Australians Relentless Action Noted At Somme
Report describes Australian units in a tank action on the Somme front where a crew led by a lieutenant attempted a counterattack. The tank was hit and burned, a crewman jumped with a machine gun and repelled a German party of about eighty. The lieutenant was killed as the Germans closed in. Australian gunners repeatedly neutralized German forces with 77 mm guns and close assaults. The narrative notes captures including a helmet and other loot, with the convoy rolling away under cover of darkness as shells scattered in retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IG Marvest
Kowry
Te Atrok
Somme
Allvance
Grese
Henral
Aviatows
Tonislan East
Reuters
Frenet
Manin
Pelnis
Mae
Brincho
Powilhons
Albaie
Diate
Atanas
Fragmented World War I pigeon dispatches and airfront accounts
A garbled WWII era fragment recounts pigeon messages and aerial actions beside trenches. It notes heroic carrier birds, messages through hostile fire, and a Canadian soldier’s encounter while Allies read signals during a distant bombardment. It also briefly mentions aviators and Allied messages reaching forces via pigeons, with chaotic battlefront scenes.
Damaged shelling report details deadly attack and casualties
A fragmented sighting describes shell bursts during a bombardment, killing three people and injuring several others. The wall collapse and fires forced evacuations as neighbors rushed to rescue victims. A shop and stock were destroyed, with widespread debris and lingering danger in the area.
Battle Front Advances In Major Allied Offensive
Reuters dispatch from the Front describes rapid Allied advances across a broad line, with cavalry patrolling open country and tanks supporting infantry. Exploitation follows heavy artillery and aerial observation, while German counterattacks press through the Lake area and allied prisoners taken in several engagements.
British and German Front Advances Reported Across Somme Area
Dispatches claim German retreat on the Prone front with the Allies gaining ground at Chemin des Dames and Aisne sectors. Reports cite many prisoners and guns taken, with key captures at La Boiselle Ovillers Minduet Farm Thiepval and Orandcourt as forces push near Pampaume and Rivenchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enery
Piris
Nayon
Douglas
Wholy
Somme
Wren
la Boiselle
Ovillers
Minduet Farm
Thiepval
Orandrourt
Asa Vrafiane
British Frontline Dispatches From Bray to Hanoi
Correspondent Mr Parry Robinson reports rapid British retreat and confusion as troops pull back from Bray to Hanoi. Plaintive notes describe prisoner lines and patrols entering the front near Bullecourt with uncertain gains and ongoing troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry Robinson
the Times
Bray
Geri
Hanoi
Treutor
Tie Dapoume
Bullecourt
Battles and Prisoners Reported in North Front Offensive
Fragmented field report describes prisoners taken and enemy advances in a northern front sector. It notes numbers of captives around six thousand, ongoing bombardment, ruptured rail lines, and Allied forces consolidating gains amid heavy fighting.
Capture of Bray Heaters Telegransa London Sunday Night
Reuters correspondent reports British advances on the Somme as Australian and British forces seize opportunities near Hericourt and Neuville while German flanks around Array and Voevrte are probed. Patrols reach Gomiecourt and Mary. Troop movements indicate continued Allied pressure and shifting positions along the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bray Heater
Telegransa
London
Reuters
Ogillera
Australiony
Somme
Takine
Driconere
Fen Regiment
Eiong
Fenerves
Mintivy
Bihucourt
Gomiecourt
Mary
Array
Wiort
Dsticien
Arkmiranly
Betis
British Allied Forces Launch New Front Drive Across Four Miles
Desperate fighting reported as British and Australian units push along a four mile front capturing several towns and villages. Prisoners numbered around 1500 with heavy resistance cited at key positions near Bobawid and the northeast sector. Allied press dispatches note advances toward strategic objectives and continued drive despite difficult terrain and counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouglas Naig
Weare
Ita Mion
Eeveral
Stone
Hindenburg
Nouchuis
Prieur
Gueinapps
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Russin
Merrage
Napalean
Amd
Apendion
Menon
Pigeon
Sterling Caine
McIntyre @ Hyland
Gloucester
H. R. Harris
Pea
Port Massey Harris
Moffatt
Mepler
OMAP
Cormemellers
Palined
Austral
Blackstone
Davey Paxmar
Voutex
Queensland Imsurance CO. Ltd
Reliance
Ware | Hart
West Maitland
Mauness
HA Barraclough Limited
Regal Opticians
George Street
Sydney
Wil
Keli le Paris
Paris
Sunshine Petrol Engines
Rey Sleed
Australia
Sunshine
Victoria
T. Townsend
W.n.brewer
Schurch
Bor i Ac
J. Back
N.S.W
British Optical Association
London University
Popurt
Hemline
Bengery
Hylan Clers
Aiere
Lowemrionely
Nelmibors
Mme
Ulelix
Tie
Abel
Maeda Lahop
Aero
Aly Caema
Elie
Mike Mbar
E. W. Geale
Barringtow BO
Railway & General
Camino Broa
Joe Ryan
General Black
King Street
Ua Shop
Lataly Ecomplad Bey
Nenter
Lontin
Ir Cavuelod Pai
Saversa
Heer
Koeps
Ancre
Albert
Grimdenarl
Crandeail
Aehiet-le-raod
Pagenex
Greensau-Mont Forth
Solshone
PROM
Scarpe Gapaume
Wednnesday Mornige
Allind Smeerss
Mancino
Humbert
Fockina
Conlaleniison
Arunnterattack
Railleul
Weilnewlay
Tomate
Atte Eroup
Enumol
Mo Hichiy
Asauraliang
Cod
Aivision
Caplimis Cone
Tootoy
Treba
Tly Tate Mas
Jonk
A Ae
Aetiog
Af Alderteary
Bobawid
Waliow
Emallamage
Gaition Pub
Moby
Phillow
Vancouver
St. Leger
Gilbert Bros
Newcastle
Tiave
A. Osmond
Thi
George Gilbert
Capper
Harrow
Orly
E. P. Capper & Sons, Ltd
Alf
Pon
Ephalan
Mikael Coweta
Vames Martin & O
Wilel
Amal Furs
Bussell
Aerney
Alf. Parish
Munch Street
Glouceet
Opfonte Commercial Hotel
Kent
Boustead Bros
Motor Garage
Cycle, and Gun Works
Agena
Speedwell Cycles
Harley Davidson Motor Cycles
Dulldera
Mascot Bicycles
Ouliit
Oxy Deemrboriaer
Cyiin- Hare
Tole
Opeud
Marery Ieaat Wuleaoiser
Tyree Mal Tula
Esgerien
Merweisi
Bousteap
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