Strike Report in Australia with Rail and Police Notes
The Australian Workers Union refused to join the strike while about 400 men are already idle and 700 more may be added. The Chief Commissioner said railway services were near normal. At Everleigh workshop 105 more strikers returned to duty. Hawkesbury College students volunteered for work. Nine T W W members were jailed for six months and a coroner opened a inquiry into a death involving whikers and volunteers. A mail train was fired upon near Carcasi and a stone was found on the line near Rosedale colliery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Workers’ Union
Agetration Gaslight Company
Raiway
Everleigh
Engineers
Atrike Bendera
Tve
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
Odn Howes
Foval
Central Police Court
T.W.W
Ear Carcasi
Engin
Froman
Flanagan
Newtown
Rosedale
Singleton District
Income Taxes Bill Before Parliament
A bill introduced in the House of Representatives last week proposes a 10 per cent tax on taxable income for unmarried men or widowers aged 21 to 24 on July 1, 1917, with exemptions for those in active service, certain dependents, and specific occupations. Taxable income is defined after deducting dependents and other allowances under the Income Assessment Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Servicn Gui
Commonwealth
Gilowa
Lim
Ophir Tea and Opbir Rumor in Fresh Pack Dates
A garbled OCR note mentions Ophir tea and Opbir ton, urging freshness and packing dates within two months. It references Parkers seeking patronage and a probe’s solving, with warnings to watch dates and avoid sanahcopess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Mearce
Ophir
War Front Reports Aims and Alpine Fortifications
The report cites daily enemy losses of at least 100000 and notes fourteen Alpine fortifications captured. It mentions Italian advances in the Brestoviana Valley and Sarl Gabriele positions being repulsed, with plans to bombard near Trivato. Italy may push toward San Gabrich and Daniele, giving General Cadorna control east of Corinia, while Austria faces pressure for a separate peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sossea
Alvo
Brestoviana
Italy
Austria
Trivato
Polo
Rome
England
San Gabrich
Mid - Daniele
Cadorna
Corinia
Hermida
Napoleon
Vienna
French Offensive Advances at Hurtebive and Champagne
French forces attack Hurtebive after heavy shelling, seizing all objectives along a 1500 metre front to 600 metres depth. Three counterattacks were broken, with 600 enemy troops and seven machine guns captured, plus additional prisoners in the Aurtebbe area and at Mesnil. In Champagne south of Hutte Du Mesnil, French repelled a cavalry assault, capturing prisoners including a commander. British forces in August took 727 prisoners, many officers, and listed other captures, with heavy artillery and trench fighting noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisa
Hurtebive
Aurtebbe
Champagne
Hutte du Mesnil
Caplet
Auguste
Jutland Coast Battles Destruction and Allied Recovery
The report notes British forces destroying four German minelayers off the Jutland coast while solo British ships remain undamaged. German boats grounded in a burning state near shore as aircraft joined the engagement. Meanwhile Allied actions include Allied raids, Bulgarian counter-attacks repulsed, and various political and wartime developments across Europe, including Finland and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brien
Jutland
Antionlka
Edmund Morel
Bay Street
Ethel Sidgwick
Pamphleia
France
Switzerland
Moscow
Sovdalier
Church Services and Schedules Across Communities
A list of church service times and locations across Gloucester and nearby towns. Denominations include Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational, and Baptist, with ministers named and services ranging from morning to evening per Sept. dates.
