Nations at War Fierce Night Fighting Near Calais
Desperate night attack reported near Calais as British forces drive German lines back toward Ostend. In intense trench clashes, British troops respond with bayonet and artillery, taking prisoners including a general and capturing batteries and machine guns. Allied advances reported along the Yser River area and Nancy frontier.
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Paris
Yoor
Ialing
Vorea
Rowlars
Solsonn
Retryanbag
Nancy
Beyazoe
Parroy
Calais
Germany
Ypres Canal
Eart
Langheworek
Ostend
Boulors
MINES OFF THE IRISH COAST AND YSER RIVER ACTIONS
An Admiralty notice reports mines laid off the Irish coast sinking the Manchester Commerce. A rescue saved 30 crew members. In France, German forces were beaten back over the Yser with heavy losses, many drowned or taken prisoner, and Ostend fell back. Indian troops arrive in London to guard the Thames as several channels close and batteries of Royal Horse Artillery quarter at the New Forest.
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London
Watch
Ireland
Manchester
Daily Wail
France
Germany
Yser
Ostend
Frew Tureau
Fighting at Kiad Chu Pekin Remains Stalemate
Pekin dispatch from October Twenty eighth reports heavy fighting at Kiad Chu near Tsingtao where German defenders reportedly pressed for an armistice to bury their dead. British forces reportedly refused and forced German regroupment into inner defences with only light casualties.
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Pekin
Letiere
Tsingtao
Kian
Chu
Campaign in Galicia Hussians Resist Advancing
Petrograd reports the Russian troops stubbornly defend in Galicia with several engagements in the Valley of Siyl near Lemberg. The latest clashes yield about 5,000 dead and 90 loot incidents, indicating heavy losses and disruption in the region.
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Petrograd
Galicia
Siyl
Lemberg
Svdatetat
German War Tax and Pacific Naval Chase Report
Berlin reports detail a German war tax on routers and a raid incident near Mumers. A German cruiser Nurnberg sought coal at Honolulu after days of pursuit by the Australian battle cruiser Australia and destroyer Warrego. Washington cautions American shippers that exports for aircraft and submarine use may be diverted to belligerents and require proof of neutral destinations.
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Copentyngen
Berlin
Nurnberg
Honolulu
Australia
Warrego
Rebel Leader Landes and German Aid in 1912 Conflict
Rebel leader Landes gains context with German army methods while Dutch sentiment shifts against rebels. Reports note confidence in General Botha to quell rebellion, with papers warning of civil war likened to past American conflict. A German girl spy near Petrograd is executed. Allies gain ground near Bruges as German forces retreat after a counterattack, flags raised over Therouanne church, and lines shift along the major canals between Nieuwpoort and Dixmude as fronts move.
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London
Evening Post
Botha
Daily Chronicle
United States
Times
Aret Gance
Calais
Flushing
Canada Braces as German Threat Looms
Yesterday's cables report Germany threatens invasion of Canada due to Canadian troop shipments to aid the Allies. Capetown dispatches claim Boer rebels defeated at Calvinia, with Gen Marits reportedly routed at Katamas and wounded men crossing into German territory for safety. Capetown notes officials imprisoned as De Wet and Beyeraw lead a rebellion at Helbron, with drastic Union measures ordered to quell the uprising.
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Capetown
Calvinia
de Wet
Beyeraw
Orange River
Transvaal
Helibron
Union
Germans claim 300000 prisoners and hits on warships
London reports that on October 27 German sources claim to have captured 300000 prisoners and to have scored hits on three ships off the coast. The item reflects wartime casualty and prize claims as issued by German authorities.
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London
Gem Mass Terrific Losses At The Teer Canal
German troops sustained terrific losses while crossing the Teer canal, with no notable progress reported. The report notes heavy casualties and stalled advances amid elevated combat pressure.
