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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1916
Page
3
Report from London dated January 16 notes Montenegro rejects a separate peace with Austria. The Balkan campaign details include stalled negotiations and rising unrest in Constantinople as a German plot is alleged.
A chaotic battle near the Austrian position described as a terrible bombardment with tangled wire and mangled bodies. Geneva Red Cross estimates extensive Allied and Central Power losses through June 1915, including British and German death tolls and prisoner counts. An officer from the 10th Light Horse praises Captain Kidd for leadership and discipline in tough conditions.
The notes describe upcoming James Cup stages at 900 and 1000 yards with seven shots each, prize spoons for winners, and a monthly Lester Cup competition. Backed by Mr G Lester, silver cap rewards and yearlong events are planned, including a January collection at Gas yards and the distribution of primess at U. and H. Locke's Warthouse Marine Terrace.
Ambiguous report notes General Goita visiting Kut El Amare for a routine inspection of Turkish forces amid ongoing activity. Details are unclear and source text is garbled.
Telegrams from Berlin and London dated January 15 to 17 describe Kaiser's recovery and renewed operations on the Tigris front. Colonel Kemball’s right bank forces halt a Turkish division, while Colonel Aylmer drives two divisions left of the river. Wadi paal-Yiou was captured on the sixth, with the enemy rear guard near Essim. Weather hampers pursuit and wounded are sent downriver. Public anxiety grows over expedition support as Chamberlain confirms War Council approval and calls for adequate reinforcement.
Citizens react to Mr Hellmancs telegram about the Harbour Scheme. The Municipal Council Chamber of Commerce and Traders Association discuss proposed amendments and plan to telegram the Premier to protest against the original proposal.
A storm along the coast disrupts vessels near Fortcee and Omfow. Winds rise to a high gale at Omow as ships M2, Charon, Bsr mor, Ousiow, and Ohsion maneuver or depart. The Goitier reports inability to reach port amid the unsettled conditions.
A fragment from the Bulletin recounts a train incident where a man lost his only boots and had to retrieve them, told by a child who asks about the event. The narrator, a figure in Australian politics, is referenced as the Prime Minister, creating a humorous confusion amid the tale.
Notices request applicants to return by Friday January 2 at 4 pm for the post of chief executive officer. The advertisement emphasizes interview readiness and requires details on qualifications and prior experience.
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