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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
3
Lord Kitchener voices strong confidence in the war position as Gallipoli reports unfold. Australians reinforce and are warmly greeted by trench comrades while pro German opposition to the Allies loan surfaces. The US government dismisses the threat, Australia awards gallantry, and a Dardanelles episode appears with the 78th casualty list from West Australian.
London Sept 1 The Board of Trade reports wage increases totaling £175,000 since the war began for 2.58 million workers apart from overtime Railways employees faced a conference urging branches to refrain from any immediate job action pending negotiations with railway companies The British Admiralty reports casualties at the Dardanelles with 174 killed 408 wounded and 0 missing as of August 21 The House of Commons was informed by Mr Tennant and Prime Minister Asquith of dispatches from General Hamilton noting forthcoming publications The German invasion of Polish territory claimed as successful by Berlin describes advances near Vilna and attacks around northern and eastern fronts Russian counteroffensive faltered and Tsarist reserves called out in Petrograd on Sept 1
A New York message reports that Angin Wrench guns silenced Turkish batteries on the Asiatic shore near the Dardanelles. The action, part of Allied naval efforts, improved the situation around the Gallipoli Peninsula and boosted allied positions in the region.
British war vote of 259 million pounds approved in the House of Commons to November. Lord Kitchener reviews Allied positions in the west, praising Italian feats and Australian support. Australian reinforcements reach Gaza Tepe trenches, lifting morale. Formation of a mining districts sourced corps planned with 1010 men. Lithgow factory dispute leads to a day and night shift walkout. workers' executive to meet tonight.
Amid widespread German plots the alert service provides bodies for the warrants as sessions of the commission are held. The U.S. government declares it will not interfere with commercial transactions while warnings of bank runs spread. In London, distinguished actions by Gumgjers G-Finl and A. McKinlay are cited for conspicuous gallantry at Keira, where a wounded man was aided during a trench breach under heavy fire.
Territorial returning from the Dardanelles reports a Turkish girl sniper story in London. The piece notes her alleged past tied to men she had shed and claims new details about her identification and possible possession of items linked to the conflict.
The latest casualties list reports multiple service members killed or wounded. Names include Lieut. Metean, Leake, Captain J. Be Fey, Private A. Gunnaway Wagshy, and many others. locations cited include Melbourne and Heliopolis with references to Light Horse and various reinforcing units.
The Turf reports final acceptances for the New South Wald racing meeting as a list of horses and handlers. Names include Mie Masel Gaineas, Kyl Banke, Lingle, Fairwiy, Penaere, Wailaze, Isinglass, Coline, Viteo Star, First Lessan, Longacre, Masco, Venilus, Tendos, Agincourt, Coin Last, Enamore, Housewife Nelmante, and related entries. Linseed Compound advised for Conghe and Colts amid irritation concerns.
The Commons debate centers on a vote of £250,100,000 for war costs including army and navy expenditures, restoration of credit, and support for trade. Mr Asquith cites daily outlays and the need to fund the Danubian Protectorates and Allied powers. The speech emphasizes unity among allied councils and pressures of sustaining the war effort.
Reading through the garbled dispatches, the western front remains tense as German forces aim to hold positions and defend key rail links. Commanders push to protect supply routes while facing pressure from Allied movements near critical towns and waterways.
Report from London cites a daring Alpine clash where Indian volunteers scaled sheer rock faces to reach a strategic position. At dawn the Austrians retreated across a chasm, deterring a bridge attempt and ending the engagement with heavy casualties.
Fragmentary text suggests scrutiny of work performed by minors under a general administration inquiry. Details unclear due to damaged OCR, but appears to involve authorship, age, and legal considerations tied to youth labor in Australia.
Fragmentary personal report recounts medical concerns and a local weather forecaster gaining attention. Mentions residents Mrs Brindley and Mrs gan of Geraldton, a sister Cali, and local figures including Mr Tai Rye Win. Notes rain forecasts, a weather prophet, and a town session about town requirements.
Fragmented OCR recounts 186- era notes on prospecting near Champion Bay and Wild, describing mineral wealth, copper ore, and a developing settlement. References to White Park, Jule Dewnimnone, Pendure, and Prominent mills, with imagery of mining operations, terrain, and prospectors.
Boans department store advertises a wide sale including new low crown hats, violet and beaded trim fashions, beaded jackets, coats, dresses, underclothes, and children’s wear. Variety covers blouses hats coats gowns undergarments and linens with marked discounts and new season styles.
A fragmented report describes a Harvest era meeting in Paris with remarks on wheat variety and quality. The piece mentions producers, markets, and the role of capital investment in the settlement, noting anxieties and expectations about future supplies and prices.
Copley reports selling 149 cattle with quoted weights and prices including medium quality bulls and other lots. The fragmented OCR lists varied prices and weights such as 20L to 105, 12 to sit, 240 to 12, and references Medina.
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