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London
Ihe Teer Canal
Calais Capture Reported by The Times in London
Dispatches claim German forces under the Kaiser have orders to seize Calais with heavy siege equipment. Reports describe mock fortifications, mines along the coast, and warning of torpedo bases reinforced by a triple row of naval mines extending from the North Sea to Portsmouth. Vague notes mention funds raised by local officials for relief.
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London
Times
Copenhagen
Germany
Calais
Coats
North Sea
Portamouth
Melbourne Cup Probables and Derby Jockeys Listed
The Melbourne Cup probables are announced with a $150 value trophy and $1600 stake. Derby selections include Mountain Knight, Woorak, Burrabadeen, with Derby at 1.30 and Cup at 1.10. Terlinga names Mountain Knight, Woorak, Burrabadeen for the Derby and St Carwyne, Unet Sam, Lilyveil for the Cup.
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Melbourne
Wacom
Jock
Woorak
Connel
Mountain Knight
McLachlan
Fidelin
Iltorn
Northampton Jockey Club to Run New Year Meeting
Officials of the Northampton Jockey Club will hold this year's meeting on New Year’s Day despite earlier talks of cancellation. The decision preserves racing in Western Australia and keeps the event intact for the week.
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West Australia
Northampton
Northampton Jockey Club
Anie
Municipal Council Meeting Debates Land Widening and Bath Site
A municipal council meeting discussed widening Eleanor Street with land from the Malway Department, a gravel site at Glenfierd, and the need to finalize figures on water costs for road construction. Debates covered street works, bonfires and fireworks bans, council staff duties, and potential shelter sheds funded by a government loan.
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Ti Maye Wa
Argu
Ui Malway
Eleanor Street
Grenwell
Landa
Glenfierd
Cr Stone
Representa
Senate
Parliament prorogued for four months in Western Australia
Telegrams report the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council prorogued for four months from Perth on October 2, with mentions of a November 39 date. Geraldton Stipendiary Magistrate Raymunt Gew appeals for higher classification, asserting his post war workload and salary gaps. Notes on military horse purchases and local livestock movement accompany the brief dispatch.
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Perth
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Raymunt Gew
Geraldton
Western Australian Government Railways New Timetable
The notice outlines changes to the Western Australian Government Railways timetable with altered services from Geraldton to Walkaway and Walkaway to Geraldton on select days, plus several cancellations. It also records boundary alteration affecting Geraldton council and announces the mayoral election returning officer details.
Ed. upy addresses electors in uncertain campaign
To the Electors. Deshre ta Lakefie opportunity. De Mas We tan of Greenough for the rupart searched wr during my rent section. Although defeated t muaintaan that I jelled my candidature, and in the wey futuew firmly Believe that the voy wut Before the electors sill we nceptable to the country. The ir recent political situation is Very in teresting, and time wine will tell its tale. my apponent I offer my congratulations, land can only say Hist Ke fought fair Neht which T atic 'appreciate, ? 'ours faithfully, Ed. upy.
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Greenough
Upy
Transfer of Land Act notice from Ker alition area
Multiple notices under Transfer of Land Act 1403 outline applications by Tabella Savith and others claiming titles to parcels in Geraldton and Northampton. Details cover Lot 286 and Lot 247 in Geraldton with boundaries, rights of way, and caveat submissions. James and Darbyshire act as solicitors for applicants.
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Tabella Savith
Mydney Snitts
Margaret Wikre
John George Wilcox
Guidant
Brunetie
Patton
Artie Walter Wenn Patton
Southampton
Fand
Keralition
Wiskey
Marin
Norvi-Bay
Sn West
Uoraidion
Lot 247
Torna
Klean Street
Motil
Geraldton
Geraldtton
Shvereon
Prapiintore
Gerailton
Farry
Noyetohr
A. Y. Glyde
James and Darbyshire
Path
Taus
Ake
Mary Ann Lucas
Northampton
Lake of Hampton Road
Nokanena
Glyde
Stone
Burt Perth
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