War Journal from Front Notes of Paris Siege and Russian Wins
Reports describe heavy fighting near Paris with German forces advancing and Paris fortifications holding yet inevitable investment predicted. Russian victory near Lemberg defeats Austrian units, 90,000 surrender. Polish mutiny cited. German troops active in Belgium with Antwerp bombardment feared. A 22-year-old Captain Castlenau killed at Charleroi. overall war weariness and attrition echoed by correspondents.
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Paris
Galitia
Telggrams
Antwerp
France
Martin Donohue
Austria
Lem- Lerg
Calicia
East Prussia
Belgium
Xayien Castlenau
General Castlenau
Charleroi
Framing the Front: German Breakthrough Push Holds At Charleroi
An interview recounts German feints toward Charleroi and a heavy assault with 400,000 troops aimed at the weakest arc of the Allied line. British and Munster Fusiliers, aided by Irish volunteers, held their guns as German cavalry charged, suffering heavy losses and retreat.
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Fron Mer
Biuffes
Charleroi
Maelyee
Lancers
Munster Fusiliers
Wheat Breeding in Australia Highlights Growth and Needs
A Victorian Department of Agriculture official debates a paper on wheat breeding in Australia. He notes wheat is the continent's staple, with production near 100 million bushels yearly and 74 million acres under grain. Growth stems from new lands, machinery, and better methods, but drought resilience and disease resistance remain key aims for future varieties and long-term profitability.
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A. EB. Richardson
Victorian Department of Agriculture
Australia
India
Bingara Electorate appoints returning officer
The Evening News reports Mr Rudd has been appointed returning officer for the Bingara electorate. The move formalizes supervision of polling and tally processes in the district.
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Evening News
Rudd
Bingara
The New Pope Benedict XV Named After Della Chiesa
Cardinal Della Chiesa has been elected pope and will take the name Benedict XV. The historic decision follows a conclave and confirms a new era for the Catholic Church amid global tensions and ongoing papal duties.
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Cardinal Della Chiesa
Pope
Benedict XV
Federal finance revenue figures corrected in list
An error in a published list is corrected. The entry for Mrs. Swain replaces the duplicated K. D. Wiseman listing. The Federal Customs revenue for August is stated as £1,873,630 with NSW £646,690 Victoria £375,405 and other states showing varied changes. For the two months to August the revenue totals £2,522,478 versus £2,069,805 last year. Post Office revenue August £362,972, up from £351,445. All states show increases except some declines noted for Tremania and South Australia.
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New South Wales
Queensland
Tasmania
West Australia
South Australia
Post
Victoria
Tremania
Barracloughs Visit to Manilla for Optician Service
Barraclough Ltd announces visiting opticians J A Barraclough and H King Barraclough will consult at the Court House Hotel Manilla on Monday September 14 from 1 to 5 pm appointments advised. Pro-German American papers report strong sentiment and border town actions. Wheat export stoppage discussed at Cost of Necessity Commodities Commission hearing. Red Cross Society reports large volunteer support at Mechanics Institute with shirt donations and planned future distributions. Norman Hardy named among Australia’s first contingent.
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Barraclough
J. A. Barraclough
J.B.O.A
London
H. King Barraclough
D.B.O.A
Barraclough Ltd
Brm
Manilla
Court House
Chunta
RED Cross Society
Mechanics’ Institute
Sydney
Spring Goods Offer Bold Prices at Local Store
Thorough displays claim top value with economy prices and attentive supervision. Catalog highlights include Ladies Blouses and Skirts in lace and embroidery, white lawn underskirts, Madapolam underskirts, Jap silk blouses, and embroidered voiles with date-stamped prices. Large economy banner promises best fashion at minimum costs.
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H. Dowe
R. H. Hudson
Hurley
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Marroto W. Schacter
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Wilshire and Co
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Perring
Ja. G. Warner
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Canada
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England
Robert Gillespie
Cost of Necessity Commodities Commission
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Salt
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Smith and Forster
Norman Hardy
Joe Hardy
Economic House
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Tyree
H. Baker
Wool and War
Winchcombe Carson, Ltd
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