Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Geraldton Express in Geraldton, Western Australia

We have pages in Western Australia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1915

Page

3

European War Developments Across Regions and Actions

Nations mark war anniversary with resolute meetings in towns. The Munitions Act enforced, strikers prosecuted. Eastern front notes Warsaw evacuation and Grand Duke Nicholas’s briefing. Bulgaria hedges on joining Axis powers while Quad Entente holds. Italy advances as Austria evacuates Trieste. Gallipoli ongoing with Turkish defense at Gaba Tepe. German piracy continues. ship torpedoed. US declines action. Roumania’s stance shifts. Allied negotiations progress. Dardanelles campaign updates and 58th casualty list. West Australians report.

War Cables Report German and Allied War Movements

War cables recount British and German actions across Europe with emphasis on the Western Front and Warsaw evacuation. Reports cite German lines, Allied planning, and strategic positions while noting negotiations and public statements from London and Petrograd. Strong entities include Germany, France, Russia, Warsaw, Vistula, Roumania, Athens, London, Petrograd, and Austro-German forces.

France

Bulgaria Denies Readiness to Join Central Powers

Interview with Dr. Radoslavov, President of the Bulgarian Council, says Bulgaria is not prepared to march with Austria Germany and Turkey. He notes Bulgaria would align where national interests lie and cites potential aid from the Quadruple Entente if Serbia’s Macedonia is restored. Also reports on Austro German cavalry entering Lublin and evacuation of Trieste depots, with Australian and New Zealand forces holding off Turkish troops at Gaba Tape.

Bulgaria London Paris Petit Parisienne Rados- Javon Dedengatch Mustaphansa

Sinking of the Therian Draws Limited U.S. Response

A German submarine sank the North Atlantic liner Therian yesterday, killing several crew and 1T man, with many rescued. American women aboard were among those saved. The U.S. State Department stated no action would be taken as the Therian appeared to have attempted to escape.

London North Atlantic Rew Wastington State Department Sibmarine

The Dardanelles Roll of Honor Fifty Eight Casualty List

The latest casualty list records West Australian soldiers among the Roll of Honor. Entries include killed in action Private I Weeden Private W Davis Private D Wat-nou Private M Simpson and many others with wounded and hospitalised mentions. The list enumerates ranks from Private to Corporal and includes several sergeants and a quartermaster, ending with total casualties.

West Austicallans Portel I. Weeden W Davis D Watnou Ted Af Hien Privage Chandicappery Metals Tai ML Simpson

Letters From Soldiers At Front Echo Life In Gallipoli

Me and Mrs Geoeaster received letters for their son William and Frank from the Gallipoli front. William writes June 9 that the battalion is well, notes skirmishes with shrapnel, dust, and hot conditions. Frank arrived recently with greetings of comrades and a status update on other soldiers. The letters describe harsh front life, occasional shells, wounded and dead, and daily routines such as digging and writing from precarious trenches while awaiting orders.

Geoeaster Willian Frank Tim William Tonge Manmhaw Pos Taylor Finn Elase Meank Jon Sam Willie Tommy Geraldton Lviv Jaukont Fur Atene Groner Toungoon Melbourne Wight Failine Hathyarel Frame Tay Hicks Taint Mall Ehly Bear Orcs Kempton Hatta Ted Ising Nwetivis

The Commonwealth and the War Rates Explained

The article outlines wartime earnings tax rates with a focus on salary bands and personal exemptions. It notes income brackets from under £200 to over £1,000 and indicates rates to be applied on totals, though some text is garbled.

Ivan

West Australia Day Appeal Draws Strong Support

Sir Harry Baron's call for a West Australia Day fundraiser to aid wounded heroes drew broad backing in Geraldton. A morning collection at the Tul and a later evening effort at the Town Hall raised funds amid a torchlight procession, concerts, and auctions. The event, hindered by rain on Saturday, planned a resumed program for Sunday with street processions canceled due to weather but continued community generosity toward the relief fund.

Harry Baron Geraldrom Soncerhief Lohjvet Uneish Faulkner Fs Ferry Brigady Lewite Ander Alana Ty Y Gilysen Toby Roger Devon Me Begley Resi Bation Alp Tuck Caulson Mogens Kin Cubs Lessin Hs Aeta Duirlig Pany Shaw Mawalpine

A. F. Wilding's Death Chronicle

The fragmentary note recounts a fatal incident involving A. F. Wilding and references a sport event and multiple named figures such as Lenny, Stevens, and Clarke. It hints at an arrest, a wooden gun mention, and crowd reaction, concluding with a line about the death. The readable bits suggest a historical obituary or public notice surrounding Wilding’s death and related incidents.

