Reflections On Water, Cattle, War And Civic Life
A long column critiques water pollution from decaying horse remains near a pumping station and the taint on food from pigs fed dead horses. It mocks local officials, notes stray stock incidents in Cowra and Wellington, and condemns German conduct in World War I while citing Robertson on barbarian warfare. It blends local civic concern with broad reflections on ethics and current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Cain
Board of Health
Haig Despatch Covers Five Months of War Actions
The despatch states a steady siege above and below ground with numerous local encounters and British cutting out raids. It notes French troop relief for Verdun and the arrival of Anzac and other divisions, plus high war costs and a shift in front lines. The Greek government seeks strict neutrality while Rupel fortress is discussed amid shifting German Bulgars alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Haig
Haig
Verdun
the Verdun
Anzac Corps
France
Encorte
French
German War Tactics Reflected in Ancient Barbarian Ways
Fragmentary passage compares modern German warfare to barbarian assaults on the Roman Empire, suggesting a continued pattern of petty conflicts and aggressive strategies across eras. The quoted text implies a continuity of savage tactics from antiquity to contemporary warfare.
Greek and Italian Front Shifts in War News
Reports describe Greek anger over Bulgarian invasion and Venizelist protests against Macedonia policy. Austrian advances center on Arsiero and Posina with Italy holding wings. Italy praised on the flanks. Verdun gains for Germany 306 yards as French siege operations around Cumieres unfold in sustained house-to-house fighting amid grenades and machine guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia
Venez
Presa
Kyrix
Venzelos Journal
Arsiero
Borcola Pasa
Asigio
Posina
Vicenza
Verdun
Cumieres
World War I Firefight and Bombardments Across Europe
Paris reports indicate artillery wrecked first line works near Beauve Bignes while German counterattacks from Corbeaux Wood were repulsed. Aerial combats occurred near the Aisne with German and French pilots each claiming multiple downed planes. In Verdun and Mort Homme sectors, French fire halted several German advances. casualties and repulses described. British dispatches note heavy bombardment from Arras to Loos, with Austrian losses on the Italian front cited at 100,000 since May 14. Towns and fronts from Avocourt Wood to Cumieres faced intense fighting and counterfire.
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Paris
Beauve Bignes
Corbeaux Wood
Fokker
Aisne
Verdun
Avocourt Wood
Umieres
Cumieres
Daily News
Mort Homme
Mort Llomme
Chattancourt
Hill
Deeleas
Douglas Haig
la Bassecanal
Arras
Loos
Newville-Saint Vassie
Rome
Largarin
Asige
Vienna
Assa
Bettale
Posina
Daily Mail
Milan
Tyrol
Mesopotamia
Townshend
Baghdad
General Townshend
India
Townshend warned on risks of advance from Kut
Inquiries into rumors reveal General Townshend’s war diary note on October 3 that two divisions were needed to advance from Kut, excluding the garrison’s lines. General Townshend said he faced a grave risk marching on Baghdad with one weak division and claimed his conscience was clear in following orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Townshend
Kut
Nixon
Townsend
Mesopotamia
War Office
France
Kemball
General Townshend
Chamberlain
Dramatic Wool Embargo Sparks Grower Activism
The report notes a customs embargo on wool exports outside the United Kingdom, provoking DRASTIC responses from York shire growers and John Bridge and Co. They urge a deputation to the Minister for Customs to protect Australia’s wool industry and discuss trade shifts affecting Allied and non Allied markets.
Letters for Soldiers Sail on Royal Mail Steamers
Sydney to London steamers via the Suez Canal carry letters for soldiers in Egypt and elsewhere. Post entries close Wellington two days before the vessel sails. Letters for soldiers on active service must be addressed to Australian Imperial Forces on active service abroad, postage 1d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Suez Canal
Egypt
Wellington
Royal Mail
Edina
France
Wool sales in Brisbane and London expected amid export limits
Sebate Bell and Co. Ltd report on May 20 notes about 40 000 bales offered in Brisbane this week and 20 000 in Sydney next, with 50 000 bales in London at a small opening. Prospects seem favorable in Brisbane and Sydney but export restrictions to British ports may limit competition, as Japan and the United States may operate freely. Our sale next week is fixed for Tuesday with about 1200 bales offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebate, Bell and Co. Ltd
Brisbane
Sydney
London
Japan
United States
Market Report From Schute Bell And Co Ltd May 27
Fur skins unchanged while mohair prices show extreme values for superior merino and crossbreds. Sheepskins firm overall with best lots reaching high prices. Hides weak with heavyweights down, mid and low grades dull. Tallow opened lower but firmed as trade progressed. Eye products show good demand and firm rates.
Crown Leases for Grazing Near Stuart Town Australia
Crown leases announced for grazing in Wellington county Borrendong parish near Stuart Town. Two blocks described: about 433 acres with slate diorite country, timbered with white box and gums, water in Muckerawa and Spring Creeks. Rent £6 6s 11d, survey £9, improvements £34 16s. and about 352 acres in same area with rent £5 2s 8d, survey £9, improvements £23 1s.
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County Wellington
Borrendong
Stuart Town
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ION Commonwealth Bank OF Austilalia
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T. Whalebone
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Ellinger
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Edwards
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W. J
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Stinson
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Broadwood and Allison Pianos
N.E.W
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York Street
Beakin Street
WALL
J. Donnellan
BR. T. Moore
Lithgow
H. A. Barraglough, Ltd
Vice-Regal and Consulting Opticians
George
Sydndby
E. J. Grimes
Ick Bros
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