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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1915

Page

3

Invasion and War Actions Across Europe and Egypt

European War report details German efforts to regain ground in France and Belgium, with a fierce bombardment at Cairo as the invasion of Egypt proceeds. Turkish forces attempt to bridge the Suez Canal but are repulsed and flee in disorder amid broader imperial conflict. The Asturias outrage is raised, and Dr. Macnamara denounces it in the House of Commons.

Cairo Suez Canal Asturias House of Commons Dr. Macnamara CATO Aire Suoe Toursen Das Tight Jaronpertan Charlie Wright Haris Paris Lee Feyere Hub Tintin Nery Wehenat Gmk Miley Herbert Ter Wellhead Focal Inary Earl KHOW Wingenei

To Day's Cables From The Front

A condensed wartime dispatch describes German and Austro-German advances along the Western Front, Turkish attempts to bridge the Suez Canal, and related Ottoman and Egyptian fighting near the canal and in the Sinai. It notes prisoner captures, British and Allied counteractions, and casualties amid ongoing maneuvers.

Rebels surrender and unrest echo in Pretoria front

Report from Pretoria says the rebel Kemp and his men have surrendered amid broader surrenders of about one hundred rebels from Marite's forces. In Westminster, discussions continue as government officials pledge to inform allied nations and maintain civil order while resisting insurgent attempts and public unrest.

Pretoria Kemp Commensto Marite Cou Tuamlo Astorias Otis

Heavy rain causes railway damage delaying Mondor line

Telegrams report four more days of heavy rain in the Menzios district damage the railway between Menzira and Leandra. Thirty one washawarn likely delays communications with Mondor. Temporary repairs are underway but trains are widely stalled. The Taverton branch notes wash away about a mile Tong, with no further records at the moment.

Ballouriak Fel Vbw Menzios Menzira Leandra Mondor Taverton

Mel Aon Bendigo election result report

In Bendigo a local election returned James Mohs a boot maker with 3.0 percent and seven votes. David Sorrow, an autotooter, polled 2.41 percent. Two small interim counts are pending but unlikely to change the outcome.

Bendigo

Ratepayers Back Ward Support For Re-election Campaign

In a brief correspondence, the writer thanks ratepayers for their support of Ward and Queechy, endorsing McCloskey. The note expresses appreciation for the fair treatment and looks toward the continuation of service as elections approach.

France and Begum Under Heavy Attack

Reports from the Eastern front describe French and Begum actions with heavy artillery and Allied counterattacks. A British sortie at Quinchy failed to hold ground while German forces advanced near Uyekhe, taking trenches and penetrating our lines. Our heavy guns bombarded the railway area near Noyor as German provisioning operations faced disruption, and Allied forces continued to contest the frontier amid ongoing bombardments.

Lusdos Smater- Haygo Mmegle Mt Quinchy Uyekhe Gritinh Noyor An Tlon Ciermang Forest of Newnensiruck Rixts

Battle Report Mentions Trenches at Horjonitz and Allied Ship Loss

Fragmentary wartime dispatch describes German and Allied actions near Horjonitz trenches. It notes a British hospital ship torpedo attack near Havre, with red crosses visible, and claims German forces are ill equipped to attack the canal while Allied supply lines face strain.

Horjonitz Lapin Fensiin Maren Hain Pines Borrene Anturia Havre

Opthalmia in Sheep Prompt Health Measures

A contaminated shipment of Western wether sheep caused an outbreak of eye infections among 150 animals, with several going blind in one eye. The article notes the illness spread during transport, the need for careful shelter and water, and cautions for future shipments. It discusses treatment attempts and the broader risk to livestock, urging sanitary handling and monitoring by farmers and authorities.

