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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
3
The Russian forces broke through Austrian lines on June 18 prompting a collapse and mass surrender. Russian tactics included rapid cavalry movements and fortified earthworks behind Austrian positions. Austrian forces were surprised, suffering heavy losses and many prisoners as Brunkoff’s actions enabled rapid redeployments.
Desvyehate fronts report fierce clashes on Ivka near Latik Temesvar detachments slow to yield as Austrian counter fire disrupts enemy advances. General Lechinsky’s units claim 110000 prisoners. troops push near Tarnopal and Drarnowite amid predicted German reinforcements and Russian pressure in Lemberg region.
London dispatches quote a Petrograd communique detailing continued Soviet advances in Volhynia Galicia and Bukowina with heavy Russian gains. The report describes vast captures, including thousands of slaves and large war materiel, while German claims note a major breakthrough by General Brunijoll and Cavalry units.
A fragmented OCR catalog item lists juvenile clothing items and blankets, mentioning overcoats, wool tweeds, and various brands. The garbled text includes sizing cues and pricing hints and references to fabrics and generic product categories.
Russia reports three major breaches in Austrian defenses from Prinsk to Rowasnia and deep wedges toward Kovel and Stanslaw. Austro lines crumble with forts and rear works down. Russians cross Strypa barrier after Batlle. divisions push 22 miles toward Kovel. Allies seize Thalos submarine base near Bulgarian coast as Greek public grows pro Allied.
In rough conditions near the lee shore survivors report an explosion just before 8 o'clock. Two destroyers were detached earlier due to the seas. Rescue boats failed to reach the launch area and all boats are believed wrecked with only a few survivors. Admiral Jellicoe regrets that hope of more survivors is now abandoned.
In June 12 reports announce Colonel J. H Bruche, commander of Western Australia, appointed to a senior position in the Australian Imperial Forces. He departs immediately for duties, with consideration given to his remaining command under Colonel BE Courtney.
Fragmentary OCR lists several names and parcels such as Milbank Dalsclava cap Gideon Trigg magazines books and a single Mrs Helter with a total of 16. The text is incomplete but indicates a listing of items and recipients for a sale or distribution event managed by Miss Bas.
The article states German losses from Amsterdam sources show 94,607 total casualties for May alone, including 10,200 killed or died of wounds and 27,751 died of sickness, with 43,684 slightly wounded and 664 wounded but remaining. Naval or colonial losses are excluded.
Fragmentary wartime item mentions Jellicoe and Dubtin aboard a vessel in civilian clothes. References a large number of something aboard the ship and a biosicket on board the South. The text is incomplete and obscured.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention placards and an intended preservation or prevention measure. Details are unclear but imply a planned intervention or display action tied to placards and an unspecified location or event. Names, dates, and concrete actions are not readable in the fragment.
Weights for Canning Park meeting released at Cramming Park in Western Australia. Gosnells Plate 6 furlongs features Koreck Greely Miss Big Fate and others. Gweego Mary Gators and Lord Trenville among runners. Gosnell S purse includes Nystram Flying Star and Bob Parents with multiple entries. Welter Handicap lists Ona mide Autox Ripper The Haber and Gun Mogine Mechanic among entrants.
A fragment describes prismatic minors fixed at axles not parallel, reflecting a moonlit scene. It notes when aiming at a target intersections of sight lines trap a shooter, and that the instrument carries sharp instructions to pick off officers. Avrians allegedly destroy sight if forced to abandon rifles or capture, yet some failed to do so.
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