British success on Flanders front praised troops elan
Report from the Western Front notes recent British advances in Flanders and wide appreciation of the dash and elan of Australian and New Zealand troops. Descriptions praise Western Front gains and the defeat of German forces, with Western Australian troops described as lithe and hatchet-faced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
New Zealand
W.A
Phillip Gibbs
Abraham Heights
Broodereinde Cross Road
Gibbs
New Front
New Poelcapelle
Fritz
Hattefeld
Broodsinde Cross Roads
Armed Raiders Threaten South Pacific Sea Routes
Reported German armed craft infest the South Pacific with a French schooner captured. Other vessels missing and presumed lost. Nine ships overdue at San Francisco amid wartime danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
San Francisco
Britons, Australians, New Zealanders advance on Abraham heights
London dispatch reports Haig praises progress on the front. New Zealanders and Australians press toward Broodende cross road and Abraham heights, taking prisoners and inflicting German losses. Descriptions emphasize grit, casualties, and leading units.
German Raiders in South Pacific Capture French Schooner
The Navy reports two German armed raiders in the South Pacific and the French schooner Lu teca captured by the Scaddler an American motor sloop. Other Entente ships search for the raiders amid fears several vessels may be lost including Mose dale sunk after leaving Sydney. Nine vessels overdue from Wellington and Sydney, with Wairuns and Winslow among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
South Pacific
Luteca
Scaddler
Mosedale
Sydney
Wellington
Massive US Aeroplane Construction Program In War Effort
The War Department awarded a contract to build 2 000 aeroplanes under wartime aviation expansion. Training centers are set at 24 locations as aviators prepare for combat readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington War Department
Washington
War Department
Aviation Hill
Transit Union Eyes Immediate Shipping Resumption
Telegrams indicate Transport Workers Federation plans to resume work soon. Federated Segments Union members ready to sign on any steamer in the harbor. Coal supply insured, sparking expectation of a general revival in shipping activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Transport Workers’ Federation
Federated Segmen's
Transport Federation
The General Elections. Perth Kanowna Oct 8
Perth report notes partial results and voting activity from the general elections in Kanowna with scarce readable lines indicating early tallies and named locations. The fragment mentions Walker and Fustman among others, reflecting a local electoral update in a condensed format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Kanowna
Walker O
Fustman
Haig Reports Night of Artillery Fire and Raids
Field Marshal Haig says heavy artillery activity continued through the night on the front. Successful raids occurred southeast of Thondseinde with casualties and 20 prisoners taken. An attempted raid south of the Ypres Mace Canal was repulsed. Leicester shires raided west of Cite St Elio. Weather described as showery and colder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haig
al Offtern
Brookstige
Germans Preparing Avactate Lens Evacuation Noted
Geneva correspondent reports New York Times that Germans plan to evacuate Lens after British victories in Flanders. Lens loses strategic importance. Slindenburg to take the step shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Geneva
New York Times
Flanders
Lens
Slindenburg
An American View of the German Colonies
Frank Simonds surveys German colonial aims in Africa and the Pacific. He notes Australia will not cede New Guinea and cites Australia New Zealand and South Africa as decisive on the German colonies. Simonds praises Australians and records the Anzacs as part of history amid East Africa conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Simonds
New York ‘Tribune
Holman
Australia
Germany
New Guinea
Simonds
South Africa
New Zealand
Europe
Middle Africa
East Africa
Marcel Hutin reports enemy plans for stronger airplanes
Marcel Hutin states he has reliable information that the enemy is building more powerful aircraft to bomb Entente towns and to counterbalance American aerial construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marcel Hutin
Enmy
Russians' Families Ordered to Leave Finland
Copenhagen report says the Finnish Commandant has requested all Russians' families to depart as a precaution against a great and imminent danger. The notice highlights rising tensions and security concerns in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Finland
Soldiers Letters From France 1917
Private J. E. MeNeses writes from France dated July 1 1917 to Mr and Mrs W H Mo Seecee of Greenough. He mentions rain and a tent blown down, seeing old pals, doubts about letters from Australia, longing for a West Australian letter, and recalling Kalgoorlie friends. He notes different fronts for his brother Will and wishes to work the signal box instead of arms. He cautions about what to write home.
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France
W. H. Mo‘Seecee
Greenough
J. E. MeNeses
Brother Will
West
Australia
Will
Frank Butler
Bert Buckley
Jack Horton
Kalgoorlie
England
Missing man Edward Freeman linked to remote station search
From Our Correspondent Yalgoo Oct. p. reports Edward Freeman, missing after leaving Boo lardy station last year, prompted police searches by Yalgoo Mullewn and local natives. Remains were found at a Dillapalong paddock. manager notified Walgoo police and officials. McDonald, believed captured near Magnet, escaped custody and remains at large with reports of a head injury. Licensing Court notes include Warriedar store license withdrawal due to posting error. Weather records show 55 points of rain by Monday and light showers on Wednesday.
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Edward Freeman
Boolardy Station
Yalgoo
Mullewn
Dillapalong Station
Campbell
Dillahalong
Walgoo
Spector
McDonald
Jockup
Magnet
Ife
Thesday
Licensing Court
F.J. Bowman
Warriedar
Minister of Mines
Moonvoonooka Bazaar Raises Over 200 for Patriotism
In Moonvoonooka on Saturday September 22 a bazaar raised well over £200 for patriotic purposes. Ladies led stalls including Refreshments under Mrs Angel and helpers, with Mr Frank Green of Geraldton aiding. Needlework, Preparations, Flowers, Introductions, and Lollies stalls organized by local women produced several hundred sale items and substantial funds. The event faced river-related access issues but succeeded, with thanks to numerous volunteers and a couple of omissions later corrected.
