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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1916

Page

3

The Rosary Matinee and Taxation Debate in Geraldton

The piece notes a Saturday theatre matinee of The Rosary and Theatr e program as well as a broader political discussion. It reports on taxation policy debates tied to education immigration and a proposed measure by the government. It mentions the visit of Agricultural Commissioner J. M. B. Connor and MLA Meltmane touring farms and lecturing in Nabawah and Northampton areas, plus church anniversary notices and local council hall rental discussions.

Noteen Tong Huersles Maddington Colehatich Scaddann Wilsem Kame Wilson Thik Commission Hay Mtuddington Photo Supply Heart Alaelient Dalziel J. M.B. Connor Bouth-West Geraldton Dongarra Greenough Connor Meltmane Nabawah Northampton King's Hall Tenindwer and Mullewa

Deutschland brings mails from German envoy and war updates

Europe war scene reports the Deutschland entering Weser mouth with mails from the German Ambassador. A hero sub commander is praised by Kaiser. Paris cites desperate Guillemont fighting as French attacks push, Allies gain ground and British patrols reach Martinpulch. Alpine detachments hold Tofano fronts as Austrians court-martial two colonels for absence. Austria weighs raising military age to 60 amid heavy losses.

Weser Paris Guillemont Martinpulch London New York Rom Remstein

Advanced actions on the Somme front and allied reports

British and Allied fronts report limited gains near Thiepval with trenches captured and prisoners taken amid heavy artillery bombardment. In the Dardanelles and surrounding theaters Hungarian and Bulgarian movements are described, with Allied artillery dispersed Bulgar front forces and new German diplomatic notes affecting Balkan positions. Reports also claim Russian offensives along the Sereth and Galician fronts, with continued heavy fighting and prisoner counts.

German Reinforcements Reported to Reach Key Railway

Dispatches state German forces are reinforcing the Kovel region to hold the Vel-Sarny rail line. Reports claim additional troops and matériel have been moved into the area, though exact counts vary across sources.

Amstraidaml Germany Hetty Kovel-Sarny

Latest War Cables Reported Sutra

War cable dispatches reach Europe from German fronts as authorities in Berlin announce tactical shifts and supply concerns. Allied commands press countermeasures amid evolving front lines and disputed casualty tallies.

Desperate fighting at Guillemont reported in war dispatches

London dispatches describe three days of furious combat in the northern Guillemont sector as British troops advance amid stubborn resistance. The Dail Mail correspondent notes troops pressing from Martinguich village toward strategic positions, with heavy artillery and persistent assaults shaping the battle line. The report adds Austrian actions in the Asiago and Valona regions as the wider war intensifies.

London Paris Dail Mail Guillerret

Red Scaly and Eczema Sufferer Finds Relief

Miss E R Bogarty of Phil's Creek Frogmore describes six weeks of red rough itchy eczema on neck and ears. She used Caticura Soap and Ointment after sample promotion and reports the crema healed before half a tin was used. Sample offer by R Towns & Co Sydney promotes cleansing soap and healing ointment.

E.R. Bogarty Phil's Creek Frogmore R. Towns & Co Sydney N. S. Ws

Geraldton Police Court charges admit theft and fraud

In Geraldton Police Court Dafare Messrs and Warwick were remanded on charges of stealing £204 from a memorial fund and defrauding through forged entries. Other charges involve falsifying bank entries and altering a treasurer’s receipt. Bail granted with security. theatre notices and local election costs mentioned.

Uwe Potion York Dafare Messrs Mernin O'S Aviliany Warwick Salis Figar Tobinson Cimed Aml Graitet Lmeneb Tahoe

Zam-Buk hailed as cure for eczema in Sydney man

Arthur Herbert Mason of Young Street Annandale Sydney reports severe eczem a on both feet eased by Zam-Buk balm after other remedies failed. He describes a pustular rash turning raw and itchy then healing fully with repeated applications. Zam-Buk sold at chemists stores. price 1/6 and 8/5.

Arthur Herbert Mason Young Street Annandale Sydney Zam-Buk Australasian Dept C. ¥. Fulford, Ltd Pitt Street

Federal Cabinet Meeting Fails To Discuss Conscription

A meeting of Federal Cabinet ministers at Parliament House adjourned after about an hour without any mention of conscription. Prime Minister Hughes spoke briefly on freight and metals, then left for Australia to investigate further while ministers pressed for clarity on military service. Caucus adjourned at six, with the theatre and weekend plans noted in brief chatter.

Trime Hughes Britain France Australia

Splendid remedy for children's coughs across Australia

Mothers across Australia prepare at home a cheap cough remedy using Two Shillings’ worth of Hean’s Essence mixed with sweetening to yield about a pint. The article touts no paregoric or opiates, claiming safety for children, contrasting with costly ready-made preparations.

Australia Uenza

Kalgoorlie Raving Ch Meeting Starts Tomorrow

Kalgoorlie aug 35 starting times for the fire day meeting are listed with events including Kalgoorlie Stakes at 22 and Hampton Handicap at 11. Caumbatto Plate 3 pm Final Handicap 5 pin. The page also notes a soldier’s totter and references original poetry “Warte was a friend of Ming” by Me WM by Haulay, plus other matter.

Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Raving Ch Tiordles Gaumbatto Purre Warte Ming Haulay

Digesting slow meals and health remedies in old column

A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century column discusses slow eating to aid digestion, citing famous doctors and Dr Williams Pink Pills, plus notes on war era politics, German artifacts, and a dedication at St Pancras Testimony. It mentions Woods peppermint cure and Wolfe's Schnapps in passing.

Sir Andrew Clarke Dr. Williams Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co

Obituary notes and war service mentions from Western Australia

Personal notices recall deaths and marriages in Tingtat and Geraldton, noting Hans Duulette as second wife of Sir Judy Doutette and references to other titled figures. War updates report Private W. Axson missing since July 25 1914, with wounded Corporal 8 Damptel and Private J. Cr. McMickan listed. Kitchener Medals fundraising totals rise past £370 for the Children's Hospital.

Tingtat Hans Duulette Judy Doutette Noutette Iirretariat W. Annon Augustus . Street Basa Tracerss Me'sbourne W. Axson 11Th Battalion Tance Damptel Mt. Magnet J. Cr. McMickan Geraldton

Catholic Church Notices at St Naviaya Parish

Church notices describe Catholic Masses and devotions at St Naviaya with services at 7:00 am 7:50 pm and shortened evensong. Also England church worship with Holy Communion at noon prayer and Matins. Special memorial service for 25 members fallen in action and additional services at Moonshineport. Preacher T. Toewkin discusses Christian privilege and life prayer. Choirs, songs, instruments, and town hymn events noted. Parish events include Sunday services and offerings throughout the day.

Presbyterian Church St John's Presbyterian Church Ram Laan Matting TV Pam Pan

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