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Newspaper
Portland Guardian
Location
Portland, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
3
Reuters telegraph datelines from Paris Amsterdam and London report German gains in a sunken road near Ablain Angres and renewed fighting on the Western Front. Messages note Allied retaliations at Arras and talk of Turkish visas, while warnings of broader conflict fringe the Alpine fronts and Dardanelles.
A fragmented line expresses skepticism about a stated local incident. The writer dismisses the supposed facts and signals confusion or disbelief regarding the reported events.
The latest casualty list reports 140 commissioned officers killed and 17s wounded, with 7380 missing among Australian troops. The tally reflects ongoing losses across units and ages, highlighting the strain on both officers and enlisted ranks.
Railway progress around Glenelg and Dartmoor station shows the line nearly complete with a ballast pits open and many men at work. Rainfall exceeds four inches with high rivers threatening operations. Goods from Melbourne include a £50 cheque for 60 bags of chai and prices remain high in the market.
On Wednesday morning the Defence Department sent word to Mr T Binills of Mum Ban Nar to inform his son Sydney Smith’s family of his death in action. The 26 year old Private Smith, son of Mr Thomas Sith, was among the first to respond to the country’s call, serving with the First Squadron and later the OIN battalion after leaving the police. He was described as quiet and brave, a loyal soldier with deep respect for duty, and his passing prompted postponement of a concert and dance in his memory.
fragmentary OCR text discusses resigning, elections, voting, and requests for information. It mentions names and dates in a garbled way, with unclear actions and intentions.
A partially legible report discusses a provincial railway proposal from Millicent to Chamberlain and the surrounding valley. The committee urged further evidence, arguing the government should acquire land and intervene before construction. The debate centers on government involvement, land acquisition, and funding.
A wire received by the Melbourne Mayor and public offices mentions a State Parliament Recruiting Committee. A copy was posted at Myrn Fisher's shop and drew notable attention from observers.
A garbled note from a distant region hints at a discovery or event, with scattered fragments mentioning water, Tiree, Gnieg, and names like Mira and Mary. The passage suggests a scene of dialogue and travel, but clarity is limited by unreadable OCR.
The June 2 Hamilton stock report notes light yardage to meter, crossbred sheep and lambs in short supply, with keen competition and prices listed. Odd pens of cattle and ewes described, no sales under hammer, items from May and June noted plus a health plan mention and a venue at the Victoria Hotel.
A chaotic telegraph source reveals a heated argument over a parliamentary vote to fund an emergency operation with a 236000 pound sum. Officials vow to press the measure, while critics warn of potential consequences for civil services and public welfare.
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