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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
3
The Lusitania sinking prompts dreadful death toll figures as four officers are saved and many passengers remain missing. Leyton reports indicate a chaotic scene with rescued crew and passengers but several key officials are unaccounted for. The Times notes a financial loss and ongoing search efforts as reports from the scene reach London.
A garbled report from London describes a miner Harriso returning to England and an incident at sea. A woman and child perish while a man throws a child overboard and Harriso saves others, but many perish or drift toward a crowded overturned boat.
In May 9 reports state the Lusitania was torpedoed off Cork by German submarines. About 2160 aboard, most first class passengers perished including 167 Americans. It sank rapidly, within about thirty minutes, with rescue efforts ongoing and rumors of Alfred Vanderbilt among the survivors.
A fragmented German incident report describes a warship clearly armed and a vessel carrying arms amid German attacks. The piece notes Berlin leaders claim holiday disruptions and mentions U S President Wilson remaining silent with politicians arguing war is unlikely.
Passenger accounts from the Lusitania voyage describe encounters with submarines in the Atlantic. A crew member says he dodged submarines and warned a passenger, while a lifebelt was given to a lady after close torpedo passes. The piece also cites U S wartime attitudes toward supplies and neutrality debates.
The report describes a disaster connected to an Italian or German event near Ecroce with numerous references to an explosion, submarine activity, and a jury verdict of wilful murder against the captain, the submarine crew, and the authorities. It notes wireless messages, a near surface torpedo wake, and witness testimony about ship speed and explosions.
Washington May 10 A siege of opinion splits over seizing Germany’s ships in retaliation for the Lusitania. The debate weighs using war pledges from Germany and potential convoying of all ships carrying American passengers to Europe.
Descriptions of German airship raids on England and Italian mobilization appear alongside casualty lists and warnings of property damage. Early morning reports mention bombs hitting southern targets and lines of communication, with several ships sustained in the attack.
A report notes prominent turf figures Poi May US Mr J Conann and well known hook anuker with Wallste Lor active service 43 miso bad Mr Con Bowell, respected in turf circles.
A Perth advertisement announces a large sale of new season garments and fabrics with reduced job prices on items including dress tweeds, coats, serge, vests, laces, hose, undergarments, and children's wear. It notes a note about securing £500 of agents' samples and mentions Mr. Stephenson in Perth.
A wartime column from Kalgoorlie lists nearly two hundred names from the Twelfth Casualty List, noting wounded and killed service members including Lance Corporals Williams Weightman Nelson and Sergeant Haahan. London reports Zeppelin air raids on Southend with fatalities and injuries, plus Russian and Turkish theater updates and a gasworks fire amid bombing damage in England.
War brief notes further Australian casualties from Dardanelles fighting. Growing excitement and mobilization details appear as reports reach frontiers. China and Japan relations shift with new agreement.
May 9 Melbourne reports Belgian Relief Fund gains a 10s mercantile contribution from Hallett's Dairy and Farm workers. The casualty list shows 808 Australians dead and 248 wounded from the latest action, with names including Lance Sagt Frampton and Healy. The report lists wounded soldiers under Motor Ambulance and West Australia units, naming Corporal Briggs and Privates Coomer Day ton Davey Kitson Williams Dowary among the injured.
Fragmented report notes Allied forces advancing amid heavy fighting as commanders claim progress on key heights. Disjointed lines reference volunteers, motorized aid for front lines, and ongoing tensions with a labor and political committee amid wartime disruption.
Race results from Malden Plate and Elive Cup events list horses such as Bardolph, Dick of the Nuith, Royal Alice, and Syvieumere with times and purses. Marion Steeplechase shows Grwinss and Crantey Cha among top finishers. The Maker Handicap notes a description of a pivotal meeting and acknowledgments by local officials.
Disher heard a formal presentation with strong thanks and reflective remarks. He thanked attendees for their support and noted the emotional tone of the address as community leaders, including the mayor, spoke about ongoing efforts and future duties.
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