German Peace Feelers and Firings on the Somme
London reports General Haig says Eaucourt l Abbaye has been cleared. German plans on the Somme appear puzzling with a withdrawal masking counter blows. German losses are heavy and air service commanders blamed for the massacre. New York notes German agents asked King Albert to transmit peace terms proposing Belgian and Serbian withdrawal, Lorraine restoration, and indemnity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haig
Eaucourt l'Abbaye
Philip Gibbs
Daily Chronicle
New York
Tribune
Albert
Belgium
Serbia
Lorraine
France
Aleee
Rome
Village of Eaucourt l'Abbaye Falls Into Allied Hands
Generalsig reports that the village of Eaucourt l'Abbaye is now entirely in Allied hands. There was considerable shelling during the night on the front southward of Ancre. Heavy rain fell during the morning.
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Generalsig
Eaucourt l'Abbaye
Ancre
British and Overseas Troops Praised for Steady Operations
In a further despatch the British Commander-in-Chief lauds English and Overseas troops for unrelaxing pressure and veterans discipline. He notes steady, persistent operations, rewarding three months of effort, with notable actions at High Wood and Bouleaux Wood and the capture of the Quadrilateral redoubt on the 18th amid serious front-line fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jane Wite Yareglétte
Linpuich
High
Flers
Bouleaux
Sisted an attack on the 15th and advances across trenches
Fragmentary wartime report describes wet and sunny days, capture of trenches on the 23rd, and progress toward Martinpuich and Thiepval. It notes taking thousands of prisoners and materiel, German divisions, and ongoing offensives, with emphasis on patriotism and sacrifice amid heavy fighting.
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Martinpuich
Thiepval
High Wood
Morral
Guedecourt
Maenar Mat Cena
Aow
Bapaume
Geraldton Golf Club final round decides 1916 title
On September 30 at Geraldton Golf Club a keen match between J. D. Edwards and B. Tregurtha determined the 1916 champion as Edwards led 2 up with one to play. Mrs Krauth posted a gross 50 minus 18, with Sewell and Mouaiaka among the supporting ladies as associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Edwards
B. Tregurtha
Merabere
Edwards
Krauth
Mra
G. E. Sewell
Mouaiaka
Calnhors
Belmont Park race meeting acceptances and NSW racing update
The Belmont Park acceptances for Saturdays meeting list two mile race Mosboy and contenders including Goodam and Ravel with sizes and weights. A Belmont Park Plate for seven furlongs features Master Tet Wewarre Wonapin Crown among entrants. Randwick course races postponed due to flooding as authorities consider state farm dairying plans amid government purchase prospects and local talk of Walkaway island property for a dairy venture.
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Belmont Park Racing Club
Mosboy
Goodam
Ravel
Budgery Balmain
Venne
Metoki
Gold Deer
Iwner
Dera
Black Jeck
Bogie
Logary
Walkaway
Gounur
Betum
Agricuure
T & McNulty
Fund cards outline Red Cross and repatriation aid plans
The card details three assistance channels for injured and discharged sailors in hospitals. The Red Cross funds cover clothing and comforts, the WA Day Fund offers temporary help and convalescence support, and the Repatriation Fund aids employment, training, and land settlement as men return home. The Council urges employers nationwide to assist, noting difficulties returning to work and the push to reallocate men to suitable jobs.
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Hed Cros Society
Red Crean
Dina
TC & Wan
Yuan
Socupadiona
Finch
Aly Crangers
Perth
Frewantle
Axidstence
Men Beck
Roumanian Victories Reported in Berlin Communique
Amsterdam reports yesterday's Berlin communique noting Roumanians gained ground on both sides of the Kovil and north of Orsova with air attacks. Rustso-Hungarians captured Oboe canal in eight, while the enemy withdrew west of Times Land toward the Struma's western bank.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Kovil
Orsova
Struma
Norwegian Bittern Trade Exports Surge After Damaging Torpedo
In Christiania on October 3 reports say torpedoing shifted Norwegian concerns toward boosting American munition trade, with enormous exports noted. The terse item highlights a wartime shift in arms supply and significant export activity involving Norway and the United States.
Hughes and the Aw U Indictment
A scathing indictment targets Prime Minister W M Hughes over the Australian Workers Union executive actions. The speaker accuses the union of betraying the man who built the organization and served thirty years, claiming retaliation against a fearless union ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hughes
A.W
Jas
Seach
Patriotc Fund Limited To Military Occupations Role
From the fragmentary text it is noted that the Patriotic Fund will not be included in the fire list and will focus its activities on military occupations and related welfare. The council aims to prevent overlap with other funds and guide returning soldiers accordingly.
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Patriotic Fund
Uscegarys
Irwin Roads Board Monthly Meeting Notes
The Irwin Roads Board held its monthly meeting on Monday with Sir J Detmage as chairman, joined by Meera ie, W Clarkapa, P Healy, F Waldeck and W B Mitchell. Discussions covered correspondence from the Lands and Surveys Department, PWD duties, emissions, and a court appeal set for Monday November at 4.30 pm. Accounts showed payments totaling £35 13s 6d.
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Premat
J Detmage
Meera Ie
W Clarkapa
P ¥ Healy
F Waldeck
W B Mitchell
Bysawe
Frm Pwd
Ard
Lands and Surveys Department
PLW
Sir
J Wales
Mike Read Gravelling Gyar Ae Hakarmatter
Clarkes
Bok
Sanwa
Bridge Party and Dance at Town Hall Planned
A local bridge party with a folk dance is scheduled at Town Hall on Tuesday October 10. Proceeds will support community services. Attendees can enjoy a riverside setting with refreshments and music.
Applications Boosted for Combined Supervisor Positions
Applicants renew bids for combined supervisor posts as local offices seek qualified names. The move follows public interest in governance and oversight.
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Ng Faia
Mth
Wealth of Australia Act Enlistment Notice 1916
Public enlistment notice lists locations and times for recruiting across several towns in November 1916. It names venues such as ARABELLA, MuLEwi, ARGS, Warntga Hotel, and PAYNE'S FIND with designated hours. The notice warns that any person who fails to enlist when required under the Act faces penalties.
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Fo Canes
Bowen Una NastauKe
Railway Sia
Ube
Arabella
Pubes
Dy Adu
Brady Bote
Mulewi
Roady Board
Pam
Warntga Hote
Uwk
Tito
Olen
Wee Aster
Boogardle
Chambere
Weenie
Bat
Hail
Guo
Payne's Find
U Yotanu
Pom Tod Bandstore
Meads
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Germany
Terss
Eaucourt Tabbaye
Geraldton Golf Club
BRUSH
Tuer
West Australia
Belmont Park Meeting
Belmont Fark
Thet Spies Gun
Asamor Hucfieh
Piet Gin
Cuthbert Forte
New South Wales
Randwick
Sydney
Jopfre
Verdun
Christiania
Manchester
Carter & CO
Geraldton
Irwin Roads Board
Northampton
MENT
Cue
Upper
Obapmam
Ajana
Wangan Buis-Mellewa
Atpenders
Geraindion
Supreme Court
Western Australia
Salter
Iriden
Fraton
Gibson
Wealth OF Australia
Engineers
Turners, and Fitters
Dunlop Motor Tyrer
Ford Cars
B.S.A
A.T. Davies
Busy Bee Store
Victoria Motor Works
Sonamarig
Dietiont
F. W. Warwicker & Co
Goris
Geraldion High School
Wealay Hall
Mubic
Beth
West Quarter
Martin
Wengtat Australis
Yan Maine
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