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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 21, 1915

Page

3

Allies Press Alsace Front in Europe War Report

European war brief notes Allied advance on Alsace continues while Germans busy at Essen producing long range guns. France claims a counteraction at Lorette and Neuville with 150,000 Germans bottled on a narrow front as French artillery inflicts heavy losses. German pressure in Belgium fails to break Allied lines. British forces execute a sharp offensive disrupting enemy plans. Italy reports progress in Austro Italian struggle. Russia notes large captures of prisoners and munitions amid German claims of successes.

Alsace Essen Lorette Neuville Belgium

World War Headlines in Fragmented Telegraph Text

A garbled OCR sample mentions Paris Germany and Kaiser with vague notes of military actions. The text references air and naval activity, gas, gunworks, and war signaling, but contains many obscurities and broken phrases.

Recapture Report From Merlin Communique

Merlin comms claim recapture of Enberiventt and Krewe fortification. Forces have returned to price positions as stated in the Amsterdam dispatch dated the 20th.

Bonar Law's View of War Fronts in Europe Translated

The dispatch summarizes Allied and German actions on the Western Front and in Belgium. French artillery and infantry efforts threaten German forward positions while Allied reserves and counterattacks push to disrupt German lines. Reported movements include German troop concentrations near La Bassee and Ypres with French artillery aiming to slow advance.

Munitions Shipped to Foreign Markets Cited by New York Herald

New York Herald reports German agents are buying ammunition from Hartford and nearby factories with shares split among Deidgeport and Waterbury shipments. The paper notes orders to be sent to South America and onward to Holland and beyond as a munitions trade persists. London reports lord George Kay appointing Me DA Thomas to pursue ammunition contracts in America and Wanuila.

York New York Herald Hartford Deidgeport Waterbury T In London Lord George Kay DA. Thomas America Wanuila

Italian Campaign Progress Report From Rome

Rome dispatch reports Italy’s push in the Tolmins area with indications of progress at dawn. Observers note strong natural and artificial defenses, and forecast tougher resistance as Tolming advances. Early Russian help is limited, but securing the Texas Valley is seen as pivotal to protecting French provinces.

Rome Italy Russia Nolmine Txonza Frinli

German Success Claim in Russia Campaign

Amsterdam reports a German communique stating strong success against Russia. Field details describe enemy setbacks near the Tniester and advances under General Mackensen with captured officers and artillery, despite continued Russian holds.

Amsterdam Hettin Yerita Gredok Tniester

Germans Use Poison Gas On Baura Front Push Back Into Austria

June 30 dispatch reports the enemy released asphyxiating gas across several miles on the Baura front. Allied troops on the San river’s right bank withdrew to form a line near Doralk Lakes, and the forces between Pruth and Dnister were driven back into Austrian territory.

Petrograd Baura San Doralk Lakes Pruth

Wounded Australians in Cairo relayed Turkish battle tale

A Cairo message states wartime reports of Turkish atrocities are denied by wounded British and Australian troops. A British battleship shelling and Turkish trench fighting steer the sequence near Gaza. Austrian and Turkish clashes include hand granades, a trench hand to hand struggle, and a sailor saved by a comrade.

London Messige Cairo Hell

Turkish Officer’s Cryptic Prisoner State Mentor

A Turkish officer, held prisoner, delivers a cryptic wartime remark claiming Germany’s weakness and asserting resolve to fight despite captivity. The statement alludes to allied unity and a hardened stance against the foe, reflecting wartime rhetoric and morale language.

Germany

German Press War Notes Shift on Blockade

Amsterdam June 13 The American note leaves a deep impression in Germany as papers abandon truculent tone and admit it would be imbecile to seek another. Torpedo ingot merchant and British blockade remain central. German papers question tactics and debate replacing Jagow with an Imperial Board and recall of Prince von Bülow to power.

Amsterdam Germany Ulique Gazette Meitain Amet Great Britain Keene Zeitung Lokal Anzeiger Rive Jagow Imperial Board Prinee von Hillow

The Dardanetes Roll of Honor

The fragment lists soldiers with ranks and names including Private J Brown Private F Mowe Private V Edwards Private A Met Unit Private S Tolnston Private Would Private W Owen Private Ruwott Private J Ryder Private J Walford and Private J Locke. It notes sick and wounded and honors their service in a historical record.

Sone Maryton Dehires Woundent Sergi N. Ridsot J. Brown F. Mowe Vv. Edwards A. Met Meivate S. Tolnston Would To Poupell W. Owen Ruwott J. Ryder J. Walford J. Locke

Railway Club and Rover Club Clash in Geraldton Thriller

A high tempo Geraldton football match between Railways and Rovers ended with a tight score. Railways led at times with goals from Holmes and McCauley and Pud Thompson, while Rover forwards including Carpenter and Stewart fought back, final scores Railways 7 goals 15 behinds to Rovers 7 goals 1 behind.

