Nations at War Four Miles of Trenches Taken
Paris reports from August 9 declare French forces extended gains on the Somme and thrust north of Hemwood with four miles of trench depth from 325 to 850 yards. Thiaumont work stubborn fighting continues as troops regain lost positions and repulse counterattacks. Germany’s food problems grow as meat rations shrink and fodder shortages bite the army. Portugal opens loans from Great Britain to aid war effort and accepts British ships seized by Portugal for use.
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Paris
Somme
Smal Wood
Hem Wood
Thiaumont-Fleury
Thiaumont
Petrare
Trisbon
Great Britain
Portugal
Graat
Britain
Porta
Europe
The Fate of Lemberg Civilians Ordered to Leave
Citizens in Lemberg were ordered evacuated last Friday amid wartime moves. The governor’s proclamation warned that if defense fails, the city may fall and renewed efforts will be made to retake it. The report reflects ongoing military uncertainty and displacement.
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Bucharest
Lemberg
British Success Near Pozier German Attack at Yser
General Haig reports our bombing north of Pozieres captured prisoners and that German bombardments aimed at Bailewarde Lake and the Yser Canal caused thick gas and limited damage. Paris communique notes German counterattacks north of Hemwood were repulsed with heavy losses except at a location called sat polgl.
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London
Autunt
Haig
Pozieres
Bailewarde Lake
Yser Canal
Paris
Hemwood
Sat Polgl
Sammy Teecze
Values in Soft Goods The Big Store
Comprehensive textile goods range bought direct from manufacturers. Lace embroideries laces and flouncing offered with prices per yard and per box. Hose stockings market bags and cotton fabrics advertised with job and retail prices.
MILLINERY SALE PROMISES HIGH CLASS FASHIONS
A high class millinery sale advertises three Tebies of hats and other headpieces. Details promise stylish designs and HALF PRICE savings to attract shoppers seeking elegant headwear this season.
Warfront notes shows uprisings and advances in WWI battles
An August dispatch reports Allied advances and prisoner captures in several sectors. Russian and Petrograd lines claim trench gains east of the Swantveby, taking 13 officers and 600 men, and forcing Turks from positions near Kasi.
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London
Petrograd
Swantveby
Kroopets
Wankerts
Dnessere
Enemy's Communications Flood London War Report
August dispatch from a Petrograd correspondent describes Susana reaching near the main railway to Lemberg and supplying enemies northwest of Tarmapo. General Teckarof threatens the German left flank in the first named region and seeks to envelop Bakitsh.
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Londrun
Petrograd
Susana
Lemberg
Tarmapo
Teckarof
Gersman
Bakitsh
The Fall of Gorizia Italians Big Success
A wireless Rome report says Italians captured Gorizia with about 10000 prisoners. Austrian lines on the Tsonzo and Garso Fronts collapse as Italian cavalry harry retreating troops. Austrians face demoralization and difficulty extricating forces in Ticino.
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London
Rome
Furious French attack on Peronne burns town in siege
A German war correspondent reports Peronne afire as the rear of a violent French bombardment destroys a large part of the town. Women and many art treasures are said to be ruined as August events unfold, complicating relief efforts.
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Peronne
Copenhagen
Peconne
Afizenth
Hytherto
Aubrey E. Wanstwough
Drury
Steparuson
Drapers
Oullivers
Maine Terracy
Geraldian WA
Iyse
Dru
Conseum
Tantuat Consent Agai
Jay
British forces in Egypt thwart Turkish push on canal
Telegraphed report from Egypt notes Turkish claims to conquer Egypt shattered yesterday. German-led tactics praised for science and organization. British troops, including Chauvel’s division and Territorials, resisted fiercely with waterway traffic continuing. Survivors scattered, deserting in small groups as British morale and discipline cited.
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Egypt
Satunday
Lrmil
Murray
Trafic
Turkia Withara
Chauvel
Gallipoli
Briflak
Kut-el-Amara Prisoner Status Stirs Commons Debate
London August Led Robert Cecil told the Move of Commons that despite inquiries and a rough diplomatic stance in Constantinople the government remains unsure of the fate or location of Irish prisoners taken at Kut-el-Amara except for General Townshend. The Porte’s silence fuels doubts over possible desert crossings at this season.
