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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1914

Page

3

Nations at War Move on Strasbourg Front

French pressing toward Strasbourg as battles along the Alsace frontier intensify. Outposts clash near Blamont and Forges as German positions are driven back and French operations reportedly yield 1500 prisoners and multiple heavy guns.

Atian Blamont

Germans' Advance in Belgium Near Dinant and Liege

Dispatches say fighting at Dinant has gone disastrously for the Germans but they press on. Reports claim German troops near Liege are moving toward stronger targets as Belgian forts hold, with cautious optimism regarding relief and possible reinforcements.

London Dinant Liege

Turkey Detains Vessels Amid German Cruiser Purchase

Dispatch from Brussels reports German ships and crews affected as Turkey asserts control. The situation centers on disarmament and binding German personnel to Turkish authority, with tense diplomatic signals continuing.

Turkey Derttlad

Plucky Belgian Resistance Amid Linge Frontlines

Brussals reports at Linge the Belgians hold out against a German attack with notable resolve. The piece notes German general casualties but continued duty, a naval engagement in the Adriatic, and Austrian vessels sunk. The W A contingent of 37 officers and 385 men enters encampment at Helena Vale under Major Wisdom.

Brussals Linge Beakeyers Adriatic Perth Helena Vale Wisdom Needham

Turkey and Entente at war likely Greece and Bulgaria join

In Rome on August 16 it was regarded as certain that Turkey would declare war on the Triple Entente and that Greece and Bulgaria would also fight Turkey. In London on August 17 reports say the French fleet swept the Adriatic of Austrian warships up to Cattaro and sank a small Austrian cruiser.

Paris Lorraine St Barra United States Dresden Rome Turkey Greece Bulgaria London Adriatic Cattoro

Belgian Aviators Rally Fire from Car Mounted Gun

Two Belgian aviators forced to abandon their aircraft due to engine trouble later returned with a motor car mounted machine gun. They fired on and scattered the attacking Uhlans forcing their retreat.

Brussels Midat Uhlans

Japanese Ultimatum and Allied Response in War News

Washington reports strong American protest against a Japanese ultimatum to Germany. Paralysis and fear of war risk cited at two and a half per cent. In Belgium at Louvain a sharp fight leaves German forces routed as Belgian batteries unleash shrapnel. Cavalry pursues and cuts off German retreat, signaling a chaotic rout.

Geraldton Sends Second Contingent of 23 Men

Captain Carlsen reports ready supply for another contingent from Geraldton. A 23 man detachment departed by train, with a more uniform age range and solid physique. Names include Strong Abrahams, Bennett, Broshman, Cohen, Crosa, Crossing, Davis, Fleming, Groesaler, Hunter, Jeuven, Lloyd, Martin, Nicholas, Cornell, Parry, Rathbane, Satchel, Sampson, Scott, and Webb. They received an enthusiastic send off, with Captains Carlen and Macmoran accompanying to Narningulu.

Carlsen Geraldton Hardi‘wood William Frederick Strong Abrahams Ashton Clarence Gilbert Bennett Henry Broshman Hyman Cohen William Charles Crosa Walter Crossing Emanuel Percival Davis John Fleming Ernest Flynn William J. H. Groesaler James Hunter Jacob Soren Jeuven Frederick Lloyd Edward Henry Martin Thomas Edwin Nicholas Horace W. Cornell Walter Edward Parry Joseph V. Rathbane James Satchel Richard Sampson Robert Scott Albert James Webb Aa Narngulu Carlen Macmorran

Guard at Wireless Station Ordered

Instructions were given to mount a guard at the wireless station with 20 local military personnel. Guards will be kept day and night using a stent set to six therata ten grounds. The Mayor received a telegram from Mr Sam Eilbott MIA regarding the matter.

Gibbingy Sam Eilbott M.1.a

Geraldton plans and tours highlighted by WA boys visit

The WA Section Glibe hosts travel education with the AL BOYS TO VISIT GERALDTON tour from Mingenew arriving August 21. A Panama Exposition link funds performances to ease local financial burden and boost future benefit. Concerts August 21 and 23 in Geraldton promise original entertainment, with plans to visit Mingenew and Douglass.

America Indarra Geraldton Mingenew United States San Francisco Canada Niagara Falls Dougarrs Snell

Death of Br. Neil Douglas Chief Traffic Manager

Obituary notes the death yesterday of Br Neil Douglas born Dunedin 1863. He joined railways in 1880 rising from stationmaster to district superintendent of the goldfields and later Chief Traffic Manager at Perth. He migrated to WA, held key traffic roles, and his career spanned multiple railway services.

Neil Douglas Dowpins W.A.G. Railways Dunedin Risthrough L.W. Railway Fremantle Perth

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