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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
3
Berlin celebrates the capture of Lodz with flags and demonstrations as German forces claim heavy Russian losses at Lodz. Reports say Germans suffered thousands of casualties and that Russian retreat continues near Cracow, with East Prussia under pressure.
Petrograd reports a Turkish force from Trebizond attempted to stop a Russian landing at Batum on the Black Sea frontier. The Turks were routed with heavy losses and the disembarkation proceeded. A second note notes friendly disposition to Muslims as Austria removes Polish regiments from Cracow and expels Polish residents.
Reports from London and Melbourne recount heavy Allied actions. German casualties exceed 100000 in Serbia, a December Dixmude attack, and bombardment of the Belotan coast resumes. Australian defense Minister Pearce denies fighting in Egypt, while Loyalists defeat General Beyers in the Boer Rebellion with many rebels captured.
The second cruiser squadron under Rear Admiral Sturdee engaged near the Falkland Islands on December 9. Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were sunk, the Dresden and Nurnberg escaped, two German colliers captured. British losses were light, and the fate of the remaining ship Leipsig awaited confirmation.
A historical listing catalogs prices and discounts on a wide range of garments including blouses dresses robes and underwear. The sale shows many items marked down from spring to early summer with quantities like 10 dozen blouses 20 dozen dresses and 50 lace neckwear alongside menswear such as tweed trousers and khaki trousers.
A German armed liner sank the British steamer Charees near Valparaiso. Reports from London claim the Lodz battle reached a climax with German forces suffering heavy losses. Donations to the Don Patriotic Fund are acknowledged from multiple contributors in Geraldton.
The Guardian Shilling Fund reports short term receipts from employees of Mr W. J. Rock as their weekly contributions to the Patriotic Fund.
An 24th Regt officer writes on September 20 describing a day of constant bombardment and heavy fighting. He recalls a valiant defense last Saturday with 950 troops opposing 2000 to 3000 attackers. He claims German losses were severe, with 70 dead in a 70 yard stretch and estimates of 200 to 400 killed before retreat.
Britain’s Bee reports Serbians defeated the Austrians with their right wing broken and in full retreat. Serbians captured numerous guns and prisoners across the battlefield.
London dispatch notes in December that Bulgaria is likely to remain unsettled with the spring outlook unclear. The report emphasizes cautious expectations and suggests limited movement in policy or actions by Bulgarian authorities amid surrounding pressures.
Fragmentary notice from the secretary warns owners about fees and penalties related to horse entries and scratches. It mentions taxation and legal terms, urging compliance with shown requirements and deadlines.
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