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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1916

Page

3

Sherif's Sale and Related Notices

Friday August 18 at noon a sale of farm stock and chattels will be held at Bogle Bros warehouse Eleanor Street Vic Lee 5355 four miles from Naraling Siding Mingenew stock sale and other notices include a Vermin District boundary change and a subscrip tion to the Patrio tic Fund with a £100 donation from Sir Edward Wittenoom plus an assigned estate sale of James Criddle farm stock machinery and other chattels after the sheriff sale

Sherif Bogle Bros Eleanor Street Vic. Lee Tcond Naraling Siding Koleht Hinton Kempton Edward Wittenoom Patriotic Fund Yesterda K Fen Ation Yulgoo Wittenoom Nel Sherms James Criddle

Wounded Private Progress Report and Local Marital Union

A casualty list update notes Private J Iflarrison of Bedide Ta improving after severe wounds. Mt New station JP S W Mitchell returns to Northhampton en route home. Miss Winifred Gardner of Fitzgerald Street South weds L Ros Markland of the Bank of New Zealand, formerly Geraldton. Bride’s family and community extend best wishes as the groom prepares for frontline service in the ongoing conflict.

J. Iflarrison Bedide- Ta S. WT. Mitchell J.P Mt. New Station Northhampton Te Kowhal Marriland Winifred Gardner FT. Gardner Fitzgerald-street South L. Ros Markland Bank of New Zealand Geraldton Sit

Death notices and military losses shock Geraldton

News from Geraldton reports Capt Jibbings killed in action in France on July Cath. He rose from mail-room to Commonwealth forces officer and leaves a widow and three girls. Also a telegram confirms Private W O Hollings of D Company 32nd Battalion killed in France on July 17, marking the first anniversary of Blackboy Camp entry. W D Johnson receives notice of Wheat Board shift due to political change in WA.

Ets Geraldton Jibbings France Post Office Department Ile Empire Gibbings F. Il. Ptrede F. Crawford W Hollings Marine Terrace Militanyee W.O. Hlollings D. Coy Blackhoy Hollings Fred W. D Johnson Hagelthorn Victoria Australian Wheat Board W.A

War on the Western Front and Europe Peace Rumors

Across the British West Front the war stalls with aerial activity noted and a British aircraft missing. Vienna’s papers gloomily forecast, while Berlin hears peace rumors. Sweden predicts peace. Roumania wavers. Turkey and Bulgaria tire. Separate peace offers reach the Entente, but are rejected.

Bombing West of Pozieres and Rome Raids Reported

War cables describe a bombing attack west of Pozieres with a machine gun claim and several raids on an aerodrome. Allied airmen supported artillery and infantry, with one aircraft missing. Reports from Petrograd and London detail riverine and trench actions in the Dneister Sereth and Carpathians, plus brief notes on Turkish fronts and Isenza-Isonga operations.

Mary Pozieres Lukh Sereth Dneister Tustobaby Fir Zoboroy Strupa Lake van Persia Sukkiz Itamiilga Stokleod Storpa Koropiea Zlotalipa Dmeister Mariampol Carpathians

Austria's Collapse Threatens Germany Says Journal

A Vienna newspaper warned that an Austrian collapse would precipitate Germany's downfall. It cited Austrias dire situation as being attacked on all sides and urged Austria to be saved at all costs, even surrendering political and military direction to Germany.

Vienna Germany Austria London Vienna ‘Nieuwe Freie Presse

Peace Rumors and Opinions on War Termination

New York reports wide peace rumors circulating from Berlin after Dr Bethmann Hollwegs Vienna visit and Swedish papers predicting early peace. The World London correspondent says American businessmen note growing belief in an approaching end to the war with most predicting early next year and some seeing November as the termination.

New York Berlin Bethmann-Hollweg Vienna London World

Romania's War Stance Weighed by Intrigue in Bucharest

Bucharest dispatch reports Roumania on the eve of choosing sides in the war. The capital swarms with intrigue and spies as factions vie for influence. A new Allied victory could sway wavering factions to join the Allies.

New York Bucharest Roammania Roumania

Turkey and Bulgaria seek separate peace in August discussion

Rome reports that Turkey and Bulgaria asked the Entente for a separate peace but the Entente declined to discuss the matter. The Athens correspondent notes the overtures were made but rejected.

Turkey Bulgaria Rome Tripine Athens Thentente

Tullamul Town Trip and Woods Peppermint Cure

The narrator recalls a rough year in life at lonely Tullamul and describes yearly trips to town with a thriftless father who spends his cheques on wheat and wool. The focus shifts to securing toys and Woods Great Peppermint Cure for family cheer.

Lonely Tullamul Daddy

British Forces Reclaim Trenches North of Pozieres

General Ifaig reports re taking nearly all trenches north of Pozieres after a German penetration on Sunday. We repulsed two German raids on our light tank. The German northwest of Wallach exploded a crater. we occupied the crater. Our feinted raid south of Ar Montieres caused German disruption while our artillery pressed advantage.

London Ifaig Pozieres Germany Wallach Ar- Montieres

Austrian Front Losses Reported in August

Austrian losses on the Italian front since August 1 are reported as 25 000 killed and 22 000 prisoners, with wounded figures also cited. The total losses, including the Russian front, are estimated to exceed 200 000.

