Germans Capture Soissons Amid Fierce Fighting
London dispatch reports Soissons fallen to German forces after heavy combat. Franco-British troops now line Bromlet to Lavinguy to Tolloy. German assault on Festubert repelled. British forces hold north-west of Rheims amid ongoing intense battles. French high command optimistic about delaying the German advance soon.
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London
Soissons
Bromlet
Lavinguy
Tolloy
Festubert
Rheims
French Communique Reports Ongoing Battles and Mounted Defense
A French communique says the battle continues with French and allied forces holding the western outskirts of Soljasons at night as the enemy cannot debouch. Violent fighting rages south in Somsons and Har tenes Road near the Tardencis Venilly front, with reserves resisting the enemy masses. On the right, Franco British forces and Brquilleti lors front, and northwest of Rheims, repelled all assaults and held positions.
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Soljasons
Somsons
Hartenes Road
Tardencis- Venilly
Brquilletilors
Rheims
Fierce Attacks Across Aisne Press On To Paris Reach
A Paris telegram reports Monday's battle at the Aisne near Point Arcy reached a critical phase as German forces sought to force crossings before French troops could retake. French units held after intense hand to hand fighting at Point Arcy, St March village changing hands six times, while German numbers overwhelmed defenders. French artillery suffered heavy losses as they delayed the advance, with German forces said to be within 45 miles of Paris despite French counterattacks holding the line.
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Paris
Aisne
Point Arcy
St. March
Vancouver Message on German Main Attack Position
A Vancouver message from London reports the center of the German main attack now at Vezilly eighteen miles south of Chemin des Dames. A Paris message quotes General Food that the wave is dying on the beach as Allied resistance strengthens and the crisis passes. The current campaign lacks the dangers of the Somme and Flanders battles.
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Vancouver
London
Vezilly
Chemin Des Dames
Paris
General Food
Somme
Flanders
Slackening in Offensive Report From Amsterdam Newsroom
German newspapers warn the population of a slower offensive pace and a likely shift in momentum. Headquarters message says the German advance cannot continue at current rate as enemy resistance grows desperate and violent counterattacks are expected.
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Amsterdam
Transport of Artillery in Difficulties and Foch Reserve Call
The transport of artillery faces difficulty and losses are being estimated as German experts expect Generalissimo Foch to call up reserves. A remarkable home made remedy for colds bronchitis and related ailments promotes HEENZO cough mixture as a cheaper alternative with directions and pricing.
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Foch
Lance
Xmas Cheer Acknowledges Donations to Smilers Club
The hon secretary Miss Florence Piesne records receipt of multiple donations for Xmas cheer. Contributors include Mrs. A Fidock Mrs. Gilbert Mr. Bablinger A Thomason Mrs. G A Boeck W Richmond Mr. Gunter Mrs Kealley Mrs Werren Mrs W G Anderson Mrs W H Forbes and Smilers Hockey Club with various amounts listed.
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Florence Piesne
A. Fidock
Gilbert
Bablinger
A. Thomason
G. A. Boeck
W. Richmond A
Gunter
Kealley
Werren
W. G.anderson
W. H. Forbes
Smilers Hockey Club
Tender invitation for three years firewood supply
The Premier Roller Flour Mill invites tenders for the supply of all required firewood for three years. Applications should be sent to C. Piesse, Katanning, at the lowest price offered.
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C. Piesse
Katanning
Tambelino Red Cross fundraising figures 1916 1917 1918
The Red Cross branch reports totals from start of operations. To July 17, 1916 the amount is £222 9s 4d. To July 17, 1917 the total is shown as £SDS. To May 18, 1918 the funds reach £315. Also mentions household duties and a cough remedy advertisement. The annual ratepayers meeting is set for 2 am on Saturday June 8, 1918 at the Road Board Hall.
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The
Red Cross
SDS
Road Board
Tanning
Katanning and Districts
Ppa
Central
Com
Dobbie's Damo Cream Separators and Milk Cans Ad
An old advertisement lists Dobbie's Damo cream separators in all sizes with prices from £7 and mentions spare parts and various Dobbie brand cans and churns including milk cans milk pails and butter churns in all sixes.
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Dobbie's
Dobbie
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Nyabingin
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Western Australia
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Ted
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J. A. Meldrum
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France
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North Melbour
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Dore
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W. G. Drew
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Clearing Sale
Daley & Gso., Ltd
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Hawke St. West
Melbourne
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Hay Street
Perth
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Perdrian
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Western Assurance Co
Victoria Insurance and Guarantee Co
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Clegg
G. & R. Cass
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Paramount” Pictures
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