Belgians Stand Firm In Cavalry Raid Action
A Belgian cavalry effort near Louvain and Haalen halted German forces as engineers blew bridges under fire. Dragoons faced heavy fire at a barricade of farm wagons, seven riders died, Belgian machine guns and a belated field gun repulsed the attackers, while Germans retired toward Bastogne and Namur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomion
Cormanght
Whirwatonings Louvain
Brussels
Gerte
Haalen
Dient
Bomsh
Bastogne
Belgium
Durthe
Namur
Huy
Oean- Frieling
Mowe
Expeditionary Force and War News From Australia and Europe
Perth reports the Expeditionary Force of 1400 men from Western Australia with Colonel Kyngdon indicating war fare costs may rise to 1373 men. German trade is paralyzed with ships at a standstill. the steamer Lothringia seized at Melbourne. the Austrian Baron Gautsch struck a mine in the Adriatic with 130 saved and 20 bodies recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Perth
Kyngdon
W.A
London
Baron Gauteh
Adriatic
German Subjects Nine Austral Mm Proclamation Notifies Police
Military commandant Colonel L H Kyngdon received a Defence Department telegram from Melbourne noting a Governor General proclamation calls up authorities immediately. Police are ordered to take necessary measures and record arrivals before changing residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Kyngdon
Defence Department
Melbourne
Geraldton contingent selection for expeditionary force
About 180 names were put forward in Geraldton for the expeditionary force with roughly 40 men to be chosen after medical exams on Monday. The district contingent will be 80 with Geraldton contributing 24 and One-Day Dawn, Muliewa, and Mingview2 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Muliewa
Patriotic Send Off For Geraldton Contingent Members
The Mayor announced two Geraldton men will join the Australian contingent and depart for Perth on Monday morning. A public send off was not feasible, so a patriotic service was held in the Town Hall on Sunday at nine o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Perth
Tonight's Meeting On Town War Position
Town residents are reminded of a meeting in Council Chambers at eight o'clock to discuss the town's position in respect to the war.
Labour candidate visits Dampier and Geraldton
The Labour candidate for Dampier was in town yesterday and will return to Geraldton after visiting Murchison. Corporal Fortescue, transferred from Day Dawn to Carnarvon, arrived in Geraldton to catch the next boat. Mrs P Stone, recently at Havella private hospital, is making rapid progress toward convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dampier
Murchison
Geraldton
Fortescue
Carnarvon
P. Stone
Havella
Council plans £10 golf club grant at ratepayers meeting
At a council meeting Dr Clarke noted the club had spent £80 of its own funds on recreation in East Ward. Dr Brede supported continuing help for golf along with other sports, while Dr Meadowcroft questioned the subscription portion. A motion to grant £10 passed after debate. A wedding at St John’s Church and a police court remand followed, with the City Band ready to perform patriotic pieces and Italian Navy music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Clink
Brede
Golf Club
Or Stone
St Mike
Meadowcroft
Stone
Benefit Football Match Brings in 31 1s for Chatter Fund
A local committee reports receipts from a benefit football match and related events totaling £36 cash, with £31 1s from tickets and other contributions. They thank McGuiness, Clarke, and others for support, noting a balance sheet presented by the treasurer and a plan for a euchre party and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuinese
Ae Weary Wlai
Er Beitmans
Euchre
A. Clarke
Unester
Sue
Dee Ch Per
I S.J’ Clarke
Im. Inne
Samye
Hee Han
Local Engine Fabrication Report From Western Australia Mines
Readable scraps describe heavy engines and producers such as Boris Couscis Mine Laverton and Ackerley and Cy Euipka Flor Milla with 280 hp 220 hp and 340 kg engine parts. The fragmentary note lists Commonwealth Producers and related firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris Couscis
Laverton
Commonwealth
Ackerley and Cy
Euipka Flor Milla
Coupsiue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russia
Austria
Daily Chronicle
Milan
Trieste
Poland
Lashlin
Frances
Holland
Hanbouring
Netherlands
Dutch Limberg
Lord Roberts
Earl Roberts
Metz
Paris
Spincpart
Mets
Pekin
Far East
Situation IN
Australia
Stati
Wenee
H.M.S. Fantome
Fremantle
Fantome
Bremen
Tay
Austral
Gety
Okit
Manchester
Val Pris
Frank Green & Co
Jor
State Steamers
West Australian Insurance Company, Limited
Provincial Dental
I Te
Loton
Council
Eased
St John’s Church
John Enright
Oriel Lee Tate
Edith Marchant
William Marchant
Narngulu
K Bendrick
Alt. Upwplat
Sergt
Chas Lupp
Thorn
Y.al. Boys
Y.A.L
Mingenew
Mengenew
Brame & Merhert
Eeraldton Town Hall
Grealdton Finlay
Dongarea
Bongarrea Sionityy
Angut
Munay
Algety and Company Limited
Darlot Bros. Ltd
G. J. Gooch
Gascoyne
Sap
Fideral Elections
Austrade
Biarness
Moses
Geo. Henderson
Bertone
Muller East
Chapman
Auigrist
Mowlay
Algut
Ferret
Igrows
Evans Street
Gorabiten
Greenough
R. Broail
Georgs
Call
Ockerby & Co., Ltd., Gemaldtos
Henly Weier
Howe
Shenton Street
Pitzgerald Street
Fitsgeral Street
Greenough Head
Bartlett
Sanford Street
Hobanan Bros. and
Freeman
Gent's
Geraldon
Western Australias
Wiluna
Uhallers
Kalgierlie
Hardcastle
Hausfall's
W B.p. Isngine and
Commonwealth Picturer
the Western Machinery Company, Limited
Murray Street
Town Hall
Munday
Tuesay
Geraldton Dramatic Society
Axy Peven
Gam
ES. Bowers
Oliver's Clothing Company
Hosleys, Hatters
General Outfittera
Club Hotel
Marine Terrace
Barry
B, Fuller & Co
Caton
Aoly
Asd
Elite Supply Co
Ladies’ Drapers
the Ladies’ House
Telaphoos
Tekpies
Arthur J. Davies
joBite Biatk
the Coliseum
Artie
A. Gibson & CO
Watchmakers and Jewellers
Commonwealth and
N.B
F. W. Gibson
Burse Austin
Efo Mra. Williams
Gregory Geraldton
Methell
V' Joria
Gregory Surety
Dr.itcher,tate
Cus
Turner & Smith, Gezalutuk, Builders and Contractors
Fl. S. Mackenzie & Co
Masonic
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