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Newspaper
Meekatharra Miner
Location
Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
3
London telegrams report a major Austro Italian defeat with fifty thousand prisoners in Italian hands and two Austrian generals surrounded. The Austrian retreat began Sunday and by Monday morning became a rout as Italian aviators bombed and machine gunned retreating masses, destroying bridges until only one remained. The Montello sector saw Austrians still escaping by wading.
Rome reports overall Austrian casualties at least 180000 and Italian losses around 80000. Exchange Telegraph confirms about 45000 prisoners taken by Italians as their success continues. Signor Orlando told Senators and Chamber of Deputies of ongoing Italian gains and heavy Austrian losses.
Detailed 6 o'clock Monday despatches report Italians advancing toward Montello and Monte Asoloni with 6000 Austrian prisoners taken. Austrians defensive in Piave sector retreating to old lines as floods wash a bridge and hinder big river actions. Twelve Austrian divisions west of the Piave suffer heavy artillery blows, many units left with two thirds of their effectives.
The Jiornale d'Italia reports Archduke Joseph's troops and General Worms are nearly surrounded and must surrender rather than be annihilated.
Washington reports German forces are hurrying troops from France to bolster Italy. Strategic redeployments focus on strengthening Axis pressure in the Italian theater as Allied efforts mount.
Lloyd George warned that Germany faced draconian calls on essential industry as reserves dwindle. He cited German attrition and Allied casualties, predicting an anxious but improving situation with potential great events looming in the coming hours and days. The Allies felt ready to meet the campaign’s likely outcome.
Field Marshal Haig states on June 25 that Canadian forces conducted a raid at Neuville Vilage, capturing 22 prisoners and six machine guns. The report emphasizes enemy loss and the persistence of trench warfare operations in the area.
The Russian newspaper Vjia quotes that the Red Guards killed the ex-Czar Nicholas II. Bolsheviks reportedly broke into his residence at Ekaterinburg amid rumors a plan to free him was under consideration.
Western Front report from Paris by General Foch on June 25 notes very lively artillery activity south of the Aisne, particularly around the region of Silly la Poterie. The dispatch emphasizes intensified shelling and ongoing combat operations in that sector.
In the Reichstag Von Kuhlemann discussed Germany and peace, expressing a desire to live within historical frontiers with freedom and strength. He urged overseas possessions matching Germanys greatness and wealth, and the liberty to extend commerce globally as an essential life necessity for Germany.
In Amsterdam Von Kuhlemann stated a prolonged war is probable and could extend beyond 1919. The Reichstag reacted with surprise as the Foreign Minister said British leaders offered no near term peace. He noted Turkey’s Caucasus advance was halted and Germany seeks friendly ties with foreign states.
Paris bureau of the New York Times reports from a high authority that Japan has mobilised about two million since the war began. It is believed Japan could not quickly deploy a 60 division expeditionary force of nearly one million men if required.
In a statement yesterday Mr Baker said that of 900000 American troops in France about seventy percent were actual combat troops with the remainder in support roles or noncombat duties.
Western Front dispatch from Paris states on June 27 General Foch reported a raid north of Guvesnes Park by forces operating northwest of Montdidier. The action aimed to inflict losses and resulted in prisoners captured.
The Admiralty reports May merchant tonnage losses from enemy action and marine risks totaling 355,694 tons, including 224,735 tons by neutral and fired ships. This compares with 630,336 tons for May last year.
London reports General Maurice warns Germany’s next West front attack gains importance after Austrian defeat. He notes Germany aims for showy yearly success and will proceed cautiously, with current pause delaying training of troops behind the lines and risking poor readiness.
An unpublished manifesto by the Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany, long censored, reveals rising anti war feeling and anger at the government. It calls Socialists to protest government policies, spur the indifferent, and unite for peace liberty and bread.
Official despatches from Rome report German reinforcements moving from France to Italy’s mountain front near Austria. The arrival signals strengthened Axis presence in the alpine theater amid ongoing Italian campaign operations.
First acceptances for the Grand National Hurdles and Steeplechase were announced in Melbourne. The hurdle entries include Jack Rice Greek Fire Lord Gray Tongoroyan Coronatus Mountain Good Obi Lootoo Will Comfort Rathfranham Red Signal Hauston Wal Talo Pistolier Montauk Bundong Nickajsek Bill Taft Lord Nagar Calais Kinglark Royal Precedent Bila Westendale Litmus Hobgoblin Sir Menmon Footgrace Tooranie Blue Gull Algons Rosyth Ferrignite Narrhquong Matchlight. The steeplechase entries feature Glid Mungundi Booligal Pinon Wortupa Artillery Bills Bundong Coradgill Battleship Ken erette Doiran Raheny Cricks Edinol Meguss High View Tinto Cobram Culluberaire Dr James Tapali Carpathus Bonny Chuquisaca.
The latest betting quotes show Hardine at 6 to 1 against Westendale while Stor Kinglark is listed at 8 to 1 with Pistolier, Calis, Wallalo, Rosyth, Coronatus and Will Comfort among others in the running. Odds reflect a crowded field and shifting favorites.
Fragmentary OCR item references a steeplechase event, a rider against Boolizal and Cobram, plus possible names Stor Old Mungundi and W J Fist. Details are garbled, making the exact competition, location, and outcome unclear.
Italians push another mile in the Monte Grappa area and southwest of Monte Asolone, taking 1700 prisoners. Piave flooding hinders bridge construction for a larger eastern landing. Austrian casualties estimated at 150,000 with 56,000 prisoners claimed aboard.
The Belmont Park Club announces accepted entries for the undermentioned events to be run on Saturday. Details include participant names and race or event titles as listed by the club.
Knowledge is necessary to print master-books, catalogs, circulars, and stationery with proper ink color, typeface, and display. The text offers a demonstration of how expert printing details enhance readability and attractiveness for business materials.
A string of comic vignettes and quips from a distant era. A man reads an inscription misread as Allamyer and an honest man and ponders who lies in one grave. Other bits feature a pompous gentleman, divers, a lawyer's injunction, and a school scene with children’s sharp replies.
A newspaper notice lists Meematharra Cafe offerings including polony pork products sausages and pies. It advertises afternoon tea late suppers hampers and a winter sale with positions for three girls and one young girl for shop salary details and applications to be made today June 29 at Cash Supply Stores.
Officers and Brethren of the Oddfellows Lodge thank Mesdames Fitzpatrick Stalley W Sampey Herring Mahoney and Messrs Connelly Barwick Wallace Flynn Walsh and Gerick for leading tables chairs cups and saucers for their Euchre Party and Dance on Wednesday night also the ladies who assisted with the supper. I W Thomas See Sovist Com.
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