British Triumph in Oct 5 Storm Front Drive
Haig reports a successful eight mile front attack from Tower Mumlets to Ypres rail, with over 3000 prisoners. Allied forces, including Welsh, Australian, and New Zealand divisions, seize key ridges and villages near Ypres and Zonnebeke, despite adverse weather and strong German counterattacks.
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London
Haig
Tower Mumlets
Ypree-S¢ Julien
Langenmck
Broodseinde
New Zealand
Kanglinh
Menin
Poldesbock
Poldenoek Chateau
Ainerous
Smalloods
Olygon Wood
Molen Warelsthoek
Zonnebeke-Sjoedseinde
Graven‘dafel
Alwance
Poelcapelle
Axsautt
Touter
Toordembook
Ypres
Upelcapelte Islenurs
Polygon Wood
Zonnebeke
British Cruiser Prake Torpedoed Off Arctic Coast
The British cruiser Prake of 14,100 tons, under Captain Radcliffe, was torpedoed on Tuesday off the north coast of Armland. She reached harbour and sank in shallow water. The explosion killed one officer and 1,000 men. The remainder were saved.
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London
Admiralty
Prake
Lane
Radcliffe
Armland
Angthen Italian Offensive Near Start
The text reports German troops rushing to begin an October offensive. It notes Austrian defenses improving while Germany seeks taps from France, and mentions French and British ships reinforcing the Adriatic. It suggests Italy may strike Austria from land and sea in the near term.
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France
Adriatic
Jaly
Anieste
The Flanders Offensive Drives German Rail Smash
An American dispatch reports a major Allied victory near Ypres Lens and surrounding sectors. Anzac divisions fought fiercely repelling three raids while German defensive lines around Hind enburg weaken under sustained bombardment. Prisoners and shattered positions mark a decisive turn as counterattacks fail and the line remains intact after a night of activity.
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Ugerd
Owerve
Prince Ruppreett
Hindentury
Hindenburg
Oratification in France Historic Comments
Paris dispatch reports newspapers lauding British success while noting violent actions on the right bank of the Meuse near Besonvaux and Bil Baas. Paris observers comment on the scene dated October 5.
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London
Paris
Sucseus
Besonvaux
Bil Baa
German Official Claims Temporary British Gain In Flanders
A German official communique says the hottest fighting yesterday occurred at Poelcapelle Paschadda crossroads east of Zonnebeke Wood and west of Beclaire and Javelt. The enemy briefly advanced along a narrow front but was halted by counterattacks. English lines limited to a strip about one to one and a half kilometres deep between Poelcapelle and Beclaire. Beclaire and Gheluvelt held. twelve Allied assaults on Hill 44 repulsed in three days.
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London
Poelcapelle
Pasadamadade
Zonnebeke Wood
Beclaire
Javelt
Uble
Gheluvelt
Hill
Civil War Foreseen in Russia Speech Sparks Debate
At the Democratic Conference in Petrograd on October 5 M Trodaxy Maxim first warned that civil war was unavoidable though its form remained uncertain. He said the party would not seize power but warned the authorities that their demands could spark upheaval as Cadets and allies reacted with enthusiasm amid the verbal clash.
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Petrograd
M. Trodaxy
Maxim Flrst
Udt
British Air Reprisals In Ans Ypres Region
Field Marshal Haig reports fierce artillery duels in the Ans Ypres sector with British air reprisals ongoing.
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London
Haig
Ans Ypres
RI Scheme Developing Raids on Germany
The Central News Agency reports that Mr Lloyd George and General Smuts are weighing air aid reprisals against Germany. A high authority explains the past affiliation and the plan to send aircraft and bombs, aiming for large raids.
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London
Lloyd George
General Smuts
Gecmany
Britain Eyes Wider Air Raids to Hit Germany
The article notes Britain plans stronger air attacks to cripple German morale and disrupt communications. It reports boosted British aircraft production, anticipation of raids on German towns, and that cities like Wilhelmshaven and Essen may brace for strikes. Darkness orders and intensified air defenses are mentioned as part of the wartime preparations.
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Germany
America
Great Britain
France
England
Amsterdam
Wilhelmshaven
Ssen
Smuts Sees War Clearing Up Despite Aerial Threat
General Smuts told a luncheon of Chambers of Commerce leaders that the war situation is almost settled, with the German forces on the defensive and retreating on the Western front. He warned aerial warfare will backfire on the foe, while Britain’s advance seeks to strike military targets and minimize civilian harm.
