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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
3
A Warrnambool community notice column covers the Warrnambool Battery reminiscences with Major Costelloe and Major Monash noting past leadership and the upcoming gathering. It also outlines YMCA concert details, a town hall social, and an August fair setup, plus local race and market stalls drawn for the weekend.
Adverse comments arose at the local branch meeting of the P L C regarding the Lands Department plan to acquire the Town Common for returning soldiers. A public gathering is set for Wednesday evening at Temperance Hall to discuss the issue.
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Trondhjem blaze continuing with multi point origins and damage estimated at £2,010,000. A Norwegian petrol ship explosion triggered the fire, endangering several Norwegian and British steamers. Vast stockpiles of sugar fondant corn and wool were destroyed with detonators suggesting a spy act. The fires hinder North Norway provisioning and relief efforts.
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden signaled willingness to consider a voluntary service trial and possible suspension of conscription. He announced this as a potential alternative to forcing conscription into effect.
Dublin reports the Irish convention will meet at Trinity College on July 29. Mr H E Juke, Chief Secretary for Ireland, will preside until a chairman is appointed by the convention.
The Rev F P Williams, who served as Jocum for Rev T P Bennett while Bennett was at the front as chaplain, has been wounded after later leaving the chaplaincy.
The death of Mr. John Hesketh chief electrical engineer of the Commonwealth occurred yesterday after a long illness. He was 4 years of age and left a widow and family. For Children’s Gnecking Quoagh of West P rest Peppermint Cure.
British war dispatch reports the French assault across a line near Hemghte in Champagne with an irresistible rush. They seized the first German trench, gained depth, and took 425 wounded prisoners as attacks continued north of Toton and at Avoncourt Wood area. German claims note regained positions and air activity.
A North Sea naval action report claims German nine steamers from Rotterdam were intercepted by 14 British destroyers. Several ships were sunk or captured, including a Great Eastern Railway steamer, with crews taken aboard and some ships scuttled or set aflame.
The Views notes rising pressure on Chancellor and succession talks involving Prussia and Hindenburg era figures. Reports from Berlin and Amsterdam describe Dr. Michaelis and Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg as central actors, with resignations and pension talks shaping postwar plans and diplomatic options.
Reuters correspondent reports that an army of 250000 men will be raised for service in the Balkans. The move signals a major mobilization as tensions rise and authorities outline plans for deployment and support.
The Times reports from Paris that Belgian aviator Adjutant Edmond Thieffry clashed with a German squadron near Landen July 3 7 and is said killed by German cominques though rumors claim he remains in good health. It also notes two British pilots killed and one wounded at Landen July 7.
The King toured a Australian Imperial Force display in France and Australia aiding war effort statues and athletic displays featuring platoon obstacle races in a field show. He was greeted by General Sir William Hindwood and staff with a Royal salute and cheers from troops.
A Vienna message from the Austrian Premier to the Constitutional Committee in Amsterdam promises to grant equal rights to all Austrians by constitutional means. The move aims to curb interference by external powers and may mark progress toward peace.
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reported progress on the British front with ground gained north of Whincourt and east of Monchy le Preux. Raiding parties drove Germans back into their trenches and bombed positions as air units supported artillery. Six enemy aircraft fell to Allied air combat while three were shot down. no British losses reported.
A British Admiralty communiqué reports Russian and Allied setbacks in Galicia with Kalusch evacuated and losses at Noview while a German message notes fighting near Rigs Dhumaberg and Baars ye along with a retreat to the Lomnica. Petrograd cites a manifesto urging unity and continued front line service.
Readable notes describe a supper event at a residence with references to a person named Fiona Comer and a visit by Olifield on a Wednesday in August. A health guide and a fire incident involving Reina Forbes are also mentioned alongside a Royal Street time window of 10 to 7.90.
Readers' letters from German jewelers critique submarine policy as oratory on both sides of the war. British MPs report German submarine actions in Spanish waters and mention Dutch violations, with officials urging restraint and vigilance.
Disturbances in Petrograd followed the disbandment of mounted regiments provoking anti government demonstrations. Panic spread along Nevsky Prospect with casualties reported and several taken to hospital before troops escorted civilians back to barracks.
A Thuleencer correspondent reports Turkish Prime Minister resignation amid rumors of a separate peace to save Turkey. Food shortages worsen with bread rations doubled yet a Berlin message says harvest permits more bread for Turks. Censorship loosening hints at public readiness for grim news as sugar sells high and prices surge in Constantinople.
The report states Sir F. Carson is named to the War Cabinet without portfolio and Addison is named Minister for Reconstruction without portfolio. Mr Crema is appointed as Minister of Ammunition in Addison's place, in a reshuffle affecting key defense and reconstruction posts.
A United Service Special Cable notes German prisoners in 1924 are largely cheerful with rare complaints. Parcels from Australia create trouble due to expensive and valueless contents. Germans report privately purloined items, some designed to aid escape, causing disorganization and affecting prisoner rations. A leather bag incident prompted press censorship in Britain.
London report says Congress may approve a vast fund to aid the Allies, possibly one billion dollars. Half of the previous loan has already been used.
The Times correspondent at Kal enien reports Japanese gunboats operating in the Mediterranean, detailing their movements and potential implications for regional power dynamics.
Melbourne reports indicate a government minority of two possible after a tight division on a proposed amendment led by J Bowser. Messrs Rogers Eaglehawk and Wecliffe nearby may back the amendment with Labor allies, risking resignation or dissolution if the ministry falls. The debate shifts to war and economic issues as continued pressure tests support.
The Federal Parliament discussed the Wheat Storage Bill with the Prime Minister outlining costs of storing the entire annual wheat crop and the expected expense per bushel. The session also touched on amending the Voluntary Associations Act to strengthen its provisions against bronchial-related issues.
Mrs E Harwood Love Street Warmambool has received a communication from Base Records about her son Private TJ Harwood reported suffering gas poisoning. There is mention of Pte Walter Brose with the 24th Hat Company Brigade at Lose Pine Gallipoli and later with the fifth Bat C Company. M A Broce of Warrnambool recalls the deported private on a date left unclear by the clipping.
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