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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
3
London reports optimism from the Allied Premiers Conference at Home. The Daily Telegraph notes a perfect agreement and a unified front, asserting the Allies will endure, not split, and foresee coordinated future actions as the war moves to a new stage.
The text notes Allied demands for Greece to accept terms and end feuding, warning a decisive reply must come before a noon deadline. It highlights the serious tone of negotiations and the risk of further conflict if demands remain unmet.
A fragmentary note recalls expected action on the Somme Front with mentions of allied forces, lines of advance, and correspondent coverage from a major publication. The text hints at ongoing combat and strategic developments shaping public perception.
New York reports ongoing anxiety over German submarine activity in the Atlantic as steamers receive warnings to beware. The dispatch notes incoming vessels and precautionary measures amid wartime tension.
A report from Athens indicates the Crown Council yielded to an Entente demand. It is expected the Entente will press for the full guarantees ensuring the fulfilment of a promised action. The date and details are unclear due to damaged text.
A Paris report cites General Sarrail’s expanded powers amid Allied security measures in the eastern theater. The piece notes Greek timing and educational steps, with tense deployment near Moldavia and Sereth lines and indicates German losses were colossal in recent actions.
In a chaotic scene at the arena, the NNELOPE team faced a Stamp resistance with Cyuruclion leading the effort. Officials report a halted play and swift measures to restore order as fans watched closely.
A Russian official reports progress near Iga London with gains between Bind Marth and the river. Since January 3, 21 heavy and 11 light guns captured. eight enemy attacks north of Kassai failed. Romanian positions pushed south of Rekox but a counterattack reclaimed ground.
A Telegram from Tierlin notes German observers impressed by the Riga offensive. Russian forces push with great vigor aided by snowstorms, suffering heavy ammunition usage and substantial casualties, while achieving a real though costly success.
In a Hanover speech Herr Kesemann a National Liberal deputy warned that Germany's defeat could collapse the national economy unless war conditions change. He argued that peace without German gains on the Flemish coast would allow England to win the war and force new taxes between 300 and 300 million soviets sterling. Stresemann lauded by cheering attendees shouted Out with the U Boats.
A London dated despatch reports increased destitution in Austria and Germany with food scarcity nearing famine in some districts. It notes German Legations admit Austria and Germany may be unable to plant more than three awards, with starvation within sight.
London reports an eight hour ultimatum issued to Greece by allied powers demanding acceptance of demands. The note specifies a strict deadline and centers on a decisive diplomatic standoff.
Germany seeks munitions assistance from Switzerland, planning to deploy 4000 plainclothes military personnel in Berne to organize support activities amid rising tensions.
Reports state heavy Zeppelins losses at Copenhagen and Schleswig Holstein as fires destroyed two airships. London coverage notes a broad scheme to boost food supply with centralized potato planting on vacant land, pig clubs, and land management under a central committee. War Office to mobilize labour via county officers. counties to estimate soldier labor needs.
The year ending June 30, 1916 shows 4090 sheep and 144 valued head plus 1073 cattle initially. Purchases of 8000 sheep and 1073 cattle raised total value to £15750, sales of stock and wool reached about £22000, with gross profit around £10780 and net around £5200 after deductions for interest expenses and operating costs. The report notes government freight arrangements and cattle market plans amid northwest shortages and farm operations details.
A Chapman State Farm report notes a dry spell for days affecting wheat and weed reduction after three months. It lists grain varieties Federation Vandills King First bank Bunyip and Comeback with samples available. price quoted 1.8 g plus grading costs, except Comeback priced higher due to milling rails. Small samples of Warren and Florence offered.
Alfred Steve Haddy of Perth Modern Seoul, son of Mr Steve Haddy, passed the November School Certificate Examination and qualified for entrance to the University of Western Australia Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science.
The Lewa Roads Board held its Saturday meeting with Keeffe chairing in Bowes absence. Topics covered include water supply issues at Wollya Dam, wells needing repairs, and dam water quality. overdraft discussions with WA Bank. road contracts at Undskerre and Wongoondy. Woodrasa/Isle reserve fencing concerns. railway riding access and sheds. requests for stock handling and shelter facilities. Bead Beard Association freight matters. Perkin well storage capacity under consideration. December financials show a debit balance and a proposed £500,000 debentures loan. welfare of a returned soldier seeking CAB assistance. immigration motion urging government to reconsider large immigration spending. and a copy to the Minister for Lands.
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