Italian Campaign and Allied Advances On Front
Desperate frontier fighting continues as Allied forces repel German assaults and push along fortifications near Neuville. British and French troops report success at Gaba Tepe and progress against Austrian positions around Gradisca and Trieste, with several forts changed hands and Italian actions along the Isonzo front. Casualties include multiple wounded and a few killed amid ongoing bombardments. Civilian movements indicate population fleeing Gradisca as bombardments intensify. Zeppelin raid over London results in ninety bombs with one infant casualty and limited fires. no major buildings damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Lemel Yeu
18-DAY'S CABLES FROM FORKS AT THE DARDANELLES
An Athens telegram reports a large Allied force at Gallipoli as German officers per unit are noted. Turkish prisoners say naval fire dominates the action, with attacks timed at night to avoid hitting allied troops.
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Ieadon
Juma
Athens
Gallipoli
The Galician Campaign A Tall German Prisoner Capture
German forces push into Galicia as Allied forces retreat. Reports claim over a million prisoners taken in a sweeping campaign across the region, with advances and tactical moves shaping the front. Detailing air and ground actions, the narrative highlights shifting lines and substantial enemy losses.
Turkish losses estimated at one hundred thousand men
London dispatch reports heavy Turkish losses with an estimate that about 100 000 Turkish soldiers were casualties through the previous days up to Saturday. This figure reflects those killed wounded or missing in what observers describe as a severe engagement.
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London
Balkan Entente to Consult in Rome on War Attitude
Balkans states plan early consult in Rome to decide line of action in the war. Intense efforts reported to shape the stance. Queen Elizabeth action noted with gunners capable of striking shells. report claims one shell breached the gas room but caused no injuries.
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Balkans
Entente
Rome
Perth
Juss
Dardavelle
Richness in Bargain-Giving at THE COLISEUM Manchester
An old newspaper ad lists department store bargains across multiple departments at Richness in Bargain-Giving. It highlights special values on sheeting and wool textiles, dresses, coats, undergarments, hosiery, neckwear, lace veils, and felts, with prices in shillings and pence. The listing reads like a crowded catalog of items under categories such as Australian fabrics, ladies wear, infants wear, and men’s apparel, reflecting a bustling midcentury retail page.
Twenty Month Casualty List From the West Australian War
Names and statuses of listed British and Australian service members including Lieutenants and Privates, with notes on wounded and actions to be taken. Reports from Geraldton's bargain house context and wartime debates on alien enemies, followed by dispatches on Austrian destruction and Allied advances near the Dardanelles. May include June 1 dates and refugee reports from Rome and Brest.
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Lea
Marina
Geraldton
Turks Seek Peace Amid Allied Advances in Athens
London reports Turkey seeks peace as Allied forces push main enemy positions near the Peniewalx line. Central News Athens correspondent notes continued Allied advance aided by Geet forces. British warships shell Alvali opposite Mitylene, with word of submarine shelter at Pisce ROUMANIA'S ATTITUDE. Lieutenant W A Burges death described in Bucharest amid a large Roumanian demonstration before the Italian Embassy.
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London
Central News Agency
Athens
Le'rg Apeyeviertay
Peniewalx
Ibn Geet
Mityiene
Alvali
Mityene Islan
Pisce
Prohibited Details Come From Latest Zappe Raid Report
London reports another Zappe raid on England but details are barred. Heavy fighting near Ypres continues as Allied and German forces clash. Also a brief note cites Sir Edward Grey’s eye trouble and confirms the Marquis of Crewe will assume a leadership role at Le Pols Office with Marquis of Lansdowne assisting.
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London
England
Edward Grey
Marquis of Crewe
le Pols Ofice
Marquis of Lansdowne
Germans Use Explosive Bullets, Rotterdam Telegraph Reports
The Rotterdam Daily Telegraph correspondent says British headquarters suspect Germany is using explosive bullets. He notes 68 German machine guns sent to the front were equipped with explosive bullets.
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London
Rotterdam
Daily Telegraph
Healquartere
Thiet
Opposition to Aliens A Goldfields Resolution
Writing from Egypt on May Sib Mr Irwin Burgess recalls the Neuve Chapelle battle days. He notes German machine guns and heavy casualties, mentions wounded officers and expected redeployment to the Dardanelles. Captain EB Margolin, wounded at Darmville, is known in the Murchison district and West Australia, with ties to local business and military interest.
