Russian Advance on Pripet Front Reported
Readable text notes a Russian advance on the Pripet front with vague proximity to a battlefield scene shown as ongoing on a Wednesday. No further concrete details are readable in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
3
Readable text notes a Russian advance on the Pripet front with vague proximity to a battlefield scene shown as ongoing on a Wednesday. No further concrete details are readable in the fragment.
A Petrograd report says Russian forces have captured 40 000 Austrians 900 officers and seized 77 guns 134 machine guns and 49 trains or cars on the Pripet front.
Paris announces machine gun fire halted a major German assault on the Vaux Fort Tuesday evening. German forces retreated in disorder with heavy casualties as they continue bombardment. Allied troops counter steadily in the surrounding area.
London report on Captain Bowen Colthurst charged with murdering Skiffington in Dublin during the recent unrest. A Army doctor testified the accused was not mentally unstable, while the defense argued wounds at Mons and the Rise affected his condition. Evidence continued. judgment reserved.
The Australian Wheat Board reports the wheat market is quiet and prices are unchanged. Minister for Agriculture Mr W D Johnson notes stability amid current conditions.
The Kojonup Agricultural and Horticultural Society held its annual meeting on Saturday October 3 with presiding officer H L Eastman. Delegates for the South Western Agricultural Annual Conference were appointed H L Eastman and J A Treasure. The trustees offered ground hall and furniture on repayment of a £15 overdraft, accepted. Overdraft reduced to £123 15s with a profit of £40 17s 6d. A show was unanimously decided for November 9. Officers and patrons named, with J J Treasure and H L Larsen among them. election of president led to H L Larsen and others being considered.
Perkins were elected as committee men replacing J. W. Nor rish H. Ashe and A. Mouritz who joined the forces and E Turnett who left the district. A Mouritz was elected Vice-President for noted service. J M Flanagan remains secretary. A vote of thanks was given to retiring president Eastman and officers for their past year’s work. A July committee meeting was set to draft the show schedule.
In a Saturday meeting ratepayers elected Mr. C. P. Reilly as auditor. The board resolved to ask the Deputy PMG to change road mail from Monday to Thursday to suit the train service. Delays from Perth to Kojonup caused by slow posting anger readers as current mail runs inconvenience settlers.
A visiting Katan PGA team played at Wasin and claimed honors after a day of matches. The pairings saw Hunt and Perkins beat Wolls and Grieve 2 up, Father Reidy and Cooper beat Piesse and Spencer 4 and 2, Massingham and Jones beat Howie and Gull 3 and 2, while McDonald and Lockley lost to Arthur and Blackburne 6 and 4. Independent singles saw Hunt lose to Wegg 3 and 2, Perkins beat Thompson 1 up, Father Reidy losing to Grieve 2 down, Cooper beating Blackburne 1 up, McDonald losing to Pierre 1 down, Jones defeating McMillan 2 up, Massingham defeating Arthur 4 and 3, and Lockley losing to Spencer 4. The visitors were hosted at luncheon and dinner with light speeches and plenty of golf chatter.
A reader testifies that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured a long severe kidney disorder and kept pain away for years. The ad claims widespread proof, lists Mrs J Wittan of Bokip Street and endorses purchase through Fosters Mettei Co. at 2s per bottle or posted on receipt of price.
W. P. Bird of Katanning or W. Gunter of Kojonup offer two four roomed houses for sale. The properties are well improved and fenced with good block and solid improvement. Also a general wasted notice for a suitable girl. Apply 7.30 p.m. Mrs. A. J. Watta, Aberleon-etroct, Katanning.
Mr Crawford’s letter is challenged over quotes from a speech about German cruelties. The writer defends his phrasing as reflecting horror at German methods and asserts Australian-born Germans share British sentiment. He questions Crawford’s call for chivalry and insists on historical context and loyalty under fire. Weston defends his stance and cites Rosebery and Grey regarding policy.
Applications are invited for a term of one or three years of a partly improved farm within two miles of Tambellup Railway Station. The 190 acre block includes a four room cottage with water supply and stock water. Rent payable in cash and improvements, if desired by tenant. Full particulars from J W Hewson secretary.
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