Japan and Germany face ultimatum and mass mobilization
Monday's cables report Japan pressing Germany to surrender the key Jiaochau region in Shantung and withdraw from nearby waters. Italy moves mass troops toward Udine while Austria braces Brindisi and Venetian waters. Turkey shows anti British mood, risking Balkan entente strains as France and Russia mobilize, and Britain lands in France marking a pivotal wartime moment with looming territorial shifts across Europe.
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Germany
UF Juyein
Poorgemunder
Ermany
Erninh
jhiao-Chau
Shantung
Weywitrd
China
Triple Entente
Austrian
Tyrol
Bologna
Udine
Brindisi
Austria
Russian vanguard occupies five Prussian towns in early sprint
St. Petersburg dispatch reports the Ruestins vanguard occupying five towns in Prussia with several skirmishes favoring Russia. Two prisoners taken and a German aeroplane destroyed near Sainnes yesterday with three aviators killed. London notes British troops marching to the front in high spirits amid patriotic airs.
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St. Petersburg
Ruestins
Prussia
Teo
Sainnes
Cenest
London
Swiss Frontiers Guard as Desultory Fire Echoes North Sea
The Press Bureau warns the public against enemies canards. A censor halted a message claiming a Highland battalion was cut up. Berne reports August 15. Swiss trade is paralysed as frontiers are guarded to avert Belgian fate. Desultory firing between German and British destroyers reported in the North Sea.
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Berne
Dwitzerland
North Sea
Franco Belgian Victory Near Ramillies
French cavalry joined Belgians and defeated a large force of Uhlans near Ramillies. German retreat alleged to have included burning towns and harming civilians.
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London
Ramillies
Germans Capture Diest in August Battlefield News
Brussels reports German forces shelled and captured Diest, 22 miles from Brussels, as a tremendous battle rages between French and German troops between Liege and Namur, with ongoing engagements and heavy fighting in progress.
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Brussels
Diest
Liege
The Austrian Defeat at Shavotz United 80,000 Men
London August 19 official report confirms Austrian forces defeated at Shavotz with 80,000 casualties and prisoners. Strong emphasis on scale of loss and outcome for the campaign.
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London
Shavotz
Leipsic Leaves Frisco En Route to Samoa
German cruiser Leipsic sailed from San Francisco on August 19 and is believed headed for Samoa. On leaving the harbor she collided with a British tramp steamer, which was badly damaged.
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San Francisco
Samoa
Great Battle Raging Between Germans and French
A Brussels dispatch reports three battles along a broad front between Tirlemont and Rumillies as German and French forces clash intensely. No further details were provided in the message.
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London
Accessige
Brussels
Tirlement
Ruamillies
Overseas Expeditionary Force Recruiting Efforts and Local Efforts
A local military notice from Northam outlines potential recruitment for the Overseas Expeditionary Force. Volunteers should supply names and addresses to the Area Office, though delays due to the medical officer's absence may push recruit processing to tomorrow. Dr Oliver of York will assess volunteers at the Northam Military Office this afternoon and evening. The Mayor requests possible use of current volunteers for a patriotic concert and authorities are seeking headquarters approval. A Mayoress led Ladies’ meeting to aid in equipment for Australian troops, with attendees strong but awaiting word from Lady Barron before definite action.
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Northam
B. Burch
Burch
Miver
Oliver
York
Northam Miliary
Bernard
Lady Barron
Prodigy Edward Black Excels in London Music Exams
Last week examiner Mr Mistowski presided at St Josephs Convent for Trinity College of Music exams. Edward Black, son of Mr and Mrs W T Black, West Norshat, won senior violin and piano passes amid high praise and a forecast of a bright musical future. The list also includes many junior and preparatory pass recipients from St Josephs Convent with multiple students commended for their achievements.
