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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 18, 1916

Page

3

German born Australian citizen seeks seat in Parliament

Mr Dankel, born in Germany and naturalised in Australia 40 years ago, holds a semi satin front. Kalgoorlie correspondent of the Westralian Worker doubts a local man can oppose Mr Seaddan, suggesting low regard for centralisation supporters. Robert Roberts of Melbourne jailed seven years for forging a five pound Commonwealth note, with two more years for possession. Martie McDonald, Roberts’ collaborator, jailed two and a half years. VAMGCUA appeal leads West Guildford Roads Board to refuse a vaccination fee reform, advocating direct taxation as fair wartime aid. A deputation of hotel keepers and brewers urged Premier Wilson to keep licensing hours unchanged. Wilson says no Act will be introduced but private members may vote as they wish.

Dankel House of Representatives Mr. Dankil Germany Australia Kalgoorlie Seaddan Goldields Robert Roberts Melbourne Martie McDonald Roberts

Personal notices from Geraldton district deaths and military losses

Obituaries and casualty notices from Geraldton and district recall Mrs. Moderana and other local residents, with details on pneumonia death at Mt Magnet hospital, and multiple WWI wounded and killed soldiers including Private Weeks of the 28th Battalion and Corporal Riley of the 11th Battalion. Also noted are improving town clerk W. McLaren, hospital patients J. Thompson and Miss Kate Jones, and Rev. Cameron's travel for presbytery.

Moderana Jos. Moderana Boogardie Mt. Magnet Hospital Len Weeks Melbourne Weeks Sandstone Fire Brigade Gallipoli Fisuce E. F. Cameron F. W. Riley 11Th Battalion D. F. Riley Bluff Joint Riley Geraldton Kiley T. Fulling

European War Diary Reports Somme Breakthrough and Greek Army Corps Surrender

British forces extend the Somme offensive after a three day bombardment that churned trenches and forced German retreat. Serbian counterattack wins on the Bulgarian front while Greece surrenders a whole army corps for internment claiming neutrality and troop protection amid Entente pressure.

Germany

Somme Offensive Brings British Gains and Armored Cars

Haig reports severe fighting on the Somme as British forces push forward gaining high ground near Doubles Pozieres Haupaume road and Rouleaux Wood. Prisoners taken include officers. over 20 000 British captures to date. German losses described as terrible with trains bearing dead and wounded. Armored motor cars hailed as ending trench warfare opening open battle.

Los Dos Haig Doubles Pozieres-Haupaume Road Tyne Somme Rotterdam Semmine Courcelette Suil

Struma Front Updates Reach Florina Fight

London reports on the Struma front last night with raids north of Serres and German forces killed. French and Russian units push forward toward Florina as Romanians resist. a wireless says Count Tisza promises action against Romania and Austria’s allies decline to deploy more troops to Transylvania.

London Struma Sehoeri Seressuaid Diane Florina Rerne Count Tista Translvania Austria

Description of the Sew Armored Cars and New Weapons

Frederick Palmer reports from the British HQ on the new armored cars like prehistoric monsters moving over shell craters and trees. Enthusiastic crews compare notes on the devices, describing their harvest-like cutting action and the machines stopping at the wood edge before advancing against Prussian forces.

New York Frederick Palmer Othe

Serbians Attack Bulgar Positions Near Florina

London despatch reports Serbian forces pressing the Bulghar line along the front on Friday. Serbians forced enemy positions back and reportedly captured Florina, with fronts collapsing as the attack extended across the sector.

London Daily Chronicle Florita AV

Haig reports gains in Somme operations near Thiepval

General Haig states further successes on the Somme front, extending gains to Voureullette and Thiepval area. British forces capture Fortified positions including Dantren, Movujuen work, and Saintcomme areas with prisoners increasing.

Lommyn Haig Wourcelette UN Vl Thiepval Cay Tur Meuguet Farm Vinare Aml Saturnas Lanards Thiepvat Movijuen

Greek Cabinet Commander Seeks Protection for Troops

Athens report dated September 17 states M Kalogeroposlos, former Theatre Ministry member, joins a transitional non political cabinet. The military commander asked the German commander to protect his troops, amid pressure from Charante and related unrest.

Athens M. Kalogeroposlos Cnignander Oi Doxerioens Tro Tee Charante

Heavy Dosi res by the Navy as Russians face losses

A dispatch from London dated September 17 reports heavy Russian losses on the German front and 1175 prisoners taken. French forces captured the towns of Veraud Krevillers and Beras after a bold assault.

