The Withdrawal of Russia and War Powers Balance
A Kalgoorlie Miner correspondent argues that Russia’s exit from the alliance frees German and Austrian forces for other fronts while Western powers still hold a numerical edge. He compares populations of Allies and Central Powers and notes many allies on the Western side, including Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa and others, while Russia is set aside in the calculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
British Empire
French Republic
Portugal
Greece
Japan
United States
Belgium
Serbia
Romania
Advances in artificial limbs boost war effort and craft
The London Daily Telegraph highlights French and British advances in prosthetic arms for wounded soldiers. A demonstration by Lieut Lerat shows lightweight, controllable limbs enabling writing, lifting, and precise tasks. Mass production for French and Romanian troops aids military power calculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Telegraph
M.T. Cauet
Lieut
Lerat
Tein. Lerat
Verdun
Linaln
Canadian Wheat Prices for 1917 Crop
The Canadian correspondent of the Pastoral Review reports a price of gsid per bushel for the 1917 wheat crop on No 1 Northern Port William or Port Arthur. This price allows profits under average yields despite high production costs but won't attract new growers significantly. It argues for a minimum future price to secure maximum yields, citing Britain and the United States as precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastoral Review
Gsid
Northern
Port William
Port Arthus
Great Britain
United States
Hannaford Coach and Painter Estimates for All Painting Classes
B B Hannaford, coach and general painter, and paper hanger, provides estimates for all painting classes. The notices outline pricing and scope for residential and commercial painting projects.
Northern Railway Changes At Cue and Loco Department
The Murchison Times reports station master duties settled with Mr Fimmel taking the post from Mr Lawley. Mr Gordon Keene remains temporarily at Cue before moving to Pinjarrah. Changes at Day Dawn shift night officer from Mr Carly to a temporary role, while Mr Totto replaces Mr Colty Campbell as Inspector for Permanent Ways. Me Finnerty becomes engine driver succeeding Mr Hodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cue
Murchison
Maceter
Ina
Fimmel
Lawley
Gordon Keene
Pinjarrah
Carly
Colty Campbell
A. ER. Totto
Me Finnerty
Hodson
Linus
War Loan Bonds Ad Urges Investment in Australia
Public notice promotes War Loan Bonds as the best investment in Australia. It urges citizens to buy War Loan Bonds now, claiming financial security and national support. The message emphasizes timely action and the bond’s protective value for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Birek
Mrs A E Stanbury Takes Over West End Stationers
Mrs A E Stanbury announces she has taken over the West End Stationers Shop and News agency from Mr A J Castleside. She promises strict attention to business and hopes for support from Westenders and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Stanbury
West End
A. J. Castleside
Westenders
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Walker’s
Perth
East
Walker’s Book Store
Union Bank
Northam
B. B. Hannaford
Northern Railway
National Mutual Life
Association of Australasia Ltd
Most Progressive Life Office
John Forrest
G.C.M.G
William Macmurtrie
Alander J. Monger
Henry Wright
Western Australia
E. H. White
A. D. Mitchell
Northam G. Allanson
Dowerin
Bata
Distel
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