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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 20, 1916

Page

3

Trebizond Captured as Caucasian Campaign Advances

April reports from Petrograd describe the Caucasian army and the Black Sea fleet capturing Trebizond after a fierce Friday battle. Turkish resistance is said to be shattered and Russian forces push toward Erzinga, with renewed sea potential for surrendering or crushing Turkish fronts. Labour party considers conscription policy amid talks of a Caiusist cabinet and possible general election. France imports Chinese labor for trench colonies, while Germany pledges to continue submarine warfare.

Petrograd Trebizond Tn Erxingah Hrxingoh Ravi Ravis Ima Seryksmysh Eraerum Paria France Trench Elaywes

United States and Germany Face Final Ultimatum

President Wilson informed Congress that Germany has been warned after the renewed submarine campaign and the sinking of vessels, insisting no indiscriminate warfare can continue under international law. He said action would follow Germany's reply once received and stressed renewed effort to defend U S rights.

Washuston Wilson Congress Germany Congton United States

German plotter arrest case strains US relations

Washington reports a German plotter arrest and US refusal to release Von Igel amid a crisis. Markets are unsettled as President Wilson cancels 16 engagements and foreign affairs officials push for clarity on the incident and its diplomatic impact.

Washington Ani Germany Wilson

The Bid Store Geraldton Opens Exclusive Juvenile Wear

The Bid Store in Geraldton announces an exclusive range of juvenile clothing and boys suits, with tweed and serge options, hats, undergarments, blankets, and woolen goods. The ad highlights wholesale prices, a country order department, and guarantees customer satisfaction.

Hoys Ata Serge Buits Jemsey

Cabinet Crisis Over Compulsory Service Extension

London sources report tension in the cabinet as the Army Council pushes to extend conscription to married men. Lloyd George warns 400 000 additional recruits could be needed if compulsory service is made universal, while Asquith and cabinet subcommittee resist. Threats of resignations circulate among Syd George and Henderson as decisions approach.

London Lloyd Georgy Army Council Armly Asquith Syd George Treatens Gainel Compilera Gainel Compilera — ‘Alernately A Henderson Recisen Lloyd George Cosnedi

French Front Renews Heavy Fighting Near Meuse

A war communique reports two German divisions attacking French positions along the Meuse near Traut, Dowamont, and Puivre Hill. French troops repelled the assault with heavy enemy losses, except in a small salient south of Chunter Wood where fighting continued.

Meuse Dowamont Chunter Wood Puivre Hill Hawdremoot Wood

Germany Signals Indemnity Against Enemies Declared

Paris April 18 reports say at a conference between German bankers and the German Finance Minister Germany would impose an indemnity against enemies of at least 50 miles of gumricks about 62 billion dollars.

Paris Germ Germany

Russian Campaign Advances In Hindenburg Plan

Fighting intensifies on the northern front as German forces regroup for a maximum effort to seize Dvino. The attack pushes at the Ukekull bridgehead and targets Dvisst positions south of Garbunovke and Vuseiovks, fed by autumn redeployments.

Southera Crime Tolrwes Fund Receives A Gift Note

A cheque for LE 14s was received to benefit the Southera Crime Tolrwes Fund. Contributors include Julia Sennett Nutayah and a long list of signatories headed by Mrs Callill M H L Cah and M Bennett.

Julia Sennett Souther A Crime Tolrwes Lodha Finn Callill M Bennett Mire Basten J McDonnell Mex Supp Mims Grave Rowan Jupp Ace Messrs W Pennett Henmwich Meadoweron Mipper Oxenham Gould Valie McDonnell Tetlow Sears Bailey Eakins Rowan W Rowan Davis Bowen Meo Downe Cooper S Jupp

A Revised Dictionary of Curious Definitions

A witty writer offers a mock dictionary with humorous spellings and altered senses. Entries spoof Alcohol Appetite Bitiousness Obesity and Worry, lampooning language errors and social pretensions with playful misdefinitions.

Northampton Notes on Our Own Correspondent Concert Report

The article describes a Monday evening concert at Rime Hall Northampton with Mrs May and Miss Turpin guiding the school. Selections include a flag display, tableaux Knitting, recitations, a Japan themed act, and a mixed chorus finale. Proceeds go to the Queen Carnival Committee with local Easter events planned and mining notes appended.

Isd Turpin May Rime Northampton Wland Athol Clifton Japan Keeylns Mle Mivs Gramiy Ure Miss Rowe Ana Hoya Ana Hema Atart Daish Bowe Miles Vlean Thia Miss Turpin Whiper Cho Jeop Brown Party Baddora Southampton

Old Doctors Creek Cricket Club Event At Dongarra

A Dongarra event summary describes a Queen Carnival at Dongarra with a cricket match between Three Springs and Dongarra Greenough and a benefit sale. The day featured a long program including a dance, a musical item by the Glee Club, and a substantial dinner. The match ended 153 to 72 in favor of Three Springs and Dongarra Greenough. Local officials, volunteers, and Mrs Fitzgerald contributed, with plans to raise funds at a forthcoming philanthropy ball on the 28th. The newly appointed Methodist minister, Mr Mobing, arrived and conducted Sunday services. Mr Thomas Parker planned a short visit to his mother after forty six years.

Doby Dongara He Iestian Bor Tine Springs Dongarra Greenough Varius Lediea Fea G Orlock Glee Club Drivwcoll Grey Howe Ugarra Ival Rena Waldeck Brand Seawara’ Wade R Nastia Fitsgerald Mobing Methodist Church Me R Parker Perth Thomas Parker

Tsekele Athletic Meeting Reveals Winners and Concert

The Tsekele event at the Stas ool Friday crowned champions in sprint and field events led by Shem'eld Handi and F Naim in top placings. Raffles, a concert with Miss Peake and Mr J Morris accompanied by Master T Me Conkey followed, as donations flowed and villagers discussed harvest and rural depredations.

Sapendant Carr Miss Rusell Mitel Webb Saas Ash Miss Peake Mie Harkins Gounsel T Me Conkey JE Morris Edi Teak'e J Carson Woodhai

Fragmentary German War Losses Reported Incompletely

A partially readable wartime note from The Preord General Sta states an allowance has been made for wounded and sick returning to the front in Germany. It hints at wastage of armies and a rough figure of 280000 monthly, with reference to ongoing war efforts in February.

Sta Akd Aick Germany

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