Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports: There is increased hostile artillery fire in the neighbourhoods of Villers Bretonneux, Hinges, and elsewhere. ...
Article : 178 wordsA Russian wireless message gives the text of the agreement between Great Britain, the United States, France, and the Murman Regional Council, providing for ...
Article : 203 wordsThe Allies continue to advance, although meeting with great resistance, in the Marne valley. They are driving the enemy towards the Ardre and Vesle, and attacking him from north of Soissons. ...
Article : 216 wordsKing George visited the Grand Fleet, and particularly the American units. He conducted an investiture on Admiral Beatty's flagship, including the American ...
Article : 227 wordsMr. Philip Gibbs telegraphs:—There has been no important infantry action between Amiens and Ypres since we captured Meteren, but at several parts of the ...
Article : 297 wordsTestimony was paid to the popularity of Mr. S. Dark at a social gathering held at Mr. Max Hart's refreshment rooms last evening. The function was promoted by ...
Article : 789 wordsUnder the auspices of the Newcastle Branch of the Navy League, a meeting was held at the Newcastle Council Chambers yesterday afternoon to hear ...
Article : 859 wordsSuperintendent Goulder, who has entered on leave of absence prior to retirement from the police force, was the recipient of a handsome presentation last ...
Article : 1,069 wordsThe United Press correspondent states that the situation on the British front is one of prepared waiting. The enemy may strike at any time, but ...
Article : 303 wordsIt is reported from Tokio that it is authoritatively understood that the Japanese Government has answered the United States Government, regarding ...
Article : 40 wordsLord French, the Viceroy of Ireland, speaking at Rockingham, said:—"Why should young Irishmen allow their sentiments and ideas of national aspirations ...
Article : 172 wordsA French communique from Albania states:— After a series of desperate struggles, which were sometimes hand to band, we ...
Article : 78 wordsThe latest French communique states: Our attacks on both banks of the Ourcq have had satisfactory results, notwithstanding the stubborn resistance of ...
Article : 320 wordsThe Australian Press Association learns that a French offensive on Tuesday morning north-west of Montdidier commenced on a four-miles front, which will probably ...
Article : 210 wordsThe Amsterdam correspondent of the "Morning Post" says the failure on the Marne has seriously shaken the German population's morale. ...
Article : 50 wordsThe London "Daily Telegraph" draws attention to the desperate plight of the British prisoners in Turkey, of whom more than half have died. ...
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Article : 47 wordsSensational developments have taken place at Coventry. Sixteen thousand engineers and tool-makers were suddenly called out, and downed tools, to attend ...
Article : 214 wordsA Berne message states that the German Government, replying to Turkey's request to give Turkey Russia's Black Sea fleet, declared that the Dreadnoughts and ...
Article : 88 wordsThe leading bankers are practically unanimous in favour of the bank fusions. It is pointed out that the winding up of three great German banks, which before ...
Article : 154 wordsThe Air Ministry reports: Our aeroplanes on Monday afternoon hit the main railway station at Offenburg. Bursts were seen on sidings. One ...
Article : 56 wordsGeneral Maurice writes: The fact that the Crown Prince reorganised his forces between Soissons and Chateau Thierry when General Foch attacked indicates ...
Article : 208 wordsThe Official Australian Correspondent telegraphs:—On Sunday the Australian line was slightly advanced where it joins the French. On Monday morning a new ...
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Article : 37 wordsFollowing the confirmation of the report of the death of Quentin Roosevelt, President Wilson telegraphed to Colonel Roosevelt as follows:—"Greatly ...
Article : 59 wordsAmsterdam reports that a tremendous explosion partially destroyed the General Electric Company's factory at Plauen. There were many deaths. ...
Article : 24 wordsSir Albert Stanley, the President of the Board of Trade, speaking on the second reading of the Trading with the Enemy Amendment Bill, said it would render it ...
Article : 158 wordsMr. A. G. Potter, secretary to the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, has addressed the following letter to Mr. P. W. Vercoe, the secretary to the ...
Article : 350 wordsAn American communique states:— Co-operating with the French we continued to advance. We crossed the Soissons-Chateau Thierry road between the ...
