Flanders Campaign Allied Push Gains Noted
Daily Telegraph Calais correspondent reports Allies vigorously push offensive in Flanders with superior artillery and General French’s daring strategy driving success. German efforts weaken near Ypres and Mieaport as Allied lines advance from Ostend to Tax, with strong positions north of Armentieres and along the Nieuwpoort-Dixmude corridor.
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Temdun
Calais
Te Egraph
Flanders
Ostend
Armentiers
Nieuport
Dixamde
Vike Yprea
Mieaport
Pervyse
Frontline War Updates and Allied Strikes Across Europe
Reports from Paris Berlin and Athens describe renewed combat in eastern France and a French frontal attack repulsed near Saint Aibel. German claims say French forces halted the assault as thousands of French soldiers were captured. Mutiny alleged on Turkish warships cited by the Daily Star. Servians push Austrian troops back in a northeastern advance. Australian Derwent destroyer to be launched Saturday in Cockatoo Island. Melbourne notes need for special legislation to cancel Australian mine contracts with German manufacturers.
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Melbourne
Hughes
British submarine solos under mines sink Turkish battleship
The Prow Bureau reports Commander Nirman Holbrook aboard submarine 111 dodged five mine rows in the Dardanelles to strike a Turkish battleship. Despite heavy pursuit by gunfire and torpedoes the submarine surfaced safely after a five hour submerged period.
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London
Nirman Holbrook
Dardanelles
Ant
Kaiser S serious condition operation ordered crown prince recalled
Berne reports a Munich telegram says a tracheal operation will be performed when fever abates. Crown Prince recalled from the front to Berlin is confirmed. In the Aisne region heavy fighting sees trenches bombarded and earthworks destroyed by German artillery as Allies gain ground at several points. Copper restricted as Germany milks metal for war needs. medical news from Russia?
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Berne
Munich
Berlin
Paria
Sompir
Aisne
Treches
Munt Mara
As’ Pich
Vintage Clothing Sale Price Reductions Listed By Item
A historic catalog fragment lists bulk price drops on muslin blouses children dresses robes lace hosiery gloves and undergarments with quantities from 3 to 100 dozens and marked down to new sale dates in mid 19th to early 20th style shorthand. Names of fabrics and garments appear with old style price slashes.
Russian Operations Push Germans Back in Mlawa District
A wartime communique reports Hirlleg's son wounded and captured near Petrova Russia. It says Russian forces are driving back retreating Germans in Mlawa district while Austrians descend northern slopes of the Ostpathians near the Dukl Pass. The Vistula situation remains unchanged.
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Mlawa
Dukls Pass
Vistula
French Advance in Alsace After Eight Hour Fight
Reports from London detail French forces occupying Moos and Brose in Upper Alsace following an eight hour clash. Other items note a German armoured cruiser sunk by a mine in the Baltic, Allied actions around Cracow, and mixed reports on submarine activity near Dover.
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London
Moos and Brose
Upper Alsace
Frederich Kari
Baltic
Australians Pitch Camp Near The Pyramids In Egypt
Australian and New Zealand contingents in Egypt set up camp behind the Great Pyramids at the western bank of the Nile twelve miles from Cairo. The force shows activity with water supply and an electric tram to the camp, an officers mess at the Mens Hotel, and warm welcomes from Europeans and locals. High Commissioner McKensie plans to visit Egypt to organize the New Zealand contingent. Lieutenant Colonel Lionel Cameron, a Tasmanian, is promoted to Colonel in the Imperial army and travels to Egypt as assistant Adjutant General.
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Cairo
Egypt
Great Pyramids of Hoops
Mens Hotel
McKensie
New Zealand
London
Qnionel
Cyril Lameron
Imperial Army
Local Fund Contributions Reported For Parish Charity
A fragment lists Staldon 1 and Gae and Electric Light Employees contributions totaling 181 4s 0d including 1 0s 1d for employees and 4 17s 3d for workers homes plus a Euchre party by Mrs. Vickerman 74 64. It notes further contributions from Mr W J Rock employees weekly to the Patriotic Fund and a friend’s aid.
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Gae
Electric Light
W. J. Rock
Patriotic Fund
Open Race Sails to Tight Finish on Windy Jetty
The fourth open race drew spectators to witness a tense contest. Dante led early but Camboia and Iris pressed hard, while Groper impressed with skillful sailing toward a clear second place. A strong wind tested crews including Nancy and Leis buoyed by a bold finish. prize debates and trophies loom for future events.
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Wace
McIent
Olti- Hai Om
Iris
Jack Chapman
Nancy
Tullie
Ant
Leis
Tonic
Les
Loria
Groper
Sinaius
Sinich
Ant Munson
Wesley
Prival
Yucatan
Property and sale notice items with easy terms offered
A series of real estate tenders and payments offered in Geraldton and Mugaway. Geraldton Town Lot frontages on Marine Terrace and Beach with flexible instalments. Lot details include Terrace access and Wesley Church proximity. Two blocks of land near Mugaway describe freehold parcels with fenced pastures and a notable water well. Contacts: A H dd Boulay and L G Burges. Calendars for sale offered by Constantine and Gardner.
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Tee
Geraldion
Geraldion Club
Marine Terracy
Wesley Church
Terrace
Geraldton
Marine Terrace
Reyterately
P. A. Carlsen
Endens
Ubderaigne
Mercy
Mugaway
Lasek
Aly Ganlen
Weil
A. H. Dd Boulay
L. G. Burges
Oaklande
Howastharra
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Misna
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Ziechanow
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Lowies
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Amony
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Neurandec
Danai
Berit Menage
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Athens
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Melburne
House of Representatives Te Iimy
Cickatoo Inland
Australian Mines
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Wounded
Russia
Lanion
Menepepecs
Dr -Vou
the Coliseum
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Hirlleg
Bedly
Petrova
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Petrograd
Dover
German Shipping
Buenos Ayres
New York
Apt
Geraldton Distress Fund
Kempton
Treawarer
Ouwell
Rapicyess
Guardian Shilling Fund
Victoria District Co-Operative Flour Milling Company, Limited
West Australian Tarp Club
Ghorae H Wickham
Supreme Court of Western Australia
Mandover & Co
Ros Rowlyns
Bagshaw Cleaner
Federal
Mermick Dem
McCormace Meager
dFarrow
Ian A.P
Lyi Aj
Loth
Ihal
Comdenaing
Walter Forman
Garalaten
Amall
Augustus Street
W. Alett
Elesnor Street
W. J. Bos
Nara Ling
Morrow
AL & O'Clock
Iperior
Gale
Mame
Mall
Victoria Auction Mart
Marian Sepa Shealdton
R. L. Hair & Co
Constantine and Gardner
Ady
Oliver's Clothing Company
Otetrers
Tailors
Hossens, Hatters
Opposite Club Hotel
Harry Call
Arthur J. Davies
Crooks & Brooker
Bisaoon
English and Americas Markets
Fuewiselig
Mie
Sec
Onwinnan Ranman
Sly
B. Fuller & Co
Avery Boat
John Urch
Sootmaker
Church of England
ST. George's Buildings
Macalpine’s
E. C. Bartlett
Sandard Street
Grealdton
Fothergill Morrison's
Northampton
H. S. Mackenzie & Co
Masonie Mall
Maree Tyrench
Amd
I. Tobe
Patito
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