Cattle and Sheep Movements Across Meekatharra Week
The district reports drovers moving 550 head of cattle from Etheleto Meekatharra and 157 head from Nannine this week for Smith's Estate. Brennan travels to Meekatharra with 2,000 sheep. Smith and Irving prepare large cattle mobs for shipment to metropolitan markets. McIntosh Manley and Fry of Fremantle arrange regular fat stock supplies from Meekatharra to Robb's jetty Fremantle. A wool shed rebuild at Milly Milly Station proceeds after a damaging fire months ago.
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Ry Minin
Ethel Creek
An Ie
Etheleto Meekatharra
Nannine
Smith
Brennan
Meekatharra
Messrs
Smith and
Irving
Dal
Imarket
McIntosh
Manley
Fry
Fremantle
Robb
Antic
Drovera
Murra Mund
Milly Milly Station
Dan Mulcahy
Ay Dawn
Milly Milly
Murchison
Racing Perth Acceptances for Saturday Events
Racing brief from Melena Vale Race Club Perth notes acceptances received for undermentioned races to be run on Saturdays. Details include entries for the upcoming meeting with listings of horses and connections pending further confirmation.
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Perth
European War Telegrams Signal Mixed Front News
London reports from Paris indicate a relief in strain though public anxiety remains. General Foch is trusted and French reserves are considered strong. German thrusts toward Paris seen as less serious than pushes toward the Marne and the area between Soissons and Château-Thierry and toward the Aisne.
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London
Paris
Foch
Marne
Soissong
Chateau-Thiercy
Gise
Paris Front Holds Against German Attacks in June 4 Report
General Foch reports Allied lines between the Oise and Aisne held firm while Germans gained minor ground between the Aisne and the Durcy. Fierce evening and night fighting near Pernont, Laconin, Missy-aux-Bois, and Travesnes with heavy losses on both sides. Maslay recaptured by counter attack while Neuily-la-Petre changed hands and finally remained German. American troops halted German entry into Neuily Wood and forced a retreat. another Franco-American counter pushed a battalion back across the Marne left bank before Jaulgonne.
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Paris
Foch
Oise
Aisne
Durcy
Pernont Laconin
Missy-aux-Bois
Travesnes
Pernout
Favrelles
Travenes
Neuily Wood
Marne
Jaulgonne
Triangular Battlefield Description Appears in Report
The battlefield is described as a large triangle with its apex toward Chateau Thiercy and Dormans in the east, extending about thirty miles to Rheims in the west, and fifty miles from the Oise near Noyon to the Marne.
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Chateau Thiercy
Dormans
Rheims
Oise
Noyon
Marne
Foch Reports Intense Battles Near Oise Aisne Front
General Foch stated on June 4 that battles raged with fresh German forces between the Oise and Ourcq. Mont de Chorsy was captured for the fifth time as German assaults north of the Aisne failed. Franco British troops held gains south of Ville en Tardenois and north of Champлат.
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Paris
Foch
Oise
Ourcy
Aisne
Mont de Chorsy
Moulin Sous Tourent
Yingre
Ais
Amie
Champlat
Fifteen Vessels Sunk off Atlantic Coast By U Boats
German submarines attacked ships along the New York area Sunday night causing port closures and halted outbound traffic. About 15 vessels were sunk or damaged with two U boats sighted and five enemy subs suspected. Forty eight survivors were landed after being prisoners. ships named include Carolina City of Columbia and Texel. The Cole, a Boston coal steamer, was fired on then sunk, with its crew rescued by the Bristol and brought to New York.
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New York
Atlantic
Carolina
City of Columbia
Texel
H. G. Newcombe
Bristol
Cole
Boston
German Fleet Off Heligoland Reported Gathered
Despatches from Copenhagen reported the German fleet assembling off Heligoland as of Monday. Washington dispatches confirm the strategic build up in the North Sea area with potential implications for ongoing tensions and naval posture.
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Washington
Copenhagen
Heligoland
French Premier Clemenceau Says Crisis Passed
The premier told the Army Committee of the Chamber of Deputies that the military situation was grave but the crisis has passed. He said Allied forces are being used effectively and that the enemy is now held everywhere.
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M. Clemencead
Army Committee
Chamber of Deputies
M. Clemenceau
U boats Said to Patrol American Coast From Atlantic Ports
Report from a port on the Atlantic coast says Erna crewmen, imprisoned on a U boat No 151 for over a week, claim German authorities have a permanent U boat blockade of the American coast. The submarines, about 325 feet long, carry powerful engines and armaments and expect to stay off US waters for a year provisioning from seized vessels. They allegedly reached U S waters via the West Indies and aim to operate with supplies for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic
United States
West Indies
Steamer Columbus Arrives Safely After Sinking Rumor
The city of Columbus, previously reported sunk, has arrived safely in port.
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Columbus
Sinking of schooners by submarines off Maryland coast
Enemy submarines reportedly sink schooners off the Maryland shore while authorities believe convoys remain unharmed. The report notes limited impact on wartime shipping and emphasizes resilience of convoy protection.
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Maryland
German Pressure Dims as Barrier Lines Form Near Paris
Allied reports state German attacks were heavy but broke after eight days. The enemy effort is described as exhausted with barriers set on three main roads toward Paris. German forces around Ri were blocked, while Villers Cotteret and Retz forest saw little impact.
