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Warrnambool Standard

Location

Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 09, 1917

Page

3

Unclear Customs Duty Case and Local Court Notices

The article records a tax duty dispute over an amount of £65 tied to gifts sent to Henry Street Geelong and notes a police court hearing where Thos Wilson was fined for vaccination noncompliance and W. E Downing for motor vehicle light violations. It also mentions agricultural problems from heavy rains, a farmers union secretary urging aid, and an upcoming sale in Warrnambool with weather and tides forecasts for the day.

Henry-street Geelong Customs Office Brownhill W. Fergnueon Eee Iwarge Thos Wilson W. E Downing Canauhh Sgarrock

Nationalist Party case details in civil court action

In a Civil Court session Robinson a married woman sues for £7000 damages claiming alias alander. The case involves alleged cohabitation and separation issues as a court date looms with references to other parties and a £50 damages claim by Jaxsiee Cisnen.

Bon MeThourne Borg Ora Robinson Marpad Vale Houldsworth Hope Jeweller Doe Alander Howe

Alleged Embezzlement A Sergeant Charged

A sergeant from Vetna Barracks, Chirhe Miles Lance, is accused of converting money and property of the Copealthy to his own use. The report notes this item appears in The Times and was cabled to Australia with permission.

Chirhe Miles Lance Vetna Barracks Wal Copealthy Iis

Submarine War Strains British Lifeline Amid Mixed News

London reports an ongoing submarine campaign with 118 ships sunk in January and February, while Entente liners sail as usual. The Times notes alarm but argues the losses are not crippling, citing 22 Spanish ships sunk and warnings of ration discipline as global tensions rise and signs point to possible US involvement.

Eutente Berlin Britain Germany India Ifia Ole Newent Uy Sural Cbubord Mesopotamia Perea Siam Afghanistan Charles Moers Kael Jan Bi Ander Leed Chelimeford

Question of convoy sparks official statements

A disputed policy on convoys and German ships leaves U S and steamship owners at a stalemate. Officials say no seizure of German vessels occurred and actions are limited to policing measures. Debates in Congress criticize President Wilson's diplomacy as risk to American lives and neutrality.

the Times Bonar Law Britain Roy Ropp Count Bernstorff New York Rist

Gerard's Movements and Conflicting Reports

Conflicting dispatches from Madrid and Bertin trace Mr J W Gerard former American ambassador to Merlin, with notes he may have arrived in Switzerland or remained in Berlin. The American Embassy cites good faith arrival while Bertin hints he has not departed. Reports touch Panamanian canal plot and Chile saltpetre concerns, signaling tense German movements and potential policy shifts.

State Department J. Weene Bertin Genta Wok Madrid Fais Air Gerard von Bens Normini Detiaky Switzerland Who Comes J. Ww. Gad Merlin Amtedam the Times Balin Ust Anxou Am. Thene

Austria's attitude challenged by Hungarian premier note

Count Tisza in the Hungarian Parliament defends a new submarine policy as a tool for peace against allied threats. He argues submarines are essential to deter enemies from destroying Hungary and asserts readiness to act to protect the nation if provocations escalate.

Austria Count Tisza Hungary

Neutral nations weigh impact of German unrestricted submarine war

The Times reports European neutrals resist breaking with Germany yet fear food shortages and smuggling, while Britain delays relief and Denmark endures hunger. Holland faces protests at food scarcity as Germany’s pressure grows. President Wilson’s call for united diplomacy gains limited traction amid ongoing hope and concern.

Holland Britain Germany Ooland Gazette Serbia Rotmania the Times Denmark Engand England

Victorious British Open Way to Bapaume

Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports decisive British gains on both banks of the Somme, with the defense broken and Bapaume within reach. German losses mounted as Allied pressure intensified, prisoners taken, and several German dugouts and tanks destroyed. Air battles produced mix of damage and losses on both sides.

New York Bapaume Douglas Hate Grardeurt Cemlsewurt la Bassee Losynebe

Frewgh Fighting in Lorraine Reports Ground Gain Reversed

Reuter describes a German attack in Lorraine near Banbermenif that gained a footing but was driven out. French line restored and prisoners taken. Two German planes downed by Lieutenant Heurteaux. German raids on Dunirk caused no casualties or damage. Correspondent notes French army’s good health despite snow and frost, zero at night, and improved conditions due to precautions.

Reuter Robert Lansing Secreta Hog Mir W. Frost Queenstown New York Glasgow California Bert Messae Frost Loresine

Russians Press Claims Of Military Action In Sereth Front

Reeves communique notes two enemy companies in Sereth near For nani attacked trenches but were repelled. Swedish Red Cross reports German authorities again deny Russian officer prisoners aid from outside while Allies blockade Germany.

Reuter Reeves Enrmy Frome Sereth Fornani Swedish Red Cross Germany

Imperial Legislative Council hearing on war effort and reform

London reports high level talks as Allies push for full wartime mobilization. The Viceroy chairs the Imperial Legislative Council focusing on effort, indentured labor, political reform, compulsory service, and creating an Indian defense force while awaiting a colonial conference results.

Hunger March at Aix la Chapelle Sparks Troop Clash

Menter reports troops at Aix la Chapelle on January 2 charged 12,000 hunger marchers injuring many. Hundreds of women in Woeel petitioned for potatoes, crossed the Rhine, and stormed potato pits. soldiers charged striking women amid chaos.

Menter Aix la Chapelle United Services Special Woeel Bergomaster Rhine Eby Pemse

King’s ceremony marks pageantry amid cold London crowds

The King presided at a formal ceremony in the Palace of Westminster with a khaki military display and a large royal procession. Snowcovered St James Park and a crowded Parliament House framed the day as royal attendants and foreign dignitaries observed the ceremonial event, with many officers and colonial representatives present.

London de Eres Oil Trust St. Janes Park Vaere Benor Partoer Linde Andy Kialal-Marshal Viecoust Great Britney Feld-Marsdhal Evelyn Wood Wiliam Reborne A Chie Imperial General Staff John Jeffco Birt Seaherd Admiralty EB. MH. Fremantle Gr. A. Callaghan Hy Mere Joslin Gerard Pau Heer Wivenhoe Mary Lorbius Wien Heyal Sorteu Othe Meogr's Yf Bincahnedane, Lonl Chembertiin Ier Hottgetobel Karl Carpington Averstee New South Wal New South Wales Lancers Montis

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