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London
Chambers of Commerce
United Kin
Smuts
Varbe
Personal items from France express gratitude and tragedy
The letter from France thanks a recipient for a parcel the writer had not received since the war began, mentions being wet and wishing for peace, and notes a companion’s death in action. Other items report Private C L Pearnan’s death, Corporal Jobin Drummond as a POW survivor, and updates on Sergeant F L D Pascoe and Private John Hale’s wounds. Hardwicke, an HM Perth School athlete, is also highlighted for his sports achievements.
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D. TW. Buckley
Cocenough
France
bin Grata
Flo
Mre McNeece
Grosnougly Uns
C. BL Pearnan
William
McNewce
M. Robert Hale
Simpson St. Geraldson
Priva John Hale
Hale
Geraldson
Uunthay
Rite Hardwicke
Offieratdton
Hardwicke
HM Perth Mudvey School
Interesting Case From Bowes Court Action Against Government
The Bowes case before the Saydonm Court involves the Wheat Marketing Act and a dispute over government purchase of 3034 bags of wheat sold by Thomas Amos Drage of Sarthampesa. The government contends no sale or delivery occurred under the act, while Drage claims the wheat was due as advances and that Dalgety Co had authority to purchase it on government behalf. The matter, touching Crown rights and advances secured by crops, saw adjournment to allow the Crown to seek leave to amend.
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Saydonm
Thomas Amos Drage
Sarthampesa
Unlgeay and Co. Lid
Wigay
Drage
Ugg
Hroden
Vic
Pinjit
Tutgouer
Dalgety Aml Co
Pyrkington
SGU
F. Bouyer
Toner
Cenpouderie
Me W. PL Sayer
Meron
Paton
Geraldton
Pato
Petitioer
Pera
Dalgety
Agend
Argameng
Thefts At Northampton and Greenough Shows Prompt Security Calls
Several complaints report disappearance of exhibits at Northampton and Greenough Shows. Petty theft is suspected and organizers may appoint officials to guard exhibits and prevent future losses.
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Northampton
Greenough
Tose
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Trieste
Bhitish
Flanders
T Lwke Tigers
Anzacs
IG Genmans
TRAI
Meuse
Russia
YPREX
Jobin Drummond
Mes Drumnoml
Mullewa
J. G. Jenkin
Woon
FL D. Pascoe
Me J. Pascoe
Bowes
Carter & Coq
Victoria Motor Works
Overland
Autessom Cb
Crossley Engine
Geo. Baston
Toberalco
A. T. Davies
Busy Bee
Geraldton Motor Garage
Dunlop
Goodyear
Goodrich
Barnet
E. W. Ive
Buiek Care
BUIEK
Garsge
PudiGaly
Trerland
Eheetere, Light and Scerter
Ford
All Manes
Howard
Eagles, &Ca
Returned Jers Association
Suma
Jehu Ehigard
Workers’ Home Board
Tates
Wacker
du Bomlay
Barat Secteer
Charman Workers
Tormonns
Maila
P.O. Saary
Detotae A
Augustus Street
M. & MacKenzie & CO
Acteon
MacKenzie & CO
Mortgagees’ Base
Toethy
Albers
Moora Tums
Latroyioe Malar
Green- Ouan
Cunningham
Maime O
P. L. Mouritz
Tel
Motice
Wactpal Markets
Mwayd
Tomer
Val
Baowe
CBSO
Gunmetal
Bilver
Gobi
Avery Wath
Kotabs
Hom Mail Chetetmas
Cartio
Gry Baer
Blight Bros Light Bros
Grockery
Fnamet Ware
Jn Capa
Seacars Rem
EALE
Esty
E. Snell
Niger
Pleasure Seekers Club
Juad
Acu
Deatitue
Gils
Hal Monasy
Ana Gallery
Snefs
XE Boumes
Cairo
At &, Snell’s
Armeiruog
ADIES
Summer Cortesnenst
Mlateemem Gro
Freemans
Boel
Uli Milver Esmee
Glas
Neuklets
V'endaute
Glin& Co
Evlicu
Volteck
G'el
AL Srenetea Tr Dainty Seal Surply Company
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