Italians Stroke Forty Mile Battle Front Austrians Losses
Rome reports a forty mile front from the Carso Plateau to Playa Tolmino and Monte Sanis Duino. The battle across the long front continues with 24,000 Austrians killed wounded or captured in the last two days. Prisoners say they had no food for 60 hours. The Nations at War highlights German hatred of England and pressure on Greece as Italy makes a decisive push in the campaign.
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Rome
Carso
Playa
Tolmino
Monte Sanis Duino
Tide Turns Yet Outcome Still Clear in View
The tide has turned and the result remains evident though the end remains unseen. The shift signals a definitive course, with the final verdict approaching and no doubt lingering over the near horizon.
Futility of Peace Talks Marks German Reichstag Debate
In Amsterdam on October 13 the Reichstag heard Herr Rassermann report that the committee dissolved without agreement or recommendation on submarine policy. Herr Spahin warned that if Germany is to conquer on the battlefield, the enemy in the economic war must be destroyed.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag
British Advance Near Guedecourt and Letboets
London dispatchs report British forces advanced between Guedecourt and Letboets west of Guedecourt. The movement followed a German trench raid near Ypres with our troops pushing forward. The bulletin notes gains in the sector as Haig confirms progress.
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London
Sonersl Haig
Geedecourt
Letbouets
Guedecourt
Italian Victory Report From Sompiets Front Remains Unclear
The Daily Chronicle reports in a chaotic notice that Italian forces achieved a victory as Austrian first line was smashed near the Sompiets front. It claims heavy casualties and roughly 24,000 enemy losses with thousands more captured, while noting Austrian reserves massed at a threatened sector.
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London
San
Daily Chronicle
Kingtet
British advance parties on Struma front and raids
London reports War Office advances east of the railways on the Struma front, with armoured cars reconnoitering Salonika roads. North of Doldzeli troops raided trenches, forcing the enemy from the line and leaving about 50 dead. The Athens correspondent notes domestic concerns amid German threat.
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London
War Office
Struma
Proseaic
Polava
Salonika
Doldzeli
The New Submarine Policy and U S Doubt of Promises
Reports from Vancouver and Boston note a submarine sighting 300 miles east of New York. An affidavit claims the USS struck the Sephee without warning, prompting the State Department to consider whether Germany has kept submarine promises. Washington officials warn against tolerating the blockade and continued raids.
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Vancou
Boiton
Bovio
New York
Sha Costes
United States Department of State
Germany
Washington
America
Greece surrenders 83 warships after Allied ultimatum
London October 12 reports Greece capitulated 83 warships under Allied pressure. The ultimatum also demanded control of Piraeus and the disarmament of three forts.
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London
Greece
Pirseus
Three Forte
Helensvale Racing Results Summary
Race results from Helena show Canning Hurdle over about two miles and the Second Class Plate run seven furlongs with bets 6 to 4 on the winner. Downing Seek scores 18 to 1 with Baling 3 Yo Son as the runner up, wagering 19 to 1 against.
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Ris Way
Downing
Baling
Yo Son Ie
Arbitration award resets Sunday work and wage rise
The court amended the existing award to grant an all round increase of one shilling per day for workers, tied to the cost of living between Mockatharra and Haddera. It refused extra pay for Sunday work, noting the issue belongs in a separate amendment or new award. The disputes over overtime and wage burdens valued around 3000 pounds annually prompted the change.
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Troy
Mockatharra
Haddera
Bullewa Roads Board Discusses War Tax and Local Affairs
The Bullewa Roads Board debated direct war taxes to fund national expenditure, considered a request from a regional association, and planned commemorations. They approved a medical examination facility use, discussed boundary and water issues, and arranged a conscription meeting while reviewing audits and town hall lighting upgrades.
Submarine Warfare and German Counterattack Reported
Fragmentary wartime clipping notes submarine warfare and German counterattack actions near St Neuville Street, referencing a crater and damaged machine readings. Names and full details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate ongoing combat events and Allied responses.
Italy claims capture on Monte Pasubio amid Carso front action
A terse wartime communique teases a major Italian breakthrough on Monte Pasubio with a claimed total of 5034 captured including 164 officers along the Carso front. Vienna reports a counter claim of 1400 taken.
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Rowe
Monte Pasabio
Vienna
Australian Casualties Totals Reported Across Forces
The tally shows Australian casualties at 72 040 with officers 366 chaplains and others 29 844 making 30 716. Missing include 33 officers and Bea total 2 897. Sick figures list officers 655 chaplains 19 nurses 61 others 21 316 totaling 23 051. Prisoners of War list officers 20 others 366 total 388.
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Bea
Public notice on collection of outstanding accounts
A fragmentary notice indicates a firm authorizes collection of old and new overdue balances. It mentions Bess & Co and the pursuit of authentic records to settle books, asserting a readiness to act on outstanding debts and reconcile accounts.
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Ae ‘& Co
Libruty Notice from HE QUICK & Co Librury
Notice to the public that Ger aldin holds the stock of Mewes B and Co and will carry it to the same premises as Drapers and Clothiers In soliciting public support they urge unity and declare best endeavour to ensure satisfaction from their Pudwosor signing as HE QUICK & Co Ivsephme No 72
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Geraldin
Mewes B & Co
Clothiem
Libruty
Ivsephme No
Public Meeting on Public Service Referendum in Northampton
A public meeting will be held in Northampton at 6 o clock to support government proposals on the question of public service referendum. All are invited to attend. Date referenced as 26 Webb.
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Oumashella Wellys
Rands
Hans Irvine
Tees Pisating Association of
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Bedien
Cmt
Seri Alla
Bretch
Chapman Bold Board
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Madewa
Toms
Oll Etree Te
Water Supply Department
Draim
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Meiers
Willis
Tenim Down
Ingo Post
Thia
Fes Wilms
Reas Eee
Northampton
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