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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1915
Page
6
In an interview Sir John French states that if his forces and allies are convinced, after months of hard war, a definite victory awaits them. The remark reflects late-war optimism about achieving success.
The notice lists post office closing times and mail arrival schedules for Sydney Tamworth and surrounding places. It details daily cutoffs for local towns including Upper Manilla Tarpoly Barrabs Bingara Hades Creek Glendon Wongo Mountain View Wimborne Roadeide Rushes Creek Willamby Lewrie Retreat Glos Barra and more, with parcel, money order, and registered mail deadlines and late postings. Arrival times from Sydney Tamworth and other centers are shown with weekday patterns and exceptions.
Readable fragments show a tradesman ad indicating an airdresser and tobacconist next to municipal council chambers. The brief item notes best offerings and shop location though details are incomplete. The fragmentary notice hints at a local business competition or prominence in the area.
W Singleton offers veterinary services in Manilla for horses of all ages and breeds. Services include tooth extraction, treatment for general ailments, and medicines on hand. He provides a guarantee, a proper paddock, and delivery of medicines to all parts of Australia.
Sir John French speaks on rough war demands more munitions as essential to progress. He notes German morale weariness and Allied spring optimism. Reports cover battles near La Boiselle, desertion of Turks in Egypt, and Przemysl’s fall with Russian precedents. Public notices promote optical services and Chamberlain remedies amid wartime shortages.
A chaotic battle report describes Austrians initiating actions at Lenker Pass and Germans replying along Ross, Omoka Pass. Sunday wireless signals warned of despair as troops contested the San Valley. Fierce rifle volleys and dusk bayonet charges left heavy bloodshed, especially among Germans on Mun Kucz road. Thousands of Austrians surrendered in Laptow regions while captives, 2500 men and 50 officers, were taken near Lupkow Pass. Germans attacked Rosgoit hacz Orawehik Koziuvka but were repulsed with heavy losses.
Vienna communiqué notes Przemylski fortress fallen after seven hour battle and Russian assaults on surrounding nights. Commander ordered to abandon fortress and destroy war material as food supplies ran low. Fall seen as major, potentially decisive event shaping eastern theatre and blocking advance to Silesia via Cracow.
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