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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
3
The bulletin cites Balkans activity and a Mesopotamia campaign with a French general named to lead Allied forces in Macedonia. It notes heavy snow hindering enemy concentrations, ongoing Western Front artillery, and improving Allied gains as Enemy suffering is reported.
A local notice proclaims a drastic sale with the promise that the entire stock is to be slaughtered. No details on location or dates are provided in the fragment.
Citizens distrust the proposed harbor works saying thousands spent may not yield lasting benefits. Critics warn the island breakwater, viaduct, and dredging costs exceed gains, while the Point Moore plan and reef breakwater offer uncertain protection. Local officials and engineers face pressure to choose a practical solution.
A Northampton Scoutmaster thanks donors and helpers from the community for support of a recent camp at Tameka. He lists cash donations, wagon load water, transportation, carting, and volunteers, praising parents and fellow Scouts for their quick cooperation.
A Melbourne riot at St Kilda near Weigart's merry-go-round saw soldiers and civilians clash after a Tip action on a Friday night. Police cleared the enclosure as a dozen arrests were made and the disturbance spread to the pier entrance amid shouts and attempted charges. The riding gallery had been run by alien operators. the proprietor Weigner had just naturalised hours earlier and has an Australian wife.
Fragmentary OCR note from Genoa area recounts a dated public health or civil notice regarding authorities and a sequence of names and places. The readable bits reference a Red Cross issued item, a Turkish Head and Turks Head, and mention wounded and a price or rate. The text is garbled and unclear about specific events, dates, or outcomes.
Correspondence from Geraldton Harbor district outlines debate among Minister for Works Mr Apgwin Colonial Secretary Mr Dre and others over harbor improvements. Disappointment grows as opposition to the plan rises, with calls for clear action and a full public discussion before proceeding.
Fragmentary OCR yields a political scene referencing Lord Kit chewer and Major General terror attacks. Names and details are unclear. The readable bits hint at parliamentary or government discussion and a disaster or danger context with unspecified dates and persons.
Telegrams from Colonel Townstiend indicate movement on the 14th and 15th, with a left flank force holding and enemy pressures. News notes missing commanders, 160 divisions noted, and captives reported as the fight continues along the coast and inland areas.
Report details day 17 actions on the Styria front as Austro German forces push toward the right bank. Bericht notes heavy losses with many killed wounded and captured amid intense fighting and displacements.
Fragmentary notice lists Red Cross Society members and a venue at Greenough Circle Concert hall. It names Mrs Verntersy and Mrs McBountily with partial addresses and indicates a regional or national meeting. The legibility is poor but implies organizational duties and a scheduled gathering.
The article lists participants and locations connected to a charity drive for a children’s hospital. Names such as Mary Criteh and Jack Criteh are mentioned alongside venues on Mee BE Priel Showtot street and Rathlesn fal ear. The piece reads like a damaged OCR with many unclear terms.
In a comic scene a speaker mocks a heavyset participant while others fail to lift a heavy weight. The crowd reacts with sarcasm as the attempt breaks down and a bystander jokes about the floor, revealing a chaotic, humorous moment from the event.
An unclear passage mentions a man’s words about joining a majority and references to a Cheft, Milan, Sabet, Mercier, and a tale of misdirected plans. It hints at a town, a place called Amithtown, and burial mentions among wives, but details remain garbled and uncertain.
A wedding report recalls the marriage of Miss Margrave to Captain Herbert Bowen Hamlin at St John’s shore. The ceremony featured floral arches and naval honors, followed by a reception and gifts while guests praised the couple. The narrative brims with period details and social pages.
A garbled dialogue shows two men discussing a broken engagement and heartbreak. The overheard exchanges hint at pride, misfortune, and a dropped relation, with unclear names or places, reflecting a wrecked, unreliable report of a personal dispute.
A testimonial letter extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for kidney trouble and back pain. The writer cites personal relief after trying various advertised remedies and notes the husband also benefited. Pills are sold by chemists and stores at 2 shillings 9 pence per bottle, with six bottles sent for 15 shillings 3 pence post by Foster McCrellan Co. 314 Murray Burger, Perth. Ensure you get Doan's.
Fragmentary OCR lists names like T.R. 6 Lody Joe Ryan G Laing J G Clarke and others plus terms such as Sasit Cec Reram and Co Mi 1 Hs Darla Aap gs A, unclear context.
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