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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
3
Reported clashes rage near Courtin and Mosnil Heights as French artillery harasses German positions. French counterattack pushes back German defenders with heavy casualties and mass captures, including Imperial Guard prisoners amid the chaotic field.
Rear Admiral Bacon reports British armed yacht sunk by gunfire and a mine‑driven wreck with 24 killed and 4 wounded. Six operations targeted German fortifications, torpedo boats and mine layers, destroying military factories depots and major depots while damaging the Zewbenge canal and related facilities.
London reports the Russian front advances at about two miles daily with German counterattacks growing in intensity. In the Monte Negino sector an Austro Montenegrin battle continues as 2 Austrian battalions push forward with gas while Lovichem and Meade are reportedly driven back.
Yesterday's wires report Russian success in Galicia with enemy disorder and disorganization. Updates note expected enemy attacks near Salonika and Salonica as Champagne fighting with breaches reoccupying trenches. Reports mention surround of Kut El Amara and English garrison risk. Cavalry defeats reported in Tigris region while infantry lagged.
A public gathering of Municipal Council members, the Chamber of Commerce and the Town engineering party heard Mr Angwin and Mr Dew present ministerial views on Geraldton harbour schemes. Discussions focused on Point Moore and a proposed jetty extension with a viaduct, breakwater and dredging to 30 feet depth, costing around 1.9 to 2.4 million pounds with initial payments of about 290000.
In Manchester, FRANK GREEN & Co presents a wide festal assortment including table linens, damask, handkerchiefs, toiletries, shav ing sets, military brushes, and glassware. The shop advertises catalogues and price lists for Xmas shoppers.
Fragmentary report notes dwindling numbers in the Water Side Workers Federation at Geraldton. The local branch plans to relocate to Fremantle to relieve wharf and pump shortages and considers sending boats and extending stay to support operations.
The fragment references the Recruiting Committee of the War Council of Western and mentions veterans, civilians, and peers, with implied orders and locations such as Perth. The readable text hints at wartime recruitment details and dedication to veterans within a regional council structure.
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