Article : 83 wordsThe Gaelie Athletic Association, as a direct challenge to the Government's proclamation, proposes holding sports and festivals throughout the country on ...
Article : 71 wordsA roll of honour to the members or the Newcastle police who have gone to the war was unveiled at the police station last night, in the presence of a very ...
Article : 752 wordsEchoes of the stirring events at Zeebrugge on the night of April 22nd are continued in the "Gazette," in which the awards of various decorations to ...
Article : 506 wordsAn Amsterdam telegram states that the railwaymen in the Ukraine have struck, and all traffic is at a standstill. The Russian Minister for Railways has ...
Article : 62 wordsThe correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" with the American army states that the German withdrawal up the valley of the Ourcq has come to a halt. ...
Article : 152 wordsThe latest German official report states: Between Soissons and Rheims we frustrated a strong joint attack. A previous report stated:—We ...
Article : 72 wordsSir Edward Carson, speaking at a Manufacturers' Conference, said the Government must heed the manufacturers' voice as well as the labourers'. It was ...
Article : 106 wordsThe Duke of Connaught opened the New Zealand Officers' Club near Berkeley Square. He wished the club every success, and spoke appreciatively of what ...
Article : 75 wordsOnly 14 recruits were accepted throughout the State yesterday. Compared with the previous day's figurers this total represents a decrease of 93. ...
Article : 29 wordsA Paris report states that the resistance of the Germans eastward of Courchamp is regarded as an indication that they are in full retreat. ...
Article : 38 wordsAt the request of the New South Wales War Loan Committee, the Mayor has convened a meting to be held at the Newcastle Council Chambers to-morrow ...
Article : 46 wordsAfter consultation with the Dominions, and important amendments in committee, modifying the character of the central authority under the Emigration Bill, Mr. ...
Article : 64 wordsMr. Hope, Junior Lord of the Treasury, stated in the House of Commons that 530 British officers and men, and 638 Indians had died in Turkish prisoners' camps ...
Article : 35 wordsThe French have adopted a new method of attack. They have abandoned the preliminary bombardment, relying upon the tanks, ...
Article : 28 wordsSERGEANT-MAJOR HUNT.—Mr. George Hunt, of Newcastle West, has received word that this son, Sergeant-major George Hunt, D.C.M., has been killed in action. ...
Article : 232 wordsMr. Perris reports that on Tuesday morning he visited the British divisions fighting at the head of the Ardre Valley, in what may be called the battle of ...
Article : 57 wordsSir Leo Chiozza Money, Assistant Controller of Shipping, stated in the House of Commons that the organisation of the British trans-Atlantic transport enabled ...
Article : 41 wordsNext week practically all the Federal Ministers will be in Sydney, where administrative work will be conducted for a week, possibly a fortnight. ...
Article : 144 wordsMr. J. W. Pidcock, of Casino, has received the following letter in reference to the death of his son, Lieutenant John W. Pidcock (formerly of Newcastle), from ...
Article : 254 wordsThe Paris newspaper "La Liberte" states that the guns captured northward of the Oureq included 155 which the Germans captured from the French on April 27 last. ...
Article : 31 wordsA Washington message states that Mr. Baker, Secretary for War, intends to ask Congress for larger military mobilisation, in order to increase the United States ...
Article : 31 wordsA German agent in America named von Strench, who is reported to be the Kalser's half-brother, has been arrested. He is accused of plotting to invade ...
Article : 88 wordsMr. M'Namara, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Admiralty, in moving the second reading of the Naval Prize Bill, said that officers and men belonging ...
Article : 81 wordsThe Australian Press Association learns or the position on the Marne front that at 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon the enemy was delivering several local attacks ...
Article : 120 wordsAt a well-attended meeting of the Wickham Girls' Empire League, held at the Bowling Club's rooms last night, a statement in connection with the bazaar was ...
Article : 86 wordsIt is now reported that Marshal von Hindenburg is seriously ill, and has not taken part in military operations for a long time. ...
Article : 35 wordsMr. Hoover, the American Food Controller, speaking in the Mansion House, in London, said: "The Allied meat and fat supplies are ample. We can build up ...
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), Thu 25 Jul 1918, Page 5
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