This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
2
The text denounces Germanys boast of naval supremacy and its so called protection of small nations. It accuses German leaders of duplicity in shaping battles, cites submersion and aggression against Belgium, and mocks the notion of freedom of the seas.
The discussion centers on President Wilson’s use of freedom of the seas and Britain’s role as guardian of peaceful commerce. Britain vows to defend small nations and restore order with Allied aid, contrasting with perceived pro German sympathy among some Americans.
The Queen Carnival in Katanning elects Florence E. Piesse as Queen of the Kingdom of Giving for the Great Southern Districts. A coronation pageant at the Institute Hell featured 200 characterisations, Westminster replica chair, and a full ceremony with anthems, orchestral pieces, and speeches.
The article describes a coronation ceremony with the Lord High Chamberlain presenting the Queen to the people of the Kingdom of Giving and reading the throne speech praising Australians in the war effort. It lists coronation honors awarded to several citizens, the Maids of Honor, overseas dominion delegates, choral and instrumental performances, and tributes to Lord Kitchener linking empire unity to the war. The event is marked by patriotic songs and a large attendance at a Katanning venue.
The Hampshire sunks Kitchener among the lost as the Hampe shire sinks off the Orkneys with 635 believed dead. A raft with twelve survivors reached shore and the Prime Minister Asquith will assume Secretary of War duties while a Commander in Chief is appointed.
Lindon reports from Tity in Orkneys detailing a recent Hampshire related incident with twelve survivors reported. No further particulars available.
British reports say heavy fighting occurred Tuesday afternoon east of Ypres with a major bombardment at Hooge and the Ypres canal works. Mines exploded near Hooge and the canal area, but the line remained intact as British troops repelled enemy attempts to breach our positions.
A Rome communique says enemy attacks on the Cisterna Montenegrin front were repulsed. Allied forces report ground gained on exposed positions near the Asaga plateau while enemy aviators bombed Ala and Verona, causing some damage.
A messy report claims British and Allied forces faced a setback as ships returned to port after a naval engagement. It notes Australia and New Zealand events with references to surviving crews and a disputed claim of evacuation and loss. The Royal Navy denial is mentioned but the statement is challenged.
A German trawler captain asserts ownership of seven warships across all classes. The claim, reported in today’s edition, lacks independent verification and details on ships or service histories.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.