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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
3
Enamel toilet set with Harvey price. Armchairs priced at one shilling per item. Crookery ware and mugs described. Mattresses Kapok pillows and light twill suits listed. White drill trousers and khaki military gear noted. Miscellaneous goods described for sale in a general listing.
London reports a German retreat to earlier trenches after a bold counter attack. Colonial troops helped capture Douaumont in November. Germans have lost observation points down to ravines and face another push toward previously occupied lines. Heavy snow hampers view and consolidation efforts.
Paris telegram reports Dioncrat Neville declaring victory is certain in Verdun after a major battle. He warns Germany will learn costly lessons as China signs on in support, stating he gives his word unshaken as the war continues.
Petrograd dispatch dated December 18 says German forces have renewed energetic attempts for an offensive in the Vladimir-Volynski region and have penetrated into wooded Carpathian areas while launching desperate but murderous attacks.
A London dispatch cites a Russian communique reporting control of several Carpathian heights and 205 prisoners taken. It mentions repulsed counterattacks near Filipesci and Vihbutega, with efforts in Mountania and further retreat movements by allied forces. The report includes garbled phrases and unclear attribution to other fronts.
Nor Tarat, leader of the Socialists in the Chamber of Deputies, states the German peace proposal is a confession of weakness. He alleges American bankers spread it by threatening to evict German vessels in American ports if submarine warfare continues. The text notes critical German conditions demand cessation of actions.
Cole reports in the Reichstag that German leaders deny collapse is possible following Bowman’s success. They admit underestimating Lloyd George’s munition drive and acknowledge Britain’s growing power.
London reports eighty thousand German troops have arrived east of Goria to meet an anticipated Italian offensive. The Meuse battle yields a brilliant French assault with five thousand prisoners and numerous guns captured as French divisions overwhelm German positions on Pepperhill area.
Incomplete OCR text hints at a Paris setting with German actions and silent negotiations. The lines mention names and a possible wartime context but lack clear details, making it hard to identify a concrete event, date, or outcome for a precise summary.
Concrete built galleries and redoubts converted Puivre Mill into strongpoints. The salient raphe was crucial as German enfilading fire from it hit French lines at Vaux and Donamont, while Brionvaux commanding the Woevre plain shifted regional dominance.
A partial OCR fragment describes a school committee scene with names like Mr Mauricd Baker and mentions boys and duties. The garbled text hints at committee actions and routine tasks but yields few concrete facts or dates.
An official Petrograd message on December 17 states that the German peace proposals are completely unacceptable and rejected by Mussia.
Amsterdam correspondent notes terms include dividing Belgium into Flemish and Walloon sectors with separate civil administration under a federal structure. Brussels would be more Flemish, a move foreshadowed by Ghent university and Brussels alignment. Paris Journal reports German morale drooping as peace talks fail to satisfy hopes for final victory.
A Saturday school social finished with a student ceremony and a musical program. Kiowagher Baker and Mr Gis cwrlge performed, followed by lamp Iderosetiies. Prizes were awarded, and Mr T P Shaw presented silver ink stands as marks of achievement. Certificates and awards were noted for recent passes and final exams.
Official Receiver reports in the George Ellis case shows Ellis continued trading after bankruptcy, with creditors opposing discharge. He hoped Geraldton prospects would improve, but a war and poor season blocked repayment. Discharge granted on condition Ellis pays 5s in the pound and accepts judgment against him.
At Geraldton the loading of sandalwood onto the state steamer Kwinana halted after 24 Waterside Workers Union members demanded 2s per hour instead of the award 1s 6d. Shippers warn delays could shift sandalwood to Fremantle. Another steamer Bambra may face similar action.
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