War Dispatches Describe Allied Advances and Turkish Retreats
Reports from Melbourne and London describe Turkish retreat into the mountains after losses at Erzingjam and Armenian campaigns, with Sir William Irvine urging national policy and Hughes’ return to government. Across the front, Haig notes continued Allied fighting, German bombardment repulsed, and Australian troops advancing at Pozières.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Laing
Hughes
Worrow
Australia
William Irvine
Great
Britain
Antiques and Fabrics Sell Opaque Array of Ladies Goods
A long ledger style listing offers embroidery, lace, flounces, gowns, undergarments, stockings, and accessories for women and children. Includes yarns, cottons, linens, sheets, towels, mohairs, shawls, cambric muslins, vests, nightwear, and heels. Also lists men’s clothing items like trousers, shirts, und underwears, and umbrellas with prices in old currency.
Enemies Outwitted In Large Prisoner Haul At Battle
Cairo dispatch reports 1600 prisoners captured after a battle as British cavalry lured Turkish forces. British artillery and machine guns dominated, with tanks encircled and a full Brail surrender. 70 Germans taken, including 36 officers. notable rearguard action by Territorial infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cairo
Bryaile
Brusiloff
Turkish Advance Near Port Said Attacked by Allies
London reports that since midnight Thursday about 14,000 Turks have pressed seven to eight mile fronts east of Port Said but made no breakthrough. Between 400 and 500 prisoners were taken as Turkish assaults continued at dusk. British warships aided Day Tuwa while a naval air raid failed to cause damage. The Egypt theater endured 10 degree heat as aerial attacks on Tamalia and Lake Tuma yielded no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Momani
Port Said
British and Australian forces hold line in France and Russia
Reports describe British and Australian troops in France repelling German offensives near Posieres and advancing frontier positions west and north of Posters. Australian, Kent, Samey, and Sussex units active with artillery, shelling Courvelette and Miraumont, destroying gas sites and ammo stores as Brusioloff reports rising German reinforcements and ongoing fighting near Tendon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewermy Partes
Premizeres
Livity
Wight
Australia
Kent
Samey
Susex
Courvelette
Miraumont
Saval Activity Ex Bautio German Vessels Sunk
Report from Petrograd says Anglo Hussan submarines attacked a German convoy near London August 6. Two German torpedo boats were sunk after a swift German shipyard engagement. The incident caused shipping panic as German vessels retreated under cover of night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Messig
Petrograd
Som Swift Mansion Cruiseis Jm
Italian Campaign Communique Reports Alpine Front Action
An Italian communique from London dated August 6 describes Austro-Hungarian forces launching attacks along the Adige and Upper Isonzo. In the Friday assault on Mont Iascone, retreating Austrians bombarded their own trenches, enabling Italian entry into the positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gevers Basil
East Front
Adige
Upper
Isonzo
Mont- Iascone
Greek Elections Loom as Ministers Show Sympathy
London reports August 4B Greek elections nearing. Shewnland Ministry ministers display pro-Eurent sympathies. M Gounaris organizes a lecture tour in Britain. M Vennsalos says Ireland’s fate hinges on Germany’s timing amid Europe’s unsettled fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
She Wland
M Gounaris
Britain
Genuine Sale War Prices and Big Discounts
We have not advanced our prices in any line and offer 25 to 30 percent discount on sale goods with reductions up to 50 percent. Imported goods show 35 percent round savings, and a selection includes watches and vanes. Sale opens Friday July 2 after a Thursday July 77 closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chua Ware
Haste praises Australian soldier deeds at Adelaide
At Adelaide on August 7, Haste spoke to commend the Australian soldier and urge Britain to fulfill its duty with resolve. He said the country would not shrink from sacrifice or face praise, and that the moment is for counting sacrifice, not for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Adrlaide
Great Britain
Setanak Tel Nordie
Allina
Australia
War items and land sale notices mix in terse report
A mixed wartime note details troop actions and German setbacks alongside a formal land sale advertisement. It lists Victoria Locations and acres offered, describing fencing, water access, timber types, and cultivation status, with conditions and terms from H. Mackemle Co. Auctioneers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Egypt
France
Armenia
Armeni
Thea Naxionale
Erzingjam
Bivar
Readies
MR Hughes
William Irvines
Aigner Haig
Germany
Leres
Menvillas and
Straust
Girlswood
Pozieres
New York
Austral Invest Poxigres
Orth
Posierey
Thiepval
Mouquetroms
Pozieres Plateau
Cepital
Goode
Comwes
Embroideries, Gaves, &c
Mamet
Job Lea
Chihirea
Ghulten
Marcnester Department
Saas
Patel
Claes Millinehy
Asia Minor
Rommatiyut
Erangjam
Mudichaia
Mitts
Stokhod
Stokhov
Irave
Koropie
Kovel Hindenberg
Port Sap
Bomani
Pozienes
Posleros
Tendon
Morning Post
Brusi
Germars Scared
Trong
M. Vennsalos
Gibson
WR Hughes
Kojahina
Hall
Mise McCarthy
Kojareva
Pranos
Yeneon
Reous
Marine Terrace
Leonard
Forbes
Victoria
Jst
Amd
Multoe
Avctoner's
Salle
Opes Publivg Meeting
Ics” Institute
Gf Webb
the Supreme Court OF
Western Australia
Hill Bartlett Vereus
James Criddle
Moor
Aldten
T Howase
Geraldton
Ant Altorfer
James Riddle
Ugle Bros
Eleanor Street
Sant‘ Hdaaas
Bogle Auctioneers
Born
Awson
Her
Wallace Mer
Arpa
Joe Sacer Co
Freemasges Hotel
Oopta
Gerallion
Tange
Exywelkin
Gustuian
Dpelier Street
Lam Goon
Waldeck
Jamas C Kidd
Uerenary Street
Pasy Bosky
Gerallton
Government i Bank
Government Savings Pank
Ting Keanager
Oliver's Clothing
Motel
Martee Tormesn
Gershchon
Williams & Co., Motor Garage
Engineers
Turners and Fitters
Dunlop Motor Tyres
Ford Cars
B.S.A. Motor Cycles
Tel
A. T. Davies
Victoria Motor Works
Lane
Athens
T. Aslan
Stull Flow
Augustus Etmesy
Geraldtom
J. Mills
Lew Gass
Ghapmeay Waiuhmakem and Jeweller
Uepout
Green & Uers
Ths
Fromme
J. H. Scott
Wcensel Sanitary
Mepaire
Boota
Measery
Geraldton High School
Westey
Miss
Lay
Esplanade
Wes
Constantine “Geardian
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