Market report notes quiet week and weak demand

The report from Dalgety and Co notes a quiet market with little business and low spirits. Wheat prices are unsettled, auctions show excess supply, and stock lot descriptions indicate tight on spot goods with modest returns. Local and eastern quotations reflect subdued activity and ample supply.

Messrs Dalgety and Cy., Ltd Watt Adelaide Perth Yuluey Hetiyg Corday Pita Cain Conan Mansel AL BS

Rain, harvest hopes, and recruitment in Northampton

In Northampton and district July rainfall totals for seven months show heavy rain in Asia and Mandur. crops and gardens mostly healthy with expectations of a big cereal yield while some low ground potato crops rot. Local memorial service to soldiers and sailors to be held at the Mechit Institute led by Reverends King and Green. New recruits, five by Frida y downeetrain to Geraldton, push total to LT men abroad.

LeTeCh Mechites’ Institute Iian HT. King Church of Moglaud Joseph Green Methodist Church Lee Iis Mans Asia Lunnees Mirela Apel Waddera Wwe Fridac Doweetrain Geraldton Doctor West

Belgian Relief Fund Receives Contributions and Support

A Historic note records gratitude to donors and patrons for Belgian Relief Fund subscriptions. It lists committee members and contributors, including Mr. Craven, Mrs. Robison, Miss Wal, and others, thanking them for their patronage and noting receipts, sums, and tickets acknowledged by local organizers.

Tun Wes Eliot Milled Craven Robison Iestead Denier Raut Wr Laing Butler River Thors Hotta Hox Souitain de Hayes

War Loan Prospectus for Commonwealth of Australia 1925

Australia offers a 5 million pound 4 percent war loan to fund WWI costs. The issue uses inscribed stock or treasury bonds with tax exemptions, payable at par, and administered by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and state branches. Applications require deposits and instalment schedules, with stock kept at the Commonwealth Treasury and transfer books in Canberra.

Commonwealth of Australia Treasury Vonnon Oweal Astralia Sydney Melbouhne Briswane Adelaide Perth Hobart Halrarar Hany Commonwealth Mak Australia Commonwealth Bank OF Australia Gemm Commonwealth UE Mintras Lan 10 Australas Montag Monty Aid Thawts Melieurie Hakabustralia

Unclear historic sale notes for sheep and livestock

Fragmentary OCR text describes a livestock sale with references to sheep and lambs, pens, and market activity. Numerous garbled terms, place names, and figures make precise details unreliable, but it centers on a 19th or early 20th century livestock market event with prices and brands.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Warsaw Grand Duke Nicholas Italy Trieste Gallipoli Gaba Tepe United States Roumania Dardanelles Day Mirst ATLIN Lonhon Sig Warya Hondon Newhat Peres Giconri Lord Moulton Cloeth Alti Vote Warsam Thresslans Atky Mviolas Londor Bellewrad Gee Amey T Tassia Hiya” Wurabere Dhie Fas Thin Whvantver Kun Jayner Petrograd Rolat Gare AL Gigere Athens Mag Beans Oberlin Commenique Aieneral Warrasch Vistula Nest Jay Fond Velee Lions Comdmstor C. J. Lupp THE Bulgarian Council N Cavalry Lubli Berlin Amsterdam Vienna Lublin NOME Avg Jean Trieste Sustraliuss Ema Malta Tate Necri AL Ngers Americas Hong Lumber, Nows Nk Roll of Honor G. Puwican Jieut Naight Letentsch Lawrence Kelverley A. Wille Ro Beard Daly J. Shillinetey Cuticura Geraldtons Alurday Hundun Wilihig Lenny Wasa Haven Sport Ata Powe Stevens Timor B.C. Clarke Turkey Neton A. F. Wilding Heals and Chine Ake Fataloes Northampton Red Cross Society Georgina Ceitenwel Netty Wales Cutlatoy Mikey Road Gil Taynerstei Mae Miss Meadheeradt Yig Ital Commonwealth Bank OF Acsthalla Commonwealth of Austeltia Ay Efm Peigen Iim Mumal Wertiers Aneret Tog MUNK TMG von Tboli
Search Courier

Search the Geraldton Express Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Geraldton Express?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication