War News From December Front Shares Mixed Outcomes
Reuters dispatches report Allied gains and undecided fates as Dresden stays in limbo while Dover hosts new submarine hunt claims. Other items note a possible Firth of Forth attack, German cruiser sunk by a Baltic mine, a Turkish gunboat loss near the Dardanelles, a failed plot to mine Gibraltar via Spanish trawlers, and Belgian coast bombardment reported from Copenhagen.
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Marine
Frederick Karl
Baltic
London
Ghironicle
Madrid
Admiralty
Straits of
Gibraltar
Back Page highlights Budget items and local events in Kyneton
The back page previews the Budget and market items for Melbourne and Bendigo, plus items on the Kaiser and wartime heroes. It notes practical nursing instruction at Kyneton Hospital, a successful Convent Jubilee Bazaar profit over £750, a summer meeting at Kyneton Turf Club, and recent rainfall figures. It also mentions staff changes at Glenlyon and Daylesford, plus local horticultural notes on delphiniums and medicinal plants.
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Melbourne
Bendigo
England
Germany
Miss Ferguson
Sacred Heart Convent of Mercy
Kyneton
Theer
Turf Club
Kyneton Tarf Club
By & P.m
Ff Beve
Mini F
Fi Syér
Glenlyon
Daylesford
Alphard Jones
Abe
Daylesfore
Ballarat Couries
Delphiniims
M Horne
Ryping Street
Germans' Offensive Crippled by Allied Superiority
Daily Telegraph correspondent in Calais reports German forces pressing in Flanders as Allied artillery proves decisive. Sir John French’s aggressive tactics helped establish a zigzag front from Ostend to the Lys with gains near Armentieres and extensive inundations from Nieuport to Dixmude. Germans unable to mount serious offensives, bombardments seen as misleading.
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Telegraph
Calais
Flanders
Sir John French
Ostend
Lys
Armentieres
Nieuport
Dixmude
Ypres
Uieupoort
Pervyse
British-Led Lines Hold After Repeated Attacks Near Ypres
London reports progress toward enemy lines at Ypres with several German assaults repulsed though one trench was reached. Allies recaptured a trench previously held by Germans north of the ferryman’s house and west of the Serre Canal. Heavy artillery silenced German batteries near the Aisne.
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London
Ypres
Argonne
Bais-le- Petre
Benk
Ser’ Canal
Nanipoel
Aisne
Paris dispatch reports three spies executed for traitorous acts
A wartime communique cites the shooting of three women spies for betraying positions held by the enemy in central battles. It notes the women conducted hazardous operations with dark lantern signals to guide forces.
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Ris
Senon
Nes
Ness
Paris
German Attacks Repulsed Near Ypres and Aspach
A Paris communique says a German raid northeast of Ypres and another strike at Aspach railway station were repulsed. The reports note Allied defenses held and German losses were incurred in both engagements.
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Paris
Geeman Wick
Ypres
Pie
Aspach
Recapture of Passchendaele Detail from Daily Chronicle
The Daily Chronicle reports a detailed account of the recapture of Passchendaele near Ypres. British forces attacked through tangled wire and trenches after artillery silenced German guns. Infantry advanced under cover and surprised Germans in trenches, with bayonet actions noted as the fronts moved.
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Passcthiendaell
Daily Chronicle
Massehendaele
Ypres
British Drive Germans Back Along Yser Front In Decisive Action
British forces push north from Cysse share daele with gains near the coast as German positions crumble along the Yser. The Daily Chronicle notes a failed German assault on a Ferre Man's house, while Bavarian prisoners report orders to recapture the building or not return. French troops delay fire until the decisive barrage.
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Carnagid
Daily Chronicle
Ferreman
Yser
Skirmishes and Armistice Rumors From Front Lines
Reports from Paris Amsterdam and London recount Allied gains near Dixmude and Yser with British guns outranging German batteries near Lille while French divisions push toward Douai and Cambrai. Berlin notes show Kaiser ill with calls for rest and possible operation. Antwerp riots and Alsace fighting add to chaotic wartime picture.
Carnegie Opinion on War and Peace in Clash of Powers
London reports Andrew Carnegie argues against stopping and resuming fighting, calling it unchristian. Kaiser opposed to hostilities but overridden by military. Handelsblad notes Moltke favored attack on Verdun and Calais plan, amid Kaiser's influence. Vatican says Christmas truce efforts failed due to opposition from a powerful ruler.
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Carnegie
London
Andrew Carnegie
Washing‘ton
Moltke
Kaisér
Dixmude
Ypres
von Moltke
Deere
Germany
Rome
Vatican
Christoas
Attitude of Italy on War and Trade Policy
A fragmentary report notes that Italy plans horse purchases and supplies on a hinge scale. An Italian official, Consul at Chicago, states that Italy intends to dare hostilities if the belligerents conclude war as a means to secure Italy’s position.
