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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
3
The Berlin and London dispatches describe German naval losses in the Falkland Islands area and a Dover harbour submarine encounter. Reports from Amsterdam and London note Austro Hungarian pressure on Servian forces, with heavy fighting near Sabobor and Maljen Mountain.
Reports from London and Paris on December 11 describe Kaiser Wilhelm II gravely ill and summoned Crown Prince as naval actions, ship losses, and Austro-German reverses unfold along Cracow, with German ships interned near Brazil and Argentina as the Dresden escapes to an Argentine port.
In Washington on December 11 Andrew Carnegie discussed the war’s responsibility. He said the Kaiser was ill and opposed to hostilities but overborne by the military caste, shaping the outbreak.
Reports from London dated December 10 describe the Nürnberg sunk after a five hour running fight. General Botha advances against Germans in South West Africa after quelling the South African rebellion with about 1200 rebels surrendering. Indian forces defeat Turks on the Tigris as British control of the Euphrates Valley continues. Admiral von Spee is reported to have gone down with the Scharnhorst. German submarines attempt to enter Dover Harbour with a barrage and torpedo attack lasting about half an hour.
A dated sale list enumerates numerous garments and fabrics with bulk quantities and discounted prices. Items include muslin blouses, children's robes and dresses, lace, hose, gloves, nightdresses, knickers, shirts, and tailored trousers, with many reductions indicated by “now” prices.
A local appeal details contributions to a Daily Mail tobaccos for troops drive. Lists donors in Geraldton and surrounding towns, noting substantial sums and promised delivery of tobacco to the West Australian contingent overseas.
Public notices involve the will of Mrs Mills and Albert Thomas Mills with claims process. Executors invite debts and demands by January, detail asset distribution and legal proceedings. Names include Jim Mills, Reginald Melasaiy, and others, with places Geraldton and Howatharra.
Deagarra News reports local Anglican and Methodist adherents will hold a cemetery work bee on Saturday afternoon December 19. It recalls last year’s fire damaged fencing and outlines gravel carting to form a central pathway. A meeting to form local cemetery management and subscriptions is also rumored.
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