British Advance In Somme Push Gains Prisoners
General Haig reports south of Ancre we advanced beyond Eaucourt Abbaye to the Albert Bapaume road with over 9000 yards gains and 3000 prisoners taken. Tanks cleared trenches. aircraft claimed several enemy guns and heavy casualties in September rotation. Stubbor n fighting at Courcelette delayed gains amid German counterattack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haig
Ancreeway
Eancourt Abbaye
Albert-Bapaume Road
Destrement Farm
Eaucourt Abbaye
Olicers
Courcelette
Petrograd
Stubburn
Nauiuvka
Zlou Lipa
Germany
Turk
Bystruja
Letchiteky
Carpathians
Sroch
London Zeppelins Repelled In Night Air Raid
London officials report ten airships attacked the city at midnight from the northwest. One airship of the latent type was destroyed near Otter Bar. The defense measures succeeded in bringing the raid to a halt as the ships returned north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
North
Otters Bar
Strong German Attacks Stopped by French Artillery
French artillery repulsed strong German assaults on October 24 near Livitle du Masnil and east of Talure. A German captive balloon was shot down over Longasene in the Somme region, according to reports from French forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Eastern Front Moves and Russian War Preparations
A Moscow dispatch notes heavier Russian artillery and supplies, with violent Galicia infantry assaults seen as a potential push to seize Lemberg. Reports also claim Kursk front activity from Baronovitch to the Carpathians, while Geneva cites eight million Russians either training or in drills. German threats target Greek shipping, warning of submarine attacks around Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Nussische Zeitung
Galicia
Lemberg
Baronovitch
Carpathians
Eau Court Clears Ghia Ns Amid Wires Push
The report notes Ghia Ns being cleared from Eau Court while wires push forward on related movements. Sel and Haig variables appear in the text with uncertain connections to the court action. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Gussian Fronts See Gains as Allied Counterattacks Continue
Russian and Allied actions report heavy losses for the enemy with advances at Ravcourt l Abbaye and north of Neu ille Staasi while fronts hold near Lowhcetelle and Laventie. Romanian and Greek naval movements are noted amid unrest in Athens as prisoners and booty are tallied in the Carpathians.
Turks Badly Beaten as Russian Offensive Advances
Telegrams from Petrograd report a fresh violent Russian drive on an 112 mile front with Turks driven back and dispersed. Troops have been dispatched to Transylvania as the latest Zeppelin raid caused minor damage and one man killed with a woman injured per Amsterdam cable.
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Rome
Petrograd
Translyvania
Delaber
Amsterdam
Caer
World War I update from London dispatch
London reports ongoing Western Front activity with air raids between Ypres and Neuve Chapelle and limited infantry action near the Somme during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pees
la Bernie
Ypree
Neuve~ Chapelle
Commonique
Somme
Zeppelins Attack London Front and Greek War Moves
An Austro German Zepp raid hits the east coast with one craft shot down near London. A Greek cruiser Giorgion Averof arrives at Salonika and is pledged to the Allies. Crowds demand war outside King Constantine’s palace as Greece joins the Allies against Bulgaria, with its air force in support.
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London
Rome
Giorgion Averof
Salonika
Constantine
Bulgaria
Flying Corse
Russian Campaign Fronts Advancing Amid Prisoner Feats
A Petrograd communique reports battles near the Brody Kravhy railway with stubborn resistance and long advances south of Brzeziny toward the Theriuvka river. It claims 2460 prisoners captured on the right bank of the Zlota Lipa and several machine guns. A German statement notes renewed activity along the Brody Lemberg railway line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrograd
Brody-Kravhy
Briezuny
Theriuvka
Rght
Zlota Lipa
Brody-Lemberg
Front-Line Clashes and Breakthroughs Across Bulgarian and Turkish fronts
The report describes Russian footholds on a southern wing and close-quarters fighting near the Zlola Lipa, with advances between Deniowka and Hota Lipa. Westward, Turkish forces push the enemy from our lines while British and German communiques claim Bulgarian line breaches, prisoner captures, artillery blows, and rail and hospital damage amid regional thrusts toward Hormadatadt and Corahia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zlola Lipa
Deniowka
Hota Lipa
War Items and Relief Collections During the War
The War Council outlines the need for formal collection of comforts for front-line troops. A Victoria League office at Queens Hall William Street Path coordinates donations under the War Committee Act 1915. Individuals willing to assist should contact the Secretary of the Victoria League to commence collecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen’s Hall
Wiliam Street
Path
Ccmp
Victoria League
PTON HOSPITAL MOVEMENT SPECIAL MEETING
A September 23 special ratepayers meeting attended by the Chairman Mr Rugeell and others discussed transferring Reserve 4 land and recreation funds from the local board to the hospital committee. The motion to allocate land and funds for a hospital site and building fund transfers was carried unanimously.
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Rugeell
H. Snowdon
T. Roscoe
H. &G. Lamont
U. Counsel
P. Moy
Moy
Alrs Lamont
Drage
Test Board
Dscuss
Pial
Lamont
Jarpon
Rad Board
Hospital Committee
Counsel
May
Copano
Belmont Park Racing Weights For Saturday Meet
West Australian turf event notes Belmont Park weights for hurdle race of two miles and 50 varieties with entrants such as Budgery Ardot Gold Deer Welter Handicaps and a list of horses including Master Text and Spike Gun. The page details distances purse notes and jockeys with multiple handicaps at Belmont Park.
