Gas Exploding Airship Sighting Over English Coast
A London correspondent reports a hot morning when a German airship burst gas then sank after drifting east to northeast. A shell blew the craft’s coup de grace. the German airship landed in a field of green crops away from people. Paris notes warn Germany may retreat as British shelling targets bridges on the Ypres canal and Lys river.
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London
Baw Anglia
Pelin
Green Corps
Chekirman
Paris
Ypres
The Capture of Infantry Hill by British Troops
Percival Phillips reports a near mission where British forces surprised two Bavarian companies at Infantry Hill near Munchy. The operation saw a quiet crossing, capture of 75 pounds in petty movers within two minutes, and forced Bavarians to abandon steaming coffers.
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Percival Phillips
Munchy
Bes
German Casualty Figures for May Decline in Lists
German official casualty lists for May record 110 casualties excluding naval colonial forces, with 19,006 deaths. Total war casualties reach 4,356,760, including 1,068,127 deaths.
Russian Duma rejects peace with Germany in secret session
In Petrograd the Russian Duma met secretly and vowed not to seek a separate peace with Germany. The body argued Russia must cooperate with the Allies for its safety and future.
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Petrograd
Germany
Russia
Germany's food supply crisis in southern Germany
New York correspondent Cyril Bragu reports that German papers discuss hunger while authorities scramble to avert famine. Officials warn the crisis will peak by mid August as they marshal livestock and canned goods for mass feeding and sustain a bare existence.
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New York
Cyril Bragu
Kholm
Ent
Germany
America to seek largest air fleet with training schools
The Times correspondent in Washington reports the administration plans to ask Congress for the largest air fleet in the world. It seeks £1,200,000 for aviation schools and aircraft purchases to train pilots. The War Secretary says trained aviators would give the Allies air dominance.
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New York Times
Washington
Congress
Miker
Haig Despatch Details British Operations Through Winter
Field-Marshal Haig publishes a despatch covering British operations from November 18 last year to the start of the present offensive. It presents a connected historical record and clarifies the strategic plan behind winter attacks and raids as part of a broader scheme to shape a favorable spring advance.
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London
Haig
Transport Sunk In Naval Engagement Report
A damaged wartime bulletin notes a transport sunk after enemy submarine action. The report records loss of several crew members and a captain as two troops were engaged in the incident surrounding the British vessel.
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Meiverranea
The Position in Russia Deepens Political Strife
The United Press reports Kerensky abandons persuasion for strict discipline ordering deserters deprived of franchise and land rights. He rejects furloughs for divisions seeking political conferences as Death Legion women seek permission to fight. French and German sources foresee decisive action on the Russian front within the next fortnight.
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New York
United Press
M Kerensky
Moscow
Odessa
Death Legion
Manitions
Holman cites two reasons for referendum anti conscription
Mr W A Holman Premier of New South Wales in London tells Daily Chronicle interview two causes for the anti conscription vote. He cites Austrian seriousness and the Irish vote as influences. He asserts 90 percent of Australians favor Irish Home Rule and urges Australia and New Zealand to keep footholds in the Pacific while noting South Africa should retain its German colonies.
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London
W. A. Holman
N.S.W
Daily Chronicle
Cen MonWealth
Austrsia
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific
South Africa
Belgians flee Flanders as Germans evacuate coastal areas
Reports from Maastricht cited by Amsterdam say many Belgians are leaving Flanders for Limburg. The消息 claims German forces are evacuating Flanders, with emphasis on coastal regions.
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Amsterdam
Maastricht
Flanders
Limburg
America's Decision on Belgium Restoration
President Wilson states the United States is determined to restore Belgium to its prewar status among nations. Dispatches from Munich report the Kaiser and von Hindenburg visited the Western Front and a commission was formed to probe Franco British air supremacy over Germany.
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Washington
Wilson
America
Belgium
Geneva
Munich
Kaiser
von Hindeburg
West Front
New German Submarines Sighted Near Baltic Entrance
Norwegian fishermen report a large number of new German submarines cruising in the Skagerrak near the entrance to the Baltic Sea. They are smaller than the older subs and colored to resemble the water.
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Copenhagen
Skager Rak
Baltic Sea
Germany's Fighting Spirit in Decline on Western Front
Report from London via France notes waning morale among German troops. Observers see better soldiers surrender after heavy Allied bombardment as shells devastate Reims Arras and Bapaume turning the towns into ruins with few or no defenders remaining.
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London
France
Reims
Arras
Bapaume
Hungary predicts two more winters of war
Hungarian Minister for Defence says conflicts will extend by two more winters and that preparations are underway to meet the extended war.
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Defence
New Greek King Declares Policy After Coronation
Field Marshal Haig reports raids southeast of Le Vergnier near the Bapaume Cambrai road. British forces advance south of the Corcus River and north of the Souchez River. Thirty five prisoners and four field guns captured east of Messines last Thursday night. Allied aircraft perform valuable work despite unsettled weather.
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London
Haig
le Vergnier
Bapaume-Cambrai
Corcus
Souchez
Messines
German air prowess in retreat over Messines line
Our aviators report from British headquarters in France that German airmen struggle to regain prestige after Messines. They avoid lone attacks and are driven off by single British aircraft, with pairs breaking up a German squadron of fifteen machines that retreat like frightened birds.
