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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 28, 1915

Page

3

Letter to Editor on Geraldton water supply dispute

Correspondence argues the Government water act favors private traders, not ratepayers. It notes a High Court reversal, cites hardship, and urges a municipal, affordable potable supply for Geraldton, criticizing council tactics and warning of higher future rates. The writer backs a Government handover to secure enough water at lower cost.

Lir Geraldton Crown Oped Grinshaw Valley High Court Ami

Meeting of the Cowneil of the Grating Football Association

The Cowneil of the Grating Football Association met on Wednesday night with President J. O. M. Steggall presiding. Delegates Grimbs Williams Haird Ward Diner Hickey discussed player clearances, refusing J Jennet from Railways to Rovers and signaling no clearances without solid reasons. The upcoming match lineups for Hovers and Railway teams were listed from long rosters of candidates.

Grating Football Association J. OM. Steggall Measts Tony J Howson F. Kidd F. Burton R. Crabbe F. Faton W. P. Evenson Kavos E. Farthers H. Holmes G. F. Holmes J. Hepburn J. F. Kelly D. Meadowcroft J. Mans McQualter E. Randell W. Stokes G. Wilson E. Grotsaler A. Smith Mounter Thompson Rice Smith Slater Bente McCauley Beckwith Ritchie King Clarason Carpenter Stone Mitchie Meadow Frest Metny Mareh Walter Hyde Avatie Nelligan Rhodes Peters

Rangers v Thixtle selection from named players

British association report lists Rangers potential lineup from Whirl, Permaine, vat, Burrows, Ockerbey, Stewart, Ales, Powell, Milly, Swan, Yancock, Bedien. Thixtle team chosen from 2-thaglax, Reid, Andrew, Taylor, Carr, Kidd, Chaunte, Stone, Wilson, Chilton, Temper tum, Sipple, Herkstow, Moon. Includes poetic boilerplate about life’s woes and a Woods Peppermint line.

Rangers Feam Whilr Permaine Vat Burrows Ockerbey Stewart Ales Powell Milly Swan Yancock Bedien Thaglax Reid Andrews Taylor Carr Kidd Chaunteers Stone Wilson Chilton

European War Front Dispatches and Naval Losses

Headlines report on munitions shortages in Britain, a militiary service critique by Viscount Milner, an American ship torpedoing, and diplomatic cables from President Wilson. Also covered are Italian Austro German front advances near Trieste, and Austro German offensives across Poland and Bukowina with naval and aerial actions including Zeppelin raids on Southend.

Optimism and shortages amid war front reports

The Timex correspondent at Avangard notes Russian optimism about recent positions as munitions shortages worsen on the western front. A Leicester address cites distress over scarce guns and shells while troops enter trenches with few hand grenades. Viscount Milner’s Times letter discusses a shift in media outlook toward victory.

London Timex Avangard Leicester Mossora Ty Mr. Glos George

Tragedy and Disasters Reported Amid Global Turmoil

A chaotic wartime scene unfolds as 2,000,120 troops are mentioned amid Roumania and Greece in the balance. An auxiliary steamer Princess Trene was accidentally blown up at Sheerness harbor. An internal explosion near Tealock caused a vessel to disappear. A man named David Willis sustained severe burns after rescue. Nearby vessels suffered splinter injuries. tragic scenes emerged among workers and locals. Reports place May 7 in Constantinople with the Strive disaster, noting a vessel capsizing and sinking after a sideward unload and rapid submersion.

Roumania Greece Princess Trene Sheerness P Acnic Railway Company TE Aelock Shu

Siege at the Dardanelles Triumph sunk by torpedo

Official report says the Uripist late J ess Trumph of 11,000 tons was torpedoed while supporting Australian and New Zealand forces at the Dardanelles. The captain and most officers and crew were saved. The submarine was pursued until dark after the Triumph was launched an EWN and carried fre?la guns at about ten 75 guns. Speed reported at 13 knots.

