Nations at War Attacks and Russian Lull Reported
Paris reports limited offensives in the Argonne Verdun sector with bombardments from Four de Durix to Varennes and on the Moinbieh ridge. Petrograd notes a lull in Russian operations while claiming gains around Gukha and captures of machine guns and prisoners amid shifting frontline dynamics. Goeben boiler damage and German casualty claims surface from Rome with secrecy surrounding the incident as Germans reinforce Bosnia near Sarajevo.
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Paris
Commoniqun
Lassany
Argonne Wiateer
Four de Durix
Varennes
la Haute Chevavelies
Verdun
Moinbieh
Petrograd
Fat
Wong
Gukha
German official sileo over turkish debacle
Amsterdam reports a German official stance on the Turkish debacle with no Turkish reference in Garuen papers. The Dardanelles bombardment left six forts completely out of action, while ten thousand men were sent. London reports from Constantinople that Germany arrived in Turkey by November end and that diplomacy and American involvement are being pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanelles
London
Moporta
Constantinaye
Germany
Turkey
Furious fighting continues on multiple fronts
Latest wires report fierce assaults as Allies hold lines at Arras and Rheims while German troops mine and attack trench positions west of Haute Chavanche. Russian success noted with Austrian retreat through the Carpathians. Australian advice on correspondence in Germany amid internment concerns. Pretoria reports Viton forces advancing and enemy operations across the Orange River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laboisaire
Aveny
Mar Arras
Rheims
Altierch
Joushery
Souhain
Britain on Trade and East Coast Naval Actions
The report analyzes UK imports and exports for December with focus on coal movements and Baltic trade. It notes Britain's wartime dominance and praise for Allied support from Australia, Prince Henry, and Japan, while detailing East Coast raids and naval operations. Turkey’s alignment with Germany is described as compelled by German influence and Union Progress Committee pressure, with a forecast of upheaval following Turkey’s defeat at Sarikamish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Loris
Oborne
Jellicoe
Scarborough
Admiralty
Australis
Japan
Paris
Seri Pasha
Germany
Teiist Bey
Union Progress Committee
Short Pasha
Turkey
Sarykamich
Bomb raids and air battles over Alsace and Lorraine
The report details Allied air actions targeting German forces at the Ger court, Dondrisa, Nampoo, and St. Hilliare plus rail hubs in Alsace and Lorraine. It notes German aircrews avoiding direct engagement with Allied fighters as French aviators intensified operations.
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Gercourt
Dondrisa
Nampoo
St. Hilliare
Alsace
Lorraine
Goeben Damaged by Mines Near Posphoous
The Goeben struck two Heanian mines near Posphoous and was seriously damaged yesterday. The vessel was reportedly struck by mines while proceeding through contested waters. No further details on casualties were immediately available.
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Co.s'an Inop
Goeben Sruck
Pospho Ous
Russians Attack Germans with Bayonets in Mawes District
Report from Petrograd dated January 7 describes Hussars engaging German forces in the Mawes district, with heavy bayonet combat and significant German casualties. Claims of annihilation appear in the dispatch. The text also references Turkish and German engineers sinking a camare to block British and French warships at the Dardanelles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Mawes
Durdapalles
British Army Brilliance Grows Amid Frontline Push
London reports on January 7 note Lord Curzon’s three million men target and a German submarine threat. Eye Witness claims the British Army’s situation is the most favourable since the war began with steadily expanding forces and strong performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pope Inquiries Stir Vatican Over Arrest Developments
The Pope probes the arrest and officials review the case as Vatican sources consider new information. Authorities in Rome assess whether the circumstances justify further action and potential developments in the ongoing inquiry.
Aerial Raid Over Dunkirk Reported
Eastern front dispatches say German aircraft attacked the Dunkirk area with carrier planes and dive bombers. Allied ships and anti aircraft units repelled the raid, with several enemy scouts reported shot down.
Australian officer killed in France dies of wounds
Captain William Bish of Mount Victoria New South Wales and New South Wales contingent died from wounds in action in France. He served in South Africa with the S and ommittingent and later with the STnd Gheshner, earning two Victoria crosses and seven naps. He later fought at Mons as part of Lord Kitchener's Army and is mourned by family and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cap Nin
William Beh
New Pout Warms
Gip'ain Beh
W. Bish
Mount Victoria
New South Wats
South Africa
Servien
Jord Hoberts
Theaul
Africa
India
England
Lori Kitchener
Moma
Mining notes on molybianite and related claims
Fragmented report details mining activity in Australia and Tasmania on molybianite rich rocks. Mentions Mt Stousch Leovors and Mt Hoam skirk, with ore assays around 8 to 20 percent molybianite and tentative prospectivity. References a lease and syndicate shafts, plus potential samples from Mare Swamy and Coram area.
