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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
3
A Belgian communique reports Belgian forces crossing the Yser and engaging near Dixmude to the north of the Scheldt. German assault on the Mesh Road on Monday failed amid heavy shrapnel and machine gun fire, with Belgian troops repelling the attack and inflicting heavy losses.
May reports from Petrograd say the 6th Fleet flotilla attacked Bosporus forts and engaged Turkish German forces. The action followed prior strikes and involved Russian ships driving off the opposing contingent.
Patrograd reports a communique noting heavy fighting around Stryschell as reserves falter on the enemy right wing. Unfavourable conditions late Sunday allow the enemy to press the front, with Russians retreating and strong German lines forming twenty miles from a prior position.
An Austrian telegram dated May 12 from Visinm states that over the past two days Austrian troops held the Rasalan lines and prevented Polish forces from counterattacking. The report claims Polish troops are retreating toward the Wistoks and evacuating a stronghold on the Vida front, which is described as untenable.
Fragmented wartime caustic snippets describe fierce fighting in Flanders and the toll of battle. The text interleaves mentions of Lenin era intrigue and President Wilsons peace policy, noting contrasts between force and pacific hopes.
Dispatches describe the murder of Wellington’s town tennis champion My Wild fog and a wave of anti German demonstrations across England. casualty lists from the Vardanelles and West Australia report wounded and dead, with protests and riots in major cities reflecting wartime sentiment.
The May 11 wire service releases the 13th casualty list from the Dardanelles detailing Australian and New Zealand forces. It names Private W. W. Ashdown and many others, noting casualties including a serious pneumothorax and multiple injuries. Reports from command say German forces threaten new offensives as Allies fortify lines and evacuations continue amid widespread casualties.
A May 1 report cites Mr Neil Wimixe confirming a China Japan agrement. He notes future railway concessions in Southern China to be addressed in negotiations. Also referenced is military training advantages and a New Zealand Foret Sailor Society gathering urging universal preparation for war alongside Australian and Canadian committees.
The Turks claim to have sunk the Australian submarine ABB in the Sea of Marmora, capturing 52 vieer and won.
Fragmentary report from London May describes Kaiser appealing to the Dowager Queen of Isly to avert a crisis with Germany. The Dowager reportedly replied that only one person reigns at a time. A narrative mentions Deane and references to a machinist at Millars’ Three and Trading Company and a gas works, with an arson claim noted.
The readable text shows garbled sermon fragments and unclear notes about a Sunday service. Names and places are unreadable, with scattered phrases about life, death, and religious events. The fragmentary content lacks coherent events or identifiable figures.
A large blaze in Perth gutted a Daniel White’s cashtuilding on Murray Street last night. The inflammable contents hindered fire brigade efforts, endangering adjacent properties including the new automatic telephone exchange.
Kalgoorlie May 12 reports include Aralee hurdles two miles and a quarter with Testun and Kia Corin among contenders. Lamington Welter Plate seven furlongs sees Ayrton and Royal Viron contesting as Opera King leads from New Tipperary. Autum Cup features King, Creston, Opera King in a tight finish with Opera King narrowly ahead. Lamington Welter Purse seven furlongs lists Sheffbou rns among betting favorites and Ponitrebel prominent in results. Miners Handicap names Casie, Somi, Lord Flavus, Bulle as notable runners with betting angles.
An official message reports a temporary surrounding of a Russian general and describes frontal assaults against fortified western positions. The text notes German progress and substantial Russian losses as enemy forces gradually neutralize key positions amid heavy combat during the campaign.
A damaged OCR notice announces a meeting related to Browarige and Wilson, with references to Farner Tewin and Meckatharra. Details are unclear but indicate a 30 oclock afternoon session on the first day of May, dated May 18, with solicitor FH Bardwell for the said Browarige and Wilson.
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