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Italy
Traly
Sisner Guile Molugness
Une Fala
Chivago
Tiaty
Turks at Alexandretta Cairo and British Consul Arrested
Fragmentary dispatch reports Dee The Bhedive at Alexandretta with Turkish troops and German officers. British Consul arrested in Rome amid incident near Thorbetla on the Red Sea. Italian Foreign Minister states Italy insisted on a policy in the Chamber.
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Alexandrigeta
Cairo
Alexandretta
Turkey
Asia
Levant
Rome
Pye
Thorbetla
Red Sea
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Italian Consulate Seizure Sparks Telegrams and Riots
Excerpts report Turkish forces entering the Italian Consulate in Hodai da and seizing the British Consul while wine refuge was noted. Italy demands immediate reparation as debates over defense of honor continue amid cheers. The Italian warship Guiliana reaches Hodai da as Athens notes revolts against German officers in Constantinople causing rioting with two German instructors wounded.
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Turkey
Hedaida Gdrabia
Aedibel Wat
Vorte
Hoda
Italy
London
Dee
Paris
Athens
Constantinople
Australians in Egypt Camp Near the Pyramids
The Australian contingent is encamped behind the Pyramids of Cheops with a water supply and electricity for lighting. An electric tramway system serves the camp. Officers mess at Mena Hotel. The contingent shows high activity and healthy, hearty cooperation from Harlopeans and natives toward the horses admired by all. Sir George Reid and Captain Buckley plan a monthlong visit to Egypt. Russians aid Servia with regiments from Archangel arriving at Antivari on November 29. Serbians report capturing 29 Austrian guns. Secretaries of state note: over 20,000 prisoners taken, 70 guns, 50 machine guns and large stores in victory over Austrians.
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Pyramids
Cairo
Pyramids of Cheops
Mena Hotel
Sir George Reid
Captain Buckley
Commonwealth
London
Egypt
Dutch Journal Urges Forbearance Over Rebel Leaders
Capetown dispatch notes Onsland appeals to English and South Africans for restraint in discussing how to handle rebel leaders. General Botha faces a painful task as a commission of judges is expected to try the rebels.
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Capetown
Onsland
Atlantic battle losses prompt cautious British tally
London reports British losses in the Atlantic not as high as the Sydney Emden clash. Official figures: seven killed four wounded with no officers among casualties. Sydney line records four dead twelve wounded. Buenos Aires rumor says Scharnhorst kept firing until her guns submerged. The Nürnberg fight ends with the ship sinking after refusal to surrender, depriving Karlsruhe and Prinz Eitel Frederick of provisioning.
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London
Atlantic
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Emden
Sydney
Buenos Ayres
Scharnhorst
Nurnberg
New York
Duneron
Karlsruhe
The Dresden Reported Intercepted at Argentine Port
reports from Washington say the German cruiser Dresden, after dodging the British fleet since Tuesday, is interned in an Argentine port. Buenos Aires dispatches claim the Dresden stranded near Port Gallegos and sought refuge in a Patagonia inlet.
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Dresden
London
Washington
Buenos Ayres
Port Gallegos
Patagonia
Prinz Eitel Frederick in Firing Near Mocha Island
Heavy firing reported near Mocha Island Chile with belief that a British vessel engaged the armed liner Prinz Eitel Frederick. The incident adds to escalating tensions in regional waters as maritime observers monitor the situation.
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Prinz Eitel Frederick
Buenos Ayres
Mocha
German cruiser Karlsruhe active along South American coast
Captain of the SS Scottish Prince reports Karlsruhe operations near the South American coast. Over six German merchantmen are interned at ports on the Brazilian coast due to British presence in the South Atlantic.
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Karlsruhe
New York
South American
South Atlantic
London Dec 13 Passengers by British Steamer Wak Has Damaged Cargo
In a London dispatch dated December 13 reports a British steamer WakDeals sank after collision while carrying passengers. The Glasgow intended voyage was disrupted and a captured vessel near Valparaiso is mentioned in secure cables.
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London
Wak
Glasco
Aarlsruhe
Valpar
Russian victory near Cracow reported by Petrograd journal
Dee Loston reports from Petrograd that Rag forces defeated a combined Austro German army south of Cracow. Five batteries of artillery and a column of armored materiel were captured. Enemy forces were said to be heavily engaged on the field with significant losses.
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Loston
Dee
Petrograd
Cracow
Parther success at Peytroggrad and Cracow area
A war bulletin from Peytroggrad reports the Russians have captured four gyan and additional prisoners south of Cracow, with a notable force found near the River Poniion to the west of Cracow. Amsterdam reports claim General von Hindenburg directs a push while Nazi leaders attempt to escape.
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Peytrograd
Cracow
Poniion
Russian press dispatches report battles near Minna and Lawi
A Russian communiqué says advances near Minna on Thursday caused disorder among the enemy and that a Wednesday to Thursday series of dispersed attacks near Lawi inflicted heavier losses on opposing forces. The report claims the Russians gained substantial tactical advantages in these actions.