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Morning Post
France
Theerman
Messines
Germany forming storming troops described for front line action
The Daily Chronicle correspondent reports Germany is forming storming troops chosen for youth vigor and daring. Bachelors or childless men are grouped into companies allotted to brigades and trained for hazardous counter attacks.
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Daily Chronicle
Germany
French Communique Reports German Attack Near Vauxaillon
A French communiqué says German forces launched an extremely violent assault across a front of three yards with large numbers, gaining footing in parts of the first trench line east of Vauxaillon.
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Troe
Vauxaileon
Goss Furnishings Promises Home Furniture Range
An advertisement lists Tables Chairs Sh and Double Bedsteads and other home goods from H F Goss Furniture Emporium near the Royal Mail Hotel with a promise to inspect lines and supply. It also promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and Leslie's White Bread as meal accompaniment with delivery to Me.
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H. F. Goss
Furniure Emporium
Goss
Royal Mail Hotel
Advy
Leslie
General Sarrail's Painful 1915 Position and Constantine Clause
A Greek correspondent for Petit Parisien reports General Sarrail in 1915 told a friend he faced a painful dilemma unable to attack, fearing a defeat would force a retreat to the sea. He reportedly added, Rid me of King Constantine and Team take care of the rest, noting Constantine's protection by the Russian Court.
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Petit Parisien
Sarrail
Constantin
Constantine
National Party elects Lefroy as leader in Perth politics
The Parliamentary National Party in Perth named Lefroy as leader elect after a productive meeting. His prospective position in the Liberal Cabinet remains under review while Nationalists hope his past service in government does not affect his new leadership.
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Perth
Parlaamentary National Party
Lands Lefroy
Pro German Socialists Questioned in Meekatharra Letter
Meekatharra letter alleges Socialists in Europe favor peace without annexation and indemnity, praising Germany while condemning Allied efforts. It accuses supporters of treachery, cites horrific Turk and Hun atrocities, and calls for suppression of such figures, dated June 20, 1927, from Liddle.
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Socialists of
Europe
Snowden
Bediam
Australia
Canada
Public Notice on Livestock Trespass at Milgan Mills
Public notice warns that any stock musterers or waterers at Magan country mills without permission are trespassers and subject to legal action. Drovers are reminded to provide written notice before entering the Milgan run with traveling stock. By Order, Manager.
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Magan
Milgan Run
Nyal's Cod Liver Compound Advertised Medicine
An advertisement for Nyal's Cod Liver Compound highlights active cod liver oil constituents blended with malt extract and hypophosphites of lime soda and magnesium, claiming a pleasant taste by removing the oil’s disagreeable bite and making it palatable for those who cannot take pure cod liver oil. Obtainable at the drugstore.
Poland's Separate National Army in Training
Poland prepares a distinct national fighting force as about a hundred Poles train and plan to sail to join the war effort. The move signals Poland's effort to contribute troops to confront Germany.
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New York
Poland
Reward Offered for Brown Mare Ost With Scar
A £2 reward is offered for Ost a brown mare with a star and a large white scar on the near hind leg branded OCN near the shoulder and identifiable by reward posted at this office.
AmRST Practice Set for Wednesday at 4 PM
AMRST practice will be held in the A W A Hall on a Wednesday afternoon next at four o clock.
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Amrst
A.W.A. Hall
Maternity Ward Re-erection Tender Sealed in Cue
Cue-Day Lawn Hospital invites ENDERS to remove and re-erect the Maternity Ward from Sand stone to Cue. Plans and specifications available on application to the Secretary at Cue Council Chambers. Tenders close Thursday June 28 1917. M Colgan Secretary.
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Enders
Sandstone
Cue
Cue Council
M. Colgan
Printer's ad lists Oable Royal Wharfe Dale gear for sale
An ad to printers offers a complete printing setup including a machine, flyers, rollers and moulds in good order for 120 pounds. Interested buyers are directed to contact Dr. Colgan for further particulars.
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Royal Wharfe Dale
Meekatharra Led Cross Society Receipts and Expenditure 1916–17
Statement of receipts and expenditure for the 13 months ending January 1917 shows a balance at 31 December 1915 of £143 10s 3d, donations and subscriptions totaling £304 19s 1d, and expenditures including material purchases, rent, advertising, and charitable donations, with final balance £103 15s 1d. Audited by A A Hodgson.
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Jane
Bean Bros
H. A. Barton
H. Barton
H. A Barton
H.A. Barton
Aber
F.C. Parramor
A. A. Hodgson
Meekatharra Red Cross Receipts and Expenditure 1917
Meekatharra Red Cross Society records five months ending June 1917 showing receipts and expenses. Included are receipts totaling 156 pounds 12 shillings 1d and expenditures for materials, petty cash, advertising, and bank balance adjustments with signatures of secretary N Margereson and A A Hodgson.
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Goth
Dance
H. A. Barton
Avril
Barton
Red Crows Iery
W.A. Bank
Meekatharra
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