Germany Peace Offensive Reported In New Proposals
May 6 Havve correspondent for Central News Agency telegraphs that proposals include restoring Bel Dein autonomy for Lorraine within a federation and submitting the Cy lone region questions to an international tribunal.
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Italy
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Asia Minor
China
German Preparations Reported Ahead, Allied Forces See Offense
London correspondent Philip Gibbs notes nearly a week without a German attack. German divisions are shifting to prepare for a new offensive as reserves converge on the Fladhs and Sonne fronts. He reports heavy shelling, returning divisions, and disarray in German ranks at night while Red Cross troops monitor wounded. The only halt to the assault may come from civilian outrage over bloodshed.
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Wytechnete
Geraldton
Mae
Between the Somme and An Australian Wires Fight
Across the Somme and An salient area. Australian troops improved positions near Morlancount and Laval. Reports describe operations westward of Mar Favcourt and along the Lawe River with enemy towns shelled. Casualties light, prisoners taken, and guerrilla activity noted as the action extended into dusk.
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London
Mar Favcourt
Laval
Lawe River
Front and Morlacourt fights shift Aust Australian aims
A wartime dispatch notes Australian forces reaching the lower slopes near Vaux sur Sonne during the Morlacourt engagement, describing tactical gains and cautious optimism. Reports from Washington on improved conditions with reserves and ongoing strains amid a broader war. German peace proposals circulate in London with terms including Alsace Lorraine autonomy and colonial questions.
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Vancouver
Landon
Morlacourt
Vaux Sur Sonne
German Peace Offensives Fronted by Allied Critics
London reporters say Germany’s peace offensive is a strategic show meant to hide military setbacks. Paris papers note the Germans seek to appear pacified, but claim no real peace aims as Allied observers expect a broader push soon.
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London
Ford Robert Cecilins Gibbessins
Germany
Orter
Paris
Petit Journal
Australian Casualties Soar Amid Conflict Losses
Melbourne May 5 The Australian casualties to date total 241,900 with deaths standing at 46,007. Officials report nearly a quarter of a million afflicted as the war toll mounts, reflecting widespread and mounting losses across services.
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Melbourne
Usbering
Sammmies at Work Successful Raid in Loraine
The American army in France raided the German lines south of the HaPoville section in Lorraine along a 600 yard front and penetrated the enemy positions, forcing a temporary advance and inflicting casualties as U S forces reported progress.
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New York
France
HaPoville
Lorraine
German U boats fail to meet war aims doubt persists
A Dutch correspondent reports disillusionment in Germany over the U boat campaign and the blockade. Sailors carry on without Tirpitz style confidence while the public remains unaware of how many U boats have failed to return.
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London
Staes
British and French Force Progress On Western Front
London reports field marshal Haig describes May 4 bombardment by German forces repulsed by British and French artillery with no major attacks. French progress near Loere yields 50 prisoners. British right of French gains near Meteren. Line repaired northeast of Hingees as Sailly le Sec area secured. Western front positions improved with multiple prisoner captures. Official opinions assess German reserves value and potential continued offensives toward Channel ports.
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Meteren
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German Long Range Gun Put Out Of Action
London May 5 via Paris reports the destruction of the German long range gun after a French battery scored two hits in repeated firing. The strike underscores Allied progress in reducing heavy artillery threat along the front.
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London
Paris
Army Strength Rises to 2.9 Million Men
Washington reports the American army will total about 2,900,000 men with 1,800,000 already in service per Mr Baker. In San Francisco ex-champion pugilist Tommy Burns has joined the Canadian army.
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Washington
Baker
San Francisco
Tommy Burns
Crews Visit Gershiton and Geraldton News
Mr and Mrs F A Crews of Wyermadoo West Perth visit Gershiton staying at the Club Heel Me. Private Thoms Skeyhill Anzac from Australia, blinded at Gallipoli, regains sight during a head pain attack while delivering children in Washington SA for Liberty Loan. Captain Frank Smith son of Mr and Mrs FW Smith Geraldton killed April 26. Cuyainaio Galliporo detained commission decorated Military Cross. News conveyed to W A Craven deceased aged 28 enlisted at Kallowoa with second WA batch. Medal earned for gallant action against three enemy trenches and aiding wounded. J Jenner recently retired from Veith suffering from rheumatism progressing.
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Wyermadoo
West Perth
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Crews
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Thoms Skeyhill
Australia
Gallipoli
Washington,.s.a
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FW. Smith
Elizabeth Street
Geraldtun
Ald
Muflewu
Cuyainaio
Gallipor
Wic
Rey A. Craven
Wil Uomarried
Kallowoa
Western Australia
Piratly
Abil
The Samnies Us FIGHTERS The Samnies Us Fighters
An early 20th century dispatch extols Uncle Sam's vast wartime army drawn from many nations. It highlights diverse origins of soldiers, social contrasts at camp, and German conduct’s unifying effect on Allied sentiment, including anecdotal scenes of privates, officers, and laborers awaiting uniformed service.
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Pirie
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Unclear Reader Fragment on Addresses and Names
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a place at 12 Railway Crescent West and names unclear individuals in a poetic context. The readable bits suggest a postal or personal note but lack coherent story or complete entities.
Auction Gale B Mitchell Seeks Public Sale May 1918
Auction by mortgagee notice lists properties in Victoria including Pastoral Lease No 1807/68 with 845 acres and 13 300 acres for sale. Details describe railway frontages, leases, and improvements such as cottages and outbuildings. Terms at sale. Inquiries to the auctioneer.
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Ube Commer Hotel
Mingerrw
Mathews
Mintharake
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Victoris Diva Ji
Nga Millewa
Victoria
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Railway Coffee Palace Gerladton Notice of Attendance
Ms Alex McLesowan formerly of Fine Stetina toblvielde appears to bow to the enormous that she has Takky Avin the above establishment and will be Sitancar. The bulletin notes her involvement and status, with unclear details due to OCR errors.
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Fine Stetina Toblvielde
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