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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
3
Europe-wide fighting intensifies as Italy’s campaign shadows Gorizia and Austrian forces evacuate the city. Gallipoli and Dardanelles continue under Turkish actions and German aid. Warsaw, Armenia, and mass casualties loom. Reports cite massive losses, stubborn Russian resistance, and a tragic massacre of Christians in the Tigris districts. West Australian cables provide fresh casualty lists and wartime updates.
A wartime brief reports Austrian officials depart Rome and conscription debate in England. It details the Dardanelles situation with Turkish forces under pressure and German efforts to support. Warsaw battles intensify as Russian defense holds with heavy German losses and massive casualties. The roll of honor lists West Australians among fallen and wounded after recent actions.
West Kimberley bullocks arrived from Ceduna and Allin with good quality overall but few pens of prime cattle. The market opened at last week's rates and improved as sale progressed with heavy weights reaching £19 19s, midweights £11, light £4 10s, cows £8 2s to £9 11s, and store sheep 6s to 11s 0d. Fats sold 15s to 14s 2d. woolly sheep unsold.
Perth telegrams report that in a speech on the Supply Bill Mr Seaddan praised Western Australia for its strong finances compared with Victoria which showed a large revenue deficit Victoria's expenditure totaled 216 614 and deficit 317 1 contracted in a state with 1 141 the WA population 4244 saw a benefit of 505 817 The government whip also notes the resignation rumors of Mr Heitmann from the Government Whip post and that Mr Aiello may fill it
The Canning Park meeting switches venue due to flooding. Hurdles replaced by a nineplechase format with weights and horses such as Mastern Quick Shot Romulas Boliver Git Mural Bos and others, the Penny Phitey purse carrying a 25 handicap.
An advertisement extols Zam-Tuk balm as a rapid remedy for chillblains itching burning and broken skin. It claims swift relief when other remedies failed, promising skin healing and prevention of ulcers with soothing effects on hands feet and sore areas. It adds benefits for muscular aches and joint pains at sixpence per pat.
A June 26 1915 Post Card from Private Walter L Fathers of the Australian Forces at the Dardanelles, praising a first opportunity and reporting varied impressions. Censorship scrubbed portions while naming several servicemen and local figures, noting Gallipoli battles, and mentioning Pepper’s vanelle among local residents.
Parliament opened with the governor delivering a speech outlining agricultural and industrial goals. Wheat yields may reach around 20,400,000 bushels with imports to cover shortfalls. mining, timber, and other industries receive government support through subsidies and guarantees. Improvements to water supplies and major railway and factory works are noted, along with expected gold, coal, and mineral production gains. The session aims to pass bills on mining regulation, relief funding, weights and measures, and reorganization of several emergency provisions.
Market report details July sales with large attendance and strong competition at high prices. Cattle and sheep shown, quality mixed with some good lot sales, Western buyers active, and a fair realization for Red Cross Fund. Prices improved versus last week amid brisk activity at Copter's Siding and surrounding yards.
The Municipal Council convened on a Wednesday evening to discuss the budget and proposed public works including drainage and road improvements. Attendees named include President Cakeltick Mass Metiwuran Krevie Ganduer and Correspondent Fron Br Bartipty with votes on rent, land use, and a proposed 269 acre site, while committee members debated the abolition of stalls and future engineeiring steps.
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