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Belmont Park
Mégtlig
Colllyt
Moby
Wkook
Rager
Budgery Ardot
Wetoki
Detsea
Bovdini
Caller
Belmont Park Muse
Sarorva
Sietris
Ardot Spiice
Amr
Porla
Cathberi
Obameoke
Benet
Germinte
Gionatin
Jipware
Orne Westen Thiele
Kaigth
Killogio
Stredimayer
Pratherbreld
Shelbourne
Galve
Saunt
Redering
Opera King
Rewar
Mig Al'son
Mable
Welcome Chil'smum
Kaueiet
Skymil
Chalary
Keer Wee
Core
Spring Meeting Races Report From Sydney This Day
Today’s results include the Hurdle Race over about two miles won by Kooy with odds 1 to 2 against. the Trial Stakes run over one mile with multiple entrants and betting listed. and the Epsom Stakes featuring One Homere and other contenders with bets recorded as the event proceeds. Stakes and bettors are noted alongside the race results.
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Sydney
Jack Rice
Kooy
Adl Bey
Hilboy
Eastcourt
Colbert
Epsom Ut
Puayernlen
Colpo
Mt Haigh
Cacaniun
Meat Freezing Works in Tasmania Readied for Expansion
The North Western Co operative Freezing and Canning Co on the eastern bank of the Cern River Tasmania prepares to commence plant at a cost near £18,000 with £7,887 1s 4d paid in capital and £7,570 unpaid calls. Government loan of £10,000 supports the project as investors plan further machinery and improvements to meet future demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murchison
North Wespern Co-operative Freesing and Canning Co
Cern River
Tasmania
Hickey in Politics Sparks Controversy in Geraldton
Letter from Thomas Ranley of Eleanor Street Geraldton October 1910 criticizes Hickey MLC for opposing repeal and for shifting stance on conscription. Accuses Hickey of duplicity after supporting amendment then attacking anti conscription group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamies Hickey
M.L.C
Itn
A.W.U
Spence
Hickey
Kalgoorlie
Cameron
Geraldton Brite Club Preparations Amid Range Closures
The Geraldton Brite Club notes the range will be unusable for practice due to work at the 200 and 300 yard lines. Names listed include Lowter, Jewell, Trigg, Bows, Lech, Chapman, Smyth, Woodward, AC Smyth, Bayes, Grover, Fowl, and others in a long roster of participants and observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon
Melfows
J Johnegn
Macer
Joudobmstep
Palmer
Warwicker
Klesewotter Woods
Dunn
Nelly
Mrows
Lizare
Barwick
Enlistment Proclamation Calls Men Under War Powers
The Proclamation dated September 29 1916 enforces conscription under the Defence Force Act Part IV for men aged 21 to 31, exempted or not, to serve in the defence forces. It lists dates and local appointment offices across regions including Geraldton and Yalgoo, with penalties up to six months imprisonment for evading or failing to enlist.
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Anatralis
Walt
Gemaldton
Middle Gheelough
Nanson
Roads Board
Yuna-Nahaling
Railway Stary Oll Sm
Nomthamptos
Icads
Doar Bites
MANA
Puldie Schoal
Oarabella
Pubti
Selo Gl
GRADU
Eradu
Mullewa
Wady
A.W
Hotes
Pam
Asia
Eich
Geraldtos
Kemiton
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The
Russia
Balkans
Greece
Stubhorn
Lwother
Alessi
Berne
Tn Journal de Geneve
Thea de Guts
Hman
Greec
Legation
Ministry of Marine
Athens
Batny Line
Ghia Ns
Eaucourt
Lykuy Wrod
Ravcourt l'Abbaye
Lowhcetelle
Hesian Trench
Regina
Neuille Staasi
Laventie
Morning Post
Baant
Salamis Arsenal
Lemnos
Count Zeppelin
Maies
Carter & CO
Perth
Manchester
Your Drapers
Geraldton
British War Office
Dele
Hormadatadt
Hoaplal Iran
Tharman
Corahia
Pton Hospital Movement
West Australia
Velmont Park
Racing IN
New South Wales
Gibson
Anglican Church
Cuia
A. Craven
Cheno
Ruhnberg
Rane
Clartelo
Ea Catitelo
Patrek
Bartlett's
Northampton
Howe
Forrester
Waldsck
Amy
Leo Staye
Geraldton Brite Club
Hescree Has ‘Gardner
Dunlop Motor Tyres
Ford Cars
B.S.A. Motor Cycles
Tol
P.O. B
Bevo
Ganda Jan Hor
Melboures
England
von Showreoma
A.T. Davies
Busy Bee Store
Victoria Motor Br Mae
Firestone
Witmou
Monwealth
Australia
WAR Service
Western Australian Government Railways
Murray
Yaigo
Ohare
Lommenwealth
Jatspan
Busses
Weitz
Wwe
Farias i Ieutche
Avion Sma Yullaksons
F. W. Warwicker & Co., Grocers — and General Storekeepers
Oaraldton
Ouly
Bey Brands
Srocds Miedks
Aeapenh Mules
Geraldion
Panesth
Mains Terrace
Martin
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