British Armies Break Through Hindenburg Line Strongly
London reported that the Third and Fourth British armies attacked along a wide front between the Somme region and Coarced court. Allied forces advanced in heavy rain and storm, captured outer defences of the Hindenburg line, and pushed into the German positions driving toward Villers Quistwin. Prisoner and gun captures exceeded thousands as Australian and British divisions secured several strong points. Continuous fighting persisted with heavy counterattacks near Berthaucourt and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Piejd
Marshal Haig
Tioluons
Hindenporg
Freanoy le Petit
Berthaucourt
Pontru
le Vers Qulet
Villeret
Barytcourt
Belicourt
Emercy
Yeomanry
Praleres
Bist
VW Co
Vanceliette
Gon Keaucourt
Villers Quistwin
United Pres Association
Harrbourt
Hayriscourt
Australians' Achievement in War Fronts and Retreats
New York reports Australians have advanced along the Himsenbirg line northward. Moscow notes Russian British actions at Baku amid Armenian treachery. London cites Armenian treachery and heavy losses for the Warwicksighres. Serbian communique says forces beat terrain to advance beyond 12 miles with Bulgarians retreating as villages burn. Prisoner estimates reach 20,000 with Serbs nearing the Tartus River Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Erus
Haig reports violent bombardment and repulsed German attacks
British forces repelled a major German bombardment along the northern nethe front. German infantry attacked from Trescourt northward and toward Gare, but were driven back with heavy losses. Prisoners and dead counted, with counterattacks restoring lines. The 1st Australian Division renewed action near Mi and seized outpost positions at the Hindenburg Line, taking prisoners and capturing matériel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haig
Trescourt
Motuvres
Fromt
Ith
Hindenburg Vine
Church Notices and Services Across Denominations
A dated church notices roundup lists services for JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN, CHURCH OF ENGLAND, THE SALVATION ARMY, CATHOLIC CHURCH, and METHODIST CHURCH. It details timings for Masses, Holy Communion, Evensong, baptisms, intercession, meetings, and special events including Sunday School anniversaries and choir performances with several named clergy and local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’s Presbyterian Church
A. E. Brite
Church OF England
Moon Yoonooka
Ladies’ Guild
Salvation Army
Inge
Ensign
Mra Marion
Women's Home League
St. Franese Xavier's Cathedral
Mission Py Redemptorist
Methodist Church
Wesley Church
J. H. Langdon
A. T. Hardwicke
Slut Point
Edward Pope
Gremough
Josh.Johnston
Georgina
Josh. Johnston
Dalgety and Co. wool sale offer at Moogoore station
An auction notice from Dalgety & Co. Ltd Perth outlines wool bids including 1,000 ewes 1,100 wethers and 2 4 tooth wethers at Moogoore station with shova offers nearby. Details request fallow portioilares or inquiries to the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangeroon
Moogoore
GETY & C+. LTD
Perth
Gau'd
Sleeping Man Slain at Kwolyin in Night Attack
Charles Blakely, 48, a solitary farmer and justice of the peace near Kwolyin, was murdered in his sleep at Mr Heynew farm. An axe-wielding assailant struck in the night, injuring Blakely before he died half an hour later. Police and trackers scoured the area as detectives pursued leads from Northam to Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imaniec
Northam
Kwolyin
Kellerberrin
Charles Blakely
Ilq Eleep
Fury
Kiennede
Blakely
Blacktracker
Purdue
Perth
S. Haynes
Fatal Gun Accident inquest verdict on Kisack death
An adjourned inquest before Acting Coroner W Moore J.P. and a jury heard testimony on the fatal gun accident involving Christopher Kisack. The boy died after a gunshot wound to the right thigh from a misfired gun during duck shooting on the Murchison River. Jury verdict: death from accidental gunshot wound with rider finding Lamoine at fault for not verifying the others’ posi tions before lowering hammers and handling the gun carelessly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Raymond Kiswack
W. Moore
J.P
Messrs
G. F. Warwicker
Tr Uangerford
Victoria Hospital
Motti- Neation
Robert Brew Kisaack
Amoine
William Lamoine
Miner
Kissacks
Murchison
Christopher Kissack
Vr Lamoine
Haybox Demonstration at Salvation Army Hall
About 40 inches gathered for a Thursday afternoon Haybox cooking demonstration by Mrs Ensign Marion at the Salvation Army Hall. The crowd saw puddings and vegetables steam from the haybox after hours of confinement, illustrating the utility of haybox cooking with a timetable of dishes and timings read by Mrs Mason Dish. Stews, soups, puddings, and vegetables were shown, with greens not successfully haybox cooked and notes on other possible dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Hall
Ensign Marion
Mason
Correspondence on Soldier Settlements in Back Country
A letter from a correspondent identified as Return ed Soldier's comments on 16 August 1914 argues against taking lightly the selling and settling of returned soldiers in the back country. It claims many landowners, termed gameneers, have had extensions granted to lease land with compensation for improvements and thanks the government for foresight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lma
Geraldton Soldiers Institute Handover Chaos Sparks Meeting
A mismanaged handover of the Soldiers Institute from RSA to a citizen committer in Geraldton prompts a Thursday meeting notice. The Guardian reports the committee is urged to ensure proper management for returned soldiers, amid public concerns over oversight and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RSA
Geraldton
Guardian
Obituary of Mrs Arthur Johnson of Northampton
The death of Mrs Arthur Johnson of Northampton, aged about 77, deeply saddens friends across the district. Born in Greenough in 1869, she was a devoted church member and charitable worker, survived by her husband, five daughters and six sons, with a large family and many relatives in the Greenough area. The funeral at Northampton followed by a large turnout of residents and mourners, with tributes to her cheerful disposition and steady work for church and Convent Building Funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Johnson
Northampton
Greenough
James McCagh
Elizabeth McCagh
Johnson
Nore
Hampton Roads
Tobagon
Akill
Jarniy
Geraldton
Humgeeford
A. Sohdson
A. Carlton
May
Eileen
Elsie
Cyr
Terence
Sten- Agmehlers
stRsons
Nortampton
Torsday
Siam
Song
Desmond
Alo Leliste
Sinters
Messry Robert. Patricks
Obscure Funeral Notices List Many Names and Families
A damaged obituary fragment lists pallbearers and floral tributes with numerous misread family names and places. It mentions Mr and Mrs and several Messrs and Misses across multiple households and towns, concluding with references to letters and visitors from various towns.
