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Newspaper

Warrnambool Standard

Location

Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 04, 1917

Page

3

British Front Raids and Prisoners in May Offensive

Across the Western Front British forces report preliminary bombardment and raids northwest of peerage rail lines, capturing prisoners and equipment at multiple positions including near Mieegebert Wood and Laffaux Mill. Allied communiques cite German counterattacks and air actions with several enemy aircraft shot down.

AITO Baenter Mar Peeradge Pear Mieegebert Wood A Belgium Bert Iad Armsntereay Hutz Mastewiechow Bullecourt Sar Deng Hig Aese

BRITISH SUPREMACY SEEN IN WAR REPORTS AND AERO EXHIBIT

Reuter reports British air and naval actions including an aerodrome attack on Bt Denis and raids on Zeebrugge Ostend and nearby bases. The King Queen and Princess Mary toured Henden works viewing flying machine prototypes and a remarkable firing display by Cage tain Locks. Royal visitors observed factory workers and flying machine progress with interest.

Admiralty Bt. Denis Zeebrugge Ostend King Princess Mary Graham White Henden Beter

Offensive Steadily Proceeds In Italian Frontline Report

An Italian official message notes continued Allied pressure in the Hall 592 and Hill 652 sectors with failed attacks. Reports claim 84 prisoners left in Italian hands and several enemy assaults south of Grasigna and north of Tiveli repelled. Italy seeks a million tons of American coal monthly to sustain munition production.

Tondos Praones Enor Adina Lowes Re A Witert Maseed Ancy Wodive Harwda Shiva Goria Dawifalti Grasigna Tiveli Conta

Turmoil in London and Kronstadt as Government Faces Worker Delegates

In London and Kronstadt the government battles ongoing unrest over army discipline and workers movements. A Kronstadt government commissioner resigns amid claims of sole authority by Workmen and Soldiers delegates. Delegates threaten to replace officials, stating relations with the rest of Russia will be channeled only through the Petrograd committee.

London Ito Lyell Kromstadt Prem Petrmeorml Kronptedt Onunchef Add. Muanet Kronwtadlt Sc-Clirume Prevsk Kromstedt Kownstedt Rava Heneforth

British and American War Measures Amid Wartime Movements

Reports from London and Washington describe government actions during wartime. Aggressive drafts and penalties for nonregistration are outlined, with promises of imprisonment to enforce service. Military manpower expansion is noted, alongside food import controls and antitrust indictments in Chicago.

Senate Hoover Antticipates Britain France Italy Fies Chicago Corte

Attempt to Secure Submarine Base Negotiations

Fragmentary report notes a State Department effort to secure a submarine base site. Descriptions are garbled but imply diplomacy with Germany and potential maritime strategizing near a Caribbean or European sea area. No clear names, dates, or locations are legible.

Agitation in France Over Socialist World Congress

Reports from Stockhholm indicate a chaotic lead up to a world socialist congress with indecisive moves by British and French delegates. The British Labour Executive plans a Petrograd visit while tensions rise over passports and war aims, amid calls for unity and investigation into Russian objectives.

Strike at Petrograd Over Munition Workers Demands

In Petrograd, ten large munition plants report a strike wave by workers seeking a six hour day and a minimum wage for women of £174 monthly. The unrest reflects broader labor tensions amid wartime shortages and government policy debates.

Petrograd

Canadian Crisis Deepens as Government Faces Upheaval

Reuters reports Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden of Canada struggles to reorganize his coalition amid talks of a party fusion and possible elections. Contenders debate war cabinet plans and conscription timing while rivals seek advantage in a potential political shift.

Reuter Rober L. Boren Canada PNA Frida Wilfrid ‘Au War Cabinet Robert Borden Quebor Cit Welegmms Ethoos Palo

British Ministry reshuffles amid Pensions and Munitions turmoil

Reuters reports a wave of government changes as Lord Devonport resigns as Food Controller and G N Barnes faces promotion to the Pensions Ministry. Dr C Adkinsworth may swap to Pensions with Winston Churchill possibly succeeding him, while F S Montagu could chair the Reconstruction Committee. Possible moves include Roberts becoming News Controller and shifts to form a new ministry for local government.

Reuter G. N. Barnes Clovd Milar Smillie Winwre’ Federation G. H. Roberts Board of Trade Daly News Mrr. Roberts Ryan Daly Merror Lord Comwdray Air Beare

Railways for France Remain a Wartime Political Issue

Fragmented OCR describes parliamentary debate on Canada rail links and Canadian lines, mentioning ministers and actions to remove routes. The text discusses wartime transport concerns and potential shutdowns affecting transcontinental travel and local infrastructure.

Turbulent Crisis in China Tangles Military and Parliament

Report from Reuters describes escalating crisis as military factions challenge President Li Yuan-fung and the cabinet. Dissolution of Parliament and cabinet reconstruction are claimed legal by dissident leaders amid anti German alignment rumors. Provinces Answei, Hosan, and Hupeh reportedly oppose pro German policy.

Reuter China Li Yuan-fung Toan Chiin Mathorines Pekin Amey Answei Hosan Hupeh Herve Kwo Min Tam

Uneasy Greece Faces Terrorism and Uprising Fears

Reuters dispatch from Salonika reports Royahets commandeering barley crops in Thessaly and the Nant region amid pro Venizelist fervor. Authorities warn of renewed terrorism as Venizelist tensions grow. mentions acts along Athens beaches and injuries to Typhus workers.

