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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1916
Page
3
Greek government acting with king Constantine declares war on Bulgaria amid the Cretan revolt progress. Greek volunteers join the Allies at Salonika as Romanian and Russian forces inflict heavy losses on Bulgarian troops. Naval forces on the Struma front aid bombing of enemy railway communications.
War cables report Greece and King Constantine declaring war on Turkey. The Greek army andVenizelist leadership unite in mobilization as Crete and Salonika prepare for defense amid German advances.
The allied press claims our naval planes shelled enemy positions east of Neophin while torpedo planes hit the Angiste railway. Italic and mis-spelled lines describe substantial enemy losses and claim a Romnanhin battery was wrecked. The Weekly Despatch notes a Mihcarist advance then a withdrawal to the south before a superior force.
Fragmented wartime telegraph copy describes artillery activity near Malcourt London and Cove, noting German resistance and attempts to conceal ammo. Reports from Ashmead Hadlett cite fresh objectives and German piles of shells, with cautious observation of bombardment effectiveness and supply lines.
Report from Josdon dated September 29 states Hulgars renewed attack on Kajmarkalan heights. Serbian counter attacks repelled the assailants with heavy losses. Urod re glut offensive fully arrested. War desk notes shelling of Orijak Kapriyk and failed enemy attempt to near Kapriv Vir. Patrols in Neuyet region report fiver. Prisoners claimed. German withdrawal described by Keiniselie Zeitung.
A large crowd attended a Sunday ceremony in the State School hall for unveiling the Honor Roll. The Mayor led and clergy attended as pupils and teachers were honored for their wartime contributions and sacrifices.
London reports Haig noting heavy shelling around the Somme and gains at Schwaben Redoubt and Le Bois de Boulogne, with Lesboents stronghold captured soon after. French communique cites artillery activity near Morval and progress southeast of Morval. Petrograd reports major Soviet success on the Galician front with thousands captured, enemy positions breached near Brody Kraohy railway, 2000 prisoners taken, plus advances south of Buzenieg and along the Tayor river.
The Ant' meeting in Sydney was postponed once more as over an inch of rain fell by eight o'clock this morning, delaying activities and prompting revised scheduling.
A large audience heard Rev J G Deakin praise clear diction and fact driven rhetoric during a Memorial concert at the town hall. The program included Last Best by Piper Shephard and Lapp, a Benediction, and a moving roll of honor listing 23 named fallen heroes with nearly a hundred names total on the center piece banners.
A western Australian political note cites a circular attack on Labor taxation, urging wealthy supporters to fund a Liberal League drive. Sir John Forrest and others endorsed a permanent committee to fund propaganda and counter the Labor policy, with pledges of subscriptions and calls for action amid inflation and injustice claims.
Private Kevin Downes of the 12th Battalion writes from a Dublin hospital room. He confides readers that he was wounded by a small shell fragment in the left hand and foot, noting the foot is nearly healed and officials have not shared full details. The letter reveals a cautious, hopeful tone about recovery.
Heavy White Mercerised Shirte and Heavy Harvard Shirts offered at 25 for each. Imitation Flannels 2s 64d each, Wool Singlets 2s 11d each. 26s 11d per pair. Heavy Black Sox 74 pair. Dungaree Trousers 5d per pair. Spring Potton Congarees 11d per pair. Boys Flaanelette Shirts 1s lid each. Old value cited.
An Australian nurse writes from a hospital ship after Gallipoli, describing crowded wards, wounded comrades, and the harsh frontline. She notes Australians in Leicestershire wards, gear shortages, bombardments, and the hope of an end may take years, not months, to come.
A muddled guide discusses using a water and whiting mixture for cleaning household items and fabrics. It references typhoid and other diseases, experiments, and various cleaning tips, with uncertain names and odd phrases. The piece oddly blends recipes, science notes, and household chores, ending with vague health cautions.
Mothers prepare at home a cough remedy using Two Shillings' worth of HEAN'S ESSENCE plus a pint of water. The mix is claimed to treat coughs, whooping cough, croup, influenza, bronchitis and sore throats without harming additives.
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