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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
4
A local notice urges caution for children and warns guardians about dangers seen on roads and during travel. The report describes a carriage incident near Warrnambool where a boy was shaken but escaped serious harm after a horse bolted into a wire fence.
Allied dispatches describe violent attacks near Venalinn and Mont Deninges with counter offensives recapturing positions and inflicting heavy German losses. Reports claim multiple air and artillery actions destroying aircraft and bomb depots, while capturing prisoners and advancing along a 1500 yard front near Vaynael on the Aisne front.
Admiralty reports repelling enemy raids south of the cerene Camera and east of Laventi with attackers driven from the front line near Lamartrode. German notes claim they mised and attacked the English and took prisoners. Amsterdam dispatch notes civil population evacuation in West Flanders with about two thousand feared refugees.
Admiralty wireless news says Italy formed a powerful unit on Monte Perolo Laguenai in the Amport sector and launched a major assault. The Italian air force reportedly put 140 planes in action to disrupt enemy communications, with fighting extending from Sogainn Vol to Asim and echoes of drumfire across Trevol mountains.
A French dispatch cites a Reuters report stating British air forces bombed enemy camps and positions in Macedonia between Lake Doiran and the Vardar and on the Scomo area causing notable damage as inferred from a brief communique.
The note warns of a terrifying night and breathless attack. It promotes Chamberisin's Cough Remedy as a certain cure for croup and urges keeping it at hand.
The Pan-Russian Congress opens with delegates from the army navy and workers urging immediate resumption of the offensive and reorganization of government. The Daily Mail correspondent Petrograd notes the congress reflects popular will and could influence the war effort.
An unclear report notes talks of a peace offer and a forthcoming coalition government. It mentions various parties and individuals, with plans to summon members later and prepare for a formal government formation in the near term.
The Times correspondent in Athens reports Magengier and M. Jonnart plan for Greece’s reunion and a provisional royal setup. Ex-King Constantine is mobbed in Lugano as crowds shout long live Serbia and down with Constantine amid tense European upheaval.
Report from London via New York notes danger of food shortage in England is easing as French patrol boats patrol the seas. One submarine fired on a steamer, injuring eight crew members.
London officials plan to present a petition in Parliament urging strong strikes against German towns. Reuters reports the move follows renewed calls for reprisal after air raids.
In the House of Commons Mr Macpherson said the War Office estimates re examinations of discharged and rejected men would yield 60 000 for overseas service and 6 000 for other categories. Ministers consider using miners for military service to address manpower.
War correspondent Robinewn reports at Messines front that advancing Allied troops found German corpses arranged and dressed in complete uniforms with limbs filled to appear whole. The grisly display included bodies padded to simulate weight, suggesting a factory-like effort to present bodies as war trophies.
The King creates two honors for Britons and Allies. The Order of the British Fanfire allows both sexes with the title prefix Danie, while the Order of the Companions of Honor has a single class and no precedence. The Prince of Wales has named a Grandmaster for the former.
Riots in Dublin early morning led to thirteen arrests as attackers blasted windows with stones and attacked a pokier. Soldiers were pelted. five women and several men were detained as Union Jacks flew overhead.
In a Thursday session, M Briand urged that France’s interests align with Allies as peak negotiations would shape many nations. He said the government could negotiate a treaty and submit it to Parliament for acceptance or rejection, a view echoed by Prime Minister Mo Robot. Baron Somnino, Italy’s foreign minister, spoke on Albania and Italy’s aims in the region including Valona and hinterland as Albania’s independence is sought while avoiding external interference.
A Geneva message reports a demonstration by Averard of T6000 where Swiss Federal Council members and Herr Grimm faced harsh critiques. The crowd sang the Marseillaise while German, Austrian, and Turkish consuls were compelled to step away amid unrest. State councilors spoke against Aultmann and Grimm.
A June message from Madrid describes a grave disturbance affecting the government and military, with protests by the defense committee demanding the release of arrested officers. General Marna moved troops to Barcelona, freed prisoners, and promised satisfaction, but discontent continues over favoritism and promotion practices amid looming trouble.
