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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1915

Page

3

Naval Battle at Riga Ends German Losses

Petrograd reports a naval engagement near the Gulf of Riga on the 18th with thick fog aiding German attacks. German forces lose at least eleven vessels, including a Dreadnought, while Allied gunboats and a British submarine account for German ships. Public reaction in Petrograd is one of enthusiasm.

Petrograd Gulf of Riga Gulf Auies Baltic Germany Stlcn Moltke

German Losses Believed Underestimated In Chronicle Report

London reports the Daily Chronicle privately estimates enemy losses to be greater than official figures. The piece details heavy German operations against Russia, noting substantial force usage and a harsh Russian retreat in Poland. It cites Hungarian testimony on devastation and rail disruption, plus Italy’s potential intervention affecting the Balkans and Turkey.

Poland Campaign Braces for Major Battle

Private advices report Brest Litovsk fighting intensifying as German, Russian, and Allied efforts sharpen along the front. Observers warn the clash could spread across the line, with extensive preparations by both sides.

Copenhages Bertin Stele Brest Litomsk x Pat Omeahor

Germans Sink Dreadnought In Naval Battle Report

Aug 29 London bulletin reports a naval clash near the Varasce with a German dreadnought sunk and ten other vessels lost. Leedon Aug 22 notes a naval action in the Gulf of Rigs with meagre details and claims of enemy deletion by Rumsny forces.

Leedon Gulf of Rigs

Walkaway Euchre Party Notes and Local Benefits

Fragmentary notes describe a Walkaway euchre gathering at Evin Circle with mentions of Mrs Pur and Mrs Jupp Ur Misy Duncan and a list of names. Also referenced are Western Australia allowances for widows and children, and remarks on married men with dependents in Geraldton. The text is inconsistent but indicates community events, payments, and welfare references.

Walter Goulds Farm Utakarea U Greenough Walkaway Rootoval Meteorite Thunderbolt Australia Thunderboltshire Musket Carbine Nowlus Hermits Fhlelity Gang Forward Jétworite Railway Lakes

German Destroyer Sunk By French Torpedo Boats

An official bulletin says two French torpedo boats sank eight German destroyers off Ostend on Sunday night after a brief battle. German coast artillery reported repelling a five-ship enemy fleet near Zeebrugge, while Amsterdam sources claim bombardment of Zeebrugge harbour.

London Ostend Zeebrage Amsterdam Enoo Eehryst Lisewege

British submarine aground attacked by German cruiser

A British submarine ran aground and was attacked by a German cruiser in the ongoing naval actions.

Italy Declares War Amid Dardanelles Tobacco Aid

The article reports Italy formally declaring war against Turkey and notes a donation of 3s toward tobacco for troops at the Dardanelles, with a weekly contribution of 1s from Ballet's. It mentions other contemporaneous notes on occupation rumors and allied movements in the Austrian provinces.

Fie Dardanelles

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