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Newspaper
Meekatharra Miner
Location
Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
3
Man Found In Bush After Attempted Fire, West Australia
Merredin police learned an elderly man named Fiie Copeland MacMillan had been missing since moving through the bush three miles from town. His clothes boots and spectacles were recovered near a burnt area and recent tracks show attempts to kindle a fire. By Monday he was found wandering, undressed, in a weakened state and likely unable to survive another night in the wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merredin
Fiie Copeland MacMillan
Mines Found Between Cape Maria Van Damien To North Cape
Wellington reports another enemy mine field located about ten miles from the shore between Cape Maria Van Damien and the North Cape. Two mines were picked up and destroyed, and another is believed to be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Cape Maria van Damien
Cape
Rifle Shooting Course Held at Local Range
Musketry instruction was conducted at the local range on Sunday, drawing a good crowd of riflemen to participate in the shooting exercise.
Burnside Trophy Pistol Meet At 830 Am With Keen Ranges
Tomorrow Sunday the Burnside Trophy will be contested with a strong roll up expected. Ranges 200 and 300 yards host seven shots each starting at 8:30 am. Local club also hosts a home and away match against Peak Hill Club with best six scores counting. Handicap list includes Wreford A Campbell 2 and numerous others up to 78 for final shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rophy
Peak Hill Club
Wreford
A. Campbell
Gray
Martin and Peart
Doyle
Cunningham
Evayne
J. McDonalds
Cerrans
Fuller
Barton
Jam
Sand Bell
Howard
Regs
Plunket
Pinuck
Dusiton
See
Flynn
Borwick
Fusnell
W.sampey
J. Bater
C. Connelly
Mirgeresun
J. Walsh
Grieves Ayid L
McDonald
J. Smithya
Searles
A. L. Roberts
Burie Evin
Powell
J. Wallace
Thomas
Dance attendance woes at V M C A hall affair
A World War I era letter from Meekatharra dated June 10 1918 laments poor turnout for a Red Triangle Day Appeal dance at the A W A Hall with about a dozen couples. The author criticizes the 4 shilling admission price plus refreshments as too high, notes patriotic motives, and urges better support for soldiers in the trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W.A
M.C.A
N.A.S.B
Meekatharra
Foch Reports Enemy Gains In Second Day Of Offensive
General Foch describes June 11 actions as the enemy presses toward Estees St Bens and Ribecourt while our troops hold east of the Oise. The Germans take Mery Belloy and St Main south of Ressons and Sur Matz. Marqueglise gains a footing. Leport attempt fails. Australians and British gains improve the line on the Somme ridge with 300 prisoners taken.
German Offensive Advances Near Noyon and Matz
A German report states that troops penetrated north west of Noyon and captured French positions west of Matz and near Mortimer and Orvillers. They advanced beyond Covilly Ricqnebourg and La Motte Woods, threw back the enemy beyond Bourmount and Mareuil, penetrated far into Thiescourt Wood near Lassigny, with a large number of prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyon
Matz
Mortimer
Orvillers
Covilly
Ricqnebourg
la Motte
Bourmount
Mareuil
Thiescourt
Echo De Paris Hints German Push to End War by June
Paris dispatch from Echo De Paris asserts Germany is mobilizing full strength to end the war by the end of June. It adds the enemy may launch a large combined naval attack on the British front, suggesting a coordinated assault to finish the conflict quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Echo de Paris
Maurice and the Offen sive London
General Maurice reports that Hurier has launched another attack likely aiming to press toward Paris or draw in reserves. About 19 divisions engaged near Chiro Ourseumps and Ayen court with limited gains except a four and a half mile advance in the Matz Valley south of Kessers and a foothold in Thiescourt Wood. It remains unclear if Repprecht will renew the British push or join a Paris drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Maurice
Hurier
Paris
Butier
Chiro
Ourseumps
Ayencourt
Matz
Kessers
Thiescourt Wood
Price Repprecht
American liner sinks a submarine in mid Atlantic action
In New York reports a trans Atlantic liner sank a German submarine with a depth charge. The vessel fired on a second U boat near European waters after a near ram and attacked with gunfire destroying the conning tower. A third submarine was sighted as the convoy pursued and depth charges forced its submergence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hner
thousand American troops in France
Washington announces that the United States has sent more than 709000 soldiers to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
United States
France
Germans Stop Reporting Air Losses Highlight Allied Supremacy
British air forces claim dramatic gains in air superiority with multiple squadrons destroying enemy aircraft. One squadron reports 105 downed in six weeks, another 50 in a month, reflecting reduced German public casualty reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Allies Break German Defense as Paris War Reported
Paris dispatch details Allied advances from Montididier to the Oise with tanks aiding counter attacks. Americans reach Le Frentoy region and seize high ground between Courcefles and Mortimer while recapturing Gelluy and Bois Genlis. Prisoners numbered in the thousands and guns captured. fighting continues near Chevincourt, Marchemont, and Bethancourt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Foch
Montididier
Oise
Obr
Robescourt
St. Mawr
le Frentoy
Courcefles
Mortimer
Merre
Gelluy
Bois Genlis
St. Maur
Troger
Anthenil
Matz
Gchevincourt
Marchemont
Bethancourt
Qnece
Petrograd Describes Turmoil and Famine Conditions
