Church notices mark War anniversary service across Warrnambool
Several churches in Warrnambool announce anniversary observances for the end of the war period. Ministers listed include Rev. Jan Gay Malbd and Rev. R. Naira WA with sermons on themes such as The Years of War and The Fight for the Future. Other events include baptist and congregational services, youth classes, and a town hall gathering with music and readings.
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Et John's
Jan Gay Malbld
Marina
Thonday
St Grove
Tahiti
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Korait
Denengon
Australian Valor Drives Windmill Ridge Victory
Australian troops scale the Windmill Ridge under fierce fire winning foot by foot and capturing the windmill after hours of brutal fighting. Germans launch counterattacks while Australian and New Zealand forces hold La Basseville and La Baseeville positions with heavy artillery support and relentless infantry assault. Reports from Reuter and Paris describe Welsh infantry breaching St Julien and disrupting German formations as the third Battle of Ypres unfolds under difficult weather and terrain.
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London
Repington
Ypres
Ancre
Arras
Fim Dimponel
Stati
Reuter Reuter
Beltas
Noah
Pilleem
Peter
Reuter
Cp la Busseerille
Ffers
Russia's Part Discussed In Warfront Position Summary
General F E Maurice reports to London press that in the southern sector they held ground, in the northwest surpassed objectives, while the center fell short. French overseas units faced heavy burdens. Russian retreats may extend the war, but regrouping is hoped. German and French communiques note artillery dominance and aerial losses. German editorials urge steadfastness.
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F. E. Maurice
Namay
Tb Galia
Russaam
Tor
Reuminan
Huess
British Cabinet Faces New Crisis Amid War Aims Push
New York report claims England moves toward another political shift within two months. It says Mr Balfour may meet Winston Churchill as a new minister of munitions while urging President Wilson to declare U S war aims.
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Chamberlain’ Soria
Fenter
New York
Npecia
New York Tribune
England
Balfour
Winston Churchill
Wilson
United States
Will Fight to a Finish in Latest Official Reports
German counter attacks near Ypres and Cambrai fail to regain ground as British lines hold. A raid north east of Gouseaucourt and south west of Cambrai inflicts casualties while Admiralty reports heavy fighting and German prisoners taken near Flanders.
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Bir Douglas Patch
Yvpree
Ruberay
St. Julien
Gouseaucourt
Cambrai
Douglas Ann Malete
Thurstar
Vores-Heulers
Limant
Pareieiry
St. Quentim
Admiralty
Wireleng
Pru
Flanders
Russia Faces Revolt and War Crisis Amid Allied Efforts
Telegrams from Petrograd report a revolt attempt within Russia as General Brussilov resigns and General Kornilov is named to lead the southwestern armies. Allied governments are urged to back renewed resistance while fronts see heavy fighting and strategic retreats across Galicia and the Dniester basin.
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Sarpome
Tossaig
Erie
Petrograd
Talustine
Leon
Cenz Cpa
Railway Strike Disrupts Sydney Trams and Trains
A large railway strike spread from Bathurst to Dubbo causing morning trams to run slow and overcrowded crowds. The tram service faces Sunday suspension and trains run at reduced speed as unions and government discuss a three month inquiry while workers report returns to some jobs. Prime Minister and NSW Labor Minister Beeby held talks on federation and strike resolution amid union resistance to bribe offers.
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Sydney
Kemney
Moulder
Bras
Dresser Jett
Randwick
Handswick
Bathurat
Cowra
Grange
Dubbo
Vie Unlone
Socialists discuss Stockholm Conference despite opposition
Telegraphed inquiries from British and French trade unionists to Mr Jompers question Armenian Federation of Labor’s stance. In Parliament, Ribot urged compensation for German damages in Lorraine as the government faces pressure over police actions. The Stockholm Conference plan faces strong Labour opposition and potential ministerial restraint, with attempts to form a unified Allied front at the talks.
