Nations at War Operations in Belgium Battle of Divant
Brussels dated August 1 reports German assault near Divant halted by French artillery and allied forces. Heavy casualties on both sides as forces tried to cross the Meuse bridge. rumors of a large German force and regrouping elsewhere.
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Brussels
Montag Muir
Meune Fa
Divantsin
Gomsiderubo
Theen
Lnw
London
Brustals
Liege
Une
Belgium and Russian advances described in wartime dispatches
August reports from Brussels and Saint Petersburg describe Belgian army resistance, Russian counter advances, and German canard suppression. British and Japanese positions are noted, with Allied fronts guarding borders and air losses cited as Russians destroy German aircraft.
Clash of ATMs Fierce Battle Reported In Latest Wires
Wires recount a fierce clash between German and French troops near Biemont and Ramilies with limited details. The report notes French entry into Biemont and a threat against notables and the mayor if hostilities resume.
Amphion trawlers warn of mine drop fatal blast
August 10 reports trawlers warned the Amphion of a mine drop by Kunigin Lowlec. The explosion broke the vessel, leaving it enveloped in James. August 19 Rome reports Austrian authorities threaten to execute Montenegro and Serbian prisoners, including the king’s father, if Ragura is attacked.
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London
Tiebareau Warne
Great Britain
Teniton
James
Rome
Austria
Wai
Montenegro
Ragura
Frozen Meat Stockholders Hand Stock to Government
The Financial Times reports that holders of frozen meat stocks are being approached by speculators yet have refused to sell. They have handed the stock to the government at a nominal price, with enough to supply the territorial area for six months.
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Tandum
Financial Time
Territoriaia
More Men Wanted From Ger Aldton
The morning Captain Carew received an inquiry about sending more men from Geraldton and replied he could dispatch twenty five on Friday’s train and a further thirty by Saturday. It is not known exactly how many applications will be received for night at the Bill Hall.
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Carew
Geraldten
Bill Hall
Geraldton Patriotic Fund Subscriptions Rising
Generous response noted as subscriptions mount for the Geraldton Patriotic Fund appeal. Prominent local figures including Basham J. Brown and others contribute as support grows.
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Geraldton Patriotic Fund
Guardian Shilling Fund Opens Subscriptions
The Guardian announces a shilling fund to widen the appeal response. Proprieties invite small weekly or fortnightly donations and will credit each subscription to the general fund through the paper. Small contributions from many readers are welcomed to support the cause.
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Guardian
Doaatrous
General Fund
Literature for the troops appeal from chaplain
Sir I will be glad to receive gifts of literature viz books and magazines for the use of our men in camp If left at your office or at Wesley Manse Lowis forward same to headquarters Tours etc J G Jenkin Senior Chaplain 6th Military District
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Wesley Manse Lowis
J. G. Jenkin
6Th Military District
A Parent's Protest at Town Hall Farewell Meeting
In Geraldton a lone Sunday service held in Town Hall bid farewell to the first batch of volunteers. The meeting reflected devotion and loyalty of the people, showing strong community support and gratitude for the volunteers' service.
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Geraldton
Anxious Parent Blames Cadets For Alcohol at Encampment
In a letter from the Military Hall at Boma the writer criticizes a Sunday night gathering and a Monday beer incident among cadets and officers. The parent objects to intoxicating drink in canteens and drill halls, urging action by other parents and authorities. The piece highlights peer influence and violations of military laws on drinking at encampments.
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Mitiistere
Cadeta
Geraldton Football Notes Highlight Cooper Six Goals
In a Geraldton premiership round note Cooper scored six goals as the Australian game notes cover the fourth round closure. Railways lead with 24 points, Houses 16, Brigade 8, as next Saturday's match pairs Brigade with the locals and AL Boys. VES Band arrangements for Country Week criticized. Geraldton’s football strength praised but future trips questioned. Goomalling’s loss to Forest remains puzzling.
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Geraldton
Cooper
Railways
Brigade
Forrest
Notice of License Removal and Billiard Table License Application
The Licensing Act 1911 notice records an application to remove a license to Greenough and a billiard table license for premises on Geraldton Town Lot behind Ballantine Bros. on Marine Terrace Geraldton. EDGAR WILLIAM WARD announces intent to apply at the next Licencing Court sitting for the district.
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Eradu
Greenough
Om Viefois
Sreenough
Bardwell
Feres
Court For District
Ges
Western Australia
Edgar William Ward
Shenton Street
Geraldton
Messrs. Ballantinog Bros
Marine Terrace
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Turkey
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Wireless Offer
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Grocery Department
Frank Green & Co
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State Steameics, West Australian Insurance Company, Limited
Provincial Dental
West Australia
Kalgoorlie Cup
Oorstep
Kalgoorlie
Aik Sey
Pensscolla
Muulus
Bulle
Dictator
Chief Secretary
Corstep
Beverage Corstep
Full Sail
Dueller
Chief Becretary
Handy
Sbout
Favourits
James the
Chief Secretary and Beverage
Marclin
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Astote LW
Morrisby
Y.al. Boys
Ya.l
Big
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Theresays Ug
Pears & Herbert
Geraldton Town Mall
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E. Snell's
Dongarra
Dongarea
Upper Chapman BdaDe Boabe
T. Lauder
Becentary
BS. Bowers
Geraliton
Gerald. Ton
Halo
Sammon
Ida
Commonwealth Bute
Chapman Bridge
Iano
Sames Cour Poughss
Uetaliion Cee
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Beek
Ballantine's
Victoria District Tart Club
Honday
Anne Sas V
Victoria District Agricultural Society
Tore Particulary
Ake
Geraldton Contauat
Schoal
Ockerby & Co., Ltd
Promipeial Dental Co
St George's Buildings
Pst
Pare
Geraliten
Dresswaite
Hobmas Bros
Aml Freeman
Loca
Pio
Aberdare Burgess Street
H. E Hamersley
Sake Aero
Rne
Wiluna
Chaifens
Kalgvortie
Hartcastle
Bandalie
Commonwealth
Beria Cescols
Laverton
Ockerby and Us
Eureka Flour Mille
Cottesloe
E Western Machinery Company, Lanited
Murray Street
Perth
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Hosiehs, Hatters
General Outfitters
Club Hotel
B. Fuller & Co
Caton
Welk
Elite Supply Co. Ladies' Drapers
Telaghoes
Arthur J. Davies
Geraletor
Norfulls
A. Gibson & CO
Watchmakers and Jewellers
Ie Commonwealth
Governmente
N.B
F. W. Gibson
Wilson
Engelbrecht
Wess
Sandmetal
Ketw Street
Garden Road
Carter & Co
Rurse Austin
Umse Ethell
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Greer
Turner& Smith
Ubealdtus
Boies and Contract
H. S. Mackenzie & Co
Masonic Hall
Marine Terrere
Faroragh
Solan
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