European War Reports and Armistice Rumors
London reports from Philip Gibbs say lines have been broken by the enemy. Forward positions held thinly, heavy attacks forced retreats, but most ground was regained. Germans suffered heavy losses. 300 prisoners taken. Daily Express notes a 12,000 ton meat ship torpedoed and sunk. another meat cargo ship torpedoed after moving to another port. Reports out of New York claim an armistice between Russia and Germany has been concluded.
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London
Philip Gibbs
Babemently
Daily Express
New York
Russia
Germany
Impudent Peace Claim Cited By Paris Paper
The Matin argues that without full text of the Russian peace proposal the audacity of Lenin and his associates remains unchecked. It suggests that rapeseed peace negotiations were conducted not only in their names but also in the names of France Britain Italy America Belgium Serbia Roumania China and Japan.
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London
Paris
Lenin
France
Britain
Italy
America
Belgium
Serbia
Roumania
China
Japan
Safety of Venice Assured, Rome Reports Teuton Advance Halted
Washington telegraph messages from Rome indicate Venice is believed safe from invasion. The Teutons’ advance at the Adriatic end of the Piave River is stopped, providing assurance of Venice’s security amid ongoing fighting.
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Washington
Rome
Venice
Piave River
American Anticipations of June 1918 Forces
The American Government expects 99,818 officers and 1,606,000 enlisted men to be in the fighting line in June 1918. This projection reflects wartime manpower planning and the United States mobilization for World War I.
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Washington
German Preparations for Major Offensive Reported
A Paris message claims German forces are ready to unleash a mighty offensive on the Alsace Lorraine front using captured Italian guns and troops from Russia. Ottawa reports indicate German preparations indicating a large assault was imminent.
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Ottawa
Paris
Catra
Italy
Russia
Alsace-Lorraine
Lord Northcliffe Interviewed on German War Drive
New York Paris dispatch cites Lord Northcliffe predicting Germany will launch a great Western Front drive aided by 6000 guns captured from Russians and Italians. He warns speed must be Allies motto for certain victory amid reports of 200000 German troops in Cambrai counter-attacks and Russian legations dismissed.
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New York
Paris
Chicago Tribune
Lord Northcliffe
Germany
War Prisoners Released and Bolshevik Recognition Conflicts
Reports from Petrograd claim Trotsky dismissed 160 Russian alions and consulates abroad for not recognizing the Bolshevik government. Lenin allegedly releasing Austro German POWs while German uniforms appear in Petrograd streets. Admiral Tirpitz in Amsterdam remarks Britain won more than it lost.
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Stockholmg
Petrograd
Trotsky
Lenina
Allies Reach Unity Amid Conference Deliberations
In Paris the Inter Allied conference concluded against creating a separate army due to surrounding difficulties, yet reported satisfactory progress toward unity of action among the Allied powers.
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Paris
Ivis
Germans Hurl Strong Front Attacks On Western Front
London reports the German thrusts between Marcoing and Lavacquerie with heavy assault at Lavacquerie. British rifle and machine gun fire halted dense German battalions. Anxiety over defeat subsides as front defense appears more secure and fear of a decisive German victory eases.
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London
Philip ‘Gibbs
Marcoing
Lavacquerie
Tilton
Apapa Submarine Sinks Passenger Liner Apang
The liner Apang, 7832 tons, torpedoed near home with 120 passengers and 100 crew aboard. Despite enough lifeboats, a second torpedo was fired to sink the ship, killing over eighty and injuring many as survivors were landed at west coast ports. Reports say women and children in boats were fired upon.
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Apang
Apapa
Hui Alibre Bering ‘Wordén Arid
Boata
Wilson urges war with Austria to end obstacles
President Wilson addressed Congress in a strong appeal to enter war, vowing nothing shall move the United States until victory over Germany. He demanded German reparations to Belgium, dismantling gained power over Balkans and Turkey, and equal freedom of the seas for all nations including Austria, Poland, and Serbia alongside the United States and its Allies.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Austria
United States
Germany
Belgium
Balkans
Turkey
Polane
Erbia
Apapa’s Voyage Hit by Submarine Shelling near Africa
The Apapa, traveling from West Africa to Liverpool, carried mostly women and children. It was shelled by a submarine as passengers tried to row away, leaving mounting danger and questions about rescue efforts.
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London
Apapa
West Africa
Liverpool
Italian Front Report Hints Offensive Pause After Push
German papers predict a suspension of the Italian offensive after a main objective was achieved, namely throwing back the Italians from the Austrian frontier, signaling a halt in the campaign on that front.
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Italy
Western Front Report on Cambrai Action and Losses
London military officials concede limited advance at Cambrai was checked by German resistance. Allies repelled attacks on Bowrlon Moeuvres, but a flank breakthrough forced line adjustments. Despite heavy German losses and gun captures totaling 650, the front line remains largely in Allied hands.