Planter and Mr Bomar Law questioned the Exchequer yesterday as the government discussed a potential mail ferry service. The session focused on examining the viability and funding of a channel railway mail ferry plan.
Dr Clifford, superintendent of the Netura Health Co, will visit Warrnambool on Wednesday July 11 at the Commercial Hotel from 10 to 7.30. She offers candid interviews for those suffering indigestion piles catarrh and related troubles with no charge.
In Melbourne on Friday the jury awarded plaintiff £20 damages for breach of promise of marriage. The case involves Myrtle Keane of St Kilda and Groene of Warrenhein, a farmer, with the plaintiff previously seeking £600.
An envoy from President Carranza heads to Washington amid talks of Mexico aligning with the Allies in a world war context. Germany has reportedly loaned funds to Mexico, signaling shifting diplomatic and financial factors influencing the alliance question.
Melbourne reports Mr Given minister for home affairs denies West Australia’s claim that 300 Chinese were admitted to Australia in contravention of the Immigration Act. The denial attributes the notice to incorrect procedures and affirms compliance with national policy.
In the House of Lords the government faced pressure to appoint a committee to tackle the reform of the Lords as swiftly as possible. The push reflects urgent parliamentary concern over constitutional modernization and governance.
William Baklein, 53, a messenger at the Union Bank on Calver Street, Melbourne, was admitted to Melbourne Hospital with a bullet in his brain after an accidental shooting while cleaning a revolver. Local police investigate the mishap.
A veteran report describes a governor ordered mix up where a medal intended for a fallen comrade off the West Australian coast was wrongly awarded to Sergt. Mile of the Hemant unit. The recipient discovered the error and notified the Defence Department. The mother of the correct recipient warned officials, but no action followed until now.
Pte Gordon Ealer writes from France to his sister Mrs Proctor Dennington Ixya describing the push on March 17 that captured Bapaume with few casualties. He notes ruined towns trees cut in parks and reports America joining the Allies while aeroplane guards patrol. He mentions hospital stays of Pte Ted Tory and a hospital visit by Farney Maclenworth plus Christmas box acknowledgments from home.
The hon secretary acknowledges receipt of donations and memberships including items such as lace, cushions, and hooks. Various names appear among contributors like Miss HO Lindsay and Mrs O Mahony, with dues and meeting notices due Monday at the Town Hall.
A clipped financial entry lists an ad for The Belgian Fund with previous acknowledgment and partial numbers, indicating a donation or subscription record and related accounting notations.
A fragment promotes free health information and aid for women in every home. It claims the offer includes relief for pains and ailments with quick assistance by reaching a health college and address listed, though the text is garbled and hard to parse.
The report notes Pte. J. Young died from wounds at Be Son Casualty Clearing Station in France on June 7. It recalls his four year Navy service, time on the Cereberus and FS Swan, and his earlier posting to Newport and Melbourne. Capt. D Halley Jenkins of Grasmere is named as guardian.
Defence Department casualty list reports Western district names with statuses including killed in action prisoner of war missing and wounded. Names span Warrnambool Coleraine Camperdown Hamilton Dunkeld and surrounding towns with notes on duty status and locations such as Hexham and Glenormiston.
The report lists additions and receipts for the Warrnambool district Patriot ic Fund with donations from schools and individuals. Names and amounts are shown for contributions including Warrnambool and Port Fairy areas, totaling £6437 10s 8d.
The Citizens Band plans a community open air room fund event tomorrow with free performances and weather permitting, drawing sympathisers and supporters. The notice references health concerns and a noted contributor, Moe M. Logan.
The notice lists sales and auctions including grazing land, furniture, and farm stock tied to the Wilson and Esler estates, with dates and locations across Warrnambool, Panmure, and Nullawarre. It also mentions tenders for a technical school site, plus acknowledgments to hospital staff and a local auction at the Prim Mes Mexuodro Hotel.
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