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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1916

Page

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War items from Geraldton soldier in France

Private C Taylor in France reports seven weeks in trenches with wind and shells. He notes the death of W Kelly from Geraldton, aging about 19, at head quarters night before. He mentions friends J Dougie J Finning J Boston and Harry Wills doing well and plans to meet at the Shamrock on New Years Eve. He describes a rough battle last Saturday into Sunday morning and Bill Murray arriving nearby.

C. Taylor P. J. Bione France Jane Kaiser Hin Pals Ee Tittle Kimmy Io Wal Timmy TheGoll Trevches B. Chapman Joe Chapus W. Kelly Geraldson Acrong Murray J. Dougie J. Finning J. Boston Harry Willser Shamrock Bill Murray Bob Anderson Wille Len Art Fred Guest

Despatch on Jutland Heroes and Shimose Shells Tale

Sir David Weatty notes bold ship crews under terrible seas at Jutland, praising duty and the wound-strong stand of Jack Cornwell. A digressive anecdote claims Japanese Shimose shells and a German spy game, ending with a Weybridge correspondent and FD Marshall.

David Weatty Jutland

Luxemburg Starving: Cable Dispatch From The Hague

The Luxemberg Star reports a cable from The Hague quoting Mr Rene Van Dyke, the American Minister, stating relief pressure and food shortages in Luxembourg. He mentions acute shortages among industrial workers, miners, and glove makers, with unemployment and limited work time. He notes German occupation controls, including railroad operation, and describes tensions between Luxembourg negotiations and German authorities.

Hague New York Imr Rene van Dyke Germany van Dyke Little Grand Duchy Walt Gand Ducke Marie Adelaide Toru Me van Dyke Genaan Decope

Mystery shells German officer refooled

A brief item notes a peculiar letter printed in a recent issue of the Evening Standard and James Gazette. It discusses shells or shelling concerning a German officer and hints at a reformation or reproof conveyed through the correspondence.

Evening Standard James Gazette

Community Talent Night Stages A varied program

August meeting highlights a lively program with a cantata titled Caledonia Amis, dances, and country costumes. Mrs Mouritz (Geraldton) wins a silver tea pot as prizes. Waldeck presents the cantata and the audience enjoys a spirited cultural evening despite admission costs. Commander Connor set to visit district and Red Cross plans loom.

Dongarra Mouritz Geraldton Ana Te Recta Mive Purcell Dominions Great Britain Waldeck Abe Bay Plains France Huesia Engpap Wales Vntia Lulu Wid Canad Africa Japan New Zealand Father H Clirkson Connor Poumee Dom Bartlett

Geraldton Roads Board hears routine money matters

The Geraldton Roads Board held a regular money meeting on Friday with chairman WV, several members present, and the secretary in attendance. The board approved gate maintenance payments, by law amendments, weed notices, cemetery site discussions, and preparations for straying stock control, while deferring action on several road projects and requesting reports on urgent repairs.

Sawe F G Cibeligh John Gould T Cream A. Bridgman Me DE Grau Northen Gulf L & Dawes Star of Bethlehem Utacarra Namnguiy Einstein Road Aner & General Discumion Moongoorenka Board of Hearth Saraguu Railway Hant Bargu Tara Keery Evans Himen Rewidaie John Goula Hert Greenagh Road Hutwenead Oper Ghapaian Roads Board Azrea

Subscription Rates Noted in Geraldton Guardian Post

The Geraldton Guardian lists subscription terms, noting a yearly price of 6d for the Saver rate and details about post frequency and payment methods. This brief notice outlines how readers can secure regular delivery and the associated costs.

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