Losdon Naraika Hever Veraud Krevillers Beras

Melbourne Telegrams Report Defiant Leader Chooses Course

Melbourne dispatches show Merl Pfuehes, labeled Crime Minister, defying the Labor League. He declares life goes on and expulsion will not alter his chosen path, signaling resolve amid party tensions.

Melbourne Merl Pfuehes Labor League

Y M C A Appeal for War Relief Weights in Northampton

A historic call urges broad fundraising for bereaved families and soldiers, listing organizers and Sub-Committee members in charge of essays, medals, and public collections. The appeal notes one week left, asks congregations to mobilize donations, and presents a detailed subscription list with many local donors and amounts.

Soldiers Letters From Suez Describe Gallant Action And Health

Captain James C Kidd reports Corporal Frank Kidd of the 10th Light Horse in good spirits and health at Suez on August 18. The unit, largely from Geraldton District, endured a fierce engagement with Turks, capturing prisoners and machine guns. Major Tom Kidd, struck by cholera, recovered and is expected to resume duty. troops may receive a special desert war medal after set service time.

James C. Kidd Frank 10Th Light Horse Suez Geraldton Tom Kidd Tom Loys

Household Hints From Cleaning Velvet To Dyeing Gloves

Practical household tips cover cleaning velvet brushing dust from fabrics expanding leather by warming new boots near a fire and drying methods for ink stains and dishes. Advice on lemon juice extraction and preserving gloss in silver and leather care appears alongside laundry and cooking tidbits for stain removal and color adjustment.

Sound reasoning urged to aid farmers and industries

A correspondent urges the Commission to provide practical aid to farmers and local industries through the Department of Agriculture and allied bodies. The writer argues for government-started industries, assisted marketing, and distribution of supplies, warning that without help the state faces ruin after the war. He stresses improving wheat, bacon, potatoes, and other staples for export.

Verkultural Department Tie Basterhn Sonip Wiese Industries Esasper Depetel Ehoey Iesia Europe Omer

Shipping Notes Describe Fremantle Return Schedule

The Kurnalpi will depart Fremantle for this port next Friday and is expected to arrive here on Saturday September 23. It will then return to Fremantle the same evening.

As. Kurnalpi Fremantle

Fragmentary river of words with unclear subjects

The readable fragments mention various phrases about voting, timing, flowers, high birth rates, and railway contexts but no coherent event or named entities. The text appears garbled with no clear actors, places, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a concrete news item.

SPLENDID REMEDY FOR CHILDREN S COUGHS

Mothers across Australia prepare a home remedy using Two Shillings worth of HEAN S ESSENCE with water and sweetening to one pint to treat coughs colds and throat issues without paregoric or laudanum. The ready-made mix costs far less than commercial preparations and is praised for safety.

Australia Hean

Dalgety Weekly Stock Prices and Sheep Market Notes

Dalgety weekly stock report lists cattle by district with price ranges and quality notes. Lambs from Walk district sold 20s to 22s 6d, good lambs from Gavanhy district showed solid quality, merino wethers from Moodison and Moora districts reached 27s 4d and 24s 1d respectively, with light lambs and store sheep trading lower.

Gavanhy Gine Murchison Moodison Nooke Moora Erby

Midland Junction Market Livestock Prices Report

Market notes list sheep lambs and pigs with various price quotes. Entries include rhenverite wetters and gemah prices for sheep, lambs and crossbred pens, plus lambs at different weights and quality levels. Pigs with heavy and medium categories show price ranges. miscellaneous stores, tins, and skips noted.

Fielding's Weekly Stock Port Report On Farm Livestock

Fat sheep, lambs and pigs figure in this Fielding weekly stock port. Prices and weights for bullocks, ewes, and sheep are noted with regional market context and expected wool outcomes. Early week activity suggests compacts of fat stock and crossbred lambs, with prices quoted for various grades.

Tte Dave Epi Amuarvern Abel Stathied Wits Vrehisen Elie

Night Stormat Sea Tale of Two Little Heads on a Pillow

In a gale driven night two children lie together in Blanket Bay as a stormy world rumbles outside. The Tiny Tot asks for a comforting hug and arm, while mother’s approach is heard, bringing quiet reassurance amid the rough seas and distant ships.

Blanket Bay Tiny Lou Mumma

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