Red Triangle Fund Appeal Praised by NSW Readers
A letter from T. W. Shaw, chairman, thanks the public for the Red Triangle Fund appeal aiding Army and Navy work of the Australian Association. He notes the generous response from New South Wales, expresses deep appreciation for each donor, and underscores support for soldiers serving away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Iralia
New South Wales
Army
Navy
T. W. Shaw
German World Domination Tale in British Press Vision
A critical summary of a historical German wartime text attacking Britain and Lloyd George, alleging a worldwide German plan. It claims neutral populations suffer for German profits and cites German control over Poland Lithuania Belgium Alsace Lorraine Galicia and other regions, plus the fate of Armenians and colonial peoples under German influence, with a harsh judgment of Allied actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epen
Britain
Pav
Lloyd Georges
England
Eden
Germany
Bartte
Poland
Lithuania
Belgium
Walloon
Garden of Eden
Handa
Geurmany
Turkey
Cer Mainy
Tve Tikes
Fragmentary Civic Greeting From War Letter
A garbled civic greeting from Sydney mentions Cyril Muvarte and family war veterans. The text robes through wartime sentiment, evoking British Empire resolve, Australian soldiers, and a poemlike tribute to national spirit amid conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Cyril Muvarte
Fyaac
Residential Suburban Homes and Land Notes
A fragmented sale notice draft mentions real estate terms and suburban housing appeals. It references Riverina areas and local promises of favorable credit and guaranteed consideration, with emphasis on home purchases and affordability amid unclear auction or sale specifics.
Diamond Kong and Damara Prizes Amid New Zealand Show
Fragmented OCR from a New Zealand stock and prize report. Mentions Diamond Kong, Diamond Rin Maggte, Dam Preity of Scotland, and other stock winners. Notes champion prizes, breeds, and locations including Invercargill, Dunedin, and Glasgow. Lists buyers, breeders, and prices with obscure names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Kong Bea Bright
Waris Tela
Pleurty
Gindiey
Aire Aiuonamdl Bagir
Ballantear
Nas
Aint Invercargill
Preity
Scotland
Prine Dion
Prines
Prises
Canar
Tamediu
Dain
Lapauni
Clydebank
Imate Cbe Imp
Kony Eciaty
Amd
Perboen
Ne Wells
Ind
Pelaces
Belltown
Dunedin
Imino
Priest Dunddla
Daeakeri
Mitton
Itwlehuta
Laierd
Primus
Glasgow
Ayrepon
J. U
Homestead
Cloucester
F. Alison
Clurgs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Recife
Donse Brothers Motor Car
Balqety 4 Company Limited
Agata Flor
Ciath ‘Walaa
100Th Palitipa
Bydesy
Western Front
Mom
Gloucester
Yos
Church Services
Church OF
Presbyterian Church
Tovergordon
Pan
Glowpeater
J. Cowie
Methodist Church OF
Congregational Church
Dilgery
Reese
Tarage
Vobark
Rawdon
Pigaa Burnley
Carrack A Park
Dewitt Creak
W. Frith
Baptiat Church
Stroud
Booral Usc
E. J. Telfer
Parish Bros
Lostrolea
Chutels Stront
Gloutentar
Ring Ny Plane Soth
Red Triangle Fund
Ruazires & Landownems
Mewellia
Cavan
Riverina
H.R. McWilliam
Wigan
Eldeaw Chambers
Pure Sydner
Leslie J. Davis
Crimmer
Gloucester P.O. Bux
E. Burne
Clarke
West
W. Byrne
Bank Street
XPERT
Faven Styler
The
Am In
Bcrn
Gioucester
MuGluskay
Bether
R. McCluskey
Hurch Street
Beustead Bros
Boewlwell Cyetes
Matos
Marley Mavisson
Mi Cycles
Sie Cars
Thwiktere
Marcel Bleyeloor
Eydpool
Bateon
Marvel Feast Velvane Ray
Reyb
Muathel Tine
Wien
Boustead Bros
Glouester
Prise & Charnipou
Renin Et Prive
Ahmion
Chaevester
Capper’s
Guyer
Marie Vale
Capper
E.P. Capper & Sons
West Maitland
McIntyre & Hyland
Boot and Shoe Store
Cuteou
Oloucester
Mena
Stolk Bucky
Brewer's
Men & Boys
Nan Oy
Thraivn
Grevin Albswonl
Tadlpo Serge
Sydiew
Brewers
Church Street
MY Hotel
William E. K. Foster
Bucelluit Mann
Taurel
Royal Hotel
Glovorts Tse Hr
William Foster
Splendil Association
Goul Stables
Aul Paldueks
Jim Grimshaw
Restrand LI and
Sample Hoon
Quoks—Thue TV
First Claas Stabling
Flemington
the Reliance Watch
Ardey
Anaik
Io J. Hart
Weweljer and
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