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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1916
Page
3
British report substantial gains on the Somme with many prisoners taken and trenches captured. French forces push forward near Combles and Denicourt while Mor Thomme and Penicourt fall to Allied assault. Between July 1 and September 16 Allies have captured nearly 300000 prisoners overall.
Lieutenant Raymond Asquith premier's eldest son was killed in action in France on Friday, the Prime Minister reporting the loss.
Italians force through the Austrian third trench line in the Montintcome sector and fiercely press toward Trieste as reporting from Rome notes the breakthrough amid intense combat.
The New York Times reports American made tracklayer like war cars sent to England by the Trott Manufacturing Company of Peoria Illinois. More than 100 machines shipped abroad, not armored on departure. They lay and recover their own rails, wheels do not touch the ground, powered by engines of 129 horsepower, each weighing about 1000 pounds. Evidently, the car is armed in England.
George Melas, former secretary to King Constantine, writes from London on September 14 challenging adviser Striet to a duel. He claims the Kavalla disaster was a natural consequence of the tiea, presenting a controversial account amid remarks on the Greek royal circle.
Mr Howells of the New York World forecasts the war concluding in June and the German line in the West yielding before November He says the Allies will press for repatriation and indemnity payments to Mes sium Constantinople for Russia and race for France while Austria is carved up in the interest of Tal and others
Telegrams from Perth report the North West Province seat vacancy after the death of Francis Conner. Premier Juin Seawilelan notes he was only allowed to contest the seat, while Mr George W. Miles, a Marble Dar merchant, was opposed for the vacancy. Chief Electoral Officer Mr B. G. Stenberg announced the developments.
Melbourne Sept 18 The Prime Minister declares he will continue to speak his mind despite expulsion threats from the Political Labor League of Sydney. He argues the crisis demands free conscience and that democracy and labor fight for survival during the war.
Parliament re opened today with Premier Mr Wilson outlining government policy. New taxation will be enforced including duties on absolute armaments and an increase of the tabulators. Mr Thompson, member for Katania, is attempting to introduce a Bill to control hotel opening hours during the war and 12 months after.
Paris reports claim Allied counterattacks repulsed near Clery while German assaults eastward and south of Demecourt were checked with heavy losses. Greek political turmoil grows as Venizelist influence wanes and reform ministers face scrutiny in Athens. Serbian forces score success in Florina and north of Sareviteh, while Bulgarians retreat from Monastir amid tactical Serbian turning moves. Prisoner counts indicate heavy enemy losses near Berney and Demecourt as the battle line shifts across the region.
Rome reports early September battles on the Somme and Italian front. Austrian losses described as tremendous with trenches shattered and corpses strewn, while Italian forces press the right flank. Reports claim Austrian forces suffer severe reverses and the front line in places reduced to ruins.
Queen Wilhelmina opening the Dutch Parliament notes gratitude Halland remained uninvolved in the war. She affirms friendly relations with all powers, adherence to neutrality, defense of independence, and planned augmentation of military forces and munitions to deter attacks.
The New York Globe highlights a Maris message suggesting Denmark could join the Allies to reclaim the Danish portion of Slesvig Holstein, signaling a potential shift in participation in the global conflict.
War updates report Italian forces clashing with Bulgars near Monte Beles with fierce cannonading on both sides. Serbian Parliament celebrates regaining territory and congratulates Prince Alexander. New York Globe notes Bulgaria seeking peace while Britain declines. German attacks repulsed with large enemy losses and prisoner captures described. Westminster Gazette cites Haigh reporting 29 divisions withdrawn and heavy casualties reducing response capability.
The Geraldton Roads Board held its monthly meeting detailing reserve adjustments and land control requests, approval of a cemetery site, and plans to expand reserve 40 acres to 30 acres. They discussed water supply repairs, road maintenance to Doturena Siding, gate closures at Gerafilom Commonage, and opening public pounds at Monavcononka while emphasizing enforcement and future steps.
A disjointed extract records a series of routine board actions including financial statements, licenses, repairs, and permissions. W Whiths is authorized as reefer for the Hoard Financial Statement with balances shown. Permission granted to erect six posts of fencing along roads and related planning notes.
Donations to the relief fund extend amid strained wartime shortages with contributions totaling £514 7s after five days of appeals. Despite waning enthusiasm some supporters persist while others donate through stations and retailers. The committee plans to publish a fuller update in the next issue as calls for further funds grow.
The remains of the late Mr J C Thomson of Georgina were conveyed from town this morning and interred in Greenough Methodist Cemetery this afternoon. A very large gathering attended the graveside service and floral tributes were numerous.
A dinner at the Ship Hotel Tilbury Lock honored Hergt Major Bone of the Australian Contingent. Sergt Major Stone, a union member, joined Sydney forces and fought at Gallipoli. He led fire trenches, rescued wounded under heavy fire, earned a Despatches mention, and later captured 67 prisoners single handed in the Lene Pine charge, earning the Croix de Guerre. He was on leave in Melghod recently.
A highly garbled OCR reading presents stray lines of dialogue and snippets of reported speech. The text interleaves quotations about engagement secrecy vaccination and racing, with nonsensical phrases and misread names, lacking coherent narrative or clear news event.
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