New South Wales Labour League Moves to Expel Hughes
Sydney, September 15. The NSW Political Labour League central executive voted to expel Mr Hughes from the Labour movement. Endorsements of Premier Holman, Education Minister Griffiths, and Mr Bagnall for state elections were withdrawn. The branch’s withdrawal of Attorney General Hall as Labour candidate for Leamore was ordered. Members’ views on conscription were to be re asked with Yes or No replies. Annadale show cause why it should not be declared bogus.
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French Capture Priez Farm In Described Labyrinth Like Defenses
London reports the French have captured Priez Farm and described its defenses as a labyrinth with many blockhouses and reinforced cement works. The action occurred within hours, with observers noting the complex fortifications and unusual number of obstacles encountered.
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London
Priez Farm
Capture of Malicz Ends 12 Day Battle in London
AP dispatch from Petrograd via Chicago Daily News reports Malicz captured after twelve days of bombardment. The Russians shelled the tower at close range and cleared nearby houses. Prisoners, including Turks, taken. Also noted is the Bulgarian invasion and Russian fleet movements at Constanza harbor amid looming engagements.
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London
Petrograd
War updates from Kastoria and Vardar fronts
Athens correspondent reports a Russian detachment near Kastoria with villages Shagurichine and Gorizan captured as forces clash and retreat toward Roulias to Kambitioru. Paris says artillery on We Strawa and Doiran fronts remains violent. English defeat Bulgar-German forces on Vardar left bank. French take trenches east of Cerna.
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London
Athens
Daly Chronicle
Kastoria
Shagurichine Aml Gorizan
Roulias
Kambitioru
Paria
Austrians Suffer Further Cranguinary Defeats
Information from a Swiss source reports that Austrian forces endured additional heavy defeats as three Austrian armies were at work. The dispatch notes continued losses and fighting in progress, reflecting bleak conditions on the front.
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London
Enemy Defeated and Territorial Gains Across Front
German forces beat the enemy and English capture Makukovo. French seize trenches along a 1500 metre front on the Vardar’s right bank. Serbian troops conduct bayonet actions as cavalry pursue the foe.
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Makukovo
Vardar
Somme Offensive British Break German Third Line and Capture Rouleaux Wood
British forces smashed the German third line and captured Rouleaux Wood as they advance on Moryal, threatening Combles. The action underscores pressure along the Somme front with continued push against German positions.
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London
Rouleaux Wood
Moryal
Combles
Persistent British Attack Near Thiepval Pushes Front
British forces press an aggressive advance along a six mile front near Thiepval and Bouleauxs Wood north of the Albert Bapaume Road. Reports describe 2000 to 3000 yard gains, bombardments on enemy frontline headquarters, and railway targets at Espana with trains damaged and stations destroyed.
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Albert-Bapaume Road
Espana
Somme Fighting Advances Along Main Road to Peronne
Paris dispatch reports two miles of German communications line severed along the Peronne to Bapaume route. Desperate combats north of the Somme persist with Bois Fons recaptured and Hill 75 sees hand to hand clashes. Our forces press forward, taking 2300 unwounded prisoners over two days and securing heavy booty including 40 machine guns in the Houchavesnes area.
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Combles
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British air power claims advance over the line
London reports Lord Montagu of Beaulieu stating the latest bomber aircraft has already downed 27 Fokkers. He contends that for weeks no German planes crossed the line in parts of the British front and predicts air defence will shape postwar policy.
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London
Lord Montagu
Beaulieu
Serbian Attack Claim Front Victory in London Notice
The Serbian Legation in London reports a fierce battle on the Serbian front and announces the capture of the first Bulgarian line, signaling a major advance in the ongoing campaign.
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London
Traders Conference Debates Shipping and Road Upkeep
Delegates at the Traders Conference urged expedited shipping for the timber trade and state road control and upkeep. Mr Mann from Zusselton sought leave to withdraw a resolution on shipping while acknowledging government steps. Mr Mant pressed for immediate attention to state control of rain roads and cheaper administration, noting improvements and reprioritizing road work. The group toured Walkaway, Front and Back Flats, Seaworks, Lobel Brewery, and 19 Mile Tank, enjoying the landscape and wildflowers before departing by Peril train.
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Victoria
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de Hemsted
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G. A. Kempton
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Lobel
Sone
Lau
Letterhead identity dispute over a published lot
A reader claims a letter published under the name Thomas Hanley was not written or copied by him. The writer denies the name Thomas Hanley and signs as HANDLEY at View Cottage Simpean Gorakiten Street, asserting the misattribution.
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Handley, Fea View Cottage
Simpean Gorakiten Street
Race at OUH Yards Delayed by Poor Weather
At Ouh Yards MulLewa on Friday September 29 1916 a scheduled event faced delays due to unclear timing and conditions. No official results reported.
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Ouh
Mullewa
Balkan Campaign Report From Rome War Council
Wireless message from Rome says the War Council at the Kaiser's HQ discussed a great Balkan offensive. Germany is preparing 200000 men and Austria 100000 men. Many soldiers in Dobrudja are suffering from malaria.
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Rome
War Council
Austria
Dobrudja
British Capture Flers and Encircled High Wood
Chronicle reports British forces have captured Flers and moved toward the outskirts, encircling the High Wood as of September 15. The update notes continued British advance in the area around Martinpuich.
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Soenpeesttel
The
Ar Chronicle
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Outakiris
Fartopich
High Wood
French Somme Offensive Claims Major Prisoner, Guns
Yesterday's dispatches report French forces on the Somme achieving brilliant success with Allied penetration of German lines. Claimed captures include 56,000 prisoners, 250 field guns, and 650 machine guns, though strategic impact is considered limited and German positions remain entrenched behind the front.
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London
Somme
Rman
Brusilef
Habit Question and Netting Debate Across Shires
A letter from acting secretary Baflan Shire discusses wire netting as a pest control method in the Eastene Victoria and Ballan regions. Mr Battray and Mr Porter are cited regarding government subsidies, costs, and practicalities of erecting and maintaining nets. The writer urges action and mentions contacting the Vermin Destruction Department in Melbourne.
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Mal- Leura
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Victoria
New South Wales
Dance event funds aid overseas tobacco fund donation
A recent dance at Uakabella organized by Mrs A K Jackson enabled a donation of £4 108 to the Overseas Chio Southern Cross Tobacco Fund. Mr McGregor contributed Ef Ts from the Gerald ton Harbour Works for the bar tuna.
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Southern Cross) Tobacco Fund
McGregor
Geraldton Harbour
Belgian Relief Fund Donations Recorded and Meeting Announcement
The Hon. Treas acknowledges receipts totaling nine pounds. donations include Mrs Thomas eight shillings seven pence and Ci Marsh three shillings. The committee will meet Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Lonely Soldiers League room. A special train from Geraldton connected with a Noeraling picnic. Geraldton booking lists 40 return second class tickets, seven children's tickets and two first class seats.
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Ci Marsh
Lonely Soldiers League
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