Toh
Cathedral Building Fund Committee
To the Electors of Geraldton Ad in 1889
Public notice condemns manipulation of votes and praises fair conduct in Geraldton elections. It references campaign integrity and a call for honest participation by electors, urging scrutiny of the electoral process.
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Ayer
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