British Line Strained as Central Powers Move
Report from the British front describes evacuation of telegraphs and cleared dugouts at Dourson Wood while examining fortifications. Mention of Hindenburg and strategic aims to press on before American forces arrive. air raiders encounter heavy anti aircraft fire and a loss of several crew. Also references Central Powers and Russia regarding the armistice duration and canal fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dnj'ea
Brogh
Rane
Brijish Front
Seen
Ducrea
Férman Nepareemets
Wires Report: Allied Defense Holds Line Amidard Counterattacks
British forces repelled German attacks along the Western front as time-worn trenches held against renewed assaults. Allied troops, including the 2nd Canadian and French divisions, reported stiff resistance and effective use of machine guns. Casualty estimates vary, with hundreds reported killed or wounded as the enemy pressed near Bourton Wood and La Vacquerie before a withdrawal to firm positions.
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la Vacquerié
Dridggr
Marcos
Alka
Nord Canan
Nivisions
Gamera] Byng
Logans
Cary
Haig Warned of Concentrations Behind Cambrai and Rheims
The Matin reports Pleld Marshal Haig sensing heavy enemy concentrations behind Cambrai and Rheims with reinforcements expected. Evacuated Bourton Wood is cited as a reason for the alert as Treavily concentrated forces presses behind these sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dergaitier
le Matin
Bourton Wood
Pleld
Haig
Cambrai
Rheims
Heavy fighting in Italy reported in official communique
London reports continuous battle on Asiago Plateau and Jene Valley with Allied artillery delaying German advance. Italian and German alerts claim captures at Monte Sem and 15,000 prisoners taken as forces contend south of Gal Ho and near Monte s.
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London
Asiagd
Masa
Jene Valley
Gal- Ho
Montes
Altar
Monte Sem
Withdrawal and repulse noted in Rourlon Wood action
British forces withdrew briefly south of Novollex Surrescant in Rourlon Wood on Tuesday night while enemy lines remained inactive. Reports say Jale unit gained no decisive result as allied troops engaged and damaged field works in the vicinity.
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London
Deraimber
Haye
Novollex
Rourlon Wood
Papal
Submarine Incident Report From Local Paper
A brief note records a submarine event with limited legible details mentioning a British context and territorial waters. The fragment references December era terminology and a distant British involvement, with no clear names, dates, places, or outcomes readable in the surviving text.
Wheat Marketing Scheme Geraldton Storage Sheds Commenced
Construction starts on two Wheat Marketing Scheme storage sheds at Geraldton for the Victoria district. Mr McCracken of Perth contracted. delays avoided with new lines and loop connections to ship wheat directly to sheds. Each shed 1060 by 44 feet, tall, enabling large storage and reduced exposure to sea damage. Target to be ready before year end to handle early crops. Materials arriving, work proceeding swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Beng Mae
Wansil
Dampier Elevations Addressed in Electoral Notice
In Western Australia the Dampier district sees an electoral notice urging voters to consider the government proposals. The public are informed polling will be held at eight o'clock, with specific venue details and regional officials identified for Sunday observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Twike
Dampier
Kangaroo Reserve Measures Spar Over Public Work
The board debated extending the Kangaroo reserve boundary but deemed it inadvisable due to kangaroos' destructive behavior. A proposal to alter river crossings with rails and sand was approved, with costs totaling £44 160 3d.
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Polson
Kangaroe
Hall
Bartlett
Mitche
Michel
Waldeck
Debmas
Mitchell
Land
Balt
America and Austria war declared alias committe ed by an o
A fragmentary notice reports a declared war stance between America and Austria. The text indicates a committee action and a mace vote adopted, though details are unclear due to the damaged source. Further context is unavailable in the readable lines.
AIR RAID ON LONDON DURING DECEMBER BOMBARDMENT
London reports an air raid with five simultaneous attacks from northeast and southwest. Anti aircraft fire repelled groups. two aircraft and three crew were captured. Fires broke out across London but were controlled. majority of casualties were to police personnel with 11 injured inside and outside London. Material damage was slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Kent
Bowie
Eroceht
Alio
Poltan
German Attack in Italy Reported at Melet Tone
A German assault near Melet Tone in Italy is reported, with military observers noting early movement and air activity. Local defenses respond as Allied forces monitor the front and report no clear breakthrough yet.
Notice by J W Clydesdale Barrister Perth
J W Clydesdale barrister and solicitor notifies the public that he has established and resumes the practice at Commercial Bank Chambers Corner of Barrack Street and George Terrace Perth. He invites clients to attend and contact him for professional services.
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J. W. Clydesdale
AMD
UBAM_ BERS
Barrack
Hervet
Bi George
Terrace
Perth
Ger Tura events and criminal notices in Southampton
Fragmented OCR notes describe Ger Tur events at a Southampton institute with references to a robber, a returned soldier, and a warrant. Mentions of weeks Tuesday Thursday and Saturday appear with unclear dates. Australia meld at Ger Turaday February 1 December.
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Terous
BS Australia
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The
Central Powers
Russia
Dourson Wood
Mindenburg
Gedman
Aso
Kev Toate
Reich
Sng
Mga Ware
Strman
Cambrac
Raemis
Italy
Fterday
Bourlon Wood
Docember & the Berms
Wwealts OF
Australia
State OF Western Australia
Aedur
America
And
Austria
Cieht
Santini
Mechanic Institute
Southampton
Geraldtur
Wedkez- Bat
Avoraiay
Jenkin East
Bley
Sisley
Belciar
Feestat
WaereRs Ausiralia
GFLU
PSETR
Westles & Anglo
Vicior Elliote
Malry
Crommelie
Phaint Bo
Turaday
Mandy
Withers & Co., Bakers and Pastrycooks
Carter
Dungares
Btrong Demin
Poplin
Mobair
Carter & CO
the People’s Drapers
Marine Terrace
Poeraldoton
Victoria Motor
Overland
Wervee
Ip, Crossley
Engisa
Sistbomary
Kai
Quality House
P. L. Mouritz Passchal
Tai
Geo. Baston
Seberal
Forwarint
Lhasa
Tebralco
Vaile
A. T. Davies
Geraldton Motor Garage
Frainier
Buick
FOMD
Hey Mobile
Cote Ford
TORF
Uup
Morrodat Wereridat, Duc
Rmxander
Tari Cab
Nehawah Race Club
Beors
Sgeene
Pitzpatrick & CO
Withers and Co
Bakers
Ruge Ebhos
Peter Famers
Mowat ‘Catlers
Ari
Gabiust
Paris Poel
Psswanune
Dusinom
Risorar
Ford Cars
Ant Howe Uether
Bord Carndom
Ford
Toby
Ousebold
St. Sions Ware
Vane
Oraemen
Wade
Japan
Ant Goran
Guardian” Office
Bros. & Freeway
itzPatrick
Albert
Kodak Viles
Gilera & Co
Rt WE
Ortho the
Bouton ‘Teen
Max
Bartiac
the Bee
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