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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1915
Page
3
Allied forces push forward near Soissons amid heavy fighting as Russia reports gains and Turkish forces suffer defeats. Desperate combat disrupts supply lines while leaders declare momentum swings in the global conflict.
Allied communiques describe Turkish forces hampered by disorganization and harsh snow, with German officers undecided on a future attack. Refugees report depredations and failed crossings as the invasion of Egypt is debated amid harsh weather and supply shortfalls.
British aviators raided Ostend on January 10. One Taube was hit thrice but continued. A British aircraft dropped eighteen bombs and six grenades on Ostend railway station while another machine provided aid.
A damaged admiralty patrol tug named Char reportedly sustained a hole when struck by a vessel while near the Channel. The crew of seventeen were rescued after drifting in rough seas toward Goodwin Sands five miles from Kent coast. Lifebuoys and rescue craft assisted, but the tug remains missing with weather hindering search.
A January 13 report notes Labour Party members urging government action on bread and wheat pricing. The Yard of Trade estimates town prices are higher than duty levels. The plan calls for UK purchase at set prices, selling at market price with a five percent bounty to wheat owners and the remainder to state revenue.
Adelaide reports a political clash over alleged Jewish and German loyalty amid a cabinet reshuffle. Attorney General Homburg faces scrutiny after controversial remarks and a disputed Crown certificate tied to German ties. The Premier and Liberal leaders weigh loyalty, public order, and the nation’s wartime unity while denouncing factional manipulation.
Obituary style wire item reports a government move to tighten capital access as wartime needs strain finances. It notes the treasury will vet new capital issues before stock exchange approval and mentions a husbanding of resources and a shift in position at La Basse.
London reports mixed progress as La Basse is described as a key scene in the conflict. The Times notes heavy artillery and difficult trench conditions, with ongoing bombardment and treacherous terrain affecting operations.
Fragmented OCR recounts fierce fighting at Sosso and nearby bridge actions. French woun'ens recall ten thousand Germans assaulting fortifications as engineers repair onslaughts. Missy ridge and Lothe bank guns fire. rear-guard withdrawal follows heavy losses.
A brief note says a new prayer for Catholic churches and communities across Europe is being prepared by the Hivoughilli Home and Ute Catholic churches. It mentions February 7 and a delivery plan for March 2, with focus on unity and relief efforts.
A fragmented sale list shows various garments and fabrics with old prices and discounts. Items include cotton goods, vests, skirts, and remnants with references to yardage and old currencies, indicating a mid 19th to early 20th century merchants’ catalog entry.
Areport describes a fierce action labeled the Battle at Soissons as a desperate conflict. It references a Gerladton establishment, Telegraph 116 as context for the tabloid framing of wartime events.
Telegrams report Allied and German clashes with brief notes on French regiments and Turkish forces. Bombing raids hit Ostend railway hubs, Turkish counterattacks near Kasargan, and German tolls on Belgian towns. The Black Sea fleet reportedly sails with ships sunk elsewhere and Austro-Hungarian troop movements noted.
A German communiqué from Loum on May 17 reports French losses over the last four weeks totaling 26 000 killed 17 860 prisoners and 10 700 wounded.
Copenhagen reports Ostend’s population dwindling to about 15,000 as rationing fails and food becomes scarce. Allied artillery strikes near Soissons and Rheims disrupt German lines, while Germans reportedly evacuate a crest east of Rostamossson. French troops close on Laon, and observers note shifts in control as the front lines move. The Geraldton Patriot Fund lists its usual weekly grant.
Correspondence from the Marine Terrace group notes a patronage fund by employees for W J Bock. A cheque for £2 is received from the Nubasab Have Club secretary, while comments highlight modest fundraisers and member solidarity during the week.
The notice outlines contract terms and obligations for farmers pending harvest, detailing parties, legal actions, and penalties. It notes writs, affidavits, and compliance deadlines, with emphasis on crop delivery, payments, and potential legal remedies for breach. The document also cites the county and dates related to the act and sale terms.
The notice describes an event at the Wight Strane venue with stalls at the corners of Eires treet Marine Terrace and Tur-Jaoher Street. It mentions Abinmirt's Greencush grapes for sale and a vendor named Look fire.
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