Geraldton Tell Horace Stirling Rover Kretchmar Railways Pud” Thompson Holmes Holes Carpenter McCauley Smith Stone Pud Thompson Kidd Rovers Airways Holms Arbor Howell Itolines Puss Scor Hales Raedways Stewart Siubal Kitehic Uvijot Metaaltor Tw Rovers Mailway McCanley Hamuvud Bode” Thompson Royats Pud Thompson Mundowcroft Moubues Rusers

Railway win in Junior fixture with memorial armbands

The Junior fixture on Saturday saw the Railway team prevail over Hover despite similar play. Hover wore bands in memory of Roy Hoinpawn, killed at the Dardanelles. Final score Railways 3 goals 9 behinds to Rovers 1 behind. Players noted include Croain Beaver Stansfield Keating Powell Sones Cantelo Shep Heard Daily Nelly Worthington.

Railway Boys Roy “Hoinpawn Dardanelles Hammond Railways Rovers Winvere Croain Beaver Stansfield Keating Powell Aid Sones Kawrs Januery Cantelo Shepheard Daily Nelly Worthington

Battle Report From The Front In Dardis Sector

The article recounts heavy combat as German officers and Turkish forces clash with units including the Dublin Fusiliers. It notes trenches captured at night, subsequent counterattacks, and casualties on both sides amid a contested advance. The text preserves dated wartime terminology and organization names.

Lusdon Ghune Tatrau Hetty Lmex Alincetior Dublin Fusiliers

Death of an Old Resident in Coal Mining District

An elderly resident, Mr. Indies, died quietly yesterday after a midday meal and a seaside walk. A London-born miner who moved to the district, he spent years developing coal fields in the Trwin area and leaves a widow and three daughters. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow from his residence on Fite grraki street to Wesleyan Cemetery.

Mex Vines Grenoweh Woodhams Kalgoorley Mesfunt Voss Fitegrraki-street Wesleyan Cemetery

Farmers and Settlers' Association broad actions update

The Farmers and Settlers' Association reports on grants of leave, executive actions, and branch input. It notes vermin boards, wheat harvest preparations, and government deals on land, credit, and grain distribution. A deputation may be sent to the Minister about wheat counts and trade powers.

Males Pickington Royal Commission Teowse Burges

Royal Atlee Steeplechase Notes From Victorla Race

Fragmented report lists horses and weights for a steeplechase meet. Mentions Royal Atlee and Rosny Plate among entries, with various weights and contenders like Sir Traquair and Meritus. Text references new rules affecting stewards’ powers and a 1972 event context.

Government backs extended tenure delaying London elections

The government supports extending the present administration’s tenure and postponing municipal elections until November. No municipal elections will be held until November, amid debates on governance and local control.

London Benys

Use Magnesias for Acid Stomach Relief

The text promotes magnesia as a universal remedy for stomach troubles by neutralizing acids and reducing fermentation. It discusses various magnesia forms and notes saturated magnesia as highly effective, claiming quick relief, restoration of digestion, and reduced reliance on artificial enzymes.

Capricious Carpings and Public Debate Sparks

A fragment from a municipal dialogue questions an amalgamation proposal. Councillor Gardner is labeled outspoken and courageous, while critics urge restraint and caution in naming authors. The text discusses anonymous letters, accountability, and the ethics of public criticism.

Gardner Alan

Market Report from Mesars and Shenton Auctions

Details market activity with rains improving conditions across the region. Stock inquiries remain high for fore stock and hogs, buyers are scarce, the Midland sheep market shows ample supply, prices favor sellers, and eastern shippers have reduced inquiries due to drought impacts.

Elder Shenton

Midland Junction Market Sells Sheep and Cattle

A Midland market report shows a large sheep and lamb offering with prices near last week. Lambs were better quality with steady to lower rates. pigs mostly baconers and porkers with few stores. cattle penned and selling at yesterday’s high sides. miscellaneous weights and prime stores noted.

Astles Wales

Belgian Relief Fund Meeting Notices

The usual monthly meeting will be held on Thursday next at 3 pm at the Parish The charity (Mes Tehiot) acknowledges subscriptions received for the alive fund each previously acknowledged.

Hialett

Market report from Dalgety Co on grain and produce

Wet under date June 16. London cables show wheat prices steady with little change. shipments held for sale. Adelaide market firm but quiet with prices for foreign oats and trucks. Melbourne market firm near terminal level. Local wheat prices near commission rates. Chal–Kay and other oats show varied price declines with different grades. Straw supplies short with good demand. potatoes in steady spot trade. Frensantle quotes for grain and pollard.

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd Cable Arvices Reon London Adelaide HSAU Port Pirie Wallaroo Melbourne Howe Peices Aterage Fey

Prisoner fined after stealing bottle from Commercial Hotel

In Northampton a prisoner was fined £3 or 11 days for stealing a bottle of wine from the Commercial Hotel. The incident occurred while the man was reportedly under the influence. The bar owner Mr Woodcock declined to press heavier charges, noting the temper of the time. Meantime farming gains are announced with A Cripps appointed agent for Government agricultural implements. A 13 year old pupil, Miss Mabe Counsel, won a £35 county scholarship for outstanding performance in State School exams. Post-rains bring good growing weather and healthy crops across the district.

Stone Brida Lwt Woodcock Ube Perth A. Cripps Mant Ti Wighes Mabe Voy

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