16 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
1
A jumble of bereavement notices and classifieds shows deaths, missing persons, and injuries among Tasmanians and Hobart residents. The page lists memorials, dividend notices, metal buyers, mine ads, and clothing and furniture offerings, with scattered war casualty names and local business appeals.
British reports express dissatisfaction with Allied replies to the Russian platform and warn against vague phrasing. Kronstadt may soon submit. separatist moves surge, with a republic declared in Tearitsiq. In Terre sim a reign of terror, others quiet. London notes a ship raid near Yort Kalil after three hours of resistance. Three machine guns, two mountains, military stores, camels, and the harbor plant captured.
London honors four Victoria Crosses including Lieutenant Rupert Vance Moon of the Australian Infantry for extraordinary bravery during an assault on a fortified trench. Despite multiple wounds he led his men, pressed the attack, and secured the objective, aiding a successful flank advance and the capture of prisoners and machine guns.
London speakers criticize shipping and business control as useless to workers. They urge labor involvement to revive confidence and promise a fair deal. Profiteering is condemned as loyalty is tested by war demands and conscription under military service acts.
Acting Premier Chieng Cine Chong signs mandate dissolving Parliament amid widespread claims by Southerns leaders that they no longer recognize the President. Civil war feared as troops mobilize in Hanover and key border provinces.
London report shows Parliament dismissed on Thursday evening amid abrupt disruption. Details describe unexpected suspension of sessions and political-shift speculation surrounding Chinese parliamentary events and international reactions.
A distressed message warns of danger near Morand village and urges caution amid warnings to Mrs. Cooper of Walker Street Waratah now in Queene. The note promotes Dean's Pain Pills as a cure for kidney and digestion issues claiming relief from pain and improved health, urging readers to buy from local dealers and avoid fakes at Patt Street.
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