British Front in World War I Reports Amiens Saved
May 3 dispatches describe local British successes near Vilers Bretonneux and Arras areas. Australians' counter thrust prevented German advance, with multiple machine guns silenced and enemy forces driven back. Widespread night artillery duels around Givenchy Nieppe Forest Locre and south of Ypres continued.
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Japan's War Policy With Allies Unchanged Says Minister
Washington May 3 Baron Goto Japan's foreign minister told the Times correspondent no shift in Japan's war course. He stated Japan will stand with the Allies until victory is achieved.
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New York “Times
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America’s Determination on Largest Army Europe
The Washington correspondent for the New York Evening Post notes the government plans to deploy Europe’s forces, arguing the move signals a major commitment and could redefine postwar military posture amid ongoing global tensions.
Cough Remedies Noted In Brief Health Item
A short health blurb mentions a cough remedy and general cautions for use. It references a common home treatment and notes consult with a physician for persistent symptoms. The snippet emphasizes careful dosing and avoiding excessive use.
British and French actions curb enemy near Avre Hill 82
A French communique reports a violent mutual bombardment south of Villers Bretonneux. A successful minor operation Thursday seized Hill 82 and adjacent wood between Hailes, capturing 100 prisoners. Reinforcements in Woevre and Lorraine returned prisoners and reported intense artillery exchanges.
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London
Villers
Bretonneux
German Offensive to Last Through Summer Says Allied Official
London dispatch reports a message from London indicating tremendous artillery fire on the Lys Front. A New York Times Washington representative quotes a high Allied official warning that the German offensive will continue through the summer despite Allied plans. American troops are being prepared for France.
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New York
New York “Times
Washington
American Troop Reinforcement to France in May Reported
New York May 3 dispatch says more American troops are heading to France in May than in April. The units are to be brigaded with Franco British forces. The report notes a repulse of head attacks near Villers Bretonneux and near Viters.
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Victoria
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Amalsid
Rhia
Au A. Love
Fusasern
Louie
F. Love
Love SF. Davis
G. Love
Witness
M. J. Logue
E. Davis
Locke
Haig reports enemy artillery activity grows in Vilera sector
May 2 London field marshal Haig says German artillery has developed considerably in the Vilera Bre tonneux sector. In Australian waters a mine sank a ship after being towed for five hours. the vessel was fired on and the mine penetrated its casing. Paris reports a Spanish statesman says Kaiser opposed a Western front offensive. generals planned it to sever French and British forces and reach Calais by May Day. Germans now see the plan failing.
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Vilera Bretonneux
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Ludendorff
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Irish Catholic Protest Over War Policy Resolution
Warfront dispatches describe Irish Catholic bishops urging disobedience to law and opposing government actions. A papal submission is planned. Also reports on Mesopotamian irrigation yielding 300000 acres under cultivation and a potential harvest rivaling Nebuchadnezzar. West Australia racing results note Walkaway Turf Club events with Flying Handicap and Open Hack Race won by Fox ridden horse, plus other race outcomes at Redcliffe Hurdles and Carnac Handicap. Adelaide racing card lists Maiden Plate and Hurdle Race results.
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Tote
Corrie
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Loch Cress
Preflight
Counsellor
X. Ste Bardicap
Shipyard Labour Incentives Restricted by Admiralty Rules
Payed in the shipyards to abstain from work on one or two weekdays and to work on Sunday for double rates. The Admiralty controlled shipbuilding work now requires the sub-committee to discontinue systematic work entirely and confine it to urgent cases.
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Admiralty
Italian Campaign Report Amid Raid Operations
London reports an official Italian communique detailing British raids west of Canovo and swulb wardes of Asingo with forces inflicted. The exchange included artillery fire at Tobule and Brenta, near Cornada a direct hit destroyed an ammunition dump at Costs.
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London
Canovo
Asingo
Further Advance in Palestine Reported by Official Communique
An official communique outlines early morning actions in Palestine east of the Jordan. Forces attacked enemy positions south of Es Salt while mounted units moved north along the river’s east bank and then eastward. They reached two miles from Es Salt, occupied Mezra, and held the high ground west of the Jordan after light resistance. The report notes 560 casualties in recent Mazangica actions.
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Palestine
Jordan
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Turing
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Mezral
Shipyard Slackers Condemned in National Expenditure Report
A Committee of National Expenditure report condemns shipyard slackers and wasteful wartime rations. It cites wartime pay rates in the shipbuilding trade unlinked to full daily work, calling the practice extravagant and an incentive for men to idle during ordinary hours. It notes the committee was also informed that similar practices persist among workers.
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Committee of National Expenditure
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