Neuralcia's One Symptom and Williams Pink Pills
An old advertisement describes neuralgia symptoms and claims nerve strength can be restored by blood nourishment. It promotes Williams Pink Pills as a toning, non habit forming treatment, offering a free booklet and selling boxed pills by mail order from Williams Medicine Co. Sydney, with pricing in old currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neuraissia
Williams
Atovic
Thase Pilla
de Willams’ Medicine ‘Co
G.P
Sydney
Phar
Sella
Local Notices and Personal News From Geraldton
Personal notices report the death of Mrs Cavell age eight, and news that Core boral Brown, son of ex-private James Brown, lies seriously ill in a French hospital. Geraldton residents Mr and Mrs T Pulling contemplate travel to the Eastern States. The Geraldton District Council plans a valedictory event next week to honor the Pullings for labor movement work. Walter Mitteson, Lance Corporal Fathers, admitted to a Bristol hospital on August 1, with hope for a swift return home. Walter enlisted in August 1b.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coreboral Brown
James Brown
France
T. Pulling
Geraldton
Pulling
Fatiers
Mitteson
Walter
Mosnityl
Bristol
England
Weather Data Fragments From Local Observation
Fragmentary notes show barometer readings and dates with scattered numerical values. The legible items reference September 18 and assorted figures, suggesting a weather or atmospheric record from a historical page segment.
What Doctors Prescribe For Indigestion
Physicians who specialise in stomach troubles advise sufferers with indigestion gastritis or dyspepsia to obtain a package of Bisarated Magnesia from their chemist and use it after meals or when symptoms appear. Doctors report quick relief in many cases as it is not a secret remedy and is recommended by medical professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mootore
Wanted Known. Navy Store ad lists various goods and prices
A cluttered advertisement from the Navy Store markets many goods with prices. Items include Boots, flour, hair products, kerosene, soaps, bacon, veal, split peas, and tobacco plugs among others. Several brand or item names appear with prices, though OCR uncertainty obscures some details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BMW
Navy
Yim Bartlete
Girk
Lissure
Vanker Dowdle
Wills Baye
Copsien
Victory
Vice Hegel
Local Trading Advertisements and War Fund Tickets
A garbled historical page lists shop items and promotions: biscuits, tea, methylated spirits, jams, cigarettes, and citrus, with free delivery to Geraldton. It mentions a war fund Art Union selling tickets, prizes including porcelain vases and household goods, and local sales in Rock Bartle and surrounding areas. Also advertised are linseed compound remedy and various sale notices for fittings, hotel items, and beer mugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rmind Nery
Jim Jones
Geraldton
Macey
Forman
Jqarsey
Bartiirand Rock
Séca
Art Union
Frank Green and Co
Bartlend Rock
Baca
Cole Een
Blesnors
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Western Front
Belgium
Hinden- 4Burg Line
Mulhausen
Paris
Basie
Schteertumd Newpaper
Mulhabees
Alsace
Damdou
Petit Parisien
Betziem
Hindenburg
New York
Pontract
Russia
Baku
Caspian Sea
Tember
Warwicksighres
Sear
Epnemy
Arthur John
Michael McCagh
J Sims
Kony
H. Johnsom
Victor Johnson
Ht Sime
J. Cummingsham
Woudeoe
TA Drage
Df. Mitchell
Hushand
Crippy and Jandils
Mee
Wight and Family
Mead Hoard
Wrant Wes S Webp
Mir du
Ise Heh
Anit Wee
Wondegek
Putelias
Remthy
Neuralcia
Mt Geenlston
Boan
People’s Grand Emporium
Born‘e
Born
Brest and Chearest
Everrthing
Evarmoor
Avery
Boan Bros
Universal
A Mere Wellingington and Murray
Btresta
Zisld & Persant
Terest
Army & Navy Stores
Marine Terrace
AMY & Navy ‘Marine ‘Merones
Renzacn A Pps
Tammachite Sale
Lange
Hillscre
West Overheu
Andiaren
Overhes
Raldtom
Endan
Holsman
Suall
Walhalla Raoch
Glover
Lemmer
Telier
E. Unell
Hreemasors
Hednberg
jLords
Snell
Gibson & Jo
Kay
Stockport
Gibson & Go
Seejthean
Carrai i
W. Caley
Barwon St
Manetad
Our Roar
Withers
G. Sewell
Gerardtam
Anted
Spuallien
Mt Erin
Wim
Peter
Coyes
Panted St Coca
Barney
Bartlet
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