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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
3
In a Paris communique dated April 23 the Allies report consolidating their northern position near Ypres and the Melles heights. Hartmanns Wetekopf is recaptured and a number of prisoners taken. England will seek reparations for treatment of prisoners.
London dispatch reports the Committee of Union and Progress in Constantinople warns Germany it will pursue a separate peace with Turkey at any cost unless Germany provides adequate assistance.
Echo de Paris correspondent in Salonica reports a large infernal machine found at the War Minister’s office. Enver Pasha and generals von der Golta and von Sanders were targeted. German police suspect a major political group opposing Germany. several Young Turks and ministry officials have been arrested.
Despatch from Sir John French reports British forces launched an offensive yesterday afternoon with French troops on the left. Tet-Sas was retaken as British artillery pressed the attack inflicting severe casualties on the enemy.
Lon Derby spoke in Manchester with Lord Kitchener noting the unlimited demand for munitions. He said more shelly awl cartridges would enable more men to be put into the field and announced his authority to state satisfaction with current recruitment. Derby urged a compulsory call for service, saying demands would soon intensify.
The Amsterdam Telegraf reports exhausted German reinforcements and a turning tide in favor of the Allies. Thousands of fresh troops have opened offensive near Steinstraule as Germans fight on two fronts.
War Office and Admiralty reports say after a day of heavy combat on the Gallipoli Peninsula the Allied troops have secured a solid footing with strong naval support. French forces report taking 5000 prisoners.
An official report from April 28 notes aligned forces erecting a trench on both sides of the river and states no prisoners were taken. Armies continue to advance amid harsh conditions and ongoing combat activity.
Copenhagen reports Herroit Chak a German State Counsellor says the Imperial Chancellor Count von Methman Holl wen will visit several German states to buy four bundles of foodstuffs. Gotte Chalk rushes to Narwox and Sweden to coordinate these purchases.
The Kaiser telegraphed his sister the Queen of Greece detailing Austro German successes in the Carpathians and the number of Russian prisoners taken. He claimed the Allies faced serious action in the wet week in the Carpathians and expressed confidence the war would end in their favor.
Londin April 27 reports Cemanus casuel St Julien repelled after a heavy Allied counter stance. British dispatch claims German bid for Calais grows desperate with fierce fighting and estimates of up to a thousand German troops in action near the coast.
London reports ongoing desperate fighting toward Styri region as Russians press near key fronts. British dispatches note bombardment of Bosphorus forts by Russian forces and recall of Italian ambassadors from Paris Berlin London Vienna to Rome.
A London message from Athens reports Allied troops landed at Cape Suvia Helles Kum Kali and near the Saros coast while most forces went to Seddul Bahr. Greece reacts with excitement over the Dardanelles progress and disappointment over a lost opportunity.
Lord Kitchener and Mr Asquith state that German treatment of prisoners has been harsh from the start, and that reparation will be exacted.
Berlin dispatch reports heavy fighting at Lizerne with a large prisoner haul including about a thousand Canadians and four thousand other troops captured by opposing forces.
Talaat Bey told a secret Council of Ministers meeting in Constantinople that Turkey cannot indefinitely defend the Dardanelles due to munitions shortages. He said an Austrian invasion of Serbia joining the Turkish army could save the situation. Enver Pasha and Halil Bey cited Carpathian uncertainties, but if Constantinople is seriously imperilled, Turkey will seek peace immediately.
A Petrograd dispatch says the Russian fleet shelled outer forts on the Poo plerus coast and further south at Kum chkavak and Amatolekavak for several hours, inflicting heavy damage and casualties in a prolonged bombardment.
A Sofia message reports Turkish troops moving toward Enos to confront Allied forces that landed there earlier in the week, amid ongoing Balkan developments and military movements in London.
The First Australian Division now serving in Turkey consists of Headquarters Staff and the Srn Infantry Brigade troops. It lists Officers 694, other ranks 17,677, totaling 18,375.
The Danish steamer captain reported sighting 30 German torpedoers in the North Sea yesterday, news from London dated April 27.
Lord Kitchener appeals to the workmen at Vickers Armament Works for full output in a message that warns any shortfall will cost lives and delay victory.
A lengthy critique argues prospectors drive Western Australia’s gold discoveries while geologists and the Chamber of Mines hesitate. It lauds old pioneers who opened gold regions, notes chance finds, and claims a larger prospecting scheme is needed to unlock auriferous resources, referencing A H McIntyre and the Chamber of Mines.
The Chryssathemem Show linked to Weer Church opened at Geraldton Town Hall despite unfavourable weather. Miss Duncan missed entry. a new children's section impressed, with table decorations, exotic blooms, and a prize for special arrangements. Rev Jenkin funded Wesley Church plans near Perth, while officials praised exhibitors and a modest evening attendance followed by a musical program and shooting competitions.
In Perth on April 29 the Supreme Court heard the Ou anmi conspiracy case with a special jury. Plaintiffs Owen Jones Clare Pratt John M Kenzie and others sought damages against miners unions workers and traders for alleged conspiracy. Jurors awarded £150 to Jack Verga £380 to Verga and £2833 each to others while various defendants denied the allegations.
The Empire Day Committee met in Council Chambers to plan this year’s event. Secretary Mr Ao T Hardwicke outlined district outreach, funds, and volunteer roles, with catering and procession plans discussed and a £5 3s donation approved after council debate.
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