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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1916
Page
3
General Haig reports cheering progress on many fronts with gains north east of Pozieres and the capture of Flaury. British airships touted as finer and faster than Zeppelins. Lloyd George comments on operations. Berlin claims Deutschland reached Bremen. Submarine activity along the American coast monitored.
London Aug 90 General Haig reports Friday operations from Thiepval to the Guillemont sector advancing 11 miles. British forces captured a ridge southeast of Thiepval and northerly slopes above Pozieres giving a wide east and northeast view. Western edge of the high wood and enemy trenches half a mile west of the wood were held. Advances north east of Pozieres on both sides of the Pozieres Rapacene road and near the windmill. The enemy bombarded positions today with no infantry attack reported.
London dispatches describe a brilliant assault capturing a notable portion of Maurepas from Germans, with two German strongpoints cleared north west of Thiaumont, 190 unwounded prisoners, and three machine guns taken. Paris reports counterattacks repulsed and progress between Thiaumont and Fleury amid German holds on a small Tuing sector.
London August 191 Mr. Liosd George addressing Crlocketh yesterday stated he is satisfied with war progress and for the first time in two years that the nip is gripping. He said it will not be long before a crack is heard and that extracting the kernel depends on policy to prevent another war in their day.
A Norfolk message reports two British submarines crossing the Atlantic to patrol the American coast for the Deutschland and Bremen. Barlin notes the Deutschland arrived at Bremen after heavy fighting, and Fleury has been captured. A new British airship is said to exceed the German model in design and speed.
An ad-like snippet promotes a home remedy for coughs and throat trouble claiming a pint of the finest quality mix can be made quickly by adding 25. word of HEAN'S ESSENCE to water and sweetening. It references Sir Tyler Hagan, a novelist, and mentions travel to Australia and returning to England.
Haig reports continued trench advances and ground gains near Hazentinleferst. German attempts to retake captured positions failed. Russian and Austro-Hungarian fronts show heavy fighting with significant losses. German fleet action in the North Sea results in two British cruisers sunk or damaged and crew losses.
The programme shows Mr. Connors visit schedule in August traveling by train and motor with lectures each evening. It lists towns such as Dongarra Greenough Nabawah Northampton Geraldton New Marracarra Tenindewa Mullewa Wongan and Perth, with district drives and lectures at halls and town halls.
A large crowd is urged to attend a charity performance by the Dramatic Corps in Geraldton on Tuesday night. Doors open 7 90, show starts promptly to boost charitable efforts, with promises of a lively evening and full houses.
Voters in Geraldton watched tentative tallies from the Canning and Northam seats as counts progressed toward evening. Early results favored Robinson and Seaddan, with Mitchell and Kenneally trailing. later counts moved Robinson ahead, then Seaddan, while Mitchell gained a lead in the Northam tally before final figures tightened the race. Final results show Mitchell with a narrow majority, reflecting a close contemporary contest.
A long fragment recounts egg prices and producer trader debates in town markets. Geraldion signs a Straight Deal letter critiquing store price gaps and producer margins while noting high costs and seemingly low profits amid local grocery trade tensions. Anecdotes include parish charity events and a tale about Mick Pway and Harrington benefit.
Letters to Mrs. M. Kelly of Geraldton recount the death of MHS Kelly killed in action on 27 June 1916. Messages from Major Loulter, Lieut W Whyte, and Father Limbire describe burial in a British cemetery, last rites, and the soldier's cheerful disposition. Interpreting officer Frances notes the interpreter’s service with Australian troops and honors the fallen as a brave Christian.
An aging advertisement copy extolls Peps as a natural, safe cure for colds and coughs. It urges carrying Pops on trains and to theater to ward off coughs, touts for children and the elderly, and notes prices and distributor details in Sydney. The fragment also offers cleaning and cooking tips and general household instructions.
Shipping notes describe the State steamer Kwinana departing Freemantle on Sunday August 19 for Derby, with no call at Geraldton. Mention also Minderoo and Htreeantis sailing Friday from Derby, Charon at Geraldton, and care tips for cooking peas apples and general household work including ink stain removal and using orange peel to aid fires.
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