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Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 30, 1915

Page

3

Europe at War Reports and Developments Across Fronts

Graphic dispatches describe heavy artillery duels at Souchez and Neu ville while British airmen bomb Zeppelin sheds. French and Belgian war zones persist as Italian forces push into Austrian territory and destroy a power station. Galicia sees ongoing fighting with enemy repulses and Austrian prisoners taken. Marmora exits, Turkish fleet seeks shelter. A West Australian chaplain earns gallantry praise as a medical officer reports on the Australian fighter.

France Belgium Souchez and Neuville

Fron Franco-Belgian Front Rages With Zeppelin Bombs

Reports from Paris on June 29 describe heavy artillery duels between German and Allied forces around Arras and Ypres. German advances press the Lorette heights as Allied lines hold near Neuville, while Zeppelins reportedly bomb sheds. observers note grim battlefield conditions and vast casualties, with buried dead and improvised trenches worsening daily.

Paris Remy Sowiehtx Neuville Leary Arras Wie Aisne Sheappet Wits Swiseler New York Karl von Wingardl Anther New York World Urner Rupprecht Miniches Ypres Joffre Luchow Yar PeThaoy Ind

Munitions Bill Debate Divides London House

The Munitions Bill faced second reading amid heated debate in London. Acting leader of the Game Parts noted no objection to the bill's principle while acknowledging workers’ sacrifices and wartime needs. Kitchener urged able-bodied men to enlist, pressing the case for rapid mobilization.

House of Commons London Conia Rayried Wrif Lantge Gamwe Germany Kitchener

Italy's Campaign and Austrian Territory Entry Update

Rome reports Italian forces entered Austrian territory south of Hive after a night march and destroyed a power station plunging Riva into darkness. Petrograd notes renewed fighting near the Visittla front with heavy enemy counterattacks and losses, while Husky campaigns and other actions continue along various fronts.

Rome Hive Riva

Fading in Galic CR MN We Change Fronts

A brief dispatch from London notes that Von Linsingen, occupying Valles, crossed the Dnirster. After five days of heavy fighting, Allied forces report approaching the Boing sector north of Lemberg as the war shifts fronts and tensions rise.

London Fine Art Lertin Wimmetal von Linsingen Fox Valles Dnirster Lemberg

Brave Priest Fahey lauded for救Wounded aid in Yarloop

Testimony chimes of Father Fahey of Yarloop praised as a thorough hero by soldiers and local factions. He reportedly stood at the front in combat lines aiding the wounded and earning universal praise from both Protestant and Catholic, with townsfolk pledging loyalty as he led from the thick of danger.

Fahey Father Fahey Yurloop Tie Yarloop Pubes Toms Biuwell

Chamberlain warns on war profits and munition output

In a London statement Arthur Chamberlain criticizes War Office handling of business secrets, urges curbs on drink supply and profits, and calls for increased munitions output. He notes Kyneck Ltd halved, with a 30 percent wage rise and government access to trade secrets without pay.

London Ky Necks Lita Hutmingham Arthur Chamberlain Trn Mre. Chanwerlain

Italian Grenadiers Display Bravery At Careu Heights

London reports show Major Manfreeda leading Grenadiers in a bold assault on Careu heights. They fixed bayonets and charged under heavy fire, rallied by his call to remember the Sardinian Brigade. A shell maimed him, yet the regiment pressed the attack before succumbing.

London Careu Heights Majo Manfreeda Manfreeda Grenadiers Munfrreda

Kalgoorlie Tram Office Break-In Delivers £210 Theft

Early today the Kalgoorlie Electric Tram Company office was broken into and £210 stolen from the safe. The safe was locked by the receiving clerk in the presence of inspectors.

Kalgoorlie Siune

Death of V. Trumper in Sydney hospital

Victor Trumper, renowned international cricketer, died this morning at St Vincent's Private Hospital after a two year decline from heart trouble described as athlete's heart. He leaves a widow and two children, a son aged and a baby.

Sydney Victor Trumper St. Vincent’s

Warriedar Prospecting Update and Local Lodging Eased

Warriedar plans expanding with new ore work as Golden Oak yields steady values. Prospectors form a Miners Union branch at Warrledar with organizer P Reachenler attending meetings on June 28 to rally tonnage sufficient for state attention. Transfer of Field's Find Hotel license to Warrledar suggests lodging will be available, easing delays for inspectors and prospectors amid recent heavy rains.

