Allied Offensives Sweep Front From Noyon To Aisne
Describes large Allied advances across a wide front from Albert to Arras and toward the Aisne, with German retreats and heavy prisoner captures. Reports in detail include Byng’s surprise attack between Albert and Arras, progress near the Ancre, offensive gains on the 16 mile front, and estimates of 100,000 prisoners since mid August. Also notes American manpower plans and strategic defense concerns.
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Paris
Foch Atatea
Hewterday
Metz
Oise
Mornay
Bey
Aisne
Carriepont
Caines
Lombray
Wassena
Cuisy En
Onky
Courdels
London
Byng
Albert and
Arras
Courcelles
General Stall to resume autumn offensive amid disrupted German plans
Reports from Amsterdam dated August 21 describe Petrograd suffering severe food shortages with breadless days. Workers marched the streets shouting opposition as a clash at the Smolny Institute, Bolshevik headquarters, sparked heavy casualties and martial law was proclaimed.
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Amsterdam
Petrograd
Smolny Institute
Latest Wires News on French and German Fronts Near Lassingy
Wires report continued French gains near Lassigny as progress persists this morning. French forces reportedly repelled German counterattacks west of Laval while sustaining heavy losses. A surprise by Bing is noted amid this evolving front line situation.
Attack Tanks Again to the Fore in Belgium Action
German forces renew assaults near important targets as Belgium's independence faces renewed pressure. Reports indicate a shifting German stance and strategic aims, including attempts to recapture lost positions and restore momentum in the theater.
French Progress Near Lassigny and Thiescourt Wood
Military dispatch describes French advances on the western outskirts of Lassigny and southward into Thiescourt wood. Forces report capturing positions and villagers as well as a growing number of prisoners in the region since yesterday, with assurances of continued progress against enemy resistance.
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Lassigny
Thiescourt Wood
Lought
Setadirts
Dreamcourt
Aime
Vilage Fentency
Morsaia
French Breaks German Front at 19 Kilometre Line
London reports a French attack on the 19 kilometre front at dawn. Troops reached a depth of two miles and took about five hundred prisoners in the first two hours. Details on command and broader actions are incomplete in the fragment.
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London
Mangia
Jas Ssey
Allied Breakthrough Near Noyon with Prisoners Taken
The report states eight miles further advance with three miles gained since morning and 9800 prisoners captured. The Australian Press Association notes ongoing resistance as the offensive proceeds along the front. A maximum two mile depth is reached near Vasaens with the line about five miles from Noyon.
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Jubert
British Counter Stuns Strong Enemy Attack
British forces repelled a fierce enemy assault with a successful counter attack. Reports confirm robust defense and tactical gains amid ongoing engagements.
Pope Five Hundred Recruit Plan Reported
A fragment notes a Laneport officer and military authorities offering action that ends further discussion. It mentions a colonel aiming to raise 500 recruits for the ALE under the name of the Pope Five Hundred.
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Laneport
Greenough District Shoot Delayed By Wet Weather
Report fragments show Greenough District monthly shoot on August 8 and 10 facing rain and poor conditions. Mr F A Anderson struggled with handicap. others could not reach him due to rough weather.
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Greenough
F.A. Anderson
Anderson
Interest in a Northampton Mineral Field trust dispute
The Warden at Hampton ruled Frederick William Laffer seeks a declaration that Vernon Louis Morton held a trust interest in Prospecting Area No 50 within the Northampton Mineral Field. Morton denies any such interest, contending no trust or lease exists, while the court weighs whether Laffer’s actions after February 1917 forfeited any claimed interest amid competing claims and a 1918 lease.
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Northampton
St Gee
Yestern
Hampton
Frederick Wiliam Laffer
Vernon Louis Morton
Morrishy
Hote
Perth
Altorfer
Frederick William Laffer
Douglas Moore Green
Ant
D. MM
Faust Aid
Wren
Eh Ontralgg
Green Ton
Wing
Geestlens Yve le
Ieen
Morton
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Washington
America
France
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Selistan
Ari
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Memmene Eal
Ermany Wi
Beygum
DIE
Matz
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Grey
Ol Waldeck
A . Meher
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Laffer VY Morton
West Australia
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Public Works Contract
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Ewders
Ewan
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Sibbeith Moratans
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Rivoxe
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Polivade
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Syvall
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Westies
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Gootman Hag
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Artlett
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Snirsal Long
Sou
Swan
Waterman
Hepeune
Nepeune
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Federal Wate
Pam
Federal Mate
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Mara
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Walla Ja Ranch
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F_O'Meil
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Eh Als Danley
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the Coliseum
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