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London Trinity College of Music
St. Joseph's Convent
Vass
Edward Black
Beveridge
Mrs Black
Nellie Doherty
Dorothy Chidiuw
Cissie Daily
Lennie Spencer
St. Joseph's Convert
Miriam Bernard
Emily Arscott
Miss Connor
Thelma Bygraves
Grave Thackrah
Nellie Wilcox
Rupert Easton
Alexander’ Haigh
Margaret Tulaigh
Herman Black
Harold Camm
Irene Whiteford
Hermann Blick
Alice Sarathern
Sydney Byrne
Maud Wotlenden
Myrtle Easton
Florrie Wallace
Kathleen Harry
Connie Cody
Veronica Cody
Vida Ruediger
St Joseph’s Convent
Rudolph John
Barbara Morrett
Francis Woods
Teather Foreman
Mr. Beveridge
Muriel Andrews
Miss Drever
Olga Arscott
Alice Toomey
Lomond Foreman
Pa Dita
Creser
Master Black
Posters threaten killings if Bea- nelent hosts hostility
In Bea- iniant during the German advance posters claimed that several notables including the mayor would be shot in retaliation for hostile acts by the inhabitants. The report from London dated August 14 notes the alarming propaganda spread by the French advance forces.
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London
Bea- Inant
Irizam meat stock given to government amid speculator bids
London August 14 The Financial Times reports suppliers of irazem meats were approached by speculators seeking to buy stocks. The holders refused to sell and handed stocks to the Government at a nominal price. The supply is estimated enough for six months for the Territorial forces.
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London
Financial Times
Doom of the Amphion reported after mine threat
Eyewitnesses say trawlers warned of Tuise mines near the Amphion. The explosion reportedly broke the ship’s back and she quickly became engulfed in flames.
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London
Austrian savagery of hostage threat over Ragusa attack
Rome reports the Austrian government warned the czar that Montenegrin Serb hostages, including the king of Montenegro's brother, will be shot if Ragusa is attacked. The note implies a Montenegrin landward assault is anticipated. KEROSENE TINS For Sale. Apply this Office.
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Rome
Czar
Montenegro
Ragusa
Dalmatian
Castledine's Sells Music and Magazines and More
A Castledine's store lists music magazines toys and fashion books among offerings highlighting a varied inventory for shoppers. The notice emphasizes the store's product range and appeal to multimedia buyers.
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Castledine's
Death of Pope Pius X Announced from Rome
A Rome message reports the death of His Holiness Pope Pius X, marking the end of his pontificate and triggering official mourning and succession observances.
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Rome
Pope Pius X
Toodyay Defeats Unions in Eastern Districts Match
In a Saturday Eastern Districts Association game Toodyay beat Unions 68 to 21 in a decisive victory. Unions played two men short most of the match, and Toodyay virtually secured the premiership with the win.
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Toodyayr
Toodyay
Wanderers Triumph Over Dowerin In Windy Goomalling Game
In a clash at Goomalling after a two week break due to Country Week, Wanderers edged Dowerin by six points as a strong wind hindered accurate play. Final scores were Wanderers 2.4 (16) to Dowerin 1.4 (10) with standout performances from Smith, Lord, King, and Clarke for Wanderers and O Shaughnessy, Harne, Kingston, Moore, and Waugh for Dowerin. Next up Dowerin hosts Goomalling.
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Goomalling
Perth
Doweri l
Wanderers
G. Smith
Lord
King
J. Clarke
O'Shaughnessy
Harne
Kingston
Moore
Waugh
Dowerin
Northam Agricultural Society Prunes Show Schedule
The Northam Agricultural Society decided on a one day show and trimmed the program to fit time and reduced government aid. They selected October 1st as the date, with Pingelly not opposing. Katanning also set for that date. The schedule was slimmed by removing several sections and many second prizes, keeping first prizes intact. The amended schedule is at the printer.
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The
Northam Agricultural Society
York
Toodyay Sufety
Pingelly
Northam Society
Night of Cold Hearts and Blighted Hopes
A fragmentary verse item recalls a bleak night near a cottage. A woman, her cheeks red, faces drifting love as she seeks solace in Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure. The piece evokes longing, self-doubt, and the pull of cure amid cold weather and waning affection.
