Decisive German Defeat and British Advances in France
London reports a decisive defeat of German forces between Ferone and the Sensee, with the enemy in retreat and heavy losses inflicted. Field Marshal Haig notes successful bombardment and parrying of the retreating line, large stores and war material left behind, and a steady British push in the northern sector including Richebourg Saint Vaast and positions along the La Bassée and Estaires roads.
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Marsha Haig
Yestentay
Oarletween
Perone
Enace
Equancourt
Haig
Lye River
Richebourg St Vaast
la Hasvee
Riehebourg
Estaires
Hetaire
Lens and Cart
Givenchy
Lez la Bassee
Steenwerck
British Fighting in Suburbs Reported Near Lens
A London telegram notes that German forces may be unable to defend Lens as British troops fight in the suburbs. Paris telegrams confirm the latest news of intensified British actions near the town, with evacuation yet to be confirmed.
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London
Hag
Lens
Paris
Bios Eterna
Waun
Smale
Yean Bia
Lenin Death Condition Conflicting Reports Amid Crisis
London reports alternately say Lenin is dying and then improving while Moscow notes his condition remains grave. Dispatches describe the political turmoil as the Bolshevik government faces outrages and allied interference, including an alleged British Embassy raid and mass arrests in Petrograd.
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London
Lenin
Moscow
Wires Report Gains on Soldier Advance in Lys Sector
The Australian Press notes continued Allied progress on the Lys front with patrols reaching Lens and Nieppe. Isolation rearm and crossings north of the Nord Canal are described as secured while Ecourt St Quentin is only partly held. Saihy surle Lys and Croix Duc Bac are in Allied hands. Leas remains unsecured.
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Haut Anlaixes
Pergnne
Ecourt St Quentin
Nieppe
Croix Duc Bac
Lys
Saihy Surle Lys
Leas
York
Retund
de Deminoe
Runmncourt
Lysmaliest
Croix Duc
Germans Hold Canal Du Nord Amid Fresh Retreats
August 4 reports state at least 92 German divisions are engaged as Allied attacks press toward the Canal du Nord. British and French forces advance near Ypres and Loos, with German resistance intensifying and prisoners admitting orders to hold the canal at any cost. American action north east of Laon drives battles along the Lys and adjacent rail lines, as fighting rages in villages and less secure sectors.
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New York
Canal du Nord
Neuville
Wourjouval
Queant Drocourt Line Carried in Great Somme Victory
Field Marshal Haig reports Anglo Canadian troops with tanks broke the Drocourt Queant line on a wide front astride the Arras Cambrai road. Canadians captured Dury Isles Cagnicourt and advanced beyond, taking positions around Eterpigny and Reincourt while pushing toward Queaste and Villers Auels amid heavy enemy resistance and losses.
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London
Haig
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Tront
Perth
Eterpigny
Reincourt
Queaste
Villers Auiles
Jel
Peroun
RACING IN WEST AUSTRALIA GOLDFIELDS BOULDER MEETING
Races at Boulder on Sept 4 feature multiple divisions and betting odds. Winners include Mount King in Six Furlongs and New Tipperary in the Boulder Cup. Other events listed include Jumpers Flat Race, Highweight Handicap, and several betting totals across divisions.
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High Wak
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Ventrim
Tom Castro
Bachful Boy
London Fire Brigade Union Demands Recognition
The London Fire Brigade Union calls for drastic action and threatens further steps. union leaders urge prompt recognition and gains for members amid escalating industrial unrest discussions in London.
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London
London Fire Brigade Union
Death of Lord Forrest Ends a Long Public Career
Lord Forrest dies at 71 after a lengthy public life in Western Australia. Born 1847 in Bunbury, he led exploration, served as Surveyor General, became Premier for eleven years, and later held finance roles before health forced retirement. Knighted in 1901, he was a Privy Councillor and near Prime Minister status, with Lady Forrest by his side.
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West Australia
Australia
Lord Forest
Laty T
Eugland
Land
Australis
Horn
William Forrest
Bunbury
Bishop's School
Perth
Surrey Department
Leichhanit
Forrest
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United Kingdom
England
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Edwart Haversley
Pyrton
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