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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
3
London reports a British compulsion bill passing while Europe endures severe German food shortages. The piece notes butter rations cut and state fears over food reserves as multiple German regions face hardship. It also mentions political shifts in Canada and war-front dynamics on the Western Front.
In the House of Commons Mr Joynson Hicks calls for a stronger unified air service under a minister to defend London and speed up aircraft and engine development. Debate notes British air supremacy while acknowledging need for faster machines and improved arrangement. committee findings warn on air service reform. Also reported are trials linked to the Treason Casement and Bailey and a naval engagement off the weathered German coast with German forces retreating.
Reports describe British destroyers and German destroyers in action while neutrals react. The text notes U S policy shifts, Lansing’s briefing to the German ambassador, and suspected neutrality warming suspensions. It also covers Mesopotamian and Russian advances with Turkish and Austro German reinforcements, and troop movements near Arbela and the Tigris basin.
Classified ad for The Big Store Geraldton promoting juvenile clothing including coats overcoats blankets flannel and wool items. Mentions country order department and personal supervision by management with emphasis on prompt service and satisfaction guarantee.
Melbourne May 16 The Acting Prime Minister Senator Pearce stated Australia is conducting experiments in approved workshops across the states to resume shell making. The Broken Hole Proprietary Co advances steel shell production trials to assess feasibility of eