Nations at War Report on Occupied Fronts and Austrian Peace Offer
The current war briefing notes Allied progress in France with enemy retreats and Belgian lines under pressure. It cites Britons threatening the line while Huss Grip on Belgium weakens. It mentions danger to Zeebrugge as developments unfold in Bulgaria and an abdication of a king. Austria’s peace offer is delivered to America as Wilson maintains a firm stance. U.S. to reject Central Powers peace proposals per an official statement.
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Reram
Buteayo
Rhodes
Jamenca
Forbes
Fuslish Mn
Apa
Wilssa
Alan Wilcom
Woulfe
Alan Wilson
Cet Rhoder
Farlith
Tickwood
Opinion Across Papers Demand German Surrender
The New York Herald notes no armistice and an unconditional surrender as preface to peace talks, while the Chicago Tribune predicts Germany will fight until securing its own demands, and the Cincinnati Enquirer argues peace must be dictated with flags over Berlin.
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New York
New York “Herald
Germany
Chicago “Tribune
Derin
British and French Forces Make Small Gains Near St Quentins
In the battle near St Quentins the French advance a mile forward while British troops push toward the Somme region. Reports note German defense along the Se Quinusin canal and tightening Allied pressure as operations continue in the valley.
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St Quentine
WORTVING THE ENEMY IN SUNDAY FIGHT
London reports Field Marshal Makseporte claims 400 enemies killed or wounded in Sunday fighting near Aubenvhiasl. British patrols in the opry sector advance along the Canada Chetan line, capturing positions and repulsing enemy moves north eastward and westward.
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London
Makseporte
Enigny
British gains near La Catete and Crevecoour reported
London dispatch cites Field Marshal Haig stating advances between La Catete and Crevécour with possession of Lalerrige and Enquingham near Wavyin. French General Foch notes Brimont fort and Moron captured as German retreat continues along the Suippe and Ames rivers amid heavy German withdrawals from Zeebrugge and Bruges.
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London
Haig
Font
la Catete
Crevécour
Lalerrige
Mont Breheis
Beaureyor
Wavyin
Gentralissime Foch
Brimont Fort
Moronin
Suippe
Ames
Between Camarat and St Quentins in fierce action
Between Camarat and St Quentins the enemy suffered heavy losses as allied forces pressed. The village remained contested with strong reinforcements blocking a full assault. Allied troops fought to gain high ground near Beaurey voir and Anbea hevraux bois while resisting counterattacks.
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Baihiting
Aed
Beaureyvoir
Anbeahevraux Bois
Retreating Germans Light Towns Along Front
The Lyitet Press Association reports German forces retreating along the western front from Lille to Reims while setting towns ablaze as they withdraw. Allies tightening lines as they advance, pockets of resistance reported near key crossings and rail hubs.
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New York
The
Lyitet Press Association
Porce
Rheims
Unclear military progress amid Champagne fighting
Fragmentary wartime dispatches describe shifts along the Champagne front with reference to Axis and Allied movements. Mentions capture attempts, front lines behind initial positions, and sporadic defensive actions as forces maneuver near Krewe Way and surrounding areas.
British Advance Fortifies Positions Near Aubenches
Field Marshal Haig reports improved local positions south and north of Aubenches. British forces moved forward near the Scarpe and established a foothold at Freanoy, holding ground and strengthening positions along the front.
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Si Ioawen Haig
Esstwarl
Freanoy
Anieyn Vupskints
Allies Hold Pressure Near Cambrai Front
London reports German troops were replying yesterday and today along a seven mile front west of Cambrai. With Monbriquain and Beugnevoir captured, the enemy may abandon Cambrai soon. Further retirements are noted toward the Sensee and Haute Deule canals, possibly reaching forty miles of front.
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London
Australian Press Association
Cambrai
Monbbrehain
Bequrevoir
Valent
Hheims
Lenz Gid Aptas
Sensee Canal
Haute Dente Canal
Ferdinand Abdicates as Army Demobilisation Advances
King Ferdinand abdicates after accepting raiders who approved his action. Prinvellors orders demobilisation, with Marian forces demobilising quickly. Serbians reportedly safe amid rapid demobilisation and new authorities in Tun.
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Longen
Ferdinand
Tun
New Kink
Prinvellors
Germany's Move for Peace Proposals Shift in WWI Talks
Prince Max of Baden announced to the Reichstag he sent a note to President Wilson outlining a peace program. The plan calls for Belgian independence, general peace without treaty hindrances, and constitutional reforms in the Baltic and Poland. It aims to preserve the monarchy while seeking an honorable settlement, with mixed early reactions in London and Washington.