Ondon Dardanelles Jess Trumph Stroery Triumph Wek

Prem' Servitory in Trente Falls on Frontline Advance

A Thalian military dispatch reports Prem' Servitory forces advancing in Trente frontier district after weak resistance. Uhaparita heights seized between Andria and Isaac, with enemy retreating and bridges set ablaze as houses fall along the route.

JWME Trente Uhaparita Heights Andria Isaac Bng

Dardanelles Casualty List and Newsy Battleship Sinking

The latest Dardanelles casualty list includes numerous West Australians and other named ranks among the wounded and missing, listing soldiers such as S. J. Uwnnen, McKelvin, and W. T Bateman among many others. A British battleship Majestic is reported sunk by a submarine near the Gallipoli peninsula, with most officers and crew saved, while political commentary in London reports Lord Fisher’s terms and Admiralty control debates.

London Majestic Gallipeli Meninsula Eevpress Fisher Urat Wade Admiralty Lad Fisher Darrhanelles Mary

Eastern 110: Lities from London Report on Front Movements

Petrograd correspondent reports a massive German effort at an April drive. Russian and Austrian troops face pressure as German forces hammer the Veinetam advance while Soviet and Allied lines hold, with large reserves on both sides. The dispatch notes intensified fighting and strategic movements across the European theater.

Coalition Government backs war effort in early action

A London coalition government backed by Lord Lansdowne moves to end the war promptly. The unanimous support signals a swift move toward trination and a quick conclusion to hostilities.

London Way Lord Lansdowne

Gallipoli action and desertions reported May 20

Fragmentary dispatches describe Ottoman actions on the Gallipoli Peninsula with Turkish retreat, Swiyena garrison desertions, and Elizabethan weapon reports from London and Prith. A long casualty list names several private and sergeant rank soldiers connected to the last stand at Manital Heel and nearby stations.

London Southend Ain Child Ativens Gattis Poll Swiyena

Municipal Council Minutes Reveal Deliberations and Appointments

The fortnightly Municipal Council meeting in the Comneil Chambers, led by Mayor Mr GS Kenpton, discussed gravel pit access, drainage schemes, fines, and remittances. Members debated committee appointments, police matters, and the cost of proposed works including street drainage and subdivision data, with detailed notes on proceedings and next steps.

Comneil GS. Kenpton Alsiy Denny Gaurau Kendrick Stime Copelasick Nenvell Gardner Nreter Pass Teraldton Queen's Park Couns Stellauran Notin McGauran the Wayor Rp Kendrick Mey Thad Stowe

Fragmented note outlines budgeting and governance concerns

The text appears as a garbled report talking about committee actions, funding approvals, and oversight. It mentions an payroll or grant process, bank influence on decisions, and leadership figures debating eligibility and transparency. The fragmentary items hint at municipal budgeting, public works, and political coordination.

When London Sleeps and London Faces Night

The fragment describes a London stage production at the King's Theatre with a sensational reception and a cha otic chorus about London after dark. It also offers a jumble of household care tips, including cleaning with paraffin and preserving items, reflecting a chaotic mix of theatre chatter and domestic guidance.

King's Theatre Saturia Foomifrid London Lenton

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Robert Logue

In the Supreme Court of Western Australia the matter of the estate of Robert Kenneth Logue intestate is heard. Creditors and those with claims or demands against the estate are required to send written particulars to the administrator by June 8. After that date the administrator will distribute the assets according to the claims noted. Dated May 195. Wilson, attorney for the administrator.

Robert Kenneth Logue Alain Wilson Wittencour'y Buildings Maries Ter

Estate of Joseph William Logue in Ellendale district

In the matter of the estate of Joseph William Logue the Victoria District of the state Western Suntrana Garde ceaxeal notices creditors to present claims by a specified date. Administrator named Wilson Johnston Buildings Marine Terrace Geraldton oversees probate in the matter.

Joseph William Logue Ellendale Statin Victoria Sta Western Suntrana Garde Ceaxeal Intowtate

Ten Weeks Late of Sauttone and Perth Public Dinner Offer

The Kitchen operates under the proprietor in charge with personal supervision. Patrons may obtain the best three course dinner in town with board and residence. Includes 255 tickets for £1 Lex Werke.

Sauttone Perth Lex Werke

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