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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1915
Page
3
War dispatches report German forces pressing toward Vilna with Soviet resistance stout. battles unfold along the Niemen with German advances eastward while Russian positions withdraw. Italian operations claim gains in Monte Monte Ratubet and the Geo bach Valley amid Austrian pressure. Turkish, British, and Canadian theaters noted with mounting casualties and strategic shifts.
• Sixty two French planes bombed the Deplingen armory near L shel factory north of Saar Limi in Rhenish Prussia. • Three with precision bombs damaged large calibers. • In South Wales miners threaten broader disruption. Two thousand strike at Lanhilleth near Newport after Mr Lloyd George and Mr Rupeman failed to break the stalemate. a final award is demanded. Seven thousand miners in Monmouthshire vote for strike, outlook grave.
News wires report German troops reach Oxowiesen blocking Prussian supply lines while two German cruisers sink. British aviators claim Ostend bombing success and a German submarine threat looms. German diplomacy seeks funding through foreign security sales as war drives urgent needs.
Bargains abound as Winter sale hits. Sweeping discounts on blouses and maslin fabrics arrive from major supplier. Large stock of white maslin blouses with low necklines advertised. Sharp prices claimed on tailor made garments and fashion pieces.
Fragmentary wartime note reports pressure on Turkey and Constantinople as Austria Hungary Germany and Italy push for peace terms. The text mentions ministries negotiating offers to Bulgaria and ongoing bombardment by Besstam artillery creating military strains.
The Geraldton Guardian reports readers sending tobacco and comforts to 11th Battalion soldiers at the Dardanelles. Messages thank supporters and individuals including sergeants and privates, while noting shortages and ongoing appeals to sustain morale and aid through the front.
Fragmentary notice outlines enlistment conditions for Australian Expeditionary Forces. Mentions payments to mothers of underage dependents and allowances for death or desertion, with references to married men and certain ranks. The text is garbled but indicates compensation rules and recruitment details.
A French correspondent reports the British front in France has been considerably extended with British forces replacing French at many points along the line. Further details on locations and strategic implications are not provided in the fragment.
A report notes a general mobilisation led by Premier M Venixia to curb contraband activity and corruption in Gretes, amid efforts to support Germany. The move signals heightened political tension and enforcement actions across the region.
Our Own Correspondent reports a sad accident at Mars street where a toddler, two years old, overturned a teapot on a stove. Mrs Rogers and Mr Rogers, in attendance, attempted care but the child died shortly after. Dr Bosch attended the scene. Deep sympathy is offered to the bereaved family.
Fragmented notes describe social plans, parcels, and suspects in an unsettled local scene. Mentions Mont Kelly, Ferurae, Mosse Uvok, Davia Teare, and Blarkboy Hill with vague references to exams and an expired place barn.
In a dated report Delgety and Co detail several country sales led by a Geraldton shipment of 9000 Derby ewes praised as among Kimberley’s best. Yardings sold quickly at strong prices with demand for merdina fraught horses high. eight head yarded yesterday were light and light-weight stock.
Market summary shows 4078 sheep and lamb 200 pigs 35 cattle sold. Prime Murchison and tickers dominate the lamb line with firmer opening and a rise in closing prices. Cattle offerings were few and improved. overall demand remained steady amid ample supply.
A recruiting scene caption reads Wake up, your country feeds you and is reported posted on a Wallaroo cemetery tombstone in the morning. The notice mentions Kaiser and a mock prayer as a blasphemous entry. The piece ends with a quip attributed to Ebert Hubbard.
Notice lists examination districts Worth Kalgoorlie Southern Cross Leonora Mount Magnet Geraldton Albany Bunbury for October and November 1915. Applications must be received by September. Seven candidates required. details sent after receipt. Address applications to the chief inspector of a primary buildings Port. By order No 7 Smutie Acting Secretary to Board of examiners August 23 1915.
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