Wassett Gulden Oak Miners’ Union P Reachenler Troy Thie Cane Couet Warrledar

Northampton Mining Shares Falter Amid ore prospects

From the Northampton correspondence the Main Fede Syndicate Mine shows high grade ore at 76 percent driven to Weir agents, with hopeful talk of a dividend for development. Copper at 26 shillings per ton. Local mining ventures nearby touted, including Yangenooka and Rosalind prospects, awaiting capital. A social event at the Mechities Institute honored Postmaster Steadman with speeches and songs, despite heavy rain and a large turnout.

Fede Syndicate Mensrs TL Worthington Potlosell Secretars S. Brandi Gagan Bony W Evans Hans Amd Aemageddin New Tagine Europe Wales Watnere Lor Randy Yangenooka Mechities’ Institute Steadman Teaver Toray Marble Lock Harwoney Doewd Tain

The Boys Band Delights Ki Theatre Crowd

The Boys Band plus The Five Brigade gave a large show at Ki Theatre last night. The program featured bright marches and descriptive numbers led by bandmaster Charles Lupp. The crowd applauded the performances, praised the conduct, and thanked volunteers including Victor O’Neil and the Fire Brigade. A finale by the band closed with the King’s pictures. Weather permitting a Sunday Esplanade program is planned.

Five Brigade Theral Chas. Lupp Lupp Ter Ate Chas Chapnean Victor O'Neil Fire Brigade Ross Handy Esplanade

Australian nurse early 1900s Egypt death linked to sepsis

An Australian nurse, Nur Lonsia Asie Ticknell, died in Egypt from septic polishing of the right arm. Parents reside in Abbotsford Melbourne. The report notes her role and death in a colonial medical context.

Egypt Nur Lonsia Asie Ticknell Abbotsford Melbourne

Wombat Claims Municipal Troubles and Drain Quest

A fragmentary report from a municipal council session recounts Wombat criticizing garden and drainage work near the Esplanade jetty. It notes a missing map, a drained lake project, and plans to amalgamate lakes plus a new ferry boat, with debates over the Town Clerk and Mayor’s finances and duties.

Foliation Stone And Early WA History Highlight Perth

Fragmentary notes recount Perth cornerstone tales in 1867 and earlier. References to a formation stone, parliamentary sittings in 1833, and early shipments mark WA history with names, dates, and places, including Perth Town Mall milestone, Roebourne preaching, and Wheat Fortune adverts.

Perth

Mingenew Correayondent Reports Weather and Happenings

In Mingenew the correspondent notes a stretch of rain and drought with two days of heavy fall totaling about two inches. The Mitland Company's line suffered minor damage near Yanulanonka but trains resumed after delays. Local men plan to enlist, with Arthur Jones and Str. Clarke leaving for Blackboy, while Ernest Galbraith passes medical checks to enlist. Community leaders praise Mr. Goel and discuss local government matters and upcoming appointments.

Mitland Company Yanulanonka Mingenew Arthur Ones Str Clarke Blacktyoy Ernest Galbraith Uidhs Mactan Gaedon OS Hall

A Character Sketch of The Primary Producer Life

A public sketch describes a farmer as a steadfast worker seen in February to April. He toils threshing, rolling stone, and sowing, while social events reveal a different, polished persona. The piece notes his skill with crops, debates at meetings, and the hopes and tensions of farm life, all framed in a period voice.

Sahil Finn Wragge Si Dama Tri Welock Bing Avisies Aire Politiviany An Loent Watis Bf Sindy Ami Burse Shbiets Widyr Im. Yaise

Fragmented Rural Walk Narratives and Promised Returns

A sprawling, garbled diary style narration describes a rural journey with scattered names and places. The speaker references a fence near a wheat crop, a Well shed, and a paddock while recounting delays, promises, and a return to a partner amid a muddled sequence of events and reflections. The piece shifts through themes of travel, patience, duty, and homesickness, ending with a note on continuing the pursuit and uncertainty of outcomes.

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