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Woods
Australia at War Reports Britain's Tasmania quota and transport plans
Word from the New South Wales Premier cites the Secretary of State for the Colonies asserting no danger of Britain losing command of Tasmania's quota for the overseas expedition, with the number raised to 1600. The Federal Treasurer aims to arrange funds soon to enable all works. Brigadier General Brydges mentions transport decisions remain unsettled whether the expedition fleet sails as one or in waves. Local councils in Melbourne Prahran and Essendon donate to the National Patriotic Fund, reflecting wartime patriotism.
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New South Wales
Great Britain
Tasmania
Brydges
England
Trans-Australian Railway
Melbourne
Prahran
Essendon
Northam Volunteers Second Contingent Chosen
A second contingent of volunteers is selected by Captain Mitchel ML.A after medical checks. The list includes ODonohue from Victoria, Love and Blackman, Hunt, Grant, Combs, Blight, Mattheson, McCormick, Power, Baggs, Smith from Northam, Eloise, Walfenden, Webb, Nearns, Hutchinson, and Tritton from various regions. The men have entered camp.
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Odonohue
Vic
Northam
Love
Wm. A
Orchard
G. A
S.A
Bunbury
Goldfields Infantry
McCormick
J. M.viergo
Power
C. W
View
Baggs
F. H
Eng
Smith
Northami W A
Walfenden
A. W
Ms.w
84Th Infantry
Webb
South Wales
Nearns
Peter
Scotland
Scottish Rifles
Hutchinson
J. C
Tritton
G. W
Farmer
Royal East Kent Mounted Rifles
Anglican Church Sunday Services Schedule A08
Anglican churches list Sunday programs for St John’s and St James’ with Holy Communion Matins Evensong and Children’s Services. Country services note Malahaine Alban Tuxmoore Marshall rector J P Davoren assistant priest.
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ST. James
Malahaine
Fellowship in the Gospel Sunday Service at Baptist Church
On Sunday August 23 the Baptist Church will hold services led by Rev Ro Chaster Strickson. The sermon titled Fellowship in the Gospel is scheduled for the 4 em hour with Sunday School and Bible Class. Salveet presents The Man Who Acknowledged but would not Follow and the Choir will perform an anthem.
Wesley church Siniday sermon notes Brits urged
Rev GG Melaren leads morning service at Wesley church with Bible class and evening service. Kitchener’s advice to British Expeditionary Forces urged restraint and courtesy. Sermon calls fear of God, honoring the King, and steadfast duty amid trials. Some admonitions for those at home to heed.
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GG. Melaren
C.K. Rally
Kitchener
Hair Strengthened By Electric Brush Innovation
The article describes a method to strengthen hair using electric brushes and mentions its use with wet conditions. It notes improvements and potential applications in grooming routines and cosmetic science, referencing early experimentation and demonstrations.
The Federal Campaign Rallies Labor At Tattersall’s Corner
Senator Lynch addressed a large crowd at Tattersall's corner last Saturday night in support of six Labor Senate candidates and Coffey for Dampier. He reviewed Cook Ministry’s twelve months in office and praised the Labor programme. Mr Neake chaired, a vote of confidence in the candidate passed, and Premier Scaddan will speak at Northam Town Hall on September 2.
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Lynch
Tattersall's Corner
Cook
Senate
Coffey
Dampier
Labor
Neake
Messrs Phillips
Ken
Bhy
J. Scaddan
Northam Town Hall
Mary Luckford star in a tale of love devotion and trial
A melodramatic silent feature centers on Tess who aids a murdered man’s body in a court case while navigating love and betrayal. Mary Pickford brings humor and pathos to the cast, supported by The Interrupted Courtship and other shorts in this charming program.
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Vatitapre
Bess
Sturm
Tess
Mathert
Piniekwepen
Golmvetol
Ertume
Mary Pickford
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