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London
Arleigh
Cambrai
Ludendorff
Bowrlon
Moeuvres
Ypres
Submarine Menace Sinks 17 British Vessels This Week
British shipping faced heavy losses as enemy submarines reportedly sank 17 vessels this week. The report highlights ongoing naval dangers and the toll on wartime supply lines.
Enemy Preparations Near Taxliamento River
Rome reports the enemy mobilizes hundreds of thousands of soldiers prisoners and civilians to build a strong defensive line east of the Taxliamento River. The force plans to retreat if the Piave offensive fails.
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Rome
Taxliamento
Armistice Extended in Russia Amid Negotiations
Petrograd reports the German side agreed to extend the armistice to 48 days starting December 10. The talks will be held in Russian territory with a seven day interval for delegates to return to Petrograd. Delegates demand full publication of the proceedings conducted in Russian and German.
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Petrograd
Petmprai
Perth Derby betting shockers and WA gold output drop
The latest betting quotations for the Western Australia Derby feature Macadam and Laddie with odds ranging from 4-7 to 14-1 while other contenders like Ventrim Mindoolah and Astrica attract varied supports. Separately WA’s November gold production reached 80 641 fineers valued at £343 341 and Cue hospital invites fresh tenders for Sandstone maternity wing removal with Matron Sutton continuing leadership amid a historic transfer.
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Macadam
Green Lord
Post Laddie
Ventrim
Hand
Mindoolah
Springmount
Astrica
Peronnese
Bernlea
Western Australia
Cue Hospital
Sandstone
Eto
Sutton
Cue
Racing acceptances for Goodwood events in Perth
Racing news from Goodwood Race Club lists acceptances received for upcoming events to be run on Saturday. Details include entries across multiple races and the program date set by Perth authorities.
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Perth
Accident at Consols Mine Injures Worker and Hurts Plant
An accident at the Congols mine on Wednesday injured Samuel Clarke and damaged the plant by about £250. Mines Inspector Deeble investigates after the cage reportedly escaped gear, caused rope damage, and the winder drum was smashed. Work resumed after a short shutdown as inquiry continues.
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Congols
Samuel Clarke
Deeble
Federal plan to appoint police force debated in Sydney
Mr Hughes says the Federal Government intended to appoint a Commonwealth Police Force unless Sergeant Kenny who refused to arrest a man at Warwick is removed. He warns the government will place police in Warwick this week.
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Sydney
Hughes
Kenny
Warwick
Gabarintha storekeeper convicted for liquor license breach
In Nannine Police Court on Wednesday morning before L L Crocket Esq R M Albert Sturm an elderly Gabarintha resident who ran a general store and oversaw the post office was found guilty of selling liquor without a license He received a fine of 50 pounds and costs and the liquor on the premises was confiscated Constable Donoghue conducted the prosecution.
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Nannine
L.L. Crocket
Albert Sturm
Gabarintha
Donoghue
Nanning
Soldiers vote Yes for reinforcements in December referendum
From The Trenches argues that front line troops demand more reinforcements. It cites October referendum results with 1520 Yes votes and urges Australians to vote Yes on December 20 to provide rest and relief for soldiers. The piece frames the referendum as the soldiers' own plea for support. It references Reinforcements Referendum Council and Equitable Buildings Melbourne in a brief legal note Johnston v Rubbish with farthing damages.
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Australia
R. Ainge Johnson
Referendum Council
Equitable Buildings
Melbourn
Mining Notes From Conants and Inglesiton Mines
The owners of the Conants have received over two thousand in dividends during the past two months. At the Inglesiton mine last month 400 tons of stone yielded 21 ozs. Manager Roberts reports a trial run of 2574 tons of stone for 21 ozs from the north end of the Con sols mine. An old shaft 90 feet deep was deepened to 120 feet revealing a reef 12 inches thick. It was driven 21 feet north and 18 feet south with satisfactory results.
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Conants
Ingliston
Roberts
Ts. State Battery
Town Pride: Buy Local, Support Paper and Guests
A call to community action urges residents to shop locally and back the town newspaper. Encourages courteous treatment of visitors to leave positive impressions and bolster local businesses and civic spirit.
Secretary Wanted at Meekatharra Hospital 1917
WANTED APPLICATIONS are invited for the position of Secretary to the Meekatharra Hospital at a salary of £4 10s per week. Preference to returned soldiers. Applications close with the Chairman on Monday December 17, duties start January 2, 1917. J Edhouse, Secretary. J Goggin, Chairman. In the matter of the estate of Frank Latmer deceased. Notice to creditors to send claims by December 17, 1917. Curator Gervase Clifton, Perth.
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J. Goggin
Frank Laimer
Frank Latmer
Tate
Ugarine Copperfield
Western Australia
Prospector
Supreme Court
Perth
Gervase Clifton
Royal Hall
J. Edhouse
Thomas Richard Preston
Thomas Riphard Prestod
Peak Kill
Fev
Brceneer
Howe
Aber
Rwase Clifton
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