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PRGUT
Ressian Comminiique
Goromas
Minna Oon
Lawi
Germans Fail Against Russian Front Near Cracow
Petrograd reports a German offensive failing at multiple points along the Russian center and flanks. Soviet forces withdraw troops from rear to front as Grand Duke Nicholas maintains strong positions before Warsaw and toward Cracow. Russian destitute flee Lodz after evacuation, fearing German atrocities as thousands reach Warsaw.
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Petrograd
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Warsaw
Cracow
Lodz
Russians claim captured prisoners and heavy French losses
Berlin reports say German forces repulsed a French frontal attack between St Mihiel and Pont a Mousson with heavy French casualties and several prisoners taken. In Poland Germans claim 11 000 prisoners and 43 machine guns captured. A huge box on a liner to Rotterdam contained a German officer who escaped with aid. Belgrade evacuation attributed to gun and ammunition shortages. Goeben and another warship bombarded Batoum briefly. 30 000 Germans awaiting exit from Buenos Aires feared capture. Aga Khan urges Russian Muslims to fight for Russia. Wall Street reopens with NYSE resuming operations.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
St. Mihiel
Meuse
Metz
Pont-a-Mousson
Verdun
Poland
London
Gravesend
Rotterdam
Dorces
Ter
Spie
Belgrade
Conspiracy Report Ties Constantinople to German Field Marshal
Petrograd advices claim a conspiracy in Constantinople aimed at Field-Marshal von der Glotz, sent by Germany to join the Sultan's staff, with several arrests reportedly made. A Paris Paris message notes Cardinal Bourne calls January 3 as a day of prayer for the allied armies.
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Fieldsmarshal von der
Petrograd
Constantinople
Bourne
Westminster
Paris
Lucan
Dullard and O'Brien Wedding at St Kilians Bendigo
Miss Elizabeth Mary O'Brien and Mr Michael Joseph Dullard were married on the 18th at St Kilians Pro Cathedral Bendigo in a ceremony attended by family and friends. The bride wore crepe de chine with wreath and veil, bridesmaids in floral voile and pink crepe de chine, and the couple received many presents. After a wedding breakfast at Sandhurst Coffee Palace Bendigo the couple honeymooned in Ballarat and will reside in Pine Grove.
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St. Kilians’ Pro-Cathedral
Bendigo
Elizabeth Mary O’brien
Timothy O'Brien
East Trentham
Michael Joseph Dullard
James Dallard
Pine Grove
Father Rooney
Sandhurst
Belgian Nuns Relief Fund Prizes Forgoed By Sacred Heart Students
Children at Sacred Heart Convent of Mercy forgo their prizes to aid the Belgian Nuns Relief Fund. Rev Mother and Sisters accept donations from sympathizing friends and acknowledge a £2 3s gift from Mr. Dal Polew.
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Chilren
Sacred Heart Convent of Mercy
Dal Polew
Prices of Spirits at Newmarket meeting altered
A Newmarket meeting report records changes in liquor prices listed in last week’s Advertiser published by Kaetenen Graining Longe shandy ait publishers. Alterations include bibulous spirits and various bottled products with revised per unit costs. The notice also mentions the death of Mr A D Arthur, Bendigo member.
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Iicensed
Vietaallers
Newmarket
Masel
Mahbley
Anaied
Uae
Uwa
My. da. Arthur
Bendigo
Malmsbury Angling Scene and a Fatal Fire Disaster
Report from Malmsbury recounts fishing activity around town with many anglers hauled daily and “fixed engines” involved as a Government investigation progresses. James Perret, a bootmaker and pillar of the community, suffered a dual house fire causing great loss without insurance. An auxiliary reservoir near Ellis Freehold mine is noted as part of the Colihan scheme with a large catchment area.
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Eanet
Sid
Murray
James Perret
Malmsbury
Death of Mrs Betsy Trewhella at Trentham Cemetery
Mrs Betsy Trewhella widow of the late Ben Trewhella LB of Blue Mount died after a long illness at age 82. Her descendants and many friends in Trentham and beyond mourn the loss. The body was brought from Melbourne on Monday and burial was conducted at the local cemetery with the Rev G Hexter of the Methodist church officiating and Mr Isaac Benson in charge of mortuary arrangements.
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B. Trewhella
Trentham
Betsy Trewhella
Ben. Trewhella
Blue Mount
Trewhella
Heles
Kew
Melbourne
Hay making and local notices amid district events
Hay-making is near completion with poor district yields but hoped better prices. Stock grazing looks poor, some crops saved for grain. AAWNL meets. officers receive gifts. a ceremony marks the first locally built Tocomo locomotive steam engine at Thompson’s foundry. James Watt noted at Castlemore ceremony. Public dinner followed with speeches on decentralisation. Mrs Lewis notes a chest cold remedy advert.
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Aaw.n.l
Clark
Doserist
J. Metcalf
Castlematie
Thompson's
David Tompson
Patriotic
Sears
Lake An Net
Victoran
Read
Thompst Bros
Watt
Castlemoore
James Watt
Reros
Sydney
P. Lewis
Adelaide
Allel
Chas, Matthews
Malmesbury
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