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Newspaper
Meekatharra Miner
Location
Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
3
Reports from the Dardanelles and Italy describe fluid back and forth action with captures and counterattacks. British and Allied forces claim successes amid heavy bombardments, while Austrian and Italian fronts show mounted counter movements and reinforcements.
A Berlin report claims 34 463 men and 266 859 officers captured, plus 25 cannons and 576 machine guns. General Mackensen allegedly reports large Russian captures, with 1 000 officers and over 300 000 men. Petit Journal telegraphs Greece’s post election stance, hinting at Entente positions.
A violent encounter along the river resulted in one person killed and several captured. Authorities report captors from Von Pritlz wounded a patrol sergeant, with additional officers sustaining injuries during the skirmish. Prisoners were detained as the escapees fled.
The French communiqué reports a daylight advance at the Chateau Hooge near Careouy and a breakthrough in the Souches labyrinth. Our division captured 3000 prisoners and 64 officers and buried 2600 German corpses amid minor losses.
Official dispatch says Vintal emyal forces fought on the Mo Tront left bank near Hare and Ban rivers, capturing 1200 prisoners including 27 officers. Austrian 16-inch gun batteries attacked north fort defenses, while heavy shelling and counterattacks continued. By evening, Vinnos Mateo reports the enemy parts of their positions. the Vreamyal region is back in Austrian hands.
Berliner Tageblatt notes Daly and Roumantz still not revoke understandings. Allies promised Roumants to regain Siexenburg and southern Bakowina for active aid, while Germans claim plans for campaigns against America. amid censorship, rumors of a rupture and submarine warfare stance persist. Governor General says 6th African contingent dispatch premature as Botha controls Pretorian power but German army not yet engaged.
Daily Chronicle correspondent says the enemy has been driven from a position before Krithnia. Australian forces also report gains at Gabe Tepp with steady progress despite harsh conditions.
The Roomanian government ordered a halt on the arrival of about 500000 Paria boats from foreign ports amid import concerns. Officials say the move targets uncontrolled shipping and sovereign trade balance.
A weather hampered operation reports movement from Sioro in Gald iovrla Valley toward Trieste. Navy support aids advancing invaders along the east, threatening Austrian positions in Dray Valley as a large Austrian force approaches to expel them.
Senator Pearce states the standard height for recruits has fallen to five feet three inches. Authorities urge single men to enlist as a cobra recruitment drive mobilizes about 2000 reinforcements. Australia pledges 5300 soldiers monthly with West Australia contributing 130 weekly.
The thirty first listing records personnel killed wounded or missing in action. Names include Sergeant G Goss Sergeant H Shortland Bargeant W Hantley Bargeant W Strahan Lynes Corporal D McPherson Corporal GC Nowell Private Clyde Private M Odell Private W Bargean Bie Making re L Bloom Murphy Private E Cox Private T Melivan Private J Feappall Private B Boott Private KE Holdaworth Private J Ivison Private H Chee Private Wallace Private C Amon Private A Diton Private J Rmery Private H Macralt Private F Silberton Private E Pennelle Private R Pheass Private K Coombe Private Wright Private W Browning Private G Plankett Private A Wooda Private W Patrick Private A Bundy Private J Smith PB A Keat Pi W Mallacy Private J Mall Private J Murray Private W Batty Private J Piatt Private A Manfell Private A Sullivan Dick of Wounds Gunner A Goldard Private J Witter Wounded Tombuccher J Clancy Sergeant R Braidwood Teampeter Hanmer Gunner V Benson Gunner W Fincher Morgan Gunner O Patterson Gunner A Patterson Private H Chappell Private E Martin
Tomorrow afternoon the Association premiership match features Towna versus Fenian. Towna lists a squad including Jordan Bryant Sexton Meyers Turley Willows Bowlay O'Brien Robins Roggers Mickle Jobagon Nulsen Howard Thompson T. Smith J. Smith Saggera Collier Fitzgerald Meads Hanrahan Koox Tyson Davis Johns Cocvins and others. Fenian’s lineup is expected to include Kemp Ruaba Bell Rowles Reep King William Jack Craig Graburn Tomey Purcell Dewann Callier Wadaco McGhee Cheeson Foster Winnish Paart Kaye Barney Duff Sim Trusdale.
A list shows donations received for publication including cash amounts and totals. The text also notes a builder and a ragged figure with a grim joke about a wooden suit, reflecting mixed, faded remnants of wartime rhetoric and local color.
A Meekatharra field notes a possible gold patch on jasper bars near the Jasper ridge and old reefs south of the town. It details reefs, outcrops, and previous workings at Buster Gift lease and Stosseholes, with May ore returns from Tugliaton and Marmont Mines totaling hundreds of ounces and pounds.
The report lists several crowdings through the State Battery since April 24 with assorted tonnages and names such as Halcyon Extended Jon Schweta and Muss Sdwte. Other entries include Edwin McNamara and Pioneer under varying weights, hinting at a ledger of shipments and buyers.
Reported mining notes describe ore from the Weld Range area with dollying and tonnage details. The find lies about 45 miles west of Case near Weld Range with ironstone formations and payable values yet to be confirmed as prospecting continues. Rail and district teams are advancing work with new Lane drill and mill deliveries, and the Cue One battery processes an increasing parcel.
Our correspondent reports from five miles northwest of Warreliarura a rich lead mine showing traces of a quartz reef with promising indicators. Woodluy and party run a crial ornahing to the Fields Find mill while Bewick Moreing and Co. sink a water shaft to power the tea head mill. The Rathany site shows an era of working machinery as a steam engine and lifting gear restart after years. Rothesy mins continues pumping water to sample lower levels as B M and partners strive to pump dry and obtain samples.
The Commissioner for Rewaye Mr Short met a town deputation on Wednesday to discuss station improvements and rail service delays. They debated moving the goods shed, abating flooding near the station, extra packing-yard space, and the need for additional trains and mail services. The Commissioner cited Treasury funding and advised written details on sleeping berths, as the deputation sought faster action.
Last Saturday night A W A Pictures screened a film program praised for high quality photography and strong acting with audience acclaim. Wednesday featured Keystone Star Sea Nymphs and its natural humor appealing to all ages. Saturday promises When London Sleeps, a famous drama, with two war specials and the anticipated Expeditionary Forces screening alongside The Winning of Denise.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a scheduled Wo'sluck event on Monday in June with unclear locals and participants. The text lacks full details but indicates a calendar or notice item.
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