Germans Yielding Under Pressure Farther Retreat Probable
German forces face mounting pressure on the Somme as French and allied troops push forward near St Quentin and across nearby positions. Reports detail heavy fighting, advances around Jenneyce Happencourt and Merah de Somme, with German resistance described as stubborn in earlier clashes.
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Pariz
Generalissima Foch
Somme
Jenneyce
Happencourt
Merah
Thesieny
St Siman
Aveses
Speers
Artenos
St Simon
French Advance Over Powered Canal Forces Reshaping
French forces advance east of Pont de Suchy and along Vaux Fluquieres and Tappen court as enemy positions collapse. Troops report retreating units and large stores abandoned along the cz railway from Amigny to Barisals while French lines push forward.
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Vaux
Fluquieres
Tappencourt
Pont de Suchy
St Say
Amigny
Barisals
Anglo French advance on 20 mile front near St Quentin
The Australian press reports an Anglo French advance of two miles on a 20 mile front. The crossing of the Groszal canal, a key defensive line near St Quentin, is highlighted as a turning point. British forces hold Havrincourt wood while advancing toward the Canal du Roe Prone area in a push that links rail lines to St Quentin and Cambrai and aids supply movements.
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London
Gyosal Canal
St Quentin
Clastres
Liez
la Fere
Australian Press Association
Grosal Canal
Hindenburg
Cambrai
Cambetore
Havrincourt Wood
Enna
Seurve
Wotan
British push on Somme drives gains near Gouzeaucourt
Latest wires report British advance continuing in the Gouzeaucourt area with prisoners indicating intent to hold lines at Gonnelieu Harencourt and Vie Jeret. Fires seen at Dorsai. progress on the Anha-Cambrai road with further captures south toward Vermand and Vendelles. British forces reportedly occupy Vendelles and near Arras, with heavy German opposition.
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Association
Gouzeaucourt
Gonnelieu
Harzicourt
Vie Jeret
Dorsai
German retreat continues along French front
A Paris dispatch notes German forces pressing toward the plateaux between Glennes and Romayne while French lines hold. shells rain on Longueval as 5200 shells per hour bombardiveness increases. Reports suggest a critical German position with further retreat toward the Belgian frontier likely, as observers foresee no permanent stand before the towns of Varen- ciennes Maubeuge and Mezieres Ver-Torcing.
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London
Paris
Back Et Bone Canal
Glennes
Romayne
New York
Frank Simonds
Varenciennes
Maubeuge
Mezieres
Magnificent British advance halts as 19000 prisoners taken
British forces report a swift advance capturing 19000 prisoners in one week as frontline operations push deeper into enemy lines. Commanders praise coordination and logistics enabling rapid encirclement and surrender of enemy units across multiple sectors.
French Close To St Quentin Germans To Defend Laon
French forces near Laon prepare to defend the city as German columns advance from St Quentin. French troops concentrate around the front, coordinating with Allied units to halt the German offensive and protect critical supply lines.
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Laon
Cables Noted as Healy Killed in Action Near Peru
A dramatic casualty report honors Cecil Healy in action near Peru. The record notes a gallant death and signals the recognition of a service member’s sacrifice.
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Cecil Healy
Eligible Railway Men For Federal Service List
A compiled roster shows all men eligible for federal government service in the railway sector. Names are listed with status notes and eligibility dates where available, highlighting potential recruits for national programs and emergency labor needs.
By Fuji San in old Japan a puzzling note from afar
A fragmented text mentions Fuji San and old Japan, a scarce early 1 era, hoki of Australia, and a question of endurance after paying ten thousand. The oblique line hints at a print-era advertisement or note, with garbled phrases and stray product-like terms such as Woods Great Pep peteiet Gare.
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Fuji San
Japan
Australia
Tragic shooting accident near Murchison River injures Kissack
A Sunday morning duck shoot near Geraldine ended in a serious gun accident. Christopher Raymond Kissack, 16, son of R B Kissack, was struck in the right thigh when a hammer slipped on a LoMoine gun. The group had left a mine at 9 o'clock and traveled four miles upriver before the discharge. A tourniquet was applied with a handkerchief, and the injured boy was moved toward return to Mr James Glass' residence for medical aid.
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Murchison
Geraldine
Christopher Raymond Kissack
R. B. Kissack
Robert Breefack
Jnr
Edeward
Johnny Wilkes Lemoane
Lemoine
Hamner Soldier Enlistment and Local Notices Amid Recruiting
The Young soldier enlisted three years ago and is the youngest son of Rev CH Hammer of Dongarra. Captain HV Thros sel VC cables relatives from Porthem stating he will join the upcoming recruiting drive. Mr Heitmann joins the ALF in Parliament, while Corporal E H Maxwell of Midlands Adver is noted. Engagement announced for Eric McKenna of Yalgoo to Miyx Thelar Speinsn of Lauraville Subiaco. Sir Edward Wittenoom plans a lengthy holiday.
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Hanmer
Oes
CH. Hammer
Dongarra
Northam
Vaughan Foss Birth and Military Service Noted
The article notes the birth of Vaughan Foss, second son of Mr C D Fos, former Resident Magistrate and ex-Mayor, in Casastroas. It mentions his enlistment in May, service in the artillery, and his presence at the seat. It also reports Mr G A Kempton, longtime Roselle inmate, hopes for improved health.
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Vaughan Foss
Vaughan Wee
Carastroas
Ieee
Artilery
G. A. Kempton
Roselle Frery Creel
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