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Newspaper
Meekatharra Miner
Location
Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
4
Open text shows mixed reports on aviation, a late 19th century murder case, a funeral in Hungary, and references to Parisian women and telegraph services. Names include J. W. Hutton, Moritz, Mauger, and King George, with scattered notes on tomb inscriptions and royal logistics.
The Escurial has long been the traditional resting place of Spain’s royal family. Alfonso XII joked about passing through the door to the tomb. Bodies are encased in masonry, wrapped in cloth, laid in a vault, and preserved as they wait for official reburial.
A Safenwestmort retells Andrew Carnegie’s story of borrowing twenty pounds from a relative when his family left Scotland. He explains how Carnegie paid off the principal and interest after striking it rich, telling of a long debate about printing the principal rather than the interest.
Petrograd reports Brusiloff and Czetchnsky penetrating Volhynia and Dniester areas with a wide advance. Increases in captured German and Austrian troops, field guns, and machine guns are noted as Russians press the front while Austrian defenses struggle and Germans rush troops to Galicia.
Seaman Rogerson recounts the Hampshire sinking and asserts Lord Kitchener did not leave the ship. He says the captain urged Kitchener to enter a boat but wind and sea muffled the message. Kitchener allegedly walked calmly to the quarter deck as the vessel foiled and sank.
A communique reports intensified Russian offensives against General Brusiloff as Austro German forces retreat south of Pripet. Russian advances reach Potchaieff and 25 miles from Kovel while fighting nears the Podhalge Lemberg railway and the Dubno Lemberg line.
The general view is that FM Lloyd George will succeed the late Lord Kitchener, with another Munitions Minister likely appointed. The new minister may not be a cabinet member but will work closely with the Secretary for War.
War bulletin reports a violent German offensive from Hill 321 toward Hill 320, half a mile north of Fleury, strongly held and nearer Verdun than any prior infantry encounter zone.
A front line report states the ammunition captured by Russian forces in the current advance could supply the entire enemy for several weeks, indicating a major logistical gain.
A Petrograd communique says units occupied Czeronowitz, pursued retreating enemy toward the Carpathians, and took 1000 prisoners and several guns in the town.
Popular Science notes gold growth in mine timbers immersed in water and in water percolating through gravels. It cites specimens from the Comstock lode and California bureau museum, suggesting gold forms in joints of wood and in veins, placers, and waters with suitable electric or chemical precipitants. The origin of nugget formation remains debated with iron sand cores observed in some nuggets.
Meekatharra lists warden mining registrar and clerks of courts along with police sergeant and constables. Also names Meekatharra Road Board Health Inspector secretary fire brigade A W A Union postal railway bank rifle club racing club football tennis and clubs with chairmen secretaries and members. Meetings set for second Thursday monthly.
ASE Lines in Gaete Repaire hs quickly refurbishes Pinilla Sores to a like new state. A first class Lock and Guoemih are employed. A number of second-hand bicycles are offered for sale. Expiration invited.
Allied forces repulsed furious German counter attacks near Suidinki on the north bank of the Stokhod. The counter offensives were halted as German assault efforts were checked on the eastern front.
General Kaledig captured 1360 officers and 70,000 men between June 5 and 17. He also seized 83 guns and 236 machine guns along with a large stock of war materiel.
A Rome communique reports ongoing heavy fighting on the Asiago plateau. It states Austrian forces persist with their original offensive plans and remain active on the East front, with no troop withdrawal, despite Allied counteroffensive pressure.
London reports from neutral ports state the North Sea battle knocked out one third of the enemy's effective naval power. Neutrals also discuss dead men in civilian clothing found amid German sailors, speculated to be another attempt to stir trouble in Ireland.
A 1920s style ad voice extols Woods Great Peppermint Care for coughs and colds. Mixed sea voyage dialogue hints at hardship and resilience, framing the product as a remedy amid rough journeys.
A home medicine piece promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills in a small amber bottle as a practical household cure. It warns of billiousness and indigestion and argues the pills prevent doctor visits, urging households to keep the remedy for quick, reliable relief.
The Athens report says Mr. Rallis, Minister for Justice and Communications, declares the Government remains firmly in the King and Chamber's confidence and will not yield to Allied pressure.
Amsterdam dispatch reports General von Moltke died suddenly yesterday from heart failure. The veteran commander was a prominent figure in European military circles and the cause of death was confirmed by local physicians.
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