Allies Seek Full Victory and Harsh Terms for Germany
The piece discusses the war’s duration and the sacrifices needed for victory, arguing Germany must face dismemberment and enormous indemnities. It contends the Allies will reject German pre war borders and seek recovery of northern France, Belgium, Poland, and all territories from the Danube to the Golden Horn, asserting a complete defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Near East
Joffre
France
Belgium
Poland
Austria
Danube
Golden Horn
Allies' Position and German Resolve in 1918 Campaigns
A historical analysis foresees Allied multi front offensives as the Spring campaign opens, with Germany retreating from Alsace Lorraine and Poland while warning of a prolonged conflict into mid 1918. It discusses German aims for colonial wealth, efforts to cripple Allies by submarine warfare, and the anticipated punishment of Prussia and the Hohenzollerns by a postwar peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Oder
Germany
Algace-Lorraine
Silesia
Posen
Prussia
Somme
Bapaume
Brussels
Flanders
Belgian
Aix la-Chapelle
Balkans
Notable Obits And Ventures In A Vast South African Brief
The week opens with Rev Cracknell visiting Gabarintha and officials noting state November revenues of £376,109 against expenditure £493,438. Sir Hiram Maxim dies in London aged 76. Holzman Bros promote jewellery and Christwax gifts. London theatre licensing sparks renewal dispute amid scant attire revues. Sydney lightning kills one unidentified man at Canterbury racecourse. Edward Roberts, grazier of Yatheroo, dies aged 74. Claude Hughes and the 1st Australian Field Butchery group send Christmas greetings. War Council in Melbourne reports patriotic funds of £1,874,146 with £1,344,690 distributed. Col wool clips purchase agreement with Australian and New Zealand governments announced. Bishop of Kalgoorlie visits district, preaching on death. Elsie Powell hands military brushes to Ingliston mine manager H M Scruby. A Johannesburg advert seeks Mrs Davis heiress of Poole estate, worth £80,000 plus farms and houses. Joe Lush reports altercation with Italian, stabbed in chest. hospitalised. Holzman Bros touts tailoring in Meekatharra with expert cutters and high wages. Bartons store shows fashionable footwear. Cyrus Abner hauled to court. long testimony about a broken bargain. Joe Hill, known in Sandstone, writes from England about Murchison natives. Jack Phillips wins heavy weight boxing on troop ship. In camp, plans to go to France for war courses emerge.
Black Range Pinnacles Report On Mine Prospects
Directors Irvine and Staughton report Oct 17 on Black Range Pinnacles mine. Water shortage limits mill, current output about £3,000 clean-up with 70,000 gallons weekly. Recommend deeper shaft, more water, extra battery and machinery after confirming sulphide-depth values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans W. E. Irvine
S. J. Staughton
Black Range Pinnacles
Mont Ean
Mining Notes From Peak Hill District and Surrounds
Mines Department figures show State batteries treated 1,096,348.94 tons of gold ore yielding £4,579,783 and 70,895.7 tons of tin ore yielding £87,318. Mt Egerton remains active with few prospectors. Meekatharra’s Queen of the Hills Co. treated 35,920 tons for £35,420, but development ended in March due to diminishing ore. Alf Burrows reports a new tin reef near Gum Creek with a 16 ton crush and plans to move his five head battery to the lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeble
Crockett
Peak Hill
Mt. Egerton
Mines Department
Queen of the Hills Co
Meekatharra
Waa
Gum Creek
Nannine- Wiluna
Mt. Townsend
Alf Burrows
Mt. Marion
War Profits Tax Exempts Gold Mines
Melbourne reports the Federal Parliament plans a Wednesday session on war profits tax. The mining sector notes exemptions for gold mines while coal strike outcomes and related financial figures remain unclear amid ongoing economic measures.
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Barton's Drapery Store
Baker's Hotel
Commonwealth
Toney
Meekatharra Hotel
W. Conmaughtor
Meekstharra
Marge
Wingo
Beers
Sia
U.C.T.A
Murchison GoldAalds
Snd
C.F. Donnelly
Proprieter
D. Campbell & Co
Harry Paterson
Murchison
Western Australia
Mear
Quain
Commonwealth Hotel
Gerraldton
Michal
Sattetane
Propriewr
H. C. Francisco
Bryah
Richard Wharton
Wowner
Pask Hill
Ayre
W. Harpur
A. Vine
T. A. Wardle
R. W. Sarees
Arts E- Dewar
Oak Hill Goldf
THE
Bernard Murphy
E. Murphy
Pam
Howard Pearson
Denture Co
Geraldton
Russia
Middle East
Britain
Australia
South Africa
Marne
Jutland
Hamberg
Berlin
Europe
Vistula
Provssa
General News
Cracknell
Hiram Maxim
London
Holzman Bros
New Middlesex Theatre
London City Council
Sydney
Canterbury
Edward Roberts
Yatheroo
Claude CG. Hughes
Sand
State War Council
Melbourne
Victoria
War Council
New Zealand
Tj Details
Kalgoorlie
Elsie Powell
Girls Friendly Society
H. M. Scruby
Ingliston Extended
Johannesburg
David Charles Davis
Richard Bernard Poole
Royal Horse Artillery
Davis
Joe Lush
Mt. Magnet
Youanmi
Dr. Shields
Main Street
Connaughton’s
Perth
London Academy
ADWT
Barton's Cash Supply Store
Iment Nour
Cvlusane
Abner
Hiram Wilkins
Wilkins
Hiram
Waal
Joe Hill
Sandstone
England
Jack Phillips
Red
Ae Billy Rosell
Frank Stephens
Tou
Hic
Black Range
Weetena
Mt. Keith
Aurora
Hicks and
Morgan
Jillawarra
Bailey
Party
Reedy’s
Tuckabianna
Hans Irvine
Pinnacles
Jasper Hill
Cue
Burnside
H. Sandy
T. Lane
Gallymont
Haveluck
E. Connelly
Gwalia
J. Evea
Globe
J. Coombs
Ingliston
Sands ‘Lems
Otto
Travsre
Oroyz Black Range Company
Ted Buzza
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