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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
3
Petrograd reports the Russian army closing on retreating Austrians with improved tactics, piercing and outflanking on several fronts. Germans blame Austrian delays and lack of timely aid, while pushing losses and ground gains across Galicia and the Dniester regions.
June 15 reports from Bucharest say Austrians evacuated Czernowitz. June 16 the North Sea clash is estimated to have cost Germany six dreadnoughts seven cruisers 19 destroyers and eight submarines. Lord Kitchener perished with Hampshire as rescue failed under rough seas.
Daily Telegraph dispatch from Petrograd notes Czernowitz encircled on three sides by Russian forces. Troops withdraw from Tarnopol area as Russians push north and south, aiming to compel German retreat amid supply concerns. Copenhagen reports German papers claim Russian bombardment near Baranovich. 50 000 Russians attacked but pulled back two miles. Austro-German reinforcements strengthen positions.
An Austrian account from June describes the fighting north of Barapavich as developing with unprecedented intensity and severity, signaling a terrible struggle at the front.
Rome papers attribute Russian effectiveness to improved Japanese guns and a new explosive shell. Reports from Petrograd describe battles at many points with heavy enemy losses and Austro-German forces counterattacks near Styr, Lutsk, and Polesie. Russian troops claim numerous prisoners as they pursue the retreating foe.
A fragmented newspaper ad lists juvenile clothing and accessories for boys and men including tweed suits and hats. It references various fabrics and styles like dark brown wool and box coats with a focus on low prices and new arrivals.
Article discusses postwar economic cooperation to prevent a return to past errors and secure global prosperity through Allied coordination. It notes a Russian loan of £12,000,000 at six and a half percent, payable in New York, and mentions Lloyd George being offered the War Secretary post and his request to consider.
A Teheran message reports British forces led by General Syk entering Kerimun and being greeted by locals. Late Lord Kitchener and Mr Asquith’s tribute recall Kitchener’s devotion from war start to death, urging use of his armies in the Allied effort.
A June 1 Petrograd communique reports new Russian advances and claims 14,000 more prisoners taken. The statement emphasizes continued military gains and enlarging captures in ongoing operations.
Yesterday's wires report Austrians harrying four army corps from Italy in a bid to disrupt a Russian advance. Estimated weekly Austrian German losses include 280,000 killed and wounded and 121,000 prisoners.
The Paris Conference met at the Foreign Ministry. French Premier Briand outlined aims stressing not only conquest but the need for allied military success and a strong diplomatic union to guarantee rapid development of material resources and exchange among nations.
German communique reports new positions established southeast of Zillebeke and captures are claimed west and south of the Thiau Mont farm. About 783 prisoners said taken in the action.
From Sergeant L Evelyn Jones a programme shows Lew Le Australium at Serapeum Owenvalet the Gist anniversary SumAs Day Syerdal services at 7 hay. The 1th To'ausry Brigade held a sports day in the Cemetery. The programme lists a 40 yard race for SOO and men, with boats and craws. The Fourth Division held sports with the Anzac Derby as chief event and engineers to improve rafts and boats.
Racing results from Canning Park in Western Australia list winners such as Maa jaben bode and Santaline with betting odds. Other horses including Aversion Belving and WANDA STEEPLECTIASE feature, along with multiple distances like one mile and two miles.
A rural branch meeting chaired by Mr ROA Williams drew strong attendance. Delegates were named to the District Council and a general conference in Perth during August was discussed. Motions urged clearer election values, Lands Purchase Act amendments, and a working arrangement with the Liberals for the Country Party. The meeting expressed sympathy for Mr W Patrick’s defeat and emphasized farmer organization. the session closed with plans for the conference paper.
View via District Agricultural Society announces the Annual General Meeting of Bees of Victoria to be held in the Parlour at 8 pm. Members and registrants may obtain further information from the Upper Chapman-oa's Beard in Nantson.
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