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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1918
Page
3
Reported in The Times, Australian forces after seizing Mont St Quentin and Bullecourt faced recapture by the British forces near Peronne. French front lines saw Mangin’s troops advance with minimal casualties as Australians achieved a bold preliminary assault and held key positions.
Reported by Reuters, British lines fell back across a widening front near Festubert and Armentieres. Forces listed towns including Hillebeke, Vierstraat, La Gorg, and Armentieres as withdrawals expand eastward, with French and Allied units regrouping. Morandine orders tighten defense as the front shifts and new positions are formed.
United Service special report describes Australian troops breaching German defenses at Mont Peronne during a dawn assault. The decisive advance saw two battalions overpower 14 Germans and secure the position after hand to hand fighting, with Australians suffering limited casualties and establishing control along the trench network.
An expression that it is dependable, describing Chamberlain's Celie and Di Re medy as a reliable remedy for diarrhea dysentery and bowel complaints. It is pleasant to take and safe for children and adults alike.
British official reports detail Australian troops pushing toward Mount St Quentin, seizing high ground near Maral and Bancourt, driving enemy from Le Tranche and Hendecourt, and capturing hundreds of prisoners. Advancements reach east of St Pirrevnast and progress in Lens and Tyne areas. The update notes muskets and other materiel captured.
United Service Special Cable reports Bolshevik Prime Minister Lenin died Friday night from shoulder and lung wounds after being shot by a young woman in Moscow. Reports say another two women fired at him as crowds watched in the street amid strict guards and German embassy restrictions. The attacker’s motives and identity are noted as social revolutionary links.
A fragmented report notes efforts to eliminate a smoke trail hazard in London on a Monday. Details are unclear but mention Jie Yarrow and various obscured terms tied to a preventive appliance or method. The text references sailors or boat commanders and a pursuit or strike context with limited readable facts.
Weather forecast for Victoria expected to include winds from the southwest with generally mild conditions. A public health call urges stopping children from coughing and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, easy to take treatment for coughs and bronchial troubles.
An urgent appeal from the Red Cross Society headquarters calls for up to 100 volunteers at Warrnambool to sew garments and prepare supplies for soldiers in France. The call highlights duty to front-line troops, urges immediate attendance at the Town Hall, and emphasizes national effort to sustain the war.
A fragment advertises Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts as a cure for headaches, lassitude, and nervous complaints. It claims the tonic strengthens nerves and restores health, available from chemists and stores with various pricing, though text appears garbled and includes erroneous spellings.
A Victoria audience heard Rev Farquhar defend Protestant Federation aims while denouncing anti Catholic disloyalty claims. The issue centered on Catholic Reformists and government action, with calls to curb sectarian rhetoric and avert sectarianism in public life.
Miss E Ellis of Laver Street Warrmambest reports her nephew, Private Theophilus Felix, killed in action in France during World War I. Ellis served three years before he was killed, with another brother also listed and mourned by the family.
Corporal Dolan, M.M. now stationed at Warrnambool, has received praise from his brother Private William Dolan. A Home Front report notes Dolan’s heroism in battle and states a Military Medal is awarded with a Military Cross to follow. His wounds are described as nearly healed.
Personal notice reports Captain Polie Conperis receiving the Militare Medal for gallant conduct during a large air raid over France. The second item describes a Sydney mother praising Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets after their child passed multiple stomach worms, noting dramatic health improvement and urging other families to use the product.
An old brochure-like note promotes Therticl as a skin remedy claiming to restore clear youthful skin. It asserts sun, dust, and meals damage cause freckles and dullness, promising a fresher look within a little time. Price listed as 3/9 with postage paid from R A Clrus, Chemist, Nambool.
A Melbourne sale report notes Thaletss the handle racer now sold by Campbell and son. Mr Po Padre'd acts for 4W groinome. A yearling filly by Trofaliar from Lady Vieterm was sold to Mr. I. K. 8B. Mackingin for 210 guineas.
A weather driven cough appeal touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as fast relief for cold and cough symptoms. The ad claims one bottle banishes worst fits and urges quick action for children showing croup indicators.
The Purnim branch of the Australian Catholic Federation held a gathering at St Marcellus School with dancing, card playing, and a short address by Mrs. Mefruimos and Mr. O'Bioes. A Communion Breakfast followed at St Marcellus School, with nine Form pupils recognized. A patriotic concert featured Mrs. McLennan and others, sharing songs and recitations, then a social tea prepared by Mrs. O'Shea. The program included soldiers and formal toasts as part of the fundraising event for federation activities.
Reuters summary states Allied air superiority last week with British bombing sorties and successful strikes across multiple fronts. German claims of reduced Soviet resistance are countered by British and Allied reports of continued offensive pressure and disruption of enemy hubs on the West Front and in Italy.
A garbled wire service style item from Ting Times cites editorials about peace and compromise amid a setting with unclear names and locations. The text includes stray phrases suggesting wartime discussion and political negotiation.
The Tunes correspondent at Aah reports General Brusiloff has been arrested and is in captivity. He is suspected of aiding people in evading persuasion and is held as a prisoner.
A garbled OCR fragment references federal revenue returns and mentions territories and places such as Queens and Southern territories. The readable bits indicate a dated government accounting notice with names and figures obscured, lacking coherent context or complete data.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference amusements, names, events, and prices none clearly identifiable. It contains misread names such as Tommy Ratty and Drake Dee with scattered phrases about performances and places, but lacks coherent context or complete facts to summarize a specific event or outcome.
The market report notes uneven gains and declines across items such as prime cattle, grain, and feed, with prices for potatoes, oats, and lucerne chaff showing modest movements. Stronger demand and supply shifts are hinted in specific regions, while overall trade remains cautious amid fluctuating transport costs.
A damaged excerpt discusses irregularities in a medicinal context, noting that certain pink pills are entirely vegetable and contain res drugs. The text remains unclear and partial, with no full claims or actionable guidance available.
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