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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1915
Page
3
Headlines survey war developments across Europe. Germany dictates terms and Wilson makes a definite statement. Eastern Front sees Russians pushing back Huns near Kovno while Italy and Austria report gains. The Balkans lean toward the Allies as Serbia responds to the Quadruple Entente. Submarine losses, Western Front artillery, and prisoner accounts round out the day’s highlights.
Washington reports that Germany seeks peace while restoring independence and territories. Allied fronts describe Russian and Balkan movements, German and Austrian forces in Poland reassessing strategy, and upcoming developments awaited by the United States and Allies.
A brief note describes a Linseed Compound as a proven officdey remedy for chest complaints. The item ventures into medicinal claims, noting its use for coughs and colds with emphasis on chest issues.
Reports from Melbourne and London recount the Allan liner Hesperian torpedoed by a German submarine near Fastnet. Most crew and passengers are saved. 20 passengers and several crew injured. ship towed to Queenstown with 11 first class, 11 second class, and 20 steerage aboard. A Canadian sailor blinded in France reportedly regained sight after the shock. Other notes mention British wartime dispatches and casualty updates.
Telegram from Perth dated September 5 reports Thomas Stotnes von fed took his own life by cutting his throat on Saturday night after claiming he had been robbed of 50 pounds. The brief note cites the sequence of events leading to the fatal act.
A detailed police account describes a sophisticated forgery case involving a cheque book supply and a forged signature. Investigators trace funds through multiple banks as a suspect attempts to convert stolen money into cash, highlighting the complexity of the operation and its exposure to ledgers and bank clerks.
In Sydney reports a price trend with butter costs falling, shoppers noting a decrease in retail prices amid a suburban market shift. The article mentions a general decline in dairy goods and hints at broader grocery pricing pressures affecting store customers and country supply.
A crowded beach at Geraldton witnessed the launching of a yacht named Shamrack. Notables including Mr Morgine and Capt Lamesteil attended, with speeches praising the vessel’s build by Me Le Morgan and Hathers. The event featured toasts to the Empire, local honors, and a celebratory mood as the yacht touched the water amid cheers from the crowd.
The text presents a distorted wartime poem describing soldiers in harsh conditions on distant fronts. It references bush, water, and frost, with scattered lines about a bayonet and a gun. The jumble hints at combat memory, fear, and fatigue without clear events or names.
In a curious turn, Norah, a young woman linked to the Portman household, vanishes after reportedly sending herself a bowl each time to ensure a call the next morning. Neighbors describe the incident as unusual and tense.
A Geraldton audience packed Wing’s Theatre for a Saturday show. The review notes crowd energy, but complains the orchestra underperformed and seating comfort caused discomfort from crowded aisles to jammed chairs. The columnist criticizes limited legroom and awkward elbow space amid lively performances.
The Peoples Mart in Kalgoorlie invites growers across the district to consign garden produce including tomatoes peas beans cucumbers pumpkins and green cabbage. High prices are promised and the mart offers 20 years of experience and personal attention with sales posted the day after. Contact for advice notes labels and consignments.
Market report notes no country sales recently and weather favorable for Brow Mg Coops. Demand for store stock remains. prices not as high as weeks ago. Special sale at Cop tex s Siding drew mostly rough East Kimberley stock but sold well. Strong turnout of cattle at Copley s Siding, warding quality mixed, prices higher than prior period. Wet goods saw keen competition and higher prices, lambs and sheep showed demand with last week rates intact. Pigs sold in fair numbers with good quality attracting strong bidding, though Murchison offerings drew few buyers and competition waned compared to fortnight ago.
Market report shows mixed cattle, sheep, and grain prices with domestic supply notes. Cattle sales total 251 head, with west market weights and heavy quality entries dominating, while oats, wheat, and potatoes show weak to uncertain demand and limited supplies in Perth and Melbourne areas.
Market notes sheep and herdss 110 pigs swine forward for sale. Prices up from last week across classes. Suckers and pigs show gains. lambs heavy and medium weights cited with varying prices. Pigs include sows bears baconers and porkers with broad ranges. Overall demand appears firmer in closing sales.
In early September the market shows steadier store stock values as fear of lockouts eases. Prices for sheep vary across districts with some price drops noted. cattle in the metropolitan area sell at favorable rates, while overall demand remains cautious but delivery and absorption improving.
A rushed, fragmentary note discusses market inactivity in London during the week and warns that crowded packing of audiences in a theatre could have dire consequences if a jam occurs. The copy reads like a partial summary from a CMAFIC CMAFIC report and mentions September 1st. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates beyond the hinted week.
Antonio WL Peebe recounts a letter approved by Governor-General Birdwood describing an Australian soldier Leach inventing a periscope rifle to disable Turkish gunners unseen. The piece blends wartime fantasy and propaganda, imagining bold tactics and dire future battles as Australia braces for further campaigns and triumph over the Kaiser.
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