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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1916
Page
3
News update from the European War fronts notes Cettigna falls to Austrian forces, Austro German ships move to Cattaro to invest Curzola, and Salonika fortifications rise with a cautious Allied stance. Constantinople feared, a revolutionary plot unfolds, Russia advances with 200000 losses estimated, Kaiser's health alarms persist and birthday celebrations are canceled amid Persian front clashes at Orah with Turkish forces.
War dispatches describe Austrian and German movements in Europe, with submarines deployed and front activity near Volta and Davign. Notes on Turkish upheaval, revolutionary plots in Constantinople, and Entente troop movements in the Balkans appear amid broader conflict updates and strategic assessments.
Telegrams from Petrograd and London report Allied resolve against conscription and the seizure of men for war. Railway executives urge Labor to oppose compulsory service while highlighting potential risks to munition resources. Debates center on whether the state can confiscate men and wealth without electoral consent.
At a public gathering in Geraldton support was voiced for the State Towns Works initiative. Speakers urged investment, detailed share applications, and noted significant plant expansions in Warrleduc with various attendees and a marriage report intertwined in the same local notes.
Fragmented mining notes report output at Queen of the Hills Meekatharra mine with 4.1111 tons yielding £3,910, total expenditure £5,21%. Cometare mine failed to yield December value, leaving a balance of £417. A. Couper, superintendent of Track Range Diaaetes Company, visited Tuesday, travels to Sandstone. contractors report plant reception improving. Meantime magnet line and No. 3 shaft detail unclear. overall performance cited with high losses and low mood amid attempts to restore operations and morale.
A damaged OCR snippet reports vague phrases about Greek, Turkish, and Mongolian connections, with references to London dispatches and official communiques. The text is garbled, names unclear, dates inconsistent, and lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize reliably.
Telegram from Kalgoorlie on January 18 reports the Chamber of Mines hopes that a solution to the wood ling trouble will be found by independent arbitration rather than through the Arbitration Court. It notes arbitration by the court was considered unlikely and that a decision by the arbiters could be expected tomorrow.
The Sydney dispatch reports strict vigilance around the mines at Broken Hill as pickets prevent passage in and out. Widening clashes have occurred at several mines, with workers staying put until the dispute is resolved.
The large audience praised the cinema version Ireland a Nation at the King's Theatre on Saturday night. The film was well presented with beautiful scenes of Ireland and national music by Mrs Lapp's orchestra enhancing the experience. The program promised further showings tonight and tomorrow with subtitles at eight.
An Imran Film Service Company listing promotes Wildflower as the special Alar subject. Mary Germsine wrote the story and Marguerite Mark stars in the leading role. The program is billed as part of Paramount film service offerings with a late evening start.
In a Saturday cricket match at Queena's Park Railways faced Geraldton Mercantile with both sides short handed. Geraldton Mercantile won by 26 runs as fall of wickets and multiple players named in the scorebook indicate a competitive, low scoring affair.
A detailed report on the harvest marketing discussion with the Minister for Agriculture outlines questions raised on pricing, testing, and government aid. Topics include wheat testing procedures, price fixation limits, merchant cooperation, and proposed legal measures to handle unpaid debts and credit terms for farmers.
Mr Deans Hammond, a nonpolitical farmer representative on the Board, lauds a new co operative undertaking designed to aid farmers in shipping and handling wheat. He notes commissions, dock charges, and freight terms, arguing the scheme fair given responsibilities from siding to boat loading and weight gains in transit to London.
Fragmentary report describes drover活动 and cattle convoys in 19th century terms. It mentions trucks and wagons carrying cattle from various stations, with references to Mulutos and Wel firm, a long journey to a western destination, and a digressive note on English vowel pronunciation.
A Geraldton reader note discusses preparations for a sale by Frank Green and Co at The Big Store and critiques a khaki and recruitment debate. The item mocks conscription and old world customs, recalling regional tensions around mandatory service and social expectations.
The Creen road gathering featured a croquet opening with mayoral remarks, fundraising for the Sand Tag Fund, and a lively tournament won by Mel Sinclair and Mire W. Trigg. Prizes included a silk bag and a decorative fan. Spectators enjoyed cakes and tea, amid a scene of playful competition and social chatter.
In Mt Erin on a Saturday evening a public lecture by Abr Hutton, Commissioner of the What List, drew good attendance at Nuba wan Hall under the Farmers and Bottlers Association auspices. W Duplex chaired and introduced Sutton. the talk used lantern slides to explain rust and other diseases in wheat and urged practical action by farmers.
Victoria District Turf Club presents a Saturday February 12 racing meeting with PROam events. Entries list horses with handicap weights and nominations. stakes and expected distances include sub six furlongs and around one mile. Amateur riders compete under weight restrictions with entry fees noted and ownership nominations by members.
A fragmented notice outlines the Victoria district action with deadlines from January to February 1916. It mentions committee authority to postpone or revive proceedings and states attendees must meet a Monday deadline for due payments or proceedings. The text remains unclear on specific entities.
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