Semday Anet Liliane Trentier Bern Weitce Gerantun Anita Trout Chen

Ratepayers Meeting Amid Turmoil Over Public Works Programs

The town hall hosted a ratepayers meeting led by Mayor and council members to justify proposed borrowing and projects. Attendees debated the Patopas road work, baths erection, and tax implications, with concerns about costs, timelines, and impact on residents. The session aimed to clarify financing, ownership, and long term benefits while preserving public services.

Fragmented Scribbles From Distant Springs of 19th Century News

A garbled OCR passage from a historical paper describes weather, travel, and scattered names with many legible phrases about times, places, and people. It mentions plans, a contest, and various local terms, creating a mosaic of a bygone issue.

Festivity and Dyspepsia In a Fragmented Text

A garbled historical snippet blends festive sights with dyspeptic mood, mentioning celebrations, hospitality, and elusive names. The passage weaves incomplete phrases about people, places, and items such as linseed compound, with no clear event or outcome.

Boan Bros Universal Providers Yacht Event Report

A detailed account from a yacht gathering describes the Wellington and Murray Street location, performances by crew members including Charon, surprises in tug of war, prize awards for Commodore and others, and post race celebrations with notable attendees. The piece notes strong images of war in overall context, with victories and prizes highlighted and several named individuals and vessels mentioned.

Mullewa Roads Board Montly Meeting Notes

The primary monthly meeting of the Mullewa Roads Board was held at the Town Mall. Doney presided with Keeffe Stoker and Rus present. apologies from Pass Warren and Ryan. Discussions covered G C Smith road proposal through Mesars Toney and Lake, inspection of locations 5107 and STON bounds, and completion of a Woolagin to Walatarty road. Reports noted dog destruction funding, river crossing repairs after storms, native removal referrals, and road closures along Geraldton Mallowa. Funding approved 60 percent subsidy for current roads works, and a plan to divert water supply to a new well site. A report on Mingenew Road crossing and district interviews with the Engineer aimed to block unsafe alterations.

Jivnuars WMS Messrs Doney Keeffe Stoker Rusall Mess Pass Warren Ryan G. C. Smith Toney and Lake Ston Med Eahing Woolagin Valatarty Ruswett Natiwe Tandy Tinin- Hewah Bown Keefiy Northam Northamn J. Clarke Waodasa Clarke Holice Perth Hunter Nanang Road Fuller Geraldton- Mallowa Fife Moser Hoo J. Vee Pee Wimmon Gale Acrose We Lilians Ting Wolly Winshuill Une Bowrd Kaghmeer Auch

Poison fears rise from worksite accident report

Fragmented notice describes workers exposed to a toxic substance Zat-Hwk at a site near Watertoo Sydney. It reports a worker receiving injuries including burns and a sore foot while a chemist failed to check the poison. The text notes medical concerns, supplier issues, and safety lapses without clear dates or names.

Cary Reach Utd Irudtor Depfold Titeen Street Watertoo Mydney Kaye William

Perths New Post Office Supply of Materials

Survitor Lynch pressed the Minister for Home Affairs over claims by foen manufacturers for materials for the new Perth General Post Office. He noted the specifications favor British articles, blocking Iwenl firms while both governments discuss equity. The minister promised to ask the contractor to halt orders until the issue is clarified.

Perth Hans Beg

Bust development progress and body changes noted

The fragment describes growth progress in height and body development over weeks, noting increases from two to five inches in a short period and referencing an unspecified regimen. It mentions a placeholder name and unclear terms, reflecting OCR garble but signals concern with physical development and timing.

Maine Vivid Fe

Allies Bioscope Presents From Manger to Cross at Town Hall

Advance agent Percy Tree promotes the Allies film at the Town Hall over Wednesday and Thursday. The piece, titled From Manger to Cross, is described as a good Blue Peter style drama intended to unite church and people during the current crisis. The program includes additional pictures and a speaker notes the German occupation of Louvain as a backdrop to French resolve.

Chile Joe Hal Percy Tree Allies Bucous Manger Cros W.A Tami Tam Old Country Louvaine France

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