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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
3
Russian operations in Lorraine advance with gains reported while Italian forces push forward on their front. Reports emphasize steady momentum and coordination with Allied units. Leaders praised for strategic response as shelling and mobility reshape the battlefield.
Paris dispatch reports German bombardment of Dunkirk with 14 shells causing casualties. Allied forces claim to have repulsed attacks north of Arras and advanced 900 yards near Lorraine. German trenches near St Georges reportedly captured or overrun with prisoners taken. Further advances claim near Sondernach with numerous captives.
Amientam June 23 reports Germany faces severe drought and crop devastation. Harsh heat and drought threaten harvests as crops wither across districts amid challenging conditions. The note indicates probable crop losses and elevated concerns over food supplies.
Official communique reports Soviet cavalry burning a large enemy transport and destroying chalice units in the Shsvili region. They claim repulsed assaults north of Hawar fus and capture of over 800 prisoners. Infantry storm forts near Bnovideurf, taking 2600 prisoners and many machine guns as Austro German forces retreat in the Duaister region. further 1000 prisoners taken.
The report notes four million Austrian and German troops between the Baltic and Bukowina with two million on a 100 mile front from Lowtento to Mikolaiwr, and 450,000 on the Dusise er front, as officially announced.
Reports from Rome describe Alpine troops engaging Austrian forces near Plava with heavy losses on both sides. Turkish actions are noted as concentrated at the Dardanelles with Allied submarines affecting Ottoman troop movements. The dispatch mentions Australian forces inflicting shock on a Turkish commander as fighting persists and artillery and grenades play a major role.
News dispatches claim Lemberg has fallen to Austro German forces, with London confirming the capture as part of the ongoing war developments. Additional reports note Italian cruisers moving toward the Dardanelles in cooperation with Anglo French squadrons.
The document lists private soldiers including EL Swell Private G Wintte private J Langher private J Proeis and Tale Toad Webb, with bugler Osterbury among others. It notes their discharge from hospital and mentions others like Hart Mahon Evans in a casualty or service context.
Wires from yesterday state heavy British reinforcements are at the Dardanelles. A Private Clarke is reported killed in action, with a telegram from authorities confirming no report yet received. Missing among the latest casualty list include Private B Clarke. Nearby notes mention a fancy dress ball proceeds and lists of next of kin details for several young men, including J L Hobiton and H A Barton, with ages and single status.
June reports say reinforcements have landed at Gallipoli Peninsula and strong headway is expected. A Paris dispatcher claims Allied forces bombarded Gallipoli and the town is reportedly in flame after Turkish counterattacks, with Australian losses described as small. Western Australia recruiting ads seek daily volunteers to fill private ranks.
London reports German forces streaming into Galicia to support the war effort and paralyse Russia as South African rebels face trial in Capetown. Also noted is Zeppelin movements over Amsterdam en route to England along with enduring military and civil allowances for service members and dependents, referencing officials in Geraldton and public works offices.
From Daedanelles to Londra Dai ya Te egaph Gemal von Sanders sought to push Brith forces into thr ee but a colber hid from Australians and Ne my on May 1h. Turkish losses reach 7030 or A000, against 500 Colonial killed or wounded. About 30,000 Turks massed. a third likely wiped out. They attacked four to five times but failed. Australians and New Zealanders held firm with heavy losses on the Turkish side. Turks show defensive posture and fatigue, seeking reprieve from further combat.
Labor figure Ben Tilletts visits Palladium seeking more volunteers and strong speeches to rally support. Reports mention Ian M. Poiscaire and General Preach among visiting leaders during a June London gathering. Fateful notes on Lembergs defense and Russian forces hint at early advances but reinforce supply trips.
A historic retail ad features a vast array of discounted items including ladies dresses skirts coats nightwear flannelette, knickers vests and combinations, plus men’s trousers shirts and mercerized shirts. It highlights special prices and bulk lots with scarce numbers and limited stock.
A lively town hall event featured a popular consiary draw for a 10 108 costume donated by the Bulte Supply Company. Performers and tableaux represented nations, with Miss W Gardeer Belgium and Mr Mouritz featured, drawing strong applause and multiple encores. Local speakers noted promising harvests and urged community support for the Mechanics Institute after a lantern lecture by Mr Alder man and Rev H King.
The article confirms that the Empire Day demonstration raised 252 pounds 29 shillings for Belgian Relief Fund and Children’s Hospital. Preparations for the annual show in September are underway with the committee meeting frequently, signaling a hopeful year ahead.
The Supreme Court of Western Australia gives notice of a meeting of creditors for Robert Ezekiel Hancock a dairy produce merchant of Geraldton Western Australia. The meeting will be held at Edgar Robinsons office Geraldton on Saturday 3 July 1915 at nine oclock in the forenoon. Dated 23 June 1915. E Robinson Eleanor Surcet Geraldton Solicitor for the Debtor.
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