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New York
Kaier
Amsterdam
Max
Baden
Reichstag
Wilson
Belgium
Baltic
Lithuania
Poland
Reichstagid
United
Staes
Wilton
Germany
London
I Vasby
Wreshlenty Wilson
Telegrams Drivers Dismissed and Service Temporarily Closed
August 7 reports drastic action against striking drivers with the Great It 4 line. A call for volunteers is being made as the service remains temporarily shut down and personnel are sought to restore operations.
Eight Hours Day Event Planned in Geraldton
A large Geraldton Eight Hours demonstration was held at the A W A room on Saturday. A procession will start from the Fire Station along Railway Street to the Recreation Ground with prizes for best display and best trade display. Decorations for motor cars are expected to feature. several owners have entered. Sports begin at 1 0 yan with a varied programme and trophies valued about £30. Step dancing and children’s events with £10 allocated. free drinks for children. Local Patriotic Fund, tea, and a raffle draw accompany the day’s attractions. Proceeds go to the Patriotic Fund, with funds also supporting the Geraldton Building Fund and Soldiers Institute.
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Gerauiton
A.W.A
Stathyr
Terrare
Lecn
Br E. King
Patriotic Fund
Sidona
Art Union
Joe Still
Geraldton Patriatichant
Geraldton
Hart Building
Stock Movements Report From Gascoyne Junction Area
Movements include Drover Chares James guiding 3 100 mixed sheep from Simba Jit to Mulewa and Drover Scott delivering 1 500 mixed sheep from Boolathana to Meeker rie. Drover Jack Russe reports 240 cattle from Bigemia to Muly wa. Drovers Hough and Keay reported 680 mixed cattle to Yarrulong near Eatlenker on the 20th. Joe Waldeck moves chee to Onslow Creek. Jimba Jimbs Station shears on September 28. Twenty one thousand sheep shorn for 416 tales arrived to.
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Gascoyne Junction
Chares James
Simba
Mulewa
Scott Las
Boolathana
Meekerrie
Jack Russe
Catte
Bigemia
Mulywa
Hough
Keay
Eatlenker
Atte
Yarrulong
Joe Waldeck
Jimba Jimbs
Fremantle buys Swan Wool Scouring Company stake
Mexre Kreytinger and Feman Limited of London Sydney and Melbourne have acquired all shares of Swan Wool Scouring Company of Victoria Australia and will modernize the North Fremantle plant. Machinery orders placed with use of fellmongering and scouring capacity rising to 30 000 bales yearly. New owners plan installation of washing machinery and expect relief to market with steadier prices and reliable wool supply for tanners. Mr Fr Angning of Fremantle to oversee management for the new plant.
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Fremantle
Mexre Kreytinger and
Feman, Ltd
London
Sydney
Melbourne
Swan Woot Scouring Company
Estero Australia
North Fremantle
Moses Kreslinger
Fernau
Austria
Fr. Angning
Weil Hain
Austria's Peace Note Receives Cold Greeting in Berne
A Berne dispatch reports Austrian note to President Wilson states Austria-Hungary fought only a defensive war and seeks armistice. It appeals to matching Wilsons January fourteen points and February twelve speech points. Washington NYT says reception was cool and officials defer comment until official text arrives.
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Berne
Wilnon
Ausgro-Hungary
Presidentson
Ersteen
Wateson
Washington
New York Times
State Department
Lansing
Prince Max
Reichstag
Rhidesian War Echoes Across Faded Memoir Scene
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a colonial era march to a capital, with Cadet Alan Wilson leading Wilcom’s forces against Matabele resistance. The piece blends vivid imagery of Bougainvillea vistas and a ruined frontier, noting losses at Dillaide and the rise of Tickwood’s Magazine amid a Munyip Council inquiry.
Public notice of annual meeting and reports
The Globe General Board of Directors issue an ordinary notice from Vict oria Hotel Geral ton announcing the half year ending July 31 1916. The notice requires consideration of the directors report and balance sheet for the period and fijes the date for the meeting on October 7 1916. By order of the Board of Directors T A Kivo secretary.
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Bom
Victoris
Geraliton
Moxpay
Teer
Keonah Leeward
Unis
Board of Directore
T. A. Kiwo
Victoria
Plawe Milling Co
Board of Direstor
G. Frecora
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Victoria Motor Works
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Charles Hormann
Réir
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Teri Mitton
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Gy Bamier
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Sea ‘Music Warchowsa
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Renty Tereday
Olibmon
Briel Baer
Olek
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Haske
Renee
Ieee Ee
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Trroen
Ucoeral
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Etiam Ak
Geneal Toy
Aire Wilson
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Joe Witton
Casloe
Sanford Steet
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Comrescamas Bl
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Gerakiven
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Ty Cam
Ernest H. Browdoh
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Commercial Union Assurance,Company
Chas Lupp
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