Zepplins Raid English Towns in Balkan War
European War report notes renewed Balkan tensions as German airships conduct raids on English towns. Two airships destroyed by British fire, with total destruction of the craft and crews.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1916
Page
3
European War report notes renewed Balkan tensions as German airships conduct raids on English towns. Two airships destroyed by British fire, with total destruction of the craft and crews.
Greece making trouble as a second Bartholomew's eye for Venezelists is warned if the Allies attempt to seize Greek arms. The wary stance signals potential escalation in the crisis involving Greek forces and foreign intervention.
War cables report continued Romanian resistance and retirement to a new Wallachian front amid Russian reinforcements. Floods hinder Allied troop movements. questions remain why Allies failed to destroy the Cernavoda Matral railway bridge. Separate dispatch notes Moldavian gains and German plans near Dobrudja with Allied support expected to counter.
London reports report German airships crossed the northeast coast of England on Sunday night and dropped bombs in Yorkshire and Durham. Two airships were shot down near Mawes and another drowned bombs in the North Midland Counties. Attacked by aeroplanes and guns, the raiders proceeded eastward at high speed. Casualties and damage are believed light.
An Athens dispatch to the Telegraph reports a joint action by officials over UFO sightings. The first French shot near Lake Ly allegedly triggered significant tension and defensive moves among 18 officers and local authorities.
In the Nov 44 session of the Legislative Council, Tolnes's Shouting Bill was vetoed. Wert reports the veto in the telegraph blurbs from North Urov.
A rail of chaotic notes reports casualties and damage from a disaster. One woman died from shock and seven women and four children were injured while fifteen houses were seriously damaged. A seaplane incident caused further injuries as debris fell across towns. Military and emergency responses described in terse phrases.
In the House of Commons Lord Robert Croby rejects charges of weakness in dealing with Greece, insisting Britain remains aligned with Venizelos and pursuing neutral aims to avert a civil war, despite private motives alleged by critics.
Athens reports that King Constantine and his staff may join armed resistance to Allied demands. The Morning Post telegraphs a split with Admiral Defournet, pledging resistance while surrendering arms and war materiel to supporters. A new Military League condemns rebels, promising nonrecognition, with war material scattered.
The readable text mentions a pursuit near the Danube and references to individuals such as Becton and Rustin in a fragmented, OCR cleaned form. The precise events, dates, and places are unclear, yielding a partial, nonspecific item with limited verifiable details.
A local syndicate formed near Northampton to pursue a lead mine about five miles from the township and near the Baddera Mine. J Duffy, a known figure in Eastern and Murchison mining circles, expects work to start soon. Wheal May, previously railroaded by Paton and Chisholm, shipped near 1000 tons to 70 ft depth before closing for lack of payable ore. the property is praised as a clean lead producer with galena easy to market. The owner H Chisholm plans a lease soon, hopeful for shareholder profit and favorable comparison to nearby properties.
A detailed account of the Northampton Catholic social event held at the King's Mall last Thursday. The report notes fair attendance, lively music, and vocal appreciation for Mr HT Gibson’s entertainment, with the ALC led by Ernie Stout and remarks on a death in service and local wartime context.
A wartime political broadside laments recruitment policies and public funding decisions. It rails at length against perceived mismanagement and calls for contributions to war funds with strong language about national duty. The piece references figures, local towns, and calls for action by authorities and citizens.
Bir John Milints born in dime iso M299 seeks views on how his artistic talent emerged. The text traces his life from early schooling and association with the Royal Academy to his rise as a noted painter and teacher. It notes his influence on students and connections with figures in the art world, including Hunt and Gabriete, and mentions his presidency at the Royal Academy Shoals. The account ends with references to death and legacy in 1885.
In Portershire a man known for a weak disposition schemes Jimmie the village idiot. He asks Jimmie to go to a rival trader with a fake two shilling note and buy tobacco then return the change. Jimmie delivers the change and the trick is uncovered when questioned about Simpeon.
Fragmentary account recounts a World War era recruitment scene with references to volunteers, medical and military arrangements, and local officers. It mentions trials for enlistment, a maternity home, and advertising notices, all in a period newspaper voice.
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