War News on Balkans and Bucharest Fall
Reports from London and Rome detail Bucharest’s fall to German forces under Mackensen. Lange transported to Bucharest, then released. Romanian army retreats to prepared positions while the Russians concentrate near the front. Hindenburg plans a Balkans sweep and Greek troop movements rise near Athens and Larissa. Allied ministers reportedly press King Constantine for an ultimatum. All allies prepare to embark at Piraeus.
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Bucharest
Berlin
Lange
Burcha~reat
Markensen
Epee
Mackensen
Theorthern
Fifth
Petrograd
London
Hindenburg
Balkans
Greece
Constantine
Mackenson
Wallachia
Pyraeus
Athens
Larissa
Piraeus
Pitiful Scenes in Roumania Amid German Advance
American press correspondent reports anarchy and panic after the German advance in Roumania. Murder and crime rise as roving gypsies and other disorder follow occupying troops. Desolate houses reveal the devastation and indifference of German troops.
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Roumania
Peace Intrigues Foiled by Lloyd George
The Financial News reports that city information shows Mr Lloyd George halted a peace intrigue that was nearly ready to unfold. Had it progressed, it would have caused a disastrous humiliation for England comparable to after the battle of Hastings.
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Financial News
Lloyd George
England
Hastings
Greek military party solidifies under King Constantine
The Greek military faction resolute after alleged treachery by King Constantine. Censorship distorted earlier messages, while General Sarrail fears the Greek army. Allies blockade bites, Greece faces shortages and potential famine as steamer traffic halts.
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Piraeus
Constantine
Sarrail
Greece
Constanfle
Enemy Objective Reported Near Buzen Line
Paris correspondent Marcel of Echo De Paris says the foe aims to seize Braila and Galatz to control grain supplies while Russian pressures in Rhymes Pass and gains north of Darnawatra trouble the enemy.
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Marcel
Echo de Paris
Buzen
Braila
Galatz
Rhymes Pass
Darnawatra
Gallant Roumanians at Orsava Surrender After Four Weeks
Milan correspondent reports the last remnant of a Roumanian division at Orsava surrendering after four weeks of gallant fighting. Cut off by Dragoda’s fall they fought south to the Danube then eastward, broke through enemy lines, crossed the river, and reached the Alt River mouth before capitulating without food or ammunition while outnumbered.
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Daily Chronicle
Milan
Orsava
Dragoda
Danube
Alt River
British Cabinet Predicts New Roles in War First Share
Newspapers forecast a Bonar Law chancellor and Lever as financial secretary with Derby as War secretary. Chamberlain India, Milner Admiralty, Long Colonies, Stanley Trade, Addison Munitions, Devonport Food, Carson likely unnamed. Lloyd George to form an inner cabinet with select ministers guiding war council.
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London
Bonar Law
S H. Lever
Earl of Derby
Mr Chamberlain
India
Lord Milner
Admiralty
W. Long
Albert Stanly
Board of Trade
Addison
Lord Devonport
Carson
Lloyd George
War Council
Banar Law
Balfour
Milner
Derby
Curzon
Henderson
Cabinet Formed with Lloyd George Leads War Policy
Tuesday details the new War Cabinet with Lloyd George Curzon Henderson Milne and Bonar Law plus Admiralty and Carson. Adon? Minister for Munitions and Foreign Affairs Edison listed. Lloyd George vows harsher war policy with immediate sacrifices and tighter food and drink controls. Partial mobilization of civilians and age cohorts discussed to free younger workers for service.
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War Council
Messrs Lloyd George
Curzon
Henderson
Milne
Bonar Law
Admiralty
Edward Carson
Dr. Addison
Balflour
Lloyd George
Sign of Character in Humans Without a Chin
An eminent professor asks why modern humans show a chin while primitive man did not. A doctor explains that grazing animals lack chins due to forward-slanted teeth, while erect teeth in humans signal higher intellect. thus a chinless man is likened to a sheep without resolve or character.
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Qimn
Skhin
Breath Holding and Its Surprising Powers
The article explores breath holding as a trainable skill, noting a French swimming professor's six and a half minute record and individual cases showing varied lung capacity effects. It highlights health benefits, safe practice, and the impact of deep breathing on circulation, while cautioning against unsafe demonstrations.
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Permons
Vasce
Weiter
Royal Life Boring Society
Advertise and Prosper: sixteen reasons to advertise
Lists sixteen practical maxims celebrating advertising as a business partner. Emphasizes consistent, intelligent expenditure, persistence, and the role of ads in growth. Includes metaphorical comparisons to farming and broadcasting the message through newspapers, ending with a note about The Meekatharra Miner.
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Toome
Meekatharra Local Directory Listings and Tailoring Ad
A Meekatharra directory lists officials and committees including Mining Registrar Warden Crockett and various board members with meetings on the second Thursday. Also promoted is L Etalides tailoring offering hand made suits and ready made fits with on demand trials and ladies costumes.
