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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
3
A German writer lauds Franco British artillery on the Somme as superb and pays tribute to Tommies Australians and New Zealanders with the line No Spartan died more bravely. Battles near Gorizia remain fiercely contested with armoured car actions. General Brusiloff reports enormous captures of men munitions and guns.
Paris Aug 18 reports 122 German divisions on the Western front with 20 opposing the British and French on the Somme and 20 in front of Verdun. The remainder are scattered along a front slightly over 550 miles.
Official report from Petrograd notes General Brusiloff's forces freed territory between June 4 and August 12, capturing 17,757 officers and 350,000 men. The tally includes 405 cannon, 1,326 machine guns, 338 bomb-throwers and 300 powder carts.
In Rome on August 18 prisoners stream in from Gorizia trembling and dazed from battle. The city endures constant shelling as battalions press the fight east of the town. Heavily armored cars advance close to enemy lines delivering enfilading machine gun fire amid furious hand to hand combat.
A Berlin wireless report praises Franco British artillery on the Somme as superb with thousands of shells fired daily. It notes 10,000 guns in action, claims battles unmatched in history, and lauds Australian and New Zealand troops along with British forces at Pozieres and Devil's Wood for fearless charges. casualties range between 300,000 and 500,000.
Mothers across Australia prepare a simple cough remedy from Two Shillings’ worth of Hean’s Essence by mixing with water and sweetening. The preparation claims to treat coughs colds whooping cough croup influenza bronchitis and sore throats without containing opium or tainted ingredients. It cites cost savings and safety for children.
News from London Paris and New York describe two dawn encounters between British and German ships at Zeebrugge and British gains north of the Thiepval Pozieres road. Reports detail Mouquet farm’s fall, trench defenses on the Somme, and ongoing Allied pressure with Haig noting minor local shifts. Notices call up youths aged 18 years and 6 months for service abroad after a delay.
Heath and Pat discuss brisk demand for tickets to Chimney Corner entertainment on Tuesday night for the Bill Star rington benefit. They joke about fair access and helping widows and orphans, noting the wish to have all hands able to sell and support the show.
General Vaig reports a late afternoon operation in conjunction with the Fresnel. The advance pushed west and south-west of Gilberts and west of High Well, evicting enemy trenches east of Mougubt farm while our machine halted an enemy engine.
A garbled wireless dispatch from Vietnam era yields an indictment against Cirttl Maasy and Max Dparden amid World War II rhetoric. The piece claims Germany’s foes include bragecarts and asserts Germany will not yet divide the world. France remains eager, Anglo-Americans claim the Saninie offensive is a fragment of a larger push, with the future to reveal the truth.
London dispatch on August 17 reports Petrograd communique detailing artillery and rifle fire along the front. The despatch notes heavy weaponry and recent captures, listing numbers of men, guns, machine guns, bomb-throwers, and shells since early August.
Geneva reports confidential Red Cross figures place Austrian losses through July 1 at 1,000,000 killed or wounded. A Cunard liner passenger account from New York says a German submarine was seen attacked and towed to a base, with no further details available.
The piece reports Labor candidates in Coolgardie with large majorities, noting Stirling Street sources and a strong Labour lead. It mentions McDowall and Macpherson with speculative figures, praising past results as the largest Labor majority since the seat’s creation, and hints at further votes to come.
Sapper Clarke of the Miners’ Corps in France writes to his parents about the death of Sapper Hert Kelly, a former schoolmate. He recalls Kelly’s instant death near the trenches, the funeral with a British chaplain, and officers present, including Mr Swan. He notes arrangements to place wreaths over the grave and mentions news reaching Mick and Mrs Kelly.
The fragmentary obituary notes Sir George Turner a former Victorian leader and ex Federal Treasurer with honors from Cambridge. It reports the death of Lieut. W. G. Walter, son of Warden WooA G Walter, detailing his life in Thehurs, education, and service, plus scattered references to relatives, places, and roles across Victoria and Western Australia.
A caustic sketch of Liberal Mines ministers and Frank Wilson the conjurer, criticizing ministerial choices, recent safety arguments, and internal party tensions. The piece hints at cabinet reshuffles, a secret furniture contract, and ongoing disputes over the state deficit and industrial policy.
Producers in Geraldton district fear low prices paid by buyers drive down returns for bags and other sidelines. Traders retail at high margins, leaving little for poultry raisers. A district plan to open a direct sales shop is proposed, with Mr. Connor visiting to advise on expanding farmers’ markets and protecting producers from middlemen pressure.
A garbled historic OCR note hints at promises by ministers and officials, contrasting wonderful state images with unclear text. It references vows, plans, and a wedding like framing, but the exact entities and outcomes remain obscured by misspellings and jumbled phrases.
A wartime verse urges endurance as troops endure trench hardship and praise for Woods peppermint cure. It blends praise for allied heroes from Dardanelles to future Turks and foresees music bunting bells welcoming returning soldiers.
There is only one Wolfe's Schnapps. The phrase asserts exclusivity of the brand in the market, implying singular ownership or production claims without additional context or details.
A customer recounts two years of facial pimples that bled after shaving until Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used. Pimples disappeared within a few nights of treatment, with a free sample offer by post. Address R. Towns & Co. Sydney. Sold worldwide.
The text warns that worry and overwork harm the nervous system, risking neurasthe nia or nervous exhaustion. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a reliable remedy to restore red blood and relieve nervous diseases, noting benefits for both adults and children and offering a booklet by post.
The Harrington Benefit will begin Tuesday with a pre performance procession of Firemen Cadets and Scouts prior to the Dramatic Company's show. The City Band led by M Lupp will provide music. Weather notes record August 18 high 60.2 and low 8.5 with rain 15 points since last issue totaling 1765 points for the year to August 18.
In a bookshop window a sign reads Dickens works with his week for 124 and questions if he will work for that amount. The display shows various books and a clannish banner above the text.
Mrs. Edith Austin of Marrickville testifies her husband suffered a severe finger crush at a Tweed Factory. After two to three weeks at Prince Alfred Hospital the wound remained sore until Zam-Buk application drew out a bone fragment and promoted healing. The testimonial claims Zam-Buk also treats burns, bruises, ulcers, eczema, ringworm, and many other conditions, sold at 1/6 or 3/6 per pat.
Catholic Church notices list St Xavier's schedule with Mass at 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Evening Devotions at 7:30 p.m.
On Sunday after Truis Sunday divine worship will be held at Tl aan at 7.40 pm and at Christ Church. Worship also at East Chapman at 2 pm. The Ladies Guild meets Tuesday for missionary intercession and work.
The Presbyterian church previews the sermon series The Natice of the Authority of the Bible for the Modern Mind II with minister Rev. E K F Cameron, a note on Courage and Faith, and a musical theme Seal out Thy Light. A parade of senior cadets will be present at the evening service.
Salvation Army announces a series of meetings including a 7 a.m. Rinoa Drill at iLaan, Holiness Meeting, i hau Free and Easy Meeting, and a 7:30 p.m. Salvation Meeting. Local attendees encouraged to join and participate.
Wanted known prepaid ads rates listed. Anted to Buy a second hand piano cheap. Apply X at this office. Les in Marine Terrace seeks a Black Onyx Earring. Finder to return to Mrs. Okdrieve.
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