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Newspaper
Meekatharra Miner
Location
Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
4
The latest Romanian communique notes attacks on Cerna and Arsova with Allied repositioning in Dragosladele and Jil Valley. British and French observers discuss German manpower gaps, Falkenhayn's Craiova move, and rising Allied force estimates. The Britannic disaster is recapped with rescue of all nursing staff and crew.
A Roumanian communique says enemy attacks on Oitns Deagoslavele and Curtes were repulsed today. The foe bombarded our left bank forces to south Slavina while crossing the Danube at Zannitat and attacking along the river. We bombarded positions in Dobrudja.
A New York telegram cites Berlin dispatches describing immense suffering among Bowman ian women and children refugees in the Transylvanian Alps. Airmen report roads clogged with wagons carrying people fleeing from Germans in Wallachia toward the Alt river. General Falkenhayn concedes the misery is terrible.
In a recent interview Falkenhayn stated he was not eager to capture Bucharest since that would force feeding both civilians and his troops. His objective remains the destruction of the Romanian army, while accelerating operations to block reinforcements from Monastir and Russia.
Information from Rome via Roumania states that West Wallachian forces largely escaped, with only a few battalions remaining in isolated combat. Independent units continue to resist as rumors of shifting fronts emerge.
German correspondents admit that the Roumanians did not leave any war material after retreat from Craiova and that all guns were removed including the heaviest, indicating deliberate evacuation of artillery.
In a Western Front dispatch a French communiqué says nothing major occurred on the front. General Haig notes British guns were active at La Banse as the war continue with limited notable events reported.
The Venezolist Government in Athens declares war to prevent negotiations with Greek forces. They pledge cooperation with the Allies as Franc Tirens and also declare war against Germany.
Mr J B Brennan secretary of the Northern Branch of the Coal Employees Federation says the men are determined to fight for rights in Brisbane. He stresses unity and readiness for action as miners press for better wages and conditions.
From Our Exchanges recalls Private Yates of the Lancashires regaining speech at Neath after a shock in a big push and an actress seeking an alligator skin bag, with shopkeeper's clever retort. It notes micro writing on tiny surfaces, a senator bulls joke, a shy suitor’s chestnut, and heliograph use on India and South Africa fronts with record ranges and examples by officers Home and Sadler.
Warden Mr L L Crockett Mining Registrar and Clerk of Courts Mr Ivor Thomas Justices of the Peace Messrs W D Smrers J Coombes H Wanbrough T G Oates and W R Burnside Meekatharra Road Board Chairman A L Roberts members J Searle T Allanson J Brosnan J and W Stalley Peak Hill secretary and health inspector J S D Altog Hanrahan Meekatharra Hospital Board Chairman Mr T G Oates members C Bowden J Broman J Rhodes J Goggin W C Smith and R Walton secretary W D Spiers medical officer Dr Kerr Meekatharra Fire Brigade Captain W Marshall secretary CL Hotchin A W A Union President Jas Maher secretary J Hanrahan Postal Postmaster I Gerrans Railway Station Master T A Scott WA Bank Manager C M Laurie Meekatharra Rifle Club Captain T Peart secretary J Bell Meekatharra Raglub Resident assa Laer Harrington Meekatharra Tennis Club Secretary zf H A Barton Chamber of Mines Murchison Committee Chairman A L Roberts Water Supply District Engineer J P Keene Inspector L McCarthy Ambulance Class St Johns President W D Spiers secretary A Kemp Literary Institute Road Board Hall Librarian J D Grant Secretary J Joo Meekatharra School Board President Jas Searle Secretary Wm C Smith Members J Kaye R Grenfell For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Cure ts 6d
LL Classes of Cycle Repairs promptly AM and thorough is executed. Primus Stores repaired and made as food as Wew, A first class Lock and Gunsmith employed. An number of second hand Bicycles for Sale, cheap. Inspection invited. Agent for all leading makes of Motor Tyres, Prains and Go-Carts retyred on the ABortest notice. F. W. MOLONEY, Proprietor. TO PRINTERS. FOR SALE. A DOUBLE Royal Wharfedale Machine by Dawson with Ayers and roller moulds. In good order. Double Denny Albion PRESS by Harrild & Sons. Two demy folio PLATEN SAGEHINES by Chandler and ro GUILLOTINES. Double Royal COMPOSING STONE and STAND. GALLEY PRESS by Harrild and Sons. Large quantity off News and Jobbing TYPE. Easy terms can be arranged. For price and particulars apply to
This public notice touts Dr More's Indian Root Pills as an economical remedy to keep the liver and kidneys functioning, claim fewer medical bills, and warn against high-cost treatments. It asserts wide availability, contains about forty pills per bottle, and urges households to maintain health by using the product.
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