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Paris
Villers Cottereta
Retz Forest
SENSATION IN NEW YORK SINKING NEAR COAST STIRS NATION
Reports from New York describe sinking of vessels off the coast fueling fear Germany plans to attack American ships in home waters. Navy searches the seas using destroyers and submarine chasers. Two tank steamers were torpedoed about 150 miles off Sainty Hook, and the steamer Bristol encountered a U boat on Sunday. The submarine measured about 200 feet long with two large guns fore and aft and another amidships.
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New York
Germany
Navy Department
Sainty Hook
Bristol
Miners Demand Higher Wages in London Meeting
The Conference of the Miners Federation in London yesterday unanimously voted to demand a substantial wage increase to offset the rising cost of living.
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London
The
Miners’ Federation
British Admiralty reports May shipping tonnage rise
London. The British Admiralty announces that 197,264 tons of merchant shipping were completed in May compared with 110,533 tons during April. Woods: Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds priced at 1s 6d and 2s 9d.
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London
British Admiralty
Woods
Returned Soldiers Welcome Home Committee Meeting
A committee will be held in the Royal Hall on Monday June 10 at 8 p.m. sharp. R Herring, See R.S.W.H.C.
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Royal Hall
Puma. Sharp
A.W.A. Hall
Wanted lad to learn gardening and orcharding at hotel
Wanted a young lad to learn gardening and orcharding. Apply to connelly's hotel. Also tenders invited for the lease of the windmill and tank at the Yal and India Government Well. Tenders due June 18, 1918 to the Engineer Water Supply Department Meekatharra.
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Connelly
Murphy
Engineer Water Supply Department
Meekatharra
Supreme War Council trusts Allied victory in war
The Supreme War Council met and stated Germany seeks a decision before the US can fully mobilize. The council remains convinced the Allies will win the war.
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London
Supreme War Council
America
Loyal Meekatharra Lodge holds productive fortnightly meeting
The Loyal Meekatharra Lodge No 97 met in the Engines Drivers Hall on Monday night with a strong attendance. One new member was initiated as the lodge reports solid progress and predicts the current term will be its best in the lodge’s history.
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Meekatharra Lodge
Engines Drivers’ Hall
N.G
Druids Lodge Instal Their Officers in Engine Drivers Hall
A large turnout at the Engine Drivers Hall witnessed the installation of lodge officers led by D.P. Bro T J Stone A D with E J Lines V A and Dr Craig as secretary. Presentations were made as wreaths and badges were given to G Mason and Jas Smith. Total lodge funds were reported and social entertainment followed with toasts and singing concluding with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.
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Lodge of Druids
D.P. Bro
T. J.stone
A.D
E. J. Lines
V.A
Dr. Craig
J. W. Syson
Bro
G. Mason
J. Campbell
Jnr
C.G
J. Caddy
A.D. Bards
Bros. Kessey and Powell
V.A. Bard
E. Connelly
Bros
H. Evans
A- Rattigan
R. A. Caddy
M. Culloton
L. H. McCarthy
D.P
Stone
Bro. G. Mason
P.D.P
Culloton
Jas. Smith
P.d.pi
Notice of Removal and Public Auction at Mcraes Buildings
Money owed must be paid by June 10 1918. Wm Baker formerly of Commonwealth Hotel Meekatharra has moved to Mcraes Buildings next door to Holzman Bros. All orders will be promptly executed. Saddler and boot repairer solicits mine owners managers of syndicates and general partners to follow instructions from the Kyarra G.M. Co in liquidation. Public auction to be held at 10 o'clock at his office.
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McRaes Buildings
Holzman Bros
Kyarra G.M. Co
Enemy Repulsed At Oise In June Action Report
General Foch reports the enemy spent June 6 increasing efforts to advance but was repulsed at multiple points. A counterattack near the Aisne was repelled and German forces held positions elsewhere. A four engine enemy plane with eight crew was captured on June 4.
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Paris
Foch
Oise
Montaniguchi
Aisne
Longport
Matheson Announces Return as Motor Mechanic and Agent
W H Matheson declares he has not taken over the business formerly run by Str Mr Geo Osborne and remains sole agent in Meekatharra district for Western Mad Machinery Co Adams Limited Silvertown Rubber and Electrical Co. He offers repair work at the garage on Main Street and can arrange transport for motors and passengers to any part of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Str
Géo
Osborne
Meekatharra District
Western Mad Machinery Co
Am Adams, Limited
Silvertown Rubber and Electrical Co
Ize Motor Cars
Millar's
J. Co
Fielding, Limited
Fort Moron
Main Street
Miner
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Vasa
Sant
Melena Vale Race Club
Mare
Silver Lad
Petrolie “ Paitie
Venetiana
Bove
Omeo
Pont Lady
Bervi Lycos
Ayrton
Trelawney
Bone
Angie Highland
Pardoua
Bill
Welter
Flawas
Shelbourne
Alawa
Rae
Poe Chiltren
HMS Sink
Sensation
R. Herring, ‘See
R.S.W.H.C
G. Brunalli
Brown's Soak
D. J. Colgan
Murchison ‘District
Mary Morfesse
Holden
Stu Dey
Jae
Mary Morpeser
Hfriday
Supreme Council
Oddfellows' Lodge
U.aod
Wm. Baker
Commonwealth Hotel
Neri
H. F. Goss
W. H. Matheson
Meek¢Atharra
Aes Ais
Trington
Rafe
Roy Fuss
Igaint
Ronningtons
JamBuk
Feethe
Aldoe
Zam-Buk
Zam -Buk
Buk
Meekathatra Ham‘and Beef Shop
Roth
Meeekatharra
West Astralian
Australasian
Metkatharra Miner
Kamarina
Seul Fa
Penne Sen
Boans’ Emporium
Boan Bros
Wellington and
Murray Streets
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