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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1916

Page

3

Attitude of Greece Open to Land Communications War News

The December report notes Austria and Germany offering to open communications if Greece stays out of war. London reports labor party talks with Lloyd George on war aims and government control of industries. Arthur Henderson to join the War Committee. emphasis on munitions output, state direction of transport, and food price controls to support the war effort.

London Austria Germany Greece Threece Entente Lloyd Fear la Manched Labour Labowr Arthur Henderson Lloyd Gearne Lloyd George Polty Yrocisky Wea Onder

Unhappy Roumania A Reign of Terror Outrages

A New York marked telegraphic dispatch describes German advances in Romania causing murder, pillage, and misery. German troops move through devastated towns while local order collapses and civilians suffer amid widespread violence and displacement.

New York

Wires Report on Cabinet Lineup in London

London reports indicate full government backing as Lloyd Kivarye is expected to complete the Cabinet tonight. Asquith makes no statement in the House. Tories anticipate Mr Baker joining and taking the Foreign Office. Liberals have passed confidence measures and agreed to appoint the government team.

London Lloyd Kivarye Asquith House of Commons Tesday Ménapayers Antic Mrr Baker

Critical royalist move signals Greek crisis in Athens

The Daily Chronicle reports Athens faces a critical diplomatic crisis as royalists press a chosen path. Mobilisation grows with trenches and fortifications at Athens Piraeus Larixsu, while reports from Potsdam claim Balkan victories fuel prodigious, cautious military momentum. King Constantine receives wireless congratulations, though tensions remain high as Greece eyes an Allied counterstrike.

London Daily Chronicle Athieneus Athens Royaliais Wisadv Garvoatt Balkans Wade Potsdam Kaiavrius Constantine Vallace Piraeus Larixsu Bork

Allies Begin Blockade of Uiryece at Nightfall

A wartime notice states the Allied blockade of Uiryece started at night or morning. Ships of other powers may proceed until eight o clock Sunday morning to ease the blockaded ports.

Londay. Devembir Waris Uiryece

Allies land naval force at Syra in Greece

Central Powers report a joint note from Spain, Greece and the United States condemning Greek officers cruelty. Allies seize Sya and replace officials, arrest several suspects to restore order after the Greek tensions at Syra.

Foulon Athens Syra

Fighting Beyond Monastir Under Serbian Counterattacks

Serbian forces report continued advances with three violent counterattacks in Storavina region. Bad weather hampers operations and complicates progress.

Monastir London Enek Ana Crhian Storavina

Parisian Report Claims Enemy Activity Signals Big Clash

The Petit Parisienne notes heavy enemy action on the Monastir front seen as possibly a prelude to further attacks by Turkish forces. Four central sources place General Falkenhoyn leading troops, with command attributed to Gene Guipar.

Paris Petit Parisienne Monastir Falkenhoyn Iing Geneguipar

German Dash Into Roumania Reported Massive Prisoners

A rough report describes German forces driving into Roumania, pursuing Togmanians between the mountains and the Danube. It claims a column took ten thousand prisoners yesterday, with much of the region around Predeal and Alt impacted by the advance.

Bucharest- Plorati Predeal Alt Danube

The Enemys Plunder Speculates on German Food Shortage

The Spectator notes experts estimate even if Germany seized Bowmanian land and overcame Yoasport hurdles, it would only last three weeks of rationing for the Central Powers.

London Spectator Germany

Fall of Bucharest Reported as German Capture

London reports Romanian sources say Bucharest has fallen to German forces. Russians halt offensive in Dobruja and begin entrenched defensive positions. Foksane expected as next fighting area.

London Bucharest Foksune Dobrudjs

Balkans Front 250 Miles Amid Greek Ally Tensions

The Allies maintain a 250 mile line in the Balkans as activity grows in Athens. Diplomatic relations between Greece and the Allies become serious, signaling intensified effort and coordination on strategic fronts.

London Balkans Athens Greece

Weather and hardship on the Western Front amid trench misery

The piece describes cold, rain wrecking conditions for troops, with soldiers lacking shelter and comfort. It notes women’s recovery of savings from debris in Fricourt and Canadian troops using a Red Indian method to support hardened bodies, amid memories of Courcelene and the November rains.

Mason Seans Courcelene Fricourt Han Ted

Fire on the Bambara Engulfs Steamer and Floods Hold

Fire on the State Steamer Bambara intensified with coal holds flooded as pumps battled the blaze. Geraldton steam engine and Perth motor unit aided water removal. Captain Saunders praised crew efforts amid heavy smoke and shifting list. Lloyd's surveyor arrived. Fremantle passengers without berths returned to Perth at state expense.

Hambra Geraldion Ube Coxsal al Coxsal al Uy Ak Im Perth Wessel Huix Saunders Lula Wrese le Cron Beaker General Rarge Hower Hluty Geehard Locol Jolly Mesden Mounier Betare Dalziel E. BD. Brede J. Try Jelty Foreman Wyties Gibson Cane McDougall Douglas Arundel Lloyd's Surveyor Fremantle

German Submarine Activity In December Attacks Portuguese Ports

December 7 report from the Portuguese Minister of the Marine notes German submarines attacked Funchal and Sadiira, sinking the auxiliary Kunga and the English steamer Dacia and the French gunboat Surprine. Bombardment lasted two hours at two miles range. coastal batteries forced subs to withdraw. The Surprine’s commander and 34 crew died, with casualties aboard the Kangaroo and Dacia.

the Marine Cernan Funchal Sadi Eira

ALLIES FOOD PROBLEM AND LAND CULTIVATION ORDER

An Order-in-Council aims to boost food supply by empowering the Board of Agriculture to seize occupied land and other land with consent for cultivation. Compensation provisions exist for in concrete cases. A Paris report notes a general ministerial action.

Board of Agriculture Cveluin Casex Paris Mies

Tobacco for the Troops and Boxing Day Crew News

Proceeds from a December event support the Owen sear Club Southern Cras. The boxing day ship crew numbers rise to twenty two with selections, training under Mr Stevens as crews prepare for festive races. Presbyterian Church Sabbath School Anniversary features include speeches by Rev E F Cameron and Ensign Wray with child-focused hymns and Monday prize distribution.

Wen Conway Firoke Sleiery Eptmyth Brinley Bailey Marshall McVeni Hosa Box Fitzgerald Watterson Mog Tindall Gee Fiouston Evenung Dal Dader Owenane Tes Scully Pae Stevens

Personal items mention veterans and awards in wartime notes

A muddled wartime column records Mr James Hickey MLC retiring from service and planning parliamentary moves. It mentions Mrs John Bradley receiving a Courier Medal ribbon, a general presenting it, and scattered notes on Private O Neil and Major Tom Kid with references to movements between England and Australia and expected troop deployments.

James Hickey Geraldan Tates Northampton John Hradley Harry Wrier Ceneral Bintwood Tye Manns Wd Neil Bartanties Ban England Fremantle Majo Tom Kid Kyi Theo Kotors Erie Australia Austtralia Hieus Muuntte

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