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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
3
London reports M Rafias the justice minister resists allied pressure and remains trusted by the King. Paris notes Serbia suffers famine and disease as Austrians profit from bread boats while Belgrade faces cholera and diphtheria with mass burials.
Military critics note that the Ruslan operation to Czermosits was an eight remote preliminary move toward Ibn Pua, seen as one of the least difficult routes over the Carpathians.
London dispatch says Austria struggles to move prisoners and supplies to the Italian front due to scarce motor cars, many sent to Galicia. Austrian forces fear retreat is blocked. At Czernowitz fall and General von Stolteks death deepen Berlin gloom.
British papers weigh whether a Russian advance toward Lemberg is imminent and discuss cautions against advancing too rapidly. Reports note warnings that rapid moves may be unwise and urge careful assessment of the military situation.
A Petrograd message states that by Sunday the Russians had taken 800 prisoners at Czernowitz. The tally reflects ongoing fighting on the front with casualties and captures mounting as forces clash in the region.
The Paris Journal notes the Austrian withdrawal through the Carpathian passes will be an extremely difficult operation for the opposing force. It warns of high danger of near annihilation for the retreating side, outlining severe risks and strategic peril.
A wartime communique describes Austrian detachments retreating from Ozer wita toward Koloman and Ruty while others move toward Dor usyatre. General PY army remains isolated and under pressure as Russian forces attempt a swift strike. The report notes Petrograd and commando actions shaping a broader front line.
June 19 Lomioo reports a crowd of about 50 000 paraded the streets, sang war hymns before the palace, and urged intervention in the global war. Reports say a Russian advance near Lemberg and heavy ammunition captured by Russians could last enemies weeks. Lloyd George expected to succeed Kitchener as Secretary for War.
London reports the King addressed the Grand Fleet parade on June 13, praising their near two year wait for a chance to engage the enemy. He noted unfavourable weather and darkness limited full results, but said they drove the enemy to harbours and inflicted severe losses, adding to Britain's naval traditions.
A June dispatch details French attacks on Thiaumont Wood and Bar le Duc, a German claim on Czernowitz after heavy fighting, and Soviet reports of Russian and Austro Italian fronts. It notes German counterattacks repulsed, 3900 Russians captured, and Austrian efforts in Trentino with Italian counteroffensive movements.
A London dispatch reports the death of Chief of General Staal von Moltke from heart failure during a memorial service at the Reichstag. The same telegraph adds bold claims of Austro Russian advances toward the Carpathians, large prisoner captures at Czernowitz, and German forces counterattacked and retreated on multiple fronts, with figures alleging hundreds of officers and thousands of soldiers taken.
London reports that trench artillery has expanded with new howitzer batteries and trench guns, greatly increasing each side’s pounding capacity and accelerating a phase where front lines may become untenable.
Paris issued Verdun communique notes violent German bombardment and attacks on Mor Thomme lines repulsed with losses. French aviators claimed two enemy planes at Bar le Duc and four French machines over Lorraine. Our squadrons dropped on Semide railway near Vousiers and on Thionville factories with explosions. remaining actions over other targets reported.
Local dispatches report Private F W Riley of Geraldton has resumed duty. AIO A 8 Kent received two of five letters from his son Private G A Kent in France. Capt and Brevet Major Jack Campbell joins Expeditionary forces at Blackboy Hill Camp. Grandson Alex Campbell enlists, with three generations of Campbells active in declarations. Vir FA Langley of the National Bank Geraldton cited as Commissioner for Declarations.
The Turf lists weights for upcoming race day at Helena with multiple horses entered. Hurdle and plate races include entries such as Murbland Hurdle and Winter Plate, detailing weights and odds for contenders like Flagpom Celloiss and Relaiver, with several runners across seven furlongs and related events.
J J Lloyd Postmaster informs readers that new mail routes commence June 16 linking Wongan Hills Mullewa with three weekly movements and Midland Railway on Thursdays and Saturdays. A detailed table of former and new timings follows, urging publicity of the changes.
A brief notice from the Committee of the Patriotic T presents the Queen Carnival event with organizational details and participation guidelines. The item emphasizes community involvement and planned activities arranged under the committee’s oversight.
In Moonyoonooka a local notice details conscription-like recruitments led by Mesure G Webber and Skimper who recently left for Blackboy. Geraldion's health remains a concern, and a widow mother seeks support as the community braces for further mobilization. Courtmey and Mr G Warren assist with the recruiting drive at Mullens, while Mrs Bena plans relocation for family safety.
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