Germans Suffer Heavy Losses in Allied Counter Attacks
Report from Paris and London on June 14 describes German offensive actions near Courcelles, Merv, and Villers Cotterets repulsed by Allied artillery. Allied air forces bombed and machine-gunned German troops, with 20,000 reported at Villers Cotterets and about 30,000 men involved in German formations. Generalissimo Foch and General Petain are cited as overseeing the situation.
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Paris
Foch
Courcelles
Merv
London
Oise
Aisne
Aiene
Villers Cotterry
Wingeine
Coenvres
Fortreuille Farm
Alterngon
Corey
Oureq
Champlat
Livontelle
Ainne
Forest of Vilters Cotterets
Tiflaire
Belog Mule
Compiegne
Murx
Reep
Yee
Bala
Italian Naval Exploit Bluffs Austrians With Torpedo Attack
A London report describes an Italian torpedo strike against Austrian warships. Light torpedo boats with escort reportedly attacked at night, sinking or damaging a destroyer and a dreadnought rovers. The action reduces Austrian strength and signals a bold naval pursuit.
German Drive for Paris Blocked at Courcelles Fierce Fighting Near Aisne
London dispatch reports German attack aimed to divert off Hutier's push south of the Aisne was checked by French defense. Boehn hurled five divisions along a line near Layersine. French forces held and countered, with Courcelles scene of brutal combat as villagers and garrison resisted. French troops repelled repeated German waves despite difficult conditions and the victory halted the northern advance.
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London
Hutier
Germany
Oise
Parisian
Pais
Courcelles
Low
Maine
American aid strengthens France as battles rage
An Allied bulletin reports the arrival of American troops in France at a steady rate over the past two months, fighting where Generalissimo Foch requires. The French claim gains near Belloy Wood, Montdidier area, and St Mur, while German reports claim hard fighting around Noyon and Chateau Thierry with armored car action and steadfast Allied counterattacks.
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London
Repington
France
Belloy Wood
St Mur
Fig Teta
Montecourt
Forth
Melieg
Bailly
Tracey de Valcaret
Emy
Commieres
Gureq
The French Counter and German Admissions
A Paris message reports that the French counterattack yielded results and the German communique confirms the battles achieved their intended effects. The tone suggests cautious interpretation of war progress and diplomatic messaging from both sides.
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Paris
Rumor of Naval Offensive and Crowd Anxiety
New York dispatch claims Germany may strike with a major naval offensive as American forces build up in France. The Crown Prince allegedly borrows four divisions while forecasts center on potential months of heavy action. Paris and Swiss reports feed the assumption of a looming, decisive move by the German fleet.
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New York
Mr Greaty
The
New York ‘Times
Patie
Prince Fupprecht
Paris
Generwiscimo Foch
France
New York Times
Washington
Sixen
Switzerland
GooDowoon Meeting Perth This Day Racing Results
Racing results from GooDowoon Meeting in Perth with class plates, horses, odds and betting notes. Detailed placements include Fourth Class Plate with Lady Biddy and Pospolite BS, Third Class Plate with Tarquinda Bright Face Migrator and bettors. First Class Plate features Venetian fing and others with Lasidas winning the Goodwood Handicap. Also lists Welter Handicap and betting odds for various runners.
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Perth
Tarquinda
Lasidas
Shelhoure
Eben Hille
Thad 'Mane
Henalia
Sirtris
Welter Handicae
America to send billions if required in war effort
New York reports a West Point address by the Secretary of State pledging continual American manpower until victory. General March confirms resolve to dispatch more troops as needed, noting that U boat threats do not alter policy. Washington dispatch notes Allied advance near Chateau Thierry with German positions captured and severe German losses after counterattacks.
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New York
Bakce
West Point
America
France
March
Washington
Persino
Chateau Thierry
Bellenwood
Red Triangle Appeal at Mullewa Fields
Mr AS Wilson organized an appeal with the Mullewa committee during a brief train stop. He was aided by Mr W Drummond who accompanied him as he gathered consent from local residents. Drummond will act as secretary until a formal appointment is made.
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AS. Wilson
Mullewa
W. Drummond
W. W. Wheatley
A. W. Hilbrick
W. Carson
Waren
W. PR
Tiller Mex Ware
AE. Bowtell
Hf Kane
W. A. Sigherland
Mire Langford
Manfred Amateur Picnic Race Fund Raised
The Red Cross Society receives a letter from Mr Corbett Te Ine forwarding a contribution of £218 8d to support the annual Manfred Race Meeting. The breakdown lists prizes and expenses including a £160 8s 0d sum for the Taylan table center radio and £3 15s 8d for related needs, totaling the collected amount.
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Cae Ton Red Cross Society
Corbett Te Ine
Hom
Manfred
Amcreniel
Taylan
Bia
Sneeds Springs
Table Center
Mullewa Desday June 25 Sheep Sale By Dalgety and Co
A 1918 sale notice from Dalgety and Co listing 4 200 sired ewes and other stock to be auctioned at Mullewa, with terms 200 down and balance forward. Geraldton and Port line buyers to meet departures on June 24 25. Vendors note stock has been prepared by owners and viewing arranged at Geraldton or Perth offices.
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Porth and Widland Line
Beyers
Lave
Geraldton
Fawi
Maturday
Mullewood
Geraldton Buyers
Dalgety & C0
Perth
RMV
Giteon and Co
Dawson's Studio
Germany would surrender Belgium if Britain frees seas and disarms
London June 15 an Amsterdam message reports Kreuz Zeitung stating the war could end only if England guarantees freedom of seas by reducing her navy and dismantling Gibraltar Malta Aden and Singapore and internationalizing these harbors Germany would not need the Flanders coast and would surrender Belgium
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London
Amsterdam
Kreuz Zeitung
England
Gibraltar
Malta
Ades
Singapore
Germany
Flanders
Belgium
Applications for enlistment invited after rejection
Cerne previously rejected for slight defect may apply for training in gymnastics and general military service for up to three months. Applicants must appear at once at the war recruiting office with resume. chest measurements and health will be examined by the Medical Board at Central Recruiting Depot. Recruits are trained, examined, and may be drafted to General Service Reinforcement. those failing to meet chest or medical standards may be discharged with recognition of service.
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Cerne
Heme
AL Preest
Central Recruiting
W. Loan
Adjetant-Groera
Air raid on Cologne Station Wrecked Italian Torpedo Attack
An air raid destroyed the Cologne station and killed about 120 soldiers on leave. Rome reports two Italian torpedo boats attacked an Austrian naval division, hitting the leading battleship twice and another once, chased by destroyers and returning to base. The battleships were of the Vittorio Veneto class.
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London
Cologne
Humdred
Rome
Er Viedins Unita Typ
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