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London
Robert Cecil
Gollantinople
Kut-el-Amars
Townshend
Porte
Censon
Germans Capture Swedish Steamer Themis at Gothland
Stockholm reports on Sunday that German forces seized the Swedish steamer Themis and seized the island of Gothland. German actions included threatening to blow the vessel if refused and Swedish warships were dispatched to the area.
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Stockholm
Gothland
Perimians Ton
British Warships Pursue Deutschland Across Atlantic
British warships sighted the Deutschland or Bremen off Maine and plan to chase her across the Atlantic with the aim to capture on the far side. The chase signals heightened tensions as vessels hunt this feared German raider.
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New Fork
August
Aribeaurlve
Maine
Atlantic
Private Wounded In War Telegrams From Melbourne
Personal item reports Mr Tom Worthington of Augustus Street receiving three telegrams from Records Office Melbourne about Private Alfred Worthington wounded. Mrs M A Smith received nine telegrams confirming her son Private H A Smith severely wounded in chest. Wounded soldier is brother of Mr A Cruzet. Mrs J Auslard’s friend Bessie Gilson recovering from serious operation at Lewisham Private Hospital. Mr Harrington in Woolverton Sanatorium with bulging table. Dramatec Company entertaining August 1 at Town Hall with dance proceeds to council for hall use and lighting. Great bargains advertised at Coliseum tomorrow.
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Tom Worthington
Augustus Street
Ulee
Melbourne
Winthet Hin
Alfred Worthington
MA Smith
Bae Records Office
Hut
HA Smith
A Cruzetter
J Auslard
Pee Bessie Gilson
Lewisham
Harrington
Woolvelen
Dramatec Company
Muin Council
TW. Drew
Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice
Unclear OCR text includes scattered fragments about individuals and numbers. Key details, names, dates, and places are not discernible. Unable to extract a coherent event or notice from the provided readable portions.
Manchester Department Store Marks On Cheap Holiday Goods
A long list of low priced white goods and clothing items from Manchester department store presents drifted inventory. Items include white sheeting, damask, flannelettes, towels, shirting, curtains, nets, baby flannel, table linen, tea towels, and men’s trousers shirts and sweaters with prices in older currency.
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Whity
Gibson's Great Realisation Sale Opens Soon
Gibson's advertises a massive realisation sale with discounted prices on various items including clothing and household goods. The notice highlights storewide discounts, limited stock, and a closing day on Thursday July 27 with sale starting Friday July 18.
Berthampien Notes departure send off for Donovan
Friends of Police Constable Donovan and Mr Donovan gathered at King Hall for a farewell on the eve of their leaving town after three years here. A dance followed with Muscoe giving a toast for Northampton citizens. The event saw Ernie Stoat as master of ceremonies and Mrs Trey and others officiating. Mor dames Trey and That helped with arrangements.
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Dar Ee Cserem
Donovan
King Hall
Worpore
Donovan Hoeen
Daiavai
Menzies
Muscoe
Northampton
Donavan
Ernie Stoat
Mordames Trey
Mayor calls council to denounce attacks on Dr Herman
At the Municipal Council meeting last night Mayor WB Fillowfeld urged the council to express conscience over hostile interjections aimed at Dr Herman at Friday’s Town Hall gathering. The council pledged to take measures if such conduct recurs and conveyed thanks to Dr Herman for his loyalty amid the hurtful remarks.
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WB Fillowfeld
Dr Herman
Ave
Dalziel
Iene
Boston
Remiks
Herman
Poultry Farms for Returned Soldiers Debate in Progress Association
Thos Hughes of the Irwin Progress Association in Dongarra writes via the local paper praising poultry and pig rearing potential in the Victoria District. He notes grain, lucerne and mangolds can be grown with fresh water, bone meal usable in Germany and Perth, and calls for united effort and organized work to establish farms for returning soldiers.
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le Baster
G. Baston
Victoria
Perth
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