London

Bothmer's Defeat Attributed To Inferior Troops

Petrograd reports continued advance on the Upper Strupa. Allied air units bombed a Courland aerodrome on Lake Agern, engaging seven German planes for an hour and downing one while damaging two others that landed at sea. Austrian HQ attributes Bothmer's defeat to weaker frontline troops.

London Petrograd Strupa Lake Agern Courland Zurich Bothmer

British Munitions Output Surges Under War Ministry

In the Commons, Mr Alontague reviewed munitions progress, noting weekly ammunition output now matches pre war stock, heavy guns produced twice as many as at ministry start, and machine guns up fourteenfold. Output of high explosives is sixty one times initial levels, with weekly consumption far exceeding early war needs. One third of shells and steel are sent to France.

London Lotse of Commons Toakis Alontague France

Federal Pearl Fishery Commission report urged nonwhite labor

Telegrams from MP Blebourne note that the royal commission report on the pearling industry, due when Parliament meets, will unanimously recommend that the industry cannot be carried on by white labor.

Mpblebourne Federal Royal Commission

State Parliament Labor Candidate's Sweep In Majority

Perth report lists final election figures with Labor candidate Lannert leading 1 161, Independent McPherson 411, Liberal Hoibean 185. Recruitment notes mention attestations for scutt erm camp and Marine Terrace chatter about a charity benefit under Bill Tarmington, plus R U N Pope named District Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator at Vouanmi field.

Lannert McPherson Hoibean Volanmi Pr. R. U N Pope Vouanmi

Princess Marys Pets Dominate York Mottage Show

Princess Mary keeps a small menagerie at York Mottage and wins two prizes at a local show with her rabbits. The article notes she follows grandmother rather than mother in tastes and shows.

Princess Mary York Mottage

Premier Wilson and the Redistribution Bill Debate

A fragment discusses Premier Wilson's strategy to pass a Redistribution of Seats Bill without Opposition support. It notes constitutional requirements for an absolute majority, mentions doubtful ministerial seats, and speculates on Speaker selection and electoral risks. Additional items reference costs of factories act prosecutions, railway charges, and poll results in Canning.

Wilson Canning

New Premier’s Railway Pledge Sparks Debate

A political telegram and editorial fragment raise questions about the Liberal Government’s role in starting the Esperance railway and potential plans to link the Esperance Northward line to the existing system. The labor perspective questions the timing and centralisation, while a retrospective verse comments on political fame and past positions.

Othe Martia Esperance Itin Verrier Frank Wilson Kalwoorlie Esperance Railway Cnolgartie Wirlflemoadtha Aml Widgiemowltia Norsenyan Wilson Msperance Seadlan Besnal- Chedte Kalsophie Rsperaner Trans Cooleardie Esperance Railways Tersenal

Favorite trader Karnalpi to return from Melbourne voyage

Karnalpi, undergoing a thorough overhaul in Melbourne, is due in Geraldton early next month and will resume weekly southbound trips. Local businessmen expect her reappearance with much satisfaction. The s s Gilgai, loaded with wheat for the port, sails tonight for Albany carrying government consignments from Jas Hell Co Dalgety Co agents, J Darling Sons, and Ockerhy Co.

Karnalpi Melbourne Geraldton S.s. Gilgai Albany Jas, Hell « Co Dalgety& Co J. Darling « Sons Ockerhy « Co

Private Jaminson Dies in France in World War I

Relatives report Private Jaminson of the Infantry was killed in action in France on November 11 age 21. He previously lived in Perth with Gordon and Cereh, served at Katanning, later lived in Boulder, and his sister is married to Private Willant Deeble of South Fremantle who is hospitalized in Konghared.

Jaminson Woa France Ameust Gordon Cereh Perth Tawmieson Pissse Tinos Katanning Alisabher Boulder Willant Deeble South Prenanade Konghared Mars Teateman Smonham Llerbert Pearsim WA Ine Trys Hash Wren Frances Ety Sado Jmst Whisa Wes Paphos Empire Tewlenant Om Breimintie John Weste Batemnen

Hean's Essence Praised As Cold Remedy In Letter

Secretary John W. Doyle of the Eight Hour and Labor Demonstration Committee writes from Sydney on July 1, 1916 praising Hean's Essence as an exceptionally good remedy for colds. He notes moderate price and rapid action appealing to workers with large families, says it fills a long-felt home need, and mentions it is obtainable from chemists and stores. Two shillings buys a pint of the finest cough and sore throat remedy value.

John W. Doyle Eight Hour and Labor Demonstration Committee Sydney Hean

Notable Musicians and War Service Highlight European Leaders

The world knows violinist Ysaye who recently played at Albert Hall in London. He serves in the Belgian Army as a Lieutenant with three songs noted as musical. The piece mentions Mrs M Kenna, wife of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, a musician and composer, and Lord Basil Blackwood involved with Dublin Castle. It also references Lord Haig and Lady Haig, with connections to Queen Victoria and Queen Alexandra.

Ysaye Albert Hall London 2Ntain Ysaye Europe M'‘Kenna Wimborne House Alice Mernell Mes Reginald M'Kenna Basil Blackwood Dublin Castle Rd Wimborne Marquis of Dufferin Basil Lady Haig Douglas Haig Hono Victorm Queen Alexandra

Experienced Pianoforte Teacher Seeks Pupils

55 LiarDet presents as a seasoned pianist and pedagogue offering thorough instruction in a moderate style. Homes visited for lessons. Apply F. R. Dawson, Photographer, for contact details and arrangements.

F.R. Dawson

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