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Egypt
Irwin
Barges
W. A. Burgas
Acthen
Neuve Chayalle
Ches
Tam Gial
Fctlow
Irwin Burges
Derdanelle
Constantinop
Vienna
EB Margolin
Darmville
Murchison
Geraldon
West Australia
L. Goldberg
My Goldberg
M.goldberg
Lawler
Messrs
Milbert
Sharpe
Leonora
Kookynic
Tarikas
Xamaine
Meckatharra
Renova
Ukige
Callie
Darlancios
German General Captured in Baltic Patrol Clash
A Russian patrol captured General von Prilets, the German Commandant of Libau, along with several officers and an escort during a skirmish at Libau. The general was wounded in the struggle, and the party fought back before surrender.
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Aga
von Prilets
Libau
Mou's Clothings and Accessories Sale Tosses Out Prices
Men and women can find cotton tweed trousers, navy serge jackets, waxy trainers and strong elastic braces at bargain rates. Ladies blouses and navy serge one-piece coats and skirts appear in the sale with reduced prices.
Frank Green & Co Announces New Workroom for Miss Crutchley
The firm reports Miss Crutchley, a dressmaker, has secured a workroom on premises. Patrons may have Drewes costumes made to measure on site with style and fit guaranteed and moderate terms. The article also notes optimistic reports about near-term progress and Palestine refuge movements in Egypt.
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Vega
Atrony
Moser
Frank Geeon
Private Oscar Johnson of Geraldton and a Druid member
Private Oscar Johnson listed among the Kittel in the 300 casualty roll, arrived in Geraldton in 1899 after his father's death at Cue. He was a ward of Mr and Mrs John O'Brien, with a sister in Cairns, and served in the South African War with the 6th Contingent at 18. A postcard from Alexandria notes his hospital stay and recalls a vivid wartime scene involving Sir John French.
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Oscar
Johuwn
Kittel
Phan
Geraldton
Cue
John O'Brien
Howe
Murchison
Hike
Cairns
Queens
Johnson
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The
Flanders
Dardanelles
America
Germany
Allins
Reciville
Neuville
Bois le Petre
Paris
Dardanelle
Kereve
Hite
Remy
Gaba Tepe
TNE
Przemti
TRE
Trieste
Marx Horgotho
Jarvisant Ul 'Y Theromte
Kiagenturt
Gradisca
Monte Bay Miche'e
Tsonre
Goriza
Gralisca
Teeste
Donwhoe
Italy
Coalzayma
Thintieth
Sith
Owua'ty
Wounts
Liewent EM
I E.chua
Private W. II
Sores
BE J
Tatvate P. J
Willian Laver
Corporal
F. Maney
Pivate W. Wien
H. Jam”son
Cooke
As Me
Fe Robertsam
Trea
Pivate
W. Ty Me
Hoae
J. McMahon
Oxford and
Cambridge Universities
Oxford Colleges
Regest Zeppelin
Queen Elizabeth
the Coliseum
Manchester
Chilaen
Crea
Fancy Department
Bondon Abe
Mercery
Infante
Townshend
Amfrica
Geraldton’s
Usence Department
Mi'as
Brest
Howesant
Revecato
Synamite
New York
Ventersoa Hes
Turkey
NAVY
Roumania
Lieut. W. A Burges
MR Irwix Burges
Bucharest
Juns
Mate
Zapplan
Batdox
Ypres
Amsterdam
Er, Margolin
C. & H. Locke
Marine Terrece, Garaldtor
Neam Libau
Frank Green & Co.’S
Ostume
Jepartm
Gaitte Sinde
Momay Sav
Frank Green & CO
Goldberg
Beaid
Palestine
Jack
John French
Dan
Geraldton Traders’ Association
King's Pirthdas
Prelamativa de Velidhay
Oliver
B. Fuller
Miss Sanderson
Costumier Bg Hardwicke & Co
Bsietbourne’ Wit Ewest St Ery
EWES
Ita. & Smith
Anit Prijent
Rint Tase
Satertaig
Mr W. du Bonlas
Berlin
Victoria Auction Mart
RL. Hair& Co
Ines Snowden
MacKenzie & CO
MACKENZIE @ CO
Ouse
Fitzgerald Street
Bourne
Augustus Street
Burges Sirest
Gerston
Durlach Street
James
Kidd
Apily
Crooks & Broker Limited
Grantown House
S. S
Grantown, Marine Terrace
Mr. Owen O'Ne
E. C. Bartle
Seems
Steen, Gamal
B.S
King's
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