Morning Post correspondent from Stockholm reports Petrograd in turmoil with famine deaths and outbreaks of smallpox and typhus amid a collapsing public health situation. Strong entities include Petrograd and Morning Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Morning Post
Stockholm
Petrograd
SINKING OF A U BOAT OFF VIRGINIA COAST
A United Press correspondent reports it is practically certain a submarine chaser sighted a U boat on June 8 off the Virginia coast. The ships circled at about 100 yards, the chaser dashed in and dropped a depth charge. Oil rose to the surface after the periscope vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Press Association
Virginia
Opinion by Grasby on war aims and American arrival
Charles Grasby the New York Times Paris correspondent says the enemy seeks to hasten a battle climax at any cost. He cites the Crown Prince borrowing four divisions from Prince Rup Brecht as proof. In Paris officials expect General Foch can hold the line for four months until 1,250,000 Americans reach France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Grasby
Paris
New York Times
Rup Brecht
Foch
France
French and British Forces Press On Near Oise and Aisne
Allied troops renew pressure between Mondidier and the Oise as they recapture Belly Wood and St Maur, taking 400 prisoners alongside several guns and machine guns. The enemy reattacks along the Matz River but gains only a footing on the south-west bank and in Melioeq and Ricsid Cross. Our withdrawal north of the Aisne is masked, while combats rage between the river and Viller Colterets Forest with prisoners taken south of the Aisne. North of the Marne, Moctecourt Les Bonqued Aux and Cussieres are seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Foch
Mondidier
Oise
St. Maur
St Maur-Anthenil
Matz
Aso
Melioeq
Ricsid Cross
Bully
Tracy le Val
Nampeel
Hantebraye
Aisne
Viller Colterets
Commiers
Ontry
Ambleny Sid St. Pierre Aigle
Marne
Moctecourt Les Bonqued Aux
Eluup
Sowhire
Cussieres
German Naval Offensive Reported by Swiss Dispatches
Washington correspondent of the New York Times reports Swiss dispatches state the German Admiralty is considering a major naval offensive. It is believed orders have been issued to ready German forces for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Times
Switzerland
Two Years Wool Clip Purchase Planned by Empire
Sydney reports the Imperial Government intends to buy two years wool clip. The estimated purchase totals £103,009,000, prompting widespread satisfaction as the news reaches officials and industry stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Local Meekatharra Notices and Auctions Summary
Probate in the estate of John Henry Kapton transfers to Catherine Knapton for £285 10s. An Anglican Church funds dance postponed to Friday 21 inst. Meekatharra hosts a race meeting planning meeting at the Commonwealth Hotel tonight. Two auditors sought to audit the public hospital books. deadline noon Wednesday ext. Childrens Ball scheduled for August 23. First practice July 17 with prizes for fancy costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
John Henry Kapton
Tate
Meekatharra
Catherine Knapton
Anglan Church
Meekatharra , Public Hospital
Meehatharra Racing Club Meeting Invite
Those interested in a Meehatharra Racing Club meeting proposed to be held in August are invited to attend at the Commercial Hotel on Friday evening June 14 at 8 o'clock. H. F. Goss, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe
Tie Commercial Hotel
H. F. Goss
Australian Forces seek enlistment from previously rejected cases
The Australian Imperial Forces invite applications from soldiers previously rejected for medical reasons. Accepted candidates undergo a three month training and medical examination period at the Central Recruiting Depot, with monthly fitness checks. If still unfit or chest measurements below minimum after three months, they are discharged with a reject badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneraus
Central Recruiting
M. W.lo Liut-Cuknet
Meekatharra Ham and Beef Shop Ad
Meekatharra Ham and Beef Shop offers EAL sausage polony pork Fritz saveless garlic frankfurts salami black and white puddings poultry cooked meats pickled onions chilis beetroot pork pies mutton pies fruit pies cakes and more. Goods sent to any part of the district. Mrs Wood Bay Street Meekatharra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Bay Street
Eekatharra
Thoroughbred pony Kamerina offered for sale
Private sale of a thoroughly bred chestnut pony Kamerina aged three years. Noted as well educated for racing and suitable for saddle and harness. Pedigree details include Axed 3 yra and 142 reference. For further particulars apply to this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JOR
Kamerina
Splendid
Chesnut Mart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Logi As
the Bui
Burnside Trofay
V.M.C.A. Dance
F. Goss
Thortling
Bellesa Wood
Philip Gibbs
Teursday's
Imperial
C. Wenn’& Co
Piriestreet
Edna May’ Battlers
Edna May Centrals
Edna May
Wal
Gilden
Hansel Mundy
Senet
Leonora
Commonwealth Hotel
Mheekatharra Public Hospital
M. Tuohy
Sooretacn
Meehatharra Racing “Club
Yaloginda
Engineer Water Supply Department
W. King
Royal Hall
Meekatmarra
Euchre Party
Athbey Chambers
Main Street
H.B
J. F. Goss
Aveti Ioncer
Briwn's
D. J. Colgan
Australian Imperial Forces
West Australian
Bonnidgton
W. H. Matheson
Encineer
Airvea
Bess
Gro. W. Ostorne
Meekstharra
Western Machinery Co
Malloch Bros
William Adams, Limited
Silvertown Rubber and Blueticat Co
Dodge Motor Cars
Millar's
T. and J. Co
Hy Fielding, Limited
Ford Motor Cars
Minga
Elon PS
Nama
Tad
Turin
Mornington
People’s Bargain Emporium
Boan
Emporium
West Australia
Boan's
Commonwealth
BOANS
Boan Bros
Wellington and
Murray Streets
Perth
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