World War Front Reports Bold Italian Offense At Carso
London dispatch meets Percival Gibbon reporting Italy's Third Army breakthrough on the Carso plateau. Austrian defenses in rock trenches suffered as Italian troops pressed across stony hills toward the sea, with Juani lana village described as packed trenches and a single Austrian survivor after surrender. British transport Transylvania torpedoed May 4 with 400 lives lost, destroyers rescuing survivors. naval actions and U-boat activity threaten Allied supplies to England, amid growing submarine losses by Germany.
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Ers
Humes Or ab pune Shakwspouty in the Fatdons
Fragmentary OCR text presents a skewed archaic sounding note. The readable fragments mention a term Humes or ab pune and Shakwspouty in the Fatdons with an imperative tone about making the year. No clear event person or organization is determinable.
Submarine menace debate voiced in Commons
In London May 25 the British Prime Minister addressed the House of Commons on the submarine menace. He said progress had been substantial in the last three weeks, with a notable reduction in shipping losses. He warned German Uboat strategy would fail and urged all citizens to do their duty, calling the war’s outcome a great miscalculation by the German Empire.
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London
House of Commons
Ity
Ujion
Admiralty
Italian Battle Rages as Austria Suffers Heavy Losses
An American view from New York on May 9 predicts broad alliances against Germany. Judges foresee Spain, Scandinavia, China, Poland, Switzerland, and the Central and South American republics likely entering the war. Estimates cite 10,243 prisoners and vast Austrian casualties, with Germany facing stronger resistance than imagined.
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New York
Gary
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Scandinavia
China
Poland
Switzerland
Republice
Germany
Zeppelin Raid Over England Clouds Aid Raiders
Yesterday's wires report German airships raided England dropping bombs over the Eastern counties but clouds helped the attackers escape. Paris reports the French captured over 1400 prisoners on Wednesday.
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London
Tve
England
Paris
Naval activity in the Baltic navy fining heard
London reports from Copenhagen say heavy gunfire has been heard since Wednesday night in the Southern Baltic toward the German coast. The message notes naval activity in the region with unclear specifics and no confirmed ships or casualties at this time.
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London
Copenhagen
Baltic
No Winter Campaign A Hungarian View
London reports a Hungarian perspective saying the war would end by autumn and there would be no winter campaign. The Magarian Premice interview notes the expectation of a swift settlement and a halt to hostilities before winter.
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London
Magarian Premice
Germans fear British attack on Belgian ports
An Amsterdam message notes that after Zeebrugge bombing the Germans fear a British assault on Ostend and Blankenberge. An alarm signal was installed on the Hotel da Vaniae roof and all harbor residents were urged to evacuate.
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London
Amsterdam
Echo Belge
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Blankenberghe
da Vaniae
Submarine Campaign Report Shows Weekly British Losses
The Admiralty released a report on British shipping movements for the week ending Sunday. Arrivals 2664, departures 2750, sunk over 1600 tons 18, sunk over 1600 tons 9 unsuccessfully attacked 9, fishing boats sunk 3.
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London
Admiralty
Deportation of Belgians Reported by Paris Authorities
A Paris message says the Belgian Government has learned of renewed German deportations. Beginning in May, about 2000 able bodied men are described as forcibly removed from Brussels.
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London
Paris
Brussels
Italian Operations Break Enemy Lines On Curso Front
An official Italian communique reports a ten hour bombardment on the Curso front followed by a breakthrough from Castagna Vizzia to the sea. It says over a thousand prisoners were taken, including 800 officers, with 130 new seaplanes taking part and dropping ten tons of bombs. Machines returned safely as ten British batteries contributed.
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London
Curso
Castagna Vizzia
Soe Atone
French Blow In Champagne Front Raises Offensive Hope
Official report from the Champagne front notes General Hintenburg visiting as a key adviser for the German scheme to regain a commanding position. German artillery moved up for an attack planned on Tuesday. The French assault reportedly began pressing and was checked by a French counter advance on Jowar hill.
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Champagne
Hintenburg
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Geraldton Market Plan Moves Forward at Council Meeting
Council night discussion on Geraldton market scheme uses old Fire Station buildings as temporary market. Mayor cites obtaining speines, aims for farmers yard access, Perth market regulations sought as guide. A committee from each committee to oversee the project was proposed.
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Missing West Australian Private Wilfred H Carson Report
Private Wilfred Harold Carson second son of Alfred Carson of the West Australian is missing since April 11. The latest casualty list shows multiple named soldiers with several wounded or missing including Corporal E Booch and Privates Wherlork Smythe Keating Jolie stone among others as the book calls show further names.
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Presentation by former player on Cajon Bank plans
A Thursday afternoon talk featured former athlete O A Houston from Cajon Bank. He plans to attend Blackhay Hill Camp after Tuesday's train, moving into active novvies.
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O A Houston
Blackhay Hi
West Australia Victoria District Turf Club Pickic Meeting Weights
Racing notes list handicaps for the Pickic Meeting including Mungite Ivy and Nundy with weights from 9.5 to 9.18. Other races include Lady JUNE HANDICAP and WELTER HANDICAP with multiple runners such as Golden Spur Nundy Boy Uaroo and Rasolia. Results section mentions MADDINGSON HURDLE RACE and RAWNGLY SOUTH AUSTRALIA. price of Meat commentary discusses stock prices and potential temporary shortages with no immediate price regulation.
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Bridge replacement and decking works tender notice
Exders invite tenders for re decking parking piles gravel and general repairs to the Mt Erin Bridge and adjacent crossing. Specifications follow government guidelines. Tenders close noon June 1917. Public viewing at Upper Chapuun House Board of r n ve. Marked tenders addressed to the Chairman.
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