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Lamign
Freda
Mrikp
Dewm
Sondana
Jompers
Feleration of Labor
Storkhaln
Retter
Mo Paragsass
Depu Les M Ribot
alence-Lorraine
France
Stockholm
Reuter
Henderson
Kassis
J. A. Thomas
Leadon
Sinkholm
Brockholm
Boney 4 of Commons
Law
The
Tee
Times
Suve
Alemderson
Procession and War Bond Anniversary Events Draw Crowds
The Day reports a timetable for a town parade at 12 30 with Chinese residents stall routes and a town hall bazaar. Citizens Band members and Eumer la crowd meet at 12 30 to decorate and coordinate, while a Frisky Whaskies parade and war trophies display follow.
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Mao
Admert
Percels
Misa Muirson
H. H. Seuith
Mechanics
Allan
Hawkesdale
Hamilton
Ogeladies
Padretec i
Emsson’s
Perevisietin
Cmt
Bell i
French Forces Break German Positions in Flat Wet Ground
Reuters telegraphs from French HQ in Flanders report terrific artillery fire that drove Germans from their first and second lines near the Veer Canal on Sunday. French gains followed by a failed German counterattack. Ground is very flat and waterlogged, hindering entrenchment. Heavy shelling dominates the battle as Poilu artillery fire is urged to five times the German use. A Thursday update notes infantry largely protected by dugouts and deep trenches made impractical by floods, with many dead found.
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Reuter
Flanders
Plad
Veer Canal
Sanday
Gen- Petain
Piracy Campaign No Prospects of Relief
London reports amid wartime shipping losses as a Times correspondent notes the tonnage sunk rising, contradicts government claims, and suggests the long winter will bring heavier sinkings. The Shipping Controller Sir Joseph Maclay cites sacrifices by British sailors while Bonar Law’s statics are disputed.
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London
Joseph Maclay
the Times
Bonar Law
Lord Beresford
House of Lords
The Interned Submarine Conference in London
Rauter reports Berlin protested internment of a German submarine crew member. A conference of Allied and neutral powers is to meet in London on August 17 to address submarine warfare and alleged murders of seamen from Allied and neutral nations.
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Amen
London
Allies in Conference End The Alfie Confersment
A terse report notes Allies in Conference approaching end or completion of the Alfie conference with a focus on conclusion and organizational stance.
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Alfie
Horses and Riders Wanted for Wartnam War Effort
An urgent recruitment plea at Wartnam informs horse owners and riders to attend a recruiting event at 1.40 am. The A. war work committee in Allansford reports low expenses and thanks volunteers led by Wm. Sheppard and A. Perrie with Mina Hilton and Miss Dorrie Cummins assisting. A Salisbury Plains correspondent commends English women for their wartime support and urges locals to contribute funds to aid the women’s war work.
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Livat
Magwell
Tal. Kepleret
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PL Meredith
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England
Warenambeel
Womcal
War Anniversary Message From 1917 Era Reveals Vision
A late 1917 wartime message emphasizes the fourth year of conflict, praising democracy and the New World order, urging continued unity and sacrifice. It extols democracy over autocracy, calls for global collaboration, and frames the war as a struggle for human advancement and freedom.
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London
Lael
Lae Wral de Saute
War Cabinet
Chrou
Vemma
Etruz
Generals Exchange Pledges on War Aims at Anniversary Briefing
Amid a World War I style commemoration, Field Marshal Haig and French commanders discuss strategic aims. The dialogue centers on military unity and the path toward armistice terms as leaders reflect on past battles and future decisions.
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Botts
Kromet
Peta
Armas
Potsdam Conspiracy Allegations Stir Dutch Parliament Debates
OCR reveals claims that German leaders plotted during a meeting at Potsdam on July 3 1804 and that Central Powers policy in July 1914 aimed at war against Russia and France. The Times cites sources supporting July 27 revelations tied to a May 5 1914 meeting in Jobel and reports on official German denials.
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Niler
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Ser
France
United Service Special
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