German Gun Shortage Reported With British Tactics
British observers note German guns and ammunition are scarce on the Western Front while German batteries are massed at points. The British target enemy positions when detected, destroying 1280 German guns across 23 sectors. The campaign against submarines claims four modern U boats sunk, two at the mouth of the English Channel. Air superiority fears German veterans and successors.
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London
Tlé
Morning Post
UK Western Front
English Channel
Russian Prisoners and Battles on the Eastern Front
German reports claim Russian attacks near Keryuchy and Milo were repulsed as heavy fighting continued on the eastern front. The official communique notes daytime shelling and night activity with Russian detachments suffering losses amid entanglements. London reports German observers describe offensives toward Riga and broader Baltic naval and military preparations.
England’s resolve shown in Germany through U boat reliance
London reports the Central Powers face unacceptability of terms. Lloyd George seeks discomfiture. German casualty estimates vary by source, with millions killed or disabled. submarine campaign results cite under four million tons lost since January and about three million tons built.
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Hindenburg Line
Germany
Aerial Murder Campaign Reported In Global Wires
Fragmentary OCR note cites aerial assault and Berlin related wires from yesterday. Mentions semi official sources and Shatin references in a cryptic brief about air attacks and international reporting.
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Berlin
Belgian Coast Refugees Flee As German Forces Retreat
Ghent is crowded with Belgians fleeing from Ostend Courtrai and Menin as German troops abandon part of the coast and withdraw toward Ortend fearing British bombardment. Refugees report 40 torpedo boats and submarines engaged with British forces in recent actions.
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Amazonium
Ghent
Ostand
Courtrai
Menin
Ortend
Zeebrugee
Russia’s Renewed Activity Reported by German Explain
London July 1 an official German communique states the Russian Government yielding to the Entente has induced to allack. Russian infantry attacks front of thirty kilometres near Steypa and Narajowks with nocturnal assaults.
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London
Narajowks
Big Russian Offensive Seen Across East Front Actions Imminent
Report cites certainty of a grand scale Russian push from Riga to the Black Sea on the east front with higher efficiency and greater violence. Indications suggest Austro German forces may be preparing a strong offensive on the Bowmanian front with strategic aims in mind.
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East Front
Riga
Black Sea
Bowmanian Front
Disaster in the Mediterranean claims hundreds aboard
A maritime disaster in the Mediterranean left many civilians aboard the vessel, with 176 saved. The ship was chartered by a French company, and the event prompted rescue efforts and contingency responses by authorities and crews.
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Persona Shoard
Geraldton notes of war casualties weddings and staff moves
Wounded officers and private losses are reported from wartime service in Europe and the Middle East. Amid updates, Mr J E Kidd returns to duty at Mural gore Station, while Majue Widd and others endure service strains in the Gallipoli Egyptian theaters. A Geraldton wedding unites Charles O Neil and Linda Males, with local figures planning a social gathering at Undfellows Hal. Casualty notices include Private Edward Francis Honan killed in France and Private Ramshaw listed among Shenton district families.
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Kilped
George Beaty Mughes
Moora
Amu Duct
J E Kidd
10Th
Audiratsian Light Horse
Anl
Egypt
Geralibur
Muralgore
Murchiwon
Majue Widd
Blacknosfer
Gallipoli
Frank
Bork
France
Afr
Jame Forrest Hamierstey
KG Remerley
Georgina
All Souls Church
Art Magnet
Charles O'Neil
Geraldton
Misa Linda
Bey Amveral Friente
Air
Carson
M.L.C
Wohwall Hills
Ous
Murchison
Albert Ramshaw
Ramshaw
Shenton Girect
Edward Francis Honan
Michael Ronan
Ronan
Natawak
Heavy rains flood town and surrounding areas
Severe rainfall overwhelmed the district causing river and creek overflow. Many residents evacuated to higher ground, with several homes flooded and approaching roads cut off. Damaged bridges and roads are reported, and temporary measures like plank-covered entries are used to maintain access.
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Oriouaiy Uhresten
Distre
Abel Fortonde
Winchetor
M'keever’s
Whale Collision Halts Steamship Near South Pacific
Passengers aboard a Melbourne bound steamer report a dramatic encounter between Honolulu and Suva when a huge spotted whale collided with the bow. The impact damaged the vessel, disabled the rudder briefly, and halted engine movement as the whale sank. About 200 aboard witnessed the event.
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Melbourne
Surett
Australia
Honolulu
Suva
Woo
June Operations Report by Field Marshal Haig
Field Marshal Haig states in June operations near the Somme Valley and Lys River region. German losses total 8696 prisoners including 155 officers. Allied gains include 67 guns, two heavy 108 mm mortars, 345 machine guns, and large quantities of other matériel.
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Douglas Haig
Trey Srilery
Advance on the Souchez River Drives Deep Breakthrough
On the Souchez front near Lens the British Commander-in-Chief reports a four mile advance with over a mile in depth. A strong defensive line on both banks of the river was captured, giving control of Lens objectives. Casualties were heavy for the enemy but our losses were light. Pony positions of great drawback were seized and raiders north of Qouzeaucourt were repulsed.
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London
Addittal
Lens
Souchez
Eayt R
Qouzeaucourt
Treasury Reports Surplus In Federal Finances
Treasury officials say there will be a surplus though figures are incomplete. The position beats expectations of John Forrest in his House finance statement. Surplus stems from unspent funds and only part of three million carried over from last year being expended.
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Treasury
John Forrest
House
Defence inquiry panel named to review Defence Department affairs
The Minister for the Navy announced a government inquiry into Defence Department affairs with a committee of businessmen appointed to assess the business side. Members include James Flores of Farmer and Co. Ltd and others from Melbourne Adelaide and Melbourne firms. The aim is to put the department on a proper footing.
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Navy
Cook
Nsines
Bentlemen
Defence
James Flores
Mapogee
Farmer and Co. Ltd
Ile McBresth
Mel
Bourne
Verco
Millar and Grain
Adelaide
Pearce
Defence and Naval Departments
McBeath
State finances statement of James Gardiner aims for May publication
The Daily News reports that James Gardiner the treasurer is preparing a financial statement of the state's position. He hopes to publish around May 18 or 18 day with June 30 marking the year end. Monthly treasury figures will follow after the 10th.
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James Gardiner
Ayy Stuer
The
Daily News
Gardhar
Alice
Aumie Tate
Bell Ibe Jositzan Pisteon
Tenders For Parcel Of Land In Seven Mile Run Area
The notice lists a parcel of land near Alma caress Nos with vacant bail frontages to Chapman and Arch Spree. Tenders must be accompanied by deposit and bale, with the highest accepted bid to be approved by James C Kidd, Public Accountant.
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Alma
Chapman Idsad
James C Kidd
Geraliltes
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