Verdun Sacrifice and Allied Resolve Amid Devastating Battle
Amid Verdun siege estimates speak of immense casualties as German forces push defenses while French and Allied troops resist. Reports describe brutal bombardment and deadly combat, with both sides suffering heavy losses and the French capitalizing on stalwart defense led by key commanders.
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Kulsor
Qeruan
Verdun
Vordua
Vba
Sastet
Inferno
Divisian
Ne Lacey
Hull
Aridi
Heside
Himusel
Rabbieh
Hinndrede
Ehiragande
Avery
Germany
Preston charity and community events in March notices
A busy Preston area roundup lists fundraising concerts at the school hall Hulen Street for local Red Cross funds with Miss Clarion Fruatiun arranging music acts including Ning Lording Myrtle Robertson and W P Roberts. A diamond jubilee service at the Preston Methodist Sunday School is planned with speakers J Thomas and A C Nowman.
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Conbert
Preston Shire Hall
Red Cross
Clarion Fruatiun
A.B
Dmb
Ties Ning Lording
Mise Myrtle Roberton
Miss Slaby
Preston Methodist
Jolley
Pucwate
J. Thomas
A. C. Nowman
Toncherm
Echolura
Charity Bazaar Report from Northeast Village
Red Cross workers, led by Mrs. A. B. Mason, organized a sale in poor weather. Contributions totaled 272 10a with funds split among All Saints Church Northcote Presbyterians and Baptists, supporting military nurses and relief efforts. The mayor thanks the ladies for their care and calls the event a success.
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Northeath
Red Cross
Mra
A. B. Mason
Red Coast
Firat Preston Troop Boy Scouts Annual Wings Pron
The text provides scattered, garbled notes from a 12 month period about the Firat Preston Troop Boy Scouts. It references membership trends and front line service, with unclear details on activities and buildings, but preserves a sense of annual reflections and troop concerns.
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Preston
Polson
Eyonville Beate
Panoramie Estate
Gentral
A. Robertson
Corner High
Bell Sys
Hillside
Iy Intarest
Firat Preston Troop
Boy Scouts
Milley & Clarkia Property Sale Scheduled
Local notices announce a property sale action involving Milley and Clarkia with a date in mid month and an eight attendance limit. The sale location and exact parcel details remain unclear in the fragment.
Volunteering Row Prompts County Controversy
A garbled note notes volunteers and county tensions over a porking project. Mentions Cha Tallowisy Northcote and Prontan woys in alleged warrant of duty. Details unclear due to damaged OCR text.
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Northcote
Prontan
Tribute From the Council for Mr Barrow
In Northcote W A fullivant and Preston mourn the death of Mr Barrow honouring a long civic life. Tributes from councillors praise his public service, philanthropy, and tireless work for the district. A church service and in memoriam notes mark the community’s loss and respect.
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Tange Buetow
Shirw
Preston Land
Ovary
Caswell
Barrow
Braithwaite
Joss
Jon
Allchinaald
Robertson
Cry Warr
Printon
Bricknell
Rose Wat
Cole
Preston Court
Cola
Measyn Bilison
Bridwell
A.p
Whelan
Elerk
Tenpet
Inspector Jones
Merida
Burrow
Gallant Australians Enlist in Active Service
A list of volunteers from Northcote and surrounding areas enlisting for active service. Birncat E, son of Mr. and Mrs. W Gun, and Sapper B. Walch are named among others. This report notes recruits including Alan McKinchen and officers in Preston, with ranks such as Sergeant, Corporal, and Lunieo-Corporal among the early entries.
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Birncat E
Oaking
A. Hosking
High Street
Northcote
Mra. W. Gun
Cliftay
Sapper B. Walch
Hwaix
Chuuule Brewster
Ani
A.J. Drewsler
Christmas Street
Noriootu
Ta Jain
Alan McKinchen
Offien
Preston
Hava Huey
I. Thsils
A, Blackman
Englen
Peigaies
Annelly G. Alan "Riley
Northests
McDowall
Lieuc
Marke
Fairfield
Northcote Red Cross Donation List Fragment
Fragmentary OCR list shows donors and amounts for Northcote Red Cross appeals. Names such as Mann, Bobmaldt, Bower, Konttae, Downy, Ridley, Hayon, and Sundeldn appear with small contributions. exact totals are unclear.
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Soerutirios
Mann
Nelim
Bobmaldt
Bower
Reston Council Debates Conscription Policy
The Reston council discusses conscription amid a Warragul district appeal for equal military service. Members argue for universal conscription, urging volunteers fill gaps while those fit should be compelled to serve, and debate pay adjustments for officers and troops as the draft issue divides opinion.
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Shire of
Warragul
Ranton
Agua
Thia Council
Ce. Benithwaite
Pina Rinptea
Gr. Roberton Sosanitad
Local Northeota Opera Night Delights Crowds
A Saturday evening performance of The House of Orp Dorm drew a large crowd, praised for fresh tuneful music and strong cast led by Edward Runstein. The production featured notable performances by Miss Schnabel and Mr. Horwood, with generous public support and all proceeds aiding the Red Cross.
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Stanlake
Whysla Bani
Prestonshire
Tor
Membray
ML. A
Pewsliding
F. J. Tat
Union Street
Northeuty
Northants
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Hlghford
Cuseuden
Prestonahien
Norah Wilsap
Poxton
Dua Coves
Hloly Tially Ems
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Opie
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Orp
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Giraile
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Pirr
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Iiss
Schnabel
Park
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Don Iona
Mtr
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Pocutta
Pedro
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Cook
Wlan
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Perrado
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Gonnaine
Olive Dohrwan
Ron Yall
Mise Mirjana ‘Turtan
Trame
Eten Sueper
Alwiys
Mit
Mint
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Viola Beuse
Ollvw Johnson
Maric ‘Tuttin
Balvon Cguone
Daphne Gordon
Plarsie Peokgil
Thealy
Red Cross
Carey
Empire's Need Recognition by Preston Inspector Seeks Volunteers
Fragmentary text shows an official urging duty and voluntary service during a time of need. Wording references an inspector, council, and requests to defer duties or apply for waivers, with unclear names and dates.
Northeote and Thornbury compete in Saturday bowls events
Local bowls clubs Northgate and Thornbury faced strong competition with multiple matches planned for Saturday. Teams including Crawley Wright Whitlow, A J Milkinwon y and others prepared for clashes at Thornbury and nearby venues. The day promised crucial results with several ties and defending efforts highlighted.
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Northeote
Ivaphon
Duccessful
Jebeioye
Northeate
Northente
Anuk
Phornbury
Northgote
Preston i
Thornbury
Anite
Crawley
Wright
Whitloy
Rinka Boing
Bamberidge
Milkinwon
Vooatan
Hare
Richmond Union
Northoate Theatre Series Highlights New Plays
New program at Northoate Theatre features a slate including The Homaduhveuid and Her Triumply lating vamuinee. Gaby Westy stars in Sunshine Molly with plans for Monday ext in i rotably fluent fusion. Saturday matinees offer The Martyrdon of Favall and a refined selection by Wil Quaue.
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Minthia
Ameon
Hapinalan
Gaby Westy
Sunshine Molly
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