Four Day Battle in World War I Prompts German Losses
London dispatch reports four days of fighting in which German forces suffered appalling losses while attempting to envelop the British left wing. British artillery and infantry withdrew under pressure but held a new line as merciless combat raged. Whole divisions of German infantry were said to be wiped out with their advance slowed and demoralized.
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London
Paris
Donohoe
Daily Chronicle
Lavants Itis
Apphcently
Linus
Cereus
Laus
Colepatech
Harbers
Spence
Uileve
Doug Luat
Sar
Ritin Wieson
Wippraibeuih al Ue
Secu Ee
Wisess
Lieson -Wis
Canada
Germany
Riual
Austrian Defeat at Lemberg Reported in War Dispatches
Paris reports the government will move to Bordeaux. Russian forces routed the Austrians at Lemberg with enormous losses and Russian troops captured guns. British cavalry success noted as Turks and Germans face pressure in the field.
High Commissioner Reports German Right Wing Near Paris
Perth dispatch cites the High Commissioner stating German right wing within 60 miles of Paris. Allies expect an important movement as Russians advance in Galicia inflicting heavy Austrian losses. Lemberg occupation anticipated with German activity near Antwerp and overall shifting fronts.
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Perth
Paris
Antwerp
Wanderers trounce Goomalling by 51 points in football clash
A Saturday match at Goomalling saw Wanderers win easily 6.14 to 0. Goomalling could field only 13 players at halftime, adding three more to reach 16. Wanderers roster included Brooks Clarke Corle Chesters Frearson W GorMan Heffernan King Lord McDonald Smith Studson and Woolhouse. Goomalling lineup featured Brown Carey English Fielding Gordon Holland Hatton Nindeby Plaisted Ward Sharkwell Willams and Sloggett.
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Goomalling
Wanderers
Halfttime
Brooks
Clarke
Corle
Chesters
Frearson
W. Gorman
Heffernan
King
Lord
McDonald
Smith
Studson
Woolhouse
Military force structures explained in simple terms for civilians
An article breaks down military hierarchy from company to army corps in plain language. It assigns rough manning levels and equipment to each unit, including infantry battalions brigades divisions and cavalry, plus transport and machine guns details for each.
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Kitchener
Advertising deadlines for changes and copy
Notice to advertisers that alterations to standing advertisements must reach the office by Wednesday and Saturday evenings. All copy for display ads is due before midday on Mondays and Thursdays.
Comfort gifts for troops from Melbourne Herald report
A Melbourne Herald report on August 12 highlights practical comfort items for troops in active service. It notes Sister Rawson as the South African War nurse leader and lists recommended gifts such as cashmere socks towels handkerchiefs and flannel rolls while warning against heavy mittens and stressing simple durable items.
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Melbourne Herald
Neen Munte Ferguson
Royal Red Cross
Royal British Association of Nurses
Leicester Infirmary Nursing League
Surse Rawson
Naie
Kiawsom
Lowese Siitel
Military Notes Rate of Marching and Local Return Visit
A military note outlines marching speeds for large columns and small commands, noting 230 miles in 38 days by Servans at ten hours a day. It mentions an average march pace of infantry and a weekly rest, with Northam volunteers visiting the town tonight and returning tomorrow afternoon to show support for those going abroad to fight for the Empire.
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Northam
Express
Pride of Jennico screens at Palace Wheatie
Amusements note that the star film Pride of Jennico will be shown this evening at the Palace Wheatie. The romantic tale follows Basil Jennico through daring deeds and romance, ending with triumph and a noble title. Supporting reels include English Gazette No. 279 Lucky West Naval Review A Bathing Beauty and In the Valley of the Jonte.
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Fim
Palace
Wheatie
Jennico
Sim
Basil Jennico
Iaire
Lucky West
Naval Review
Valley of the Jonte
Country Party nominations for district ballots announced
The Country Party revealed candidate lists for upcoming selection ballots across districts including Northam Avon Toodyay York Irwin Moore Swan Sussex Wagin and Moore with nominees such as O L Bernard W Sutcliffe A N Piesse E F Edwardes J C Horgan and others. The roll shows multiple contenders per district led by local figures and party organizers.
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Country Party
Northam
O. L. Bernard
W. Sutcliffe
Avon
W. Carroll
J. Halbert
T. H. Harrison
Michael Augustus McCab
Toodyay
A. N. Piesse
E. F. Edwardes
J.C. Horgan
York
W. G. Burges
H. Griffiths C. E. Latham
W. B. Parker
Saul Solomon
Irwin
Jas. Gardiner
Moore
P. D. Ferguson
Duncan Munro
Swan
T. H. Ilbery
Sussex
Geo. Pickering
BL. Prowse
Wagin
I. H. Absolon
The Gondoliers rehearsals promise high class Northam show
The Northam Choral Society rehearsals for The Gondoliers were praised as excellent with principal performers described as perfectly cast. Mrs Warey Morrell and Mrs Ashton Hunter were commended for conducting and musical direction. Proceeds aim to fund a river pavilion, Patriot Funds, and local needs. Two performances in Northam are planned with strong attendance encouraged.
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Northam
Nase Beem
Lorineammy
Northam Patriotic Fund
Toe
Tuesdhir
Australia at War praises VY OALC volunteers in camp
Camp readers hear praise for the VY OALC’s work assisting volunteers and social needs. A member testifies to the organization’s value and service, highlighting broad support within the camp.
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VY Oalc. A
Volnteers
Associatrom
Man Sentenced for Indecent Assault on Girl
William Sichells received a twelve months imprisonment with hard labor after a Wednesday hearing for indecent assault on a girl under the age of consent at Northian.
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Witliam Sichells
Narthian
Wis
Fragmented tribute speech invokes national pride and unity
A garbled message expresses pride in a national identity, calling for a pure flag and unity without taunting. It references Australia and a wish to uphold shared values, ending with a nod to “Our World’s Great Pepper” and a plea for genuine symbolism.
Boulder Races And Aesthetic Treatments Promised
A notice notes upcoming Great Western Steeplechase with bets and excitement for Boulder. An unrelated ad promises facial blemish removal by electric massage by Mr. T Harnett offering demonstrations to interested parties.
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Mertain
Premier Scaddan speaks on State and Federal policy in Northam
At Northam Town Hall Premier Scaddan addresses a large electors’ gathering on State and Federal politics. He defends Labor policy, contrasts with Colebatch and Liberal critics, cites agricultural bank lending, railways and water works, and praises federal aid while defending debt management.
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Northam Town Hall
Scaddan
Regan
Messrs Nease
Kenneally
Phillips
Australa
Valpire
Lavor Party
Luc Pasdun
Ike
Tate
John Furrest
Lie
Australia
Liem
Louk
Colebaten
Afis
Cotebaten
Clebatch
Air Colebatch
Laisse
Colebatch
Elis
Ible
Seaboard
John Forrest
Goldfields
Children’s Hacking Cough at Night
Womls present a Peppermint Cure claimed to ease nighttime coughing in children. Report notes the remedy’s popularity and repeats cautions to consult a physician for persistent symptoms.
Racing crowd roars as Awl leads in great chase
Auctioneers urge readers to send six hub to Jack Cody at Tattersall's, amid a racing mood. The verse references a grand race, a bronquial cough remedy, and Woods' Peppermint Cure.
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Jack Cody
Tattersall
Nowerin
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