Naval Battle in Baltic Sources Claim Russian Victory
London reports a Daily Chronicle dispatch praising General Brussiloff’s complex maneuvers across forests and marshes to outflank Austrian lines. The piece notes rapid exploitation of ground, isolation of positions, and a thrust toward Lemberg aided by the 8th Army advancing toward Kovel. Rome adds Italian front optimism as Austrian advances falter and Allied positions strengthen after British naval success and a German setback.
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Australians In Action In Trench Raid At Front
A party of Australians raided an enemy trench at night and killed at least 12 Germans while destroying two trench mortars. Two Australians were slightly wounded. A German counterattack section reported slight success in other sectors as fronts showed heavy Allied bombardment in Salonika area on June 14.
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Bola Grealerast
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Pix
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Austrian advances push through front lines
War bulletin from London lists Bovina cavalry 19 miles beyond Czernowitz with 6000 prisoners taken. Petrograd report says on the southern front from Ple mie to the Ian frontier the enemy is pushed back as 190 to 200 machine guns are captured. The enemy is declared completely disorganized. stores abandoned and vast quantities of ammunition left behind making pursuit difficult.
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London
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Enveloping the Austrians south of Czernowitz
London reports from Echo de Pacis that Russian forces envelop Austrian positions near Czernowitz, with advances threatening Cuernowitz. Austrians claim retreat and rail disruption north of Czernowitz as Russian operations extend east and north. Casualty estimates cite 253,000 killed and wounded among Austrians last week. 10 percent of prisoners are Germans.
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Juvenile Clothing Advertises Various Outerwear
In the ad a range of juvenile garments is shown including overcoats in wool, twerks, rainproof coats, and ushkinas. The listing mentions Boy and youth sizes with several color and material options, aiming to attract shoppers with affordable winter outerwear.
Italian Artillery Breaks Division in Valley Southwest of Asiago
Paris June 13 Finance Minister in budget speech reported France’s war expenditure to end of current year at 2,625,000,000 pounds, excluding loans to Allies. The report notes heavy combat on the Asiago front with Italian forces and overwhelming infantry action following shattered division.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
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Roumanian Border Closed as Bulgarian Move Grows
Bucharest in June reports great excitement over Bulgarian troop movements near the frontier. Bulgarians are said to fortify the Devende front as authorities tighten border controls amid mounting tension.
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Roumania
Turkish naval action reports gunboats sunk on Tigre and cavalry losses
A Turkish communique from Amsterdem claims artillery destroyed enemy gunboats on the Tigre and set fire to a battalion camp. It says 1000 hostile cavalry were wiped out near Shem Dinan, with substantial booty captured and four boats exploded. Western Australia reports 22,244 men enrolled for active service with 24 new recruits accepted last week across state depots, marking continued recruitment growth amid wartime strain.
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58 Patients at Fremantle Return of Wounded Batch
In Fremantle on June 15 a batch of wounded arrived from England. The majority are permanently maimed with arm or leg injuries. About 58 patients are admitted, with some in critical condition and others recovering.
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Premantle
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Trentino Campaign Counter Stroke Drives Austrians Back
Italian forces repelled Austrian counter strokes as the Trentino campaign continued, with reports from Rome noting renewed Italian advances and lines holding firm on the front. Strong actions were observed along key sectors as the campaign pressed onward.
Thistle Soccer Club Donates Tobacco Fund Balance
Mr P J Stone of Thistle Soccer Football Club sent £1138 to the Lon e Cross Tobacco Fund with orders it be used for the benefit of members of the s&h Battalion. The fund, carried from the past season, will be devoted to tobacco for the Battalion members. The Town health report notes April May 1916 saw nine infectious disease cases, five diphtheria, two typhoid, one tuberculosis, one scarlet fever, indicating health remains fair.
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Lone Cross Tobaco
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Thiele
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TO Boyd
Local notices and health updates involving Mrs Grant and others
The column reports Mrs J Grant seriously ill with peritonitis, taken to hospital yesterday. It notes Lance Colin Hepburn wounded in France and mentions improving health of Mrs Holiman and other local figures including Mr Bidney Logue, Mr ME J Logue, Mr James Delmas JP recovering from a broken leg and able to enjoy a motor ride.
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France
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Sharks Bay
Perth
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Hill
Metropolis
James Delmas
Hungerford
Queen Carnival Funds Criticism Over Charitable Grants
Correspondence questions the distribution of Queen Carnival funds. The writer notes 76 percent of proceeds were promised to State Charitable Institutions but claims Anglican and Presbyterian churches received specific allowances. They seek clarity on eligibility, purposes, and communication of grant allocations, urging justification for allocations amid church and military funding concerns.
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Chania
Health Inspector Duties Reported by Council
The Health Inspector reported that several abatement notices were issued for nuisance houses and rabbit mutation issues. The Town Clerk noted part time limits and arranged for regular house visits to advise households on matters needing attention. Dr Herman urged duties be clarified and copies of notices served, with the Town Clerk instructed to ensure implementation.
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Herman
Industrial dispute looms at Baddera Narra Tarra Mines
Unclear text reports threats of industrial trouble at Baddera and Narra Tarra Lead Mines. A manager named Hickey allegedly sent a telegram to Mr. Trey and MEA about settlement negotiations. The fragment hints at attempted mediation but specifics are missing.
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Racing events at Camning Park reveal packed schedule
The West Suetealia Canning Park meeting lists events with entries for Meadow, Keosmveon, and Park Handicaps. Gosnell Purse and Gosnell Plate occur in afternoon slots, with Welter Handicap Cup and Trial Bake names noted. Kalgoorlie Racing Club holds a special meeting to support patriotic funds and approve monthly gatherings amid war timing concerns.
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Gosnell
Kalgoorlie
Geraldton Hotel Proprietor in Bankruptcy Matter
The notice concerns the bankruptcy petition involving George Mont Rennie Wylie, proprietor of the Uale Hotel in Geraldton. Proceedings refer to The Bankruptcy Act Amendment Act. Court action names the party and locale, with details of filing and affected assets in the Geraldton region.
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Uale Hotel
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