War day by day reports from Petrograd and Vienna
Petrograd communique says Brummloft’s offensive continues with mixed results as prisoners total 428 officers, 160,000 men, 163 dead, 268 machine guns, 181 bomb throwers, 32 mine throwers. Baltic convoy sinks two small destroyers and an auxiliary cruiser. enemy ships retreat to Swedish waters. Austria orders third military revision for ages 18 to 50 for interior and depot service. Echo de Paris notes Russian Pruth bridgehead captured. Vossacks reach near Czernovice. Rome communique reports Nepali Brigade captures trenches at Eaut Mont Paleone on the Tsinzo front. 50 prisoners.
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Brummloft
Baltic
Swedvik
Vienna
Sudaport
Aban- Austria
Vent
Pruth
Teernovite
Noetlewatern
Avance
Wackorits
Sniatyn
Czernovi
Morthomeme
Rome
Diamountadt
Eaut Mont Paleone
Trieste
Russian Pivot Narrows Front As Austrian Lines Struggle
Russian forces drive a breakthrough along the Austrian front with reports of successful flanking and deep advances. Brusett and Lotehitaky penetrate into Valhynia and Dnointer regions, while German officers lament Austrian missteps and delayed aid amid continued pressure on Galicia.
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Dnointer
Kitchener's Last Moments Amid Ship Sinking
Survivors report heavy seas as the Hampshire hit a mine at 7 30 pm and sank within minutes. Lord Kitchener reportedly appeared on the foredeck as orders were given to abandon ship. Many perished or were lost in the final moments while a few survivors endured five hours in the water amid wreckage and destruction.
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Stampshire
Lnunach
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
Tesear
Ratin
Beaman Rogerson
Tord Kitschoney
Envill
Ritchener
Kitchewer
Kitrhontz
Sean
Wenson
survivors recounting shipwreck and raft ordeal at sea
Survivors describe abandoning the ship on No 1 raft as explosions occurred and breaks battered survivors. Many died on jagged sixty foot cliffs while rafts drifted ashore. Efforts to steer to land failed as crews scrambled injured and bruised by rugged surf.
District News Stuart Town Weather and War Updates
On Friday June Ath it rained here sparking good crop prospects. Referendum excitement faded as Mr Murphy presided and Mr Wrintan served as poll clerk. A motor car carried clerks to a cloth. school children anticipate a fortnight holiday. Hill End strike over, Sergeant Witton to depart for camps. Privates Rodgers N Thorp son L Hannaty to be moved. A new relief fund formed to support soldiers with Mr N Betarix treasurer. Mrs Start recovering, Mrs Evins travels. Mr Narry to host weekly picture shows at the old Church of England. Mrs Rivera of Farnham seriously ill. Wit now on the mond.
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Murphy
Wrintan
Hill End
Witton
Bathurst
Pribbo
Rodgers
N. Thorpson
L. Hannaty
N. Betarix
of Roberts
Evins
Narry Haw
Coxs
Rivera
Farnham
Obley Hall Building Fund Benefit Tonight
ABoolal will be held at Obley to aid the Obley Hall Building Fund on Friday July 1916. Tickets five shillings for gentlemen, ladies enter free. Wm Gavanagh, secretary.
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Obley
Obley Hall
Gavanagh
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