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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1915
Page
3
Europe wide disruptions unfold as Turkish troops occupy Thrace causing Bulgarian unease. Russia masses a vast spring offensive with seven million men and heavy artillery. The Allies demand prompt Greek compliance while signaling a joint effort to counter Turkish advances. Varna sees Turkish landings as Danube towns fall back awaiting Russian moves on Bulgaria, with the Gorizia front heating amid repeated attacks and General Cardona reporting.
Reports detail Serbian positions near Vojvodina and Hungarian border with fresh movements and counterattacks. The piece notes Allied aims to halt Serb advances while American and Italian forces engage in supporting actions. casualties and repatriations continue as fronts shift across Europe.
A Paris journal reports Bulgarian forces have withdrawn from Monastir to reinforce positions toward the Vardar. The move aims to blunt a French advance and threatens with stronger hostilities in the Lowermn area.
The article notes growing concern in shipping circles over securing vessels to move the harvest. Proposals to the Imperial Government seek ships to handle the load as rate increases tighten margins. The board reports a cargo shipment for January from four colonial ports has been completed, highlighting acute constraints.
London reports after the Nov 2 dispatch that Lord Ritchener has arrived at Rome, drawing broad attention from all classes while the Entente notes discuss Greece. Parliament fears a possible secret agreement between King Constantine and Britain amid distrust over Greece ties. In Versia telegraph reports claim Coloney_Tuwvislenl’s Yen are in control, with Ths believed to be capturing ten districts. prisoners taken, one wounded, and casualties partially tallied as water and funds run short.
Dispatches from London and York report tangled frictions as German and allied forces maneuver in early November. Claims of spy captures flare amid mentions of Rudwartans and Salone fronts, with submarine actions near Petrigrad and Osterman theaters shaping the evolving war scene.
Cricket notes report Railways and Muscartite Geruiltun at mst interest stage with Railways winning by seven wickets. McDonald Stustman and McAuley starred with a century stand, while Muspa and Beindell wereRailways' best bowlers. Carter eyed length over breaks. Parsons added fine keeping in a tight game.
In a murky score fragment the Mercantile-Gerald club shows a first innings with names garbled beyond recognition. The bowling figures mention Joe Munato taking 1 for 3 and G Byeudell 8 for 2, followed by railway-related notes and unclear totals.
The piece notes Mrs. Raynor and family mourning the death of Herringer of this town who was buried at RC cemetery following services by Very Rev. Dean Graver. It mentions funeral details, local concerts, and a community weather snapshot with a chill 17 degrees and remarks on local events.
Wartime recruiting confusion surfaces as young men answer questions about joining the army while a officer notes varying motives. One respondent jokes about girls and love influencing enlistment, reflecting social pressures of the period.
Afragmented wartime letter recalls cricket innings with McAnley not out and mentions Wil liott Muck and Adamson. It mixes dated prose about German plans and home front observations, with poem like lines about soldiers, girls, and nations.
A clipped report on Geraldton Presentation College detailing November results across grades and disciplines. Notable achievements include first class passes in piano and violin, high marks in practical subjects, and several students earning top distinctions and certificates in music, theory, and performance.
Market report notes quiet country auction yardings due to shearing but strong sheep demand. Private sale predominates as soon as numbers are available. Shortage of sheep expected to persist, with enquiries declining as feed and pastures improve. Cattle and pigs offered at Midland Junction with good quality and fair competition. horses also listed.
A fragmentary market note describes the Find int sale at Copley’s Siding with sardine and cattle entries. Prices drifted as buyers withdrew pens and weights varied, noting high and low marks among best cows and beef stock amid fluctuating bids.
Readable fragments show steep ad market activity at Midland Auction with a hot day reducing bids. Sheep forward progressed around 2 head per lot, prices down to 38 pence per ewe, with buyers cautious and top quality stock selling firmer.
Fragmented market update discusses wheat prices, quotational movements, and sample quality. Mentions Teardings at the metropolitan center, railway factors, and recent price shifts. Orders and samples are described with archival figures and varying grades.
A feral discussion on tariffs and farm policy unfolds as the association honors Lieutenant Throssell for winning the Victoria Cross. Delegates propose safeguarding farmers against market manipulation while a strong objection targets milters and parity rights. The assembly conveys congratulations and pride in Throssell as a member of the Western Australia farming community.
The Farmers and Settlers' Association records a late November executive meeting with many members listed and absences noted. Discussion covered wartime transport, grain handling, and urging railway and freight improvements, including sending a telegram to the Prime Minister outlining requests for wheat transport and funding.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and roles connected to a Red Cross Society meeting. It includes references to presiding figures, organizers, and attendees such as Mrs Macpherson, Mr Mack, and Miss Marrett, with scattered place and date markers. The text is incomplete and challenging to parse but indicates a meeting or gathering with multiple named participants and affiliations.
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