Strike leaders and government clash over nationwide rail lockout
The arrest of Mewar EL J. Kavo MLA secretary of the Lohar Council Claude Thompson secretary of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service union and A GC Willis secretary of the Peel Tas Shale Employ- The Newassade Strike Refuse Committee urges a statewide work stoppage. Negotiations continue with the Chief Commissioner as the government speeds plans to avert shortages. Wharf and meat workers weigh strike actions while 9000 volunteers aid government services and 6000 others are enrolled as Sundays crowd gathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halur
Mewar
EL J. Kavo
M.L.C
Lohar Council
Claude Thompson
Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service
A. GC. Willis
Newassade
Bydney
Commonwealth
Meat Board
Newcastle
da An
Vietorian Wharf Laborers’ Meeting
Tiie
Wharf Laborers
Kadina
Yarraville
Melbourne ‘Trades Hall
Sydney
Brhde
Victoria
Stotemen and Packers” Union
Ealleey I * Federation
Flour Milla Employees’ Union
War Reports Major Allied Gains in Western Front Campaign
The British and French report on ruptured German trench systems north west of Lona near the Cite d Moulgin. Allied forces seize 21 guns and heavy weapons east of Vermelles while raiding parties reach the enemy support line. Air superiority nets 15 enemy planes down and 11 driven down as weather limits operations. Further progress north of the Bixechoote and Meuse sectors yields captives and matériel, with heavy artillery duels and ongoing actions along the Aisne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cite d Moulgin
Lona
Lons
Vermelles
Loos
Ypres
Bixechoote
Langemarck Road
Meuse
Bixschoole
Aisne
Cragrine
War News From Montreal and Europe Blasts and Battles
Reports from Montreal say a munition plant at Dragon near Montreal was blown up with fears of up to 25 deaths. Fifteen explosions shook the country as the plant, 150 buildings, village homes, and large consignments of minaitions were destroyed. The British Socialist party denounces Mr Henderson’s expulsion and calls for withdrawing the Labor movement. A U S treasury plan proposes a new bond issue of 7 514 945 000 dollars at 4 percent. Wheat deficits in the U S and Canada for 1917 are 400 000 000 bushels. About 1200 men volunteered for all fighting services since the declaration for war. 443 000 were accepted. The President orders leniency for married men in exemptions. U S Secret Service agents are being sent to western districts to curb the IWW. A bill to punish I W W members is proposed. British light forces chase a German destroyer in the German Bight, which was damaged but escaped into a minefield. Paris correspondent Grasty says returning German soldiers will not accept autocracy. The Seamen’s Conference in London condemns submarining and British withdrawal from the International Seamen’s Union.
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Montreal
Dragon
British Socialist Party
Henderson
Labor Party
Labor Movement
United Metes Treasury
United States
Canada
United States Secret Service
Grasty
Paris
New York
Timea
Seamen's Conference
Nnions
Mentrala
London
International Seamen's
Church Services in Gloucester and Nearby Towns
Church of Engiant holds 18th Sunday after Trinity with services at 6:90 am and 2 pm, plus Gloucester 7 pm. Presbyterian church schedules August 26 services at 10 15 am Tovergordon, 2 pm Berrico Sunday School at 2 30 pm and 7 pm Gloucester with Rev. G Cowln listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Engiant
Trinity
Gloucester
H.C
Alounéster River
Mr. Woeat
Presbyterian Church
Tovergordon
Berrico
Berrios Rouse
Congregational Church
Westwood
Shannon Vale
The Mother In Sickness remarks at Public Health Conference
In his address on The Mother In Sickness at the Public Health Conference Mr Horn said many Sydney families live hand to mouth and thousands cannot afford sickness. He warned of insufficient hospital beds for poor mothers and urged that civilisation must end the trade in physio and recognise the right to heal for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornby
Sydney
Third Year of War Reflects Allied Struggle and Gains
The third year of World War I shows Allied perseverance and mixed results. British, French, Canadian, and colonial troops fought in Picardy Verdun and Flanders, reclaiming ground from German forces while facing setbacks on other fronts. Russian and Romanian campaigns faltered. Mesopotamia and Egyptian fronts saw key advances, including Kut el Amara and Bagdad. The overall year featured continued offensives, strategic withdrawals, and renewed efforts across multiple theaters.
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Andi
Britain
France
Flanders
Picardy
The
Somme
Verdun
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Petsruary
Arras
Noyon
Lens
Roissonk
Auberive
Ypres
Yar
Stanislav
Russia
Brussil
Galleia
Roumania
Transylvania
Brussiloff
Galicia
Mesopotamia
Kut -el- Amara
Maude
Tigris
Kut-el-Amapa
Bagdad
Binal Peninsula
F Romani
Bucs
el Arish
Maedgdabah
Rafa
Gaza
Palestine
Macedonia
Monastir
Constantine
Return of Patriot Veni Zelos Prompts Military Activity
The article traces ongoing and renewed hostilities across Europe, noting the Greek government’s potential revival of military action, Theran and Trieste fronts, and ongoing naval and land campaigns. It highlights German submarine warfare, the Jutland clash, and Allied efforts to constrain Austria Hungary and Germany, forecasting a final Allied victory and durable peace.
Repatriation plan aims to aid returning soldiers
Australia leads a new repatriation program to care for wounded and ill veterans. The system seeks quick civilian reintegration, with prior registration before discharge and a dedicated official to manage back pay deposits, reducing risks of large cash loads and delays. Private support remains welcome but the government retains responsibility.
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Pam Eater
Wanchope
Wauchope
Church Services
Church OF
Nev. W. Jenkson
Pan
W. Frith
Plano
Frank Jaos
Bufder
Glouester
Venizelos
Greece
Thera
Dialan
Tremino
Isonio
Traliana
Gorizia
Austria
Germany
Caro Plutea
Trieste
Jutland
E. D. Millen
Naual
Existig
E. Burne
Clarrie Burne
W. Byrne
Co, W, Byrne
Water
Fagsheer
McGluskey
F. R. McCluskey
Church Street
Boustead Bros
Cycle& Gun Works
Speedwell Cycles
Motorz
Harley Davidson Motor Cycles
BUICK
Alcnester District
Anthony Horderns
Emporium
the Farmers Store
Ilus
Anthony Wordern & Sons
Amuld
New Palace Emparian
Brilkfield Will
SYQNE
E.P. Capper & Sons
West St Maitland
McIntyre & Hyland
Boot and Shoe Store
Chunogh Street
Broewer
Men & Boys
Brewers
the Commercial
William E. K. Foster
Prop
Tel
Spirita
Royal Hotel
eLora
William Foster
Jim Grimshaw
Uors—Thue
First
Olas Stabling
Hill, Glark & CO
Mooney
Flemington
the Reliance Watch
Nellance
Braukeges
BP Post
Hart
West Maitland
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