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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

3

Nations at War Report From June Seven

The dispatches note Venizelos accusing Greece of harboring 400 German spies under General Dasmanis who wields government power. Amid rising popular indignation, threats of proclamation and arrests target Yeulassos. Allied fronts report active engagements near Vaux and Dam, with violent artillery near Yeux and Demloup and Verdun’s vicinity seeing limited action. Russian offensives claim captives and big prisoner hauls from Pripet to Bowmanian fronts, and a new Turkish blow hits Hasnaki near Baghdad as MU forces strike.

Andou Dillon Daily Telegraph Dasmanis Baro Bohench Dusmania M. ‘Yeulassos

Russians Campaign Against Austria Forts Forty Thousand Prisoners Taken

Allied dispatch reports a major Russian offensive against Austrian lines resulting in the capture of around forty thousand prisoners and significant enemy losses. The action, ongoing near the front, reshapes battlefield momentum and prompts Allied calls for renewed pressure.

Fragmentary war report on explosive shells and blast radius

The text describes two types of Begle explosive bombs with weights from 100 to 140 pounds, their approximate dimensions, and an open radius near 100 yards. It notes scattered fire and the fading danger area extending to about 000 yards, with timing of contact abroad seconds after detonation.

Midshipman Hero Guides Queen Mary Home Despite Losses

London reports 182 petty officers and men perished with the Queen Mary. A 17 year old midshipman, lone survivor among officers, piloted the vessel home after martial chaos. Conning towers wrecked, charts destroyed, yet the ship returned to harbor with remarkable bravery.

London Ction

British Submarines Return Safely From North Sea Battle

Lemden June 7 officials announced that the British submarines taking part in the North Sea action have all returned safely. The reported fleet endured heavy seas and enemy activity during the engagement, with local observers noting cautious optimism about the fleet's overall condition and readiness.

Lemden Barr

German Navy Losses Mount in Major Naval Battle

June 7 report from Kottersam says German strength warships seen near the scene of a large engagement. Dutch trawler crewman cites heavy losses with 8000 killed 4000 missing and 400 wounded. Expert notes repairs may take at least six months.

Kottersam Osman Warabine

Germans Oppose Russia Isolation and Renew Trade

Admiral Boutelele writes to M Clemenceau outlining two German goals in WWI era terms. First to destroy grain routes via Archangel and Kolsky coast lines to starve Hussis and isolate Russia. Second to cover exits of warships and commerce by blocking Archangel and Kolsky establishments, leveraging coal capacity to reach distant oceans.

Paris Jane Boutelele M. Clemenceas Archangel Kols Russia

British torpedo boat squadron destroyed near Heligoland

London reports British tiger cruisers destroyed a squadron of German torpedoers near Heligoland. A Copenhagen message says reports from the Beydlits crew indicate many casualties and possible sinking. British destroyers pressed the attack at close quarters, approaching within 30 yards before firing.

London Heligoland Copenhagen Tile

The Big Store Geraldton Juvenile Clothing Sale

A garbled ad lists Bee and wale knitwear, boys tweed suits, hats, undergarments, and blankets for children with prices and size notes. It promotes the COUNTRY ORDER DEPARTMENT promising prompt service and customer satisfaction.

Tewsey Burt

The Battle of Jutland Recounted in Brilliant British Form

A detailed account of the Jutland engagement describes British and German fleets clashing off the west coast of Jutland. It highlights Admiral Beatty and Admiral Jellicoe's maneuvers, losses including the ships Invincible and Queen Mary, and the intense sea fighting as weather and darkness affected outcomes. It notes casualties, including 40 bodies buried on England's east coast, and portrays the strategic ebb and flow of the battle.

Condon Wetherday Jutland Linn Princes Royal Queen Mary Tiger New Zealand Iome Pakenham Batham Valiant Malaya Hindenburg Beydlita Derfflinger Letzow Moltke Salem Admiral Beatty Tusk Beatty Weil Letore Admiral Delliccest Beatty Jellicos Jellicxe Bestig Battie Invincible Gennuss von Hindeburg Elsewbethe Kate Aix Girlire Barkan O Ae Jellicoe Warspite Elizabeth Jellico Sit O'Bloke Une Meveize Royal Dak Agincourt Almant Acros Jelligue Evan ‘Thomas Fght England

Warrior's Deathless Fight Ends In Fleet Tragedy

Survivors recount the Warrior's doomed battle as the Grand Fleet clashed with German forces. The vessel burned fiercely, 66 crew killed and 3 injured after rapid engagement with six adversaries including four battleships. Despite heroic efforts including a captain’s last-ditch maneuver, the ship was abandoned with engines crippled and a massive deck of twisted metal. Survivors praise Leading Stoken Allen for delaying catastrophe by disabling the main steam pipe.

London Jave The Warrior Chatham Ae Grand Fleet Mie Veel Jelloce Wlacughie Aber Waller Engadive Stoken Allen

New Zealand In Action In Battle Ground

A condensed report notes New Zealand forces in action on a battle ground as they press forward vainly hoping to strike further while opponents manage only trifling damage.

New Zealand

BEBO FIGHTING Hero of destroyer Onslow dies after brave actions

A fragmentary report recalls Lieutenant Jerry Glugh Onslow, praised for single handedly defending his destroyer Onslow against an onslaught. He was wounded in the stomach but remained fighting, delivering critical damage before dying after the ship was hit by shells.

London Jerry Onslow

Not YET AVAILABLE STATEMENT BY ME BALPOUR

London June Speaking at the luncheon of the Imperial Council of Commerce to J Balfeat First Lord of the Admiralty, he said the civil world had focused on the North Sea. Jellicoe's despatch may be received later. discussion would continue, with claims of German losses and the battle's outcome debated as evidence taints testimony.

London Imperial Council of Commerce J. Balfeat Admiralty North Sea Jellicoe Wumerslia Jeflicoo Jessicoa Wilelen New Yerk

Women Engineers Take Key Roles in War Work Across Britain

A London Daily Mail report highlights UK women’s rapid shift into highly skilled engineering tasks. It notes 109000 women replacing men in various sectors, with examples in Lancashire where fourteen automatic machines run by women are supervised by a man, and women performing turbine and lathe work previously reserved for skilled men, underlining widespread capability and impact.

Saya London “Daily Mail Que Rectory Yorkshire Trate Statistical Department Lancashire Heao Lily Orcary Jas Deannie

How Nations Sleep and Cold Beds Across Nations

An excerpt contrasts bed practices among nations with ragged humor, noting British feather beds soaked for warmth, Japanese mats and raised platforms, Chinese sleepers on rush mats, and Russian peasants warming themselves by stoves. A separate Geraldton Quarter Sessions case resumes with a juror’s attendance issue and courtroom disruptions.

Thanks for Election Support by Portman District Electors

A local note of gratitude expresses sincere thanks to 190 voters for backing the candidate in the recent election. The message praises campaign helpers and promises to work diligently for Portman district interests.

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