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Voldering
Merkaharis
L. Etalides
Meekatharra
Fox's
Western Australia recruits and military pension schedule
The document sets an average recruitment target of 35 per day for Western Australia with age 18 to 45 and height 2 feet 2 inches and chest 33 inches. It outlines pension rates for widows and dependents, detailing annual pay of £91 for Lt, £70 for Sgt, £68 for Cpl, and £52 for Pvt, plus child allowances and spousal supplements on total incapacity.
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Western Australia
Monthly Auction Sale Advertises Second Hand Furniture
A monthly auction will be held in the first week of each month if enough second hand furniture in good order is entered. Persons with items to dispose of can enter at any time. Horses, cows, drays, sulkies and other items may be sold at Little's Stables behind Machony's store. Mr Goss will conduct the sale. Stabling and firewood available at Little's yard and stables on Hill Street with prompt attention.
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S.c
Little
Hill Street
Meekatharra Cycle Agency Under New Management
Meekatharra Cycle and Motor Cycle Agency announces new management. It offers LL classes of cycle repairs, Primus stoves repaired, a first class lock and gunsmith, second-hand bicycles for sale, motor tyres from leading makes, and retyred prams and go-carts on short notice. Proprietor F. W. Moloney.
For Sale to Printers Numerous Printing Presses and Type
Printer s notice offers a list of equipment including a Double Royal Wharfedale Machine and a Double Dewy Albion Press plus two demy folio platen machines two guillotines a Double Royal composing stone and stand a GALLEY PRESS and a large quantity of News and Jobbing TYPE Easy terms offered and price inquiries welcome.
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Dawson
Indian Root Pills Adored by Soldiers for Protection
An 1890s notice claims Indian Root Pills bolster soldiers against illness and exposure. A glossy bottle is pictured and touted as portable, weatherproof and suitable for quick access during campaigns. The ad records gifts sent to officers and praise from correspondence, framing the pills as essential to daily military life.
Esplanade Hostel Geradlton Advertises Rooms For Rent
Announcement from new proprietor of Esplanade Hostel in Geraldton inviting Goldfields residents to stay. Promises cleanliness, care, and attentive service with moderately priced rooms.
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Blocade
Ata
Rome
S. Resolve
York
Paris
British Politics
Sturr
Hivera
Nordim
Hotel Cecil
Air Ixtren
Local Directory
L. L. Crockett
Mining
Mehr Teemes
Justices of the Peace
Messrs
W. D. Spiers, Coombes
H. Wansbrough
TG. Oates
W. R Burnside
Barry
A. L. Roberts
J. Searle
T. Allanson
J. Brosnan
J. Hanrahan
An W. Swalley
Peak Hill
J. S. D’alton
Meekatharra Road
Sleekatharra Hospital Board
T. G. Oates
Bowden
J. Rhodes
I. Goggin
W. C Smith
R. Walton
W.D. Spiers
Dr. Kerr
Meekatharra Fire Brigade
W. Marshall
L. Hutchin
Aw.a. Union
Jas. Maher
Postal
T. A. Scott
W.A. Bank—Manager
C. M. Laurie
Kite Club
Captais
J. Bell
Meekatharra Racing Club
R. Davies
R. A. Harrington
H. A. Barton
Chamber of Mines
Murchison
Ae I P. Keene
L. McCarthy
St Johns
W. D. Spiers
A. Kemperary Institute
Road Board Hall
J. D. Grant
J. D’alton
Ian Searle
Wm. C. Smith
J. Kaye
R. Grenfell
Australian Expeditionary Forces
Los
Meekatharra ‘Cycle and Motor Cycle Agency
F. W. Moloney
Proprietor
Te Seeathaget
Dr. Morve
Esplanade
Geraldton
Miss Jones
Reoprietresa
Bank
Anata
Australie
Tidworth
Gallabury Plain
Walnent Cable
Irmertiaral
Echenge
Businem
Eveription
Coemma
United Kingdoms
Aml
Aemwatsop
Savings Bank Department
Soranent Gepcet
Interstate and International Savings Bank
Pacilitic
Saxty
Syd. Chambers
Riyal Mail
Meekathakha
Huubare
A. McRae
Meekatharra Meat Supply
Noth
Main Street
Addrem
Lee Steare
Meckatharrs
J. Saggers
Mfekatharra
Murchison Club
Houss
Darlot
Austinstroate
Peter Ross
Tate
W.A
Royal Hotel
Nannine
Bess
Pioneer
the Royal
W. Borwick
Royals
Dan Gill
Stationery
Daniel Jaurs Cotoam
Mass Street
Neeksthatre, Murchisge Goldfields
Westra Australia
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