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Moonvoonooka
Angel
Tom Giles
Mary Angel
Frank Green
Geraldton
Djgiles
Jfould
Olive Gould
St. Giles
Live Gould
Muriel Gould
Jyelfer
Merle Gould
David Grant
Wm. Webber
Thowins
UW. Mitchell
F&f. Criddle
Jim
Laing
Maurice Bunny
Wm. Angel
Jack Gould
Farmers in Victoria District form bacon and butter co operative factory
James Weaton of Geraldton urges farmers to attend the October 12 meeting to decide on a cooperative bacon and butter factory and to cast their personal votes rather than delegate votes. He notes proposed leasing of works at a high rent and suggests building a sound cooperative basis before committing to any scheme to turn £260 into an asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Co-Operative Society
Omaat
Wenalf
Pralana
Oom
Cap
Messrs Winter, Brandt and!’ Co
Metropolitan Winners and War News from the era
Cagou becomes the Metropolitan twice, riding 7.11 to win in 1913 with J Lightfoot aboard. Next Saturday at 2.50 pm Mackenzie Co will auction valuable household furniture and effects at Augustus Street premises opposite Recreation Ground. Progress notes list enlistees and rejections for active service. Soldiers’ Association thanks donor for £435 from Mr Charlie Swapp after a benefit performance. Cable facilities for soldiers relatives updated with a new fourth edition to ease telegraphic addresses. Postmaster General orders aid to public in using the code indicators.
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Metropolitan
Cagou
Mooltan
J. Lightfoot
Sharp, Messrs. Mackenzie & Co
Augustus-street
Recreation Ground
Jai Imperial Force
Mau
Augustus Street
Sharp, S. MacKenzie & Co
Joe Zyan
H. S. MacKenzie As& CO
Seasonable Goods at Frank Green & Co The Big Store
Seasonable goods at the big store feature a wide range of blouses, skirts, dress fabrics, and hosiery. New arrivals include boys and children's attire, summer skirts in white gabardine and poplin, and crepe de chine blouses with price points from 3/6 to 10/6.
Music teaching clash over minister’s conduct in Geraldton
A letter from Geraldton dated May 10 1917 criticizes a minister for seeking music pupils in town. The writer says a minister should preach the Gospel not promote private lessons and warns of mutual ruin if the issue continues. The letter urges fair competition among local music teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Turf Race Results From Wednesday Card
The Turf lists Wednesday results with several races and horses named. Nugget won the grass fed horses race while other placings include Nero Prairie Wick Nonplissed Namiy Ivy and Madim. Jost Appenunies note unclear entries but reference multiple sprint and handicap events with various times and placements.
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Jemmer
Madge
Nun
Ivy
Fooman Mulsey
Nugget
Measles outbreak joke at prison warder scene
An old lady questions a constable about a measles breakout at the prison. The constable boasts the chief caught them. She remarks on his youth and he notes the chief warned that paying four bills would age him quickly.
Wise and Otherwise Humor Fragments and Jokes
A collection of brief, dated style quips and inoffensive gags from a vintage page. The jokes lampoon school life, art, romance, singing, and work. Characters include a pupil, swimming master, Bobby, Mr Softly, Lobby, and a manager, with lines on vulgarity, artistic education, and salary requests.
Sleep Advice For All Ages In Proper Surroundings
An adult and child both need seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Natural sleep in well ventilated spaces is essential, with no one sleeping in a room lacking adequate air, or in an apartment without direct communication with the outer air, per a well known doctor.
Remedies for minor kitchen burns with flour and soda
The article advises housewives on simple in-kitchen remedies for scalds and burns. Dried flour sprinkled on the burned area provides relief, and carbonate of soda applied dry or as a paste with water soothes pain and helps prevent blistering, to be renewed as needed.
Premature Baldness Affects Civilised Societies
The article surveys causes of early hair loss seen in civilized populations, noting factors such as over-heated rooms, mental worry, overstudy, and lifestyle. It recommends removing primary causes, cod liver oil with iron and quinine, and a paraffin oil based lotion with lavender and other ingredients, applied nightly to the scalp.
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America
Aerial Aid
Talen
Gonnington
Ola
Isiy Kioss
New South Wales
Recommendation OF Transport Federation
Walker
Gascoyne
Angelo
Gilchritt
Ia Pete
Yilgarn
Trudson Me
Callum
Wolfe’s
Tee
Pwnemy’s Aeriat
Trograaime
Lollies
Sim
Miss Williams
Ai Hourrative Bacon Factory
James Weaton
Qet
Itilvie Carlsen
William Herbert Fo Yn
API
Thmas William Albany, Gag
Tate
Leonard Arsley Shepheard
Charlies Swapp
Mikado
Izit
Rennington
Frank Green & CO
BIC
Ceraldton
Saxe
D.W. Poplin
D.W. White
Gests and Boys' Department
Jost, Appenunies
Namiy
Stack Hauer
Kairiv Vick
Lofty
Harry Scurry
Miles
Bobby
Mr. Softly
Horneyband
Thero Yprong
Burns
Bhosiday
Ip Avery Bowne
Wolfe's Schnapps
the Bever
Pematia
Kishk Fonts
Gibson & Co
Bess Bros
Debbie
Brimsmead
Wbon
Mahajenk
Massey-Harris Drill
R. If
Hornsby
Overhey
Marine Terrace
Ton
F. Bnall'a
West End Marine Terrace
ADIES
Holst Lapine
Morocco
Ewell's
Hokman Bros
Freeman
Charie
Bedrock
Gillette
E. Snell's
Gibeon & Co
Evans and Hosen
Bedt i & Co
Chrismas
Wah
Withers & Os
Wiles
Ayer
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