German Gains and Demands Shadow Antwerp Fight
War dispatches describe German capture of vast Antwerp supplies and a demand for a 20 000 090 pound indemnity. Reports from The Hague claim Belgians interned in Holland and 209 000 German soldiers released for service against the Allies. Ostend is targeted as Germany aims to seize the Belgian king, while the United States urges Germany to feed Belgians and oversee food distribution.
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Tonton
Hall of Antwerp
Belgium
France
Ostend
United States
Germany
Brussels
United States Minster
The Fall of Antwerp War Report and its Consequences
The article argues Antwerp fell under German siege guns destroying forts and undermining fortification theory. It notes potential Paris fate if similar guns attack, emphasizes France’s defense by troops over walls, and highlights Belgian soldiers joining open-field combat enabling allied reserves. It predicts Belgium’s resistance aiding open warfare and impact on German manpower.
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Cape Turg
Antwerp
Paris
France
Ambery
Germat
Belgium
War Brevities Reach From Front and Home Front
A compact column notes varied war reflections. A Russian general praises morale while a king and nations claim heroism. Reports flag Bertin near Lorraine and Czarist claims of early victory. NSW Education Minister Carmichael criticizes new enlistment quality. Commonwealth war costs tallied at £1,254,000 with funds already spent on expeditionary forces and mobilization. Rumors swirl that King Charles of Romania died and Romania’s joining fate could hinge on Royal action.
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Commonwealth
Telephone Intenatic System and the Rise of Automaciv Help
A distorted article reviews the shift from manual to automated telephone systems in Perth and Wisconsin. It notes human error gave way to automation, yet critics claim the public still faces incompetence and vanity in using telephony amid widespread sarcasm and confusion.
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Perth
War prose musings on Britain and empire reach far
A long essay cites Lord Kitchener and Winston Churchill on Britain’s early war deployment, estimating 134,222 troops in Europe and discussing India’s 72,000 soldiers. It questions universal training, notes Daily News rainfall, Russia’s vast area and population, plus a humorous King George aside and a critique of printed rhetoric.
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Britain
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Lord Kitchener
House of Lords
Kitechener
India
Winston Churchill
Roberts
Austria
Europe
Daily News
Western Australia
George’s Terrace
Government aid plan for settlers during current crisis
Paterson and Sutton advise a government scheme to assist struggling farmers by grants of stores fertilisers seed and cash as four year loans to be repaid through the sale of future crops. A board will determine grants and repayments while merchants are paid via the Agricultural Bank. applications are available at stores and post offices.
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Messrs Paterson and Sutton
Agricultural Bank
Midlands farmers brace for drought and grasshoppers
Reports from Mutewa and Three Springs note drought losses and growing seed wheat prospects. Farmers like Loughnan plan to farm more acres despite producers’ woes while Maley Bros expect near 42 bushels from 225 acres. Grasshoppers and browflies threaten yields across the Midlands.
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Maleo Bros
Three Springs
Geraldton Express
Enouh
Maley Bros
Weather Report From Northam Sees Heavy Storms Across Districts
A weather summary notes a series of severe thunderstorms moving through Northam and surrounding districts with heavy falls. The Northam gauge records about 20 points in total, with notable rainfall east and north of the area. Reports from Milbanke at Merredin Bruce Rock, and several townships list varying amounts, including heavy falls near Tenmaberrine and Vilgaphe-like estates, affecting parched wheat and pastures as the season nears its end.
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Northam
Puthing
Milbanke
Ponts
Merredin
Bruce Rock
Onarading
Whitehaven Sete
Harris's
Woos Oases
Scsesene
Dangin
York
Uim
Ketterberrin
Cunelerdin
Ewine
Vilvam
Bolgart Onsteek
Toodvay
Tenmaberrine
Mission ends with farewell address in Northam
The Evangelistic Mission led by Rev. F. BenLarty continued successfully with large audiences. A united spenwirser parade followed by a meeting at the Army hall, then a well attended Town Hall gathering, and a men’s meeting in the Railway Institute where Rev. F. E. Harry spoke on Backbone. The final farewell by Rev. F. E. B. Harry is planned for tomorrow night with local ministers conducting the closing mission.
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United Mission
Northam
F. BenLarty
Grey Street
Salvation Army
Army Hall
United Lumley Schools
Railway Institute
F. E. Harry
Eaton
Fo E B
Harry
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