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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
3
Report from Paris and New York notes Allied western progress with steady British gains and French effectiveness. Russian operations claim village occupation and 12 German officers captured as Bystritza front actions continue.
An Amiral Aube officer says a wireless message from an Irish patrol claimed the Deutschland was sunk in the Atlantic. The Amiral Aube captain would not confirm or deny, and British Admiralty officials in the United States have no confirmation.
London reports in August that Allied cooperation seeks to eliminate Austria from the war before winter. The Times cites manpower as decisive, with 23,300,000 Allied effectives versus 10,600,000 Central Powers.
The Bucharest correspondent reports Romania sits on the fence awaiting the best war bid. About 150000 troops remain under arms as Romania eyes potential gains before the conflict ends. If Romanian advances continue she may join the Allies.
A Petrograd communique states forces repelled the enemy on the Stokhod west bank and advance on the Upper Sereth continues. Artillery fire behind fortified lines checked progress as troops push from the middle Styrpa toward Koropica and reach Zlotalipa. The pursuit extends to the north bank of the Dreister before Mariampol.
A catalog note lists imitation satin lace at 1s 4d per unit, Chinese lace from 1s 9d per yard, Swiss embroideries at 3d per item, voile flouncing from 3d per yard, allover laces from 2s 3d per yard, leather handbags from 6d, spring market bags at 4d, colored cottons at 1½d, ladies umbrellas from 25½d, and box hairpins at 1d and 2d per box.
Postable notice promotes a high class millinery sale with three tables of hats offered at half price. The ad emphasizes quality and bargains aimed at shoppers seeking stylish headwear.
Petrograd reports strong offensives repelling local attacks in the Carpathians and heavy fighting with Turks near Lake Van with bombardments and captured positions north of Sukkiz. Belgian and Russian forces push north of the Dniester crossing Sukh tributary while capturing Tustobaby and Zborov. In the Italian theater Austrian trenches near Gorizia are breached and 800 prisoners taken amid artillery duels on the Isonzo. Austrian aviators bomb Monfalcone and other Isonzo targets with no casualties.
General Haig reports an advance of 300 to 400 yards northwest of Pozieres on a nearly 1 mile front with light losses after a heavy barrage. Gains include trenches north of Bazentin le Petit toward Martinnoich, three raids southwest of La Boie front, and mines exploded north of Neuve Chapelle and Hulluch with German craters ignored.
The listing details ladies and children garments with prices for knickers chemises and nightwear plus white linens table damask sheets towels and flannelettes. It covers shirts, collars and undergarments for men women and boys with prices in pence and shillings.
The engagement lasted under 90 minutes with low French losses and under 10 percent casualties for the Maure pas regiment. Bavarians suffered heavy hand to hand losses at Marepas and Hill.
A Vienna communique says Russians were repulsed west of Franislau as fighting lessens in Volhynia and Stokhod. In a failed Brozhod attack, all Russian guard divisions were deployed and suffered heavy losses.
Rome reports Italian forces occupy Tolmino on the Isonzo river about 20 miles north of Gorizia. A fierce Piave sector battle continues as Italians press forward. Austrian losses are estimated at 57,000.
From Rome telegrams report the battle of Isonzo ongoing with Tolmino and Piezzo shelled for four days. Italian forces pursue Austrians east of Oppacchi and Asella as numerous guns bombard Mount Santo San Garie'e and San Mario.
A Paria report says four miles of the German third line east of Hardecourt and the Somme were captured, allowing French forces to take Maurepas and threaten Clery. A 24 hour bombardment masked German defenses before infantry swiftly routed demoralized troops.
The first Geraldton volunteers shrink further with Captain C T Gibbings among the fallen in France on July 2. Born in Kent, near 33, he moved to Western Australia with his family in 1886 and served since 1908, rising from lieutenant to captain. His death ends a long military lineage and marks a heavy loss for his local circle.
Our 3ASE store advertises remaining remarkable bargains with a brief call to action urging customers not to miss the chance to secure items before closing. The note emphasizes ongoing deals and customer value.
Captain Gibbings, who served in the Gallipoli campaign and later in France after England, died bravely in duty. He leaves a widow, the fifth daughter of the late F Crawford and Mr Crawford of Geraldton, and four young children, the oldest eight, the youngest three. The district extends deep sympathy to the family.
Mervyn J. Smith of Norman's Well sent a cheque for 234 as the proceeds of a dance held at Isseka School on July 1h in support of the Overseas Club Southern Cross Tobacco Fund.
Two towns sent teams to Mingenew for a football match with the visitors winning 17 goals 15 points to none. Fred Waldeck captained and scored nine goals in the final quarter as Frank Criddie and Murray Glover starred for the winners. The girls match was tight with Mary Driscoll making a standout last minute catch. The town mourns Miss Amy Criddle whose illness prompted a church service in her memory.
Haa who lived most of her life in the area and moved to Guildford five years ago is mourned. Great sympathy is offered to sorrowing relatives. Floral tributes come from a long list of named friends and families in Guildford and surrounding areas.
Elder Shenton and partners arrange a sale at Mingenew on Saturday morning with Geraldton buyers invited for a double chance to bid. Wills and Co Geraldton handle the sale.
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