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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
1
Eyewitness account of a war hospital and battlefield aftermath revealing how wounded soldiers are identified buried and honored. The observer contrasts grim scenes of graves and graveside rites with letters from soldiers, the chaos of retreat and bombardment, and the human cost of combat across a shattered landscape.
A German General Staff officer, amid a North German journey, summarizes Allied strengths. He hails the English as cool and steady, skilled in bombardment and defense, and superior to French troops in many respects. The interview notes English endurance and marksmanship as key, with emphasis on dogged counterattacks and staying power in North France engagements.
Examination of the 1911 census reveals the numbers of Germans Austrians and Hungarians living in rural England outside major districts and London. It identifies counties with the highest enemy alien populations and notes defense preparations near London and in northern routes while quoting remarks by A J Balfour on duty and sacrifice.
Postal rates outline rates for letters and cards within the Commonwealth and to Empire regions, New Hebrides, Banks, and Torres Island with per ounce charges and surcharges. It covers newspapers, catalogues, commercial papers, printed papers, circulars from upwritten originals, and parcel post rates including weight limits, size restrictions, insurance, and delivery requirements.
The Geraldton Guardian is offered free past Australia for Ss Gd per quarter with options for yearly payment in advance. This notice states a subscription arrangement and payment terms for readers nationwide.
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