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Australia
Tasmania
Mines Department
Mt Hoamskirk
Leovors
Wee
Altorehey
Vonivry
Waris
Cokie Creek
Warren
Hays
Fragmentary wartime reminiscence from a 1910s page
A partial OCR fragment recalls a wartime scene with names and a painted portrait. It mentions a figure linked to Germany and a humorous yet wary mood, describing a person named Jack and a pale portrait, with colonial or theatrical overtones.
Bankruptcy Act Notice and Local Finance Notices
A collage of names and notices from Mullewa and Meru areas includes debtors such as William Drum... and references to the Bankruptcy Act Amendment and creditor meetings. The notices list dates, locations, and officials like W. Overton and W. Carson for meeting schedules and license registrations in 1913 and 1915, with details about creditors and property.
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Willeam
Meru
Gaolion
Willan
Manne
Gerablion
Overhel Agwat
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Austria
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Ches
Usslams
Goeben
Allvices
Black Sea
Gosben
Constantinop's
Vormane
Servia
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Rome
Barvia
Sarajevo
Silemae
Amsterdam
America
Lession
Myroine Demt
Cor Feepoylent Staten Og Roumania
Fms Vet Nialy
United
Lecden
Meoth
Af’ ‘Purkiah
Bosphorous
Tijidish
Trebezond
Mesmduh
Aire Won
Austrela
Asconling
Roma
Lonesponsen
Austusiane
Psand
Carpathians
Koer
LOYAL
Pretoria
Sonwitikitt
Whein
Orange River
Hieponicons
Zeppelins
United Kingdom
Bia
Ubitiah Saval Operations
Britain
East Coast
the Coliseum
Geraldton
Onion
Formidable
Cardinal Meroser
Ammertam
Tegium
Cantina Mercer
Cop S
Carimal Merser
Milixes
Malines
Mies
Antwerp
Pope
Lowion
Vatican
Cope
Punkirk
Canis
Dunkik
Dyskirk
G B. Samson
Avia
Evley Pombeelgians
Lonton
Reginu
Thoa
Lybdenitz Mining
Yoo
Abel
Roye
Leguige
Vermany
Ile
F. C. Overheu
H. S Mackonsie Amd Co
Meekatharra
Morray
Gerald Ou Tor
J. Cummirygham
Aula
Reopan
Mostmid
Oregan
Patrick
WLC
Francis Simel
Constantine
Bankrnetcy
Mullewa Roar Board
Remler
WM. Carson
Mullewa
Victoria District Turf Club
Pionic
Weltew Handica’ Secundi
Mowlay
Steve Haddy
M. D
MacKenzie
Supreme Court OF Western Australia
Albert Thomas Mills
Western Australia
Otter
Lara
Permon
BRY
M. i
Mamwood
Breters
Vaniely
F.C
Public Accountant
Marine Terrace
Zanpeles
Festall
Elwes Street
Jocrt Street
Mavnani
Greenough
Bion
Greenough Roads
Orter
Marry Hallett
T. J. Anderson
Bosley
Thea
C. Beresford
Ies Lee
Balsas Oy
Son
H. K. Maley
USS
Syanastan
ATEN
Banor Muret
Coupe Chambore
Nami
Tobaco
Govatiton
Mi Aviay
Briel Cottage
Snowion Street
Amy Fenteiol
G. Parsons
Siowdon Stret
Gerablton
Hare
Durlacher Steet
Elizabeth
Darlacher Street
Mackenzie & Co
U Let
Boirest Street
Firick Mouse
Five Room
Bath
Suset
Armuitage
Gregory
Caval Taupe
Cary Anteater
Saul
ASTED
Halle Gerabnou
Uuantiy Hotel
Oliver's Clothing Company
Batters
General Outhitterr
Club Hotel
Marine
Terrace
Geraldion
Barry
Arthur J. Davies
Geraldtos
Tomas Wist
B. Fuller & Co
Eal
Valeo
Ud Garmanis
Ag Sharp
James
Kid
Excraton
Aud Amency Co. Ltd
Tem Tees
Sim M
Murdech
Am Above
Freegold
Durlacher Street
George Road
Geraldon
Murchison
Burgoa Sreet
Victoria
Chapman Road
Vicsus
Hailway
Lola
Victorie
SP Ale Ee
Ferma Ai
Anetiuncer
Tru Executor, and Agency Co., Limited
Perth
Victoria Auction Mart
Quext Guardian Office
R. L. Hair & Co., TL
Colona Mutosl
Guscot R. Me Hsiness
Sages Ghee
Mawke Ferrer
Seu
E. C. Bartlett Contescros
Ais Eninaiog
Agu Bor Satay
Satan, Tee Ot Serra
H. S. Mackenzie & Co
Hal
Moe Tore
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