War Impressions From The Front In World War I
Reports claim overwhelming Allied victory on the Italian Carso front with 20,000 prisoners and 607 officers taken. Aviators bomb massed troops dropping 15 tons of bombs as the Second Army drives the Austrians back on the Carso and at Lens. Verdun shows strain on German lines while Kerensky likely to preside at Moscow talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carso
Carao Coutis
Waliana
Yigteis Rattacks
Tallan
Bomnd
Persiata
Trentna
Mount Santo
Caria
Hermida
Hormada
Douglas Haig
Lens
Lombaertzyde
Petit Parisien
Leas
Prussilane
Coutnterat
Ypres-Meuse
Verdun
Riga
Kermenky
Moscow
M. Kerensky
America
Russia
New York
Reichstag
The Strike Near Coledale Injures Rail Worker Gree
A railway worker named Gree was wounded in the left arm by a small bullet while on a 7.0 train from Sydney to Nowra near Coledale on Saturday night. The shooter, likely a pea rifle, fired as the train neared Coledale, with about two passengers aboard. Green stood with his back to the fire-box when struck. Separately, MLA A. W. Buckley was arrested at Surry Hills on two serious strike-related charges, then bailed at Central Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gree
Coledale
Sydney
Nowra
Scarborough
Green
A. W. Buckley
Surry Hills
Buckley
Wilbondaman
Central Police
Eveleigh
Fuller
Cricket Ground
Henry
Agricultural Ground
Satur
Queensland
North Queens Railway
Mackay
Cairns
Melbourne
Whart
Free Labor on Rails in New South Wales
A vivid reminiscence describes early railway labor during a strike era in New South Wales. Workers narrate being recruited to keep trains running, enduring hard eight hour shifts, ash and soot, and meals in transit. The piece notes union tensions, use of pickets, and humor amid a hostile political climate while praising loyalty to government action against supposed sedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peresral
Lusineas
Jorge Ih
Stark’hains
Newrashly
Alfresco
Chang
Sam
Tucker
Rorky
Lyterian Parson
Opticians
Grees
Sydney
Tom
Tradea
Maitland
Kurri
New South Wales
Land
German hotels seek relief on unpaid mortgage interest
No interest in Germany has been harder hit by the war than the hotels. Hotel keepers acting through their trade association petition the imperial Chancellor for a law to defer payment on unpaid interest on their mortgaged properties. Officials say arrears date from 1914 and total over 29.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Fhe
Beringl
Reinforcements for Home Front Quotas by Subdivision
The article lists manpower data for home electorates on January and June 1917, detailing available men and enlistees by subdivision such as Taree, Macquarie, Smithtown, Wauchope, and Hunter areas. It notes monthly reinforcements and quotas to relieve the Gallant Fifth Division, with figures for general and divisional reinforcement needs alongside enlistee tallies. It also mentions language adoption in France and a local cabinetmaker ad ending with a furniture maker note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cele Colie
Telamants
Sitgie
Giarded
DOW
Taree
Kimpaa
Tanita
Macquari
Smithtown
Wanohope
Witgham
Hunter
Tilahdelah
Cowper
Kempeey
Macquarie
Wauchope
Bullahdelah
Houcester
Diamond King stock and show pedigree notice in New Zealand
Notice describing Interferive with stock trespass threats and detailing the Diamond King bay stallion. Includes extensive pedigree from Diamond Prince and Ballanter, with honours and prizes won in Dunedin Tovercargill Ayr Kilmarnock Glasgow Edinburgh and Edinburgh shows. Mentions sister mares Pride of Scotland and Maggie Diamonds Line, dam lines, and extensive prize history. Fee and discounts offered for multiple mares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Tovercargill
iScotland
D. Nesbitt
Crown Prime
Salisbury
Ayr
Kilmarnock
Dieiry
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Scotland
Diamond
Maggie
Prince Tlion
Winish
Oamaru
Lali
Lapount
Gore
Lnvercargill
Asoa
New Zealand
Land Salisbury
Clydebank
Tirat
Campbelltown
Prise
Lajeri
Milton
Balchuta
Libel
Primus
Amatrnalia General Agents Named by Local dealer
Donald Ross & Co Ltd named as general agents for Amatrnalia with The Veterinary Supply at Angles Place off 127 Pitt-81. Lester's Pilar Macy Gloucester listed as local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Ross & CO. Ltd
Angels
Pitt-81
Lester's Pilar
MACY
Gloucester
LAND SALES AND PROPERTY OFFERS BY H R MCMWILLIAM
Retired graziers and farmers urged to invest in land and properties as values rise after the war. Guaziers and landowners urged to sell land to land seekers through agent H R McWilliam a settlement and city property expert. Residential suburban homes in River Finks area offered with careful selection and guaranteed value growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverfinks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lens and Verdun
Parish Bros
Mr. Lostroh
Penic Fartifs
Parish Bros. Cordial Manufacturers
Church Street
Leslie Parish
Frances
Napa Yas
Isaac
Picure
A. Hackett
Th. O.ovoxersa
Lydesdale Stallion
Diamond King
Shedden
Amestead
Alison
Blackleg Vannet
Ray
Poperty
E. Burne
Charlie Burne
C. W. Byrne
Manree
Glouce
Hupmodile
Co. W. Byrne
Boustead Bros
Cycle& Gun Works
Speedwell Cycles Aid Motors
Harley Davilson
Duiliers
BUICK
Geeree4
Urey
MNK
Aod
Glouester
Leslie J. Davis
Carriet
NDE, Skin & Produce Merchant
P.O
Gappers
Cheney
Stanley Plases
Mathlesons
Haron ES Hales
Nicholson & Disston
Heller Bros
Brooksbank Knives
Nicholson 'S
Hasis & Files
Buffalo
EP Capper & Sons
West St Maitland
McIntyre & Hyland
Boot and Shoe Store
Boots Mall
Men & Boys
Brewers
MY Hotel
Commercial
William E. K. Foster
Tel, Th
Royal Hotel
William Foster
Jim Grimshaw
Best Brands Liquors—Trhi
Flemington
the Reliance Watch
Posal Alvo
J. Hart
West Maitland
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