Allied Breakthrough Near Maurepas in Major French Assault
Paris reports a combined French and British assault north of Maurepas along a four mile front after artillery prep. Infantry seized strong German positions and captured fixed objectives including Le Forest Clery sur Somme and areas along Le Forest Combies road. Additional gains included portions of the Fleury Somme ridge and 00 prisoners taken.
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Paris
Maurepas
le Forest
Eaal
Clery
Latest Wives in Athens Crete and Constantine
A London dispatch reports that Greece accepted Entente demands with confusion over war against Bulgaria and Crete. It notes King Constantine may abdicate and retire to Germany if Greeks reject him, while Bulgaria’s king reportedly retires to his cellars as Berlin guards describe fortified rooms and loot protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Bulgaria
Crete
Constantine Meyer
Germany
Frontline reports Allied gains amid stubborn German resistance
London dispatchs recount intermittent artillery duels near the Sirema and Deiran fronts as Serbian forces repulse Bulgarian attacks. General Haig says British forces captured strong German positions across several miles, took hundreds of prisoners, and extended control around Guillemont and Mouquet Farm while weather slows operations. Germain counterattacks are described as heavy but ineffective in driving back the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Theis Yee Beett
Sirema
Deiran
Haig
Sresult
Yemperday
Pth
Hercely
Guillemont
Ginsby
Pare
Youme
Big Store Textile Goods Trade Notice
Comprehensive range in all classes of textile goods direct from manufacturing centers. Prices quality and styles for laces embroideries gloves and related items listed with varied assortments and offerings.
Millinery Sale Ad Seeks Three Tubes of High Glas Millie Hey
Classified ad urges readers to bring three tubes of high glass oil for a sale of millinery items. The terse notice hints at bargains and invites participation the item appears in a small local page.
Infernal Fire Forces Farm to Defend Against Encroaching Threats
Amidst an infernal blaze surrounding the farm, residents persevere to safeguard livestock and crops while pursuing their stated objectives despite the encirclement.
Haig reports Somme attack yields Guillemont gains
General Haig says in coordination with France, British forces captured part of Guillemont and the whole of Guillemont area near the Somme. A weathered report notes advancement across several hundred yards amid heavy fighting, with additional gains described.
Zeppelin Raids Over Eastern Counties Fail to Reach London
The text describes air raids on the Midlands industrial centers with reduced lights. Raiding squadrons veered from expected paths, finding only limited avenues of approach toward London. One craft appeared over northern districts at 2 15, then was illuminated by searchlights and engaged by anti air forces, leaving burned casualties.
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London
Tonden
Allied warships take position at Piraeus port
Twenty three Allied warships arrive at Piraeus in Greece and seize the wireless station as Entente ministers in Athens hand the premier a note. The move is aimed at pressing for a quick resolution of the tense situation.
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London
Pimmeus
Athens
Posgusion
Entente
Greece shifts toward Allied support in World War era
Athens dispatch reports King Constantine endorses moving from neutrality and Venizelos agrees to abandon neutrality. Both sides seek a favorable solution as the Zaimis cabinet is seen as an interim, with full royal and Venizelist backing. The note emphasizes unity for wartime policy ahead of peace and power.
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London
Athens
Daily Telegraph
Constanne
Weller
Greve
Zalmis
Venizetian
M. Venizelos
M. Veniactos
Ladies' and Children's Clothing Advertises in Era Era
An old classified item lists Damen clothing names and sizes with prices and brief notes. It mentions ladies and children's apparel from brands like Lagi and EREERS, with scattered pricing and descriptors reflecting a period catalog.
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Hamealinataea
Ems
Saas
Italian Operations Amid Eastern Front Skirmishes
London dispatch reports Austrians shielding villages in the Antico valley while Italian forces claim heavy losses for the enemy on the visio Valley and northern Mount Caurjol slopes. They say two engagements east of Gorizia were pierced as Allied shelling halted reinforcements.
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London
Antico
Visio
Mount Caurjol
Gorizia
Roumanian Advance Reports Gains and Captures
A Roumanian communique says forces advance in all directions and seize 15 officers and 1800 men. Bragio gets a mayor and police installed. Orsova station shelled. Ostrov praised though cautious about Danube road. German presence noted among Austro-Hungarians amid broader Allied concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bragio
Orsovai
Ostrov
Danube
Belgrade
Vintage fabric and clothing prices from all wool shawls to suits
A list of textile items and garments with prices across fabrics such as white sheeting, flannel, damask, flannelette, and cotton shirting. Men and boys clothing includes trousers, tweed romeos, shirts, undervests, underwear, and umbrellas. Prices range from low to mid coins, reflecting a wide catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denetees
Geraldson Rifle Club alive competition reports
BULLSEYE notes the Geraldson Rifle Club first round alive competition with seven o’clock start and Marksmens on Saturday, trying skill at 300 and yards. The piece also mentions dingo pest concerns and a correspondent account of damages and culling efforts in Warren district.
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Bullseye
Savenoon
Meeting at Boulder Racing Program Highlights and Races
The Boulder meeting features racing events including high weight handicaps and jumpers. Notable horses and riders such as Minever and Le Georze are listed for two miles and quarter, seven furlongs, and other distances with posted purse amounts and race times. Also announced is Advance Geraldton King’s Theatre program and matinee plans for Saturday with family emphasis.
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France
England
Balkans
Greece
Allies
Alumany
Prench
Thiaumont
Berne
Ferdinand
Goves, &c
Paces Lack
Eiq Fomme
Sir Douglas Haig
Somme
Ginchy
Guilemont
Zeppelin
THE
Allifs and
Grebor
Fare
Piraeus
Yiam Action
King
Gonizla
Manchester
Gibson
Geraldson Rifle Club
de Ware
Viller
Smyth
O Brown
Bowe
Woodward
Grover
West Australia
Boulder
Seooss
Highzne Finitos Jilawarrs
Tseshoe
E Landy
Claays , Yuku Finance Srequittat Derapent Manincap
D. Marchi
le Georze
Dyers
Lee Chord
West Park
Balmain
Nowmrarra
Killogs
Iititox
Pull Tone
Ayrton
Ngan
Geraldton
Peggy Eatrnining Ming
Billie Burke
Alo
FIDA
Amd Wam Gazette
Yanget
Mojarena Sting
Cue Line
TRE
Clydesdale Hombe Craigie
Petruchio
Victoria
Craig
Selares
Guinea
Tam O'Shanter
Wills & CO
Dalgety & CO
Windermere
Lge
St Sunen
Pan Douja
Kemla Grange
Arwick Farm
Wanager
Winnermere Estate
Howatharra
Hestnut
Green Mountain
Vestalig
Mege Dorion
Uredla
Upper Chapman Roads
Ja Bony
L Ahern
Parson da Sewin
MD Vian's
Yuna
Ho Ian
Ess
Geruhlion
Guardian
Forrester
Aldeck Street
McGuuruti
Jones
Esplanade
Hance
Ante Wyse
Banks, ‘Next
J. Saggers & 8 & Cn
Ommalpiuna
Aving
Bikwig
Lowe Sears
Oliver's Clothing Company
Dunlop Motor Tyres
Ford Cars
B.S.A. Motor Cycles
Tel
P.O. Box
Melbourne
A.T. Davies
Busy Bee Store
Victoria Motor Works
Firestone
Laroast Garage
H. M
Seenies B
Ber Wien
Provincial Centure Co
Egg Preserver
OVOE
Fk Ae
Nmr
Grantown House
Geraldton High School
Weeley Hall
Tar, Tran
Gumping Ad Music
Hustel
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