Black Sea Fleet Scores Victories Against Turks

The Black Sea fleet reports success against Turkish forces with destruction of depots barracks factories and other establishments at Bhedoreghy Mameam Urenic and Er deh. Seven warships destroyed and debris reported as a result of the action.

Black Sea Mesamqe Bhedoreghy Mameam Urenic Erdeh

ANZACS AT PLAY IN FRANCE FUND SENDS SPORTS GOODS

The Australians in France are converting rest areas into foot comforts as the Comforts Fund dispatches 2000 cricket hats 3000 balls 1 footballs and related materials 601 placards totaling 20 packs reach the front.

United Service Sperial Cable France Gomforts Fund

Brutal Hun Treatment of Prisoners Sparks British Outcry

Historian reports claim that Austrian and German methods in prisoner handling echo brutal wartime practices. Officials note rising cruelty toward allied captives and fear escalation as authorities compare current conditions to crime against humanity.

Britain

War honors parade captures London celebration of war heroes

Tens of thousands line the streets as war honors are distributed in London. The weather is brilliant and the royal party appears with dignitaries amid a ceremonial air as aircraft hover above the crowd.

Norwegian general strike threatens June start

Reports of widespread European unrest cite Norway preparing a general strike set to begin on 6 June if the Storthing does not address worker grievances. Protests target price controls and a large army grant for defense of neutrality amid living-cost pressures.

Epter Europe Norway Storthing Tate Central

Shooting Affair In Melbourne Sparks Police Inquiry

Melbourne police investigate after a man named Walter Johnson, believed to be Clarkes Cleary described as a bank robber, was found injured in front of St Vincent's Hospital with a head wound. Earlier shots were heard in Brunswick Street and a cabman reported finding a man named Geary Iring on the pavement while a woman nearby spoke of an incident, details remain unclear.

Melbourne Clarkes Cleary Benkler St. Vincent's Brunswicktreet Eutaroy Tcvnatalre Cleuy Walter Johnson Geary Johmeon Ollewdow

First ordination services at 1 Cathedral

Hallarat Diocese reports candidates admitted to priesthood and one ordained deacon during services at the cathedral. Maxwell Gumbleton, among the candidates, led or participated as part of the ceremony in Ballarat.

Hallarat Runday Bichon Maxwell Gumbleton

Footballer Injured in Brounwick Match Incident

Melbourne reported that footballer Edward Lemke and two youths were involved in a rising for a mark when a misstep caused an injury. He was taken to the hospital in an unconscious condition.

Melbourne Edward Lemke Brounwick

Red Cross Society Fundraising Amid Wartime Efforts

Fragmentary OCR lists donors and items for a Red Cross appeal detailing contributions from individuals and firms, with noted donations in pounds, shillings, and pence. Entries mention names such as Mires Motetsom and Broughton, along with items like pajamas and washing needs, reflecting a wartime charity drive and post campaign notes.

Kaiser’s Premature Congratulations Reported

Telegraph from Archer notes the Kaiser sent congratulatory messages to the Austrian Emperor and Kaiserin after a failed feat. The message claims the Anglo French offensive showed a rare smile amid historic battles.

Fealy Gol

Household Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief

A garbled notice touts a household remedy claimed to cure cramps and bogs, referencing Provable products and permissions. It presents as a period ad or column item with unclear attribution and a marginal claim of official support.

Socialists Action in Britain Branch of Workmen and Soldiers Delegates

The Bertich Labor Executive authorizes a statement that the Arieljeh Labor prompt has not reversed its debt. Eighty percent to enter into an international conference of the kind pro-Srandmarian by pa Bate or statute war aims to that allied intintn at Stockholm. A Labor Socialist commission will be held at Leeds on Sunday, proposing to establish a British

London Parlamentary Starart Penter Russia M. Roberts J. Rhoweau Macdonald FW. Jowett Fbergs Roberts Petrogra M. Vontet Rosia Bertich Labor Executive Aritjeh Labor Primp Am International Pa Bate Stockholm Leeds

Beware of Sudden Colds Banish with Bhobdon's Eed Pel

An old brief promotes Dr Bhobdon's remedy for sudden colds claiming quick relief. The ad emphasizes cough and cold relief with limited medical guidance and no scientific backing.

Dr. Bhobdon

Mawkesdale Branch Community Fundraiser Report

A partial account from the Mawkesdale branch describes a local fundraising event at Poawhoschele titian on May 26. It highlights donations including £100 from Mr. Toogood and Mrs. Whitehead, plus numerous contributions to the main booth and other stalls with names such as Mrs. J Toogood, Mrs. R Stewart, and Mr. Thesiger noted among donors.

Ovie Len Wee Leo B. Whitehead Ke Rope Dherntew Kuayesamg Toegood J. Toogood R. Stewart Irving Paterson Misa Bluse Toosel Tarrone Whi T

A New Skin for 3/8

A promotional blurb claims daily application of Thermel Paste on the skin will gradually brighten and renew skin tone. It promises lighter color, clearer complexion, and a more attractive appearance with continued use. Seek Clyne, Clann.

Thermos

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