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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1914
Page
3
A London dispatch from August details Belgian defenders repelling German assaults at Liege and Ghent with brutal gunfire. It notes Belgian artillery cutting through German formations and reports German losses around Loge, while contrasting with earlier sieges and mass attacks.
August dispatches report German troops around Mulhausen showing hesitancy and lack of dash as French forces press. News notes a fresh German route toward France and Austria sending reinforcements to the Rhine while observers cite Germany's grave strategic position after Liège.
Geraldton reports a steady flow of volunteers for the Overseas Expeditionary Force. Captain Carlson notes applicants must give full name birth date service rank and address with about seventy names recorded and more expected as public interest grows.
The Executive of the Western Australian Teachers Association indefinitely postpones the annual conference due to wartime and European crisis pressures. The move signals a demand for self sacrifice and reassessment of duties amid national concern.
An obscure 19th or early 20th century remark argues for campaigns across eight countries with four climate zones similar to Western Australia. It warns of hardships, calls soldiers cogs in a machine, but praises Western Australia for resilience. The speaker pledges that Australians will answer the Union Jack’s call and stand with kith and kin, as Britain and Australia unite in war across Africa and beyond.
A price debate dominates a Geraldton traders meeting as a state commission handles war related food pressures. Merchants note shortages drive kerosene and hour prices higher while urging cash sales. plan to hike weekly rates by about one pence per pound faces opposition and no final decision.
Plain sewing and boys suits offered with repair services by Mrs Ricy near Port Office Lane. Wanted to sell a five room house near Brewery with land blocks on Shenton and Fitzgerald Streets. Alma and Greenough Road locations listed with nearby blocks and contractor Bartlett of Sanford Street noted.
Court in Northamp ton orders sale by public auction of the estate including improvements and related charges. J McDonald of Dail Northampt dates and details provided. Bowers seeks publication of notice regarding the General Steam Laundry bidding and registration, and the timetable for the auction.
Fragmentary list of engine makers and suppliers in Western Australia including Commonwealth Producer. Mentions State Brick Works, Government Battery, Kalgoorlie mine engines, Mardcastle Mine, Hawson, Laverign, Borin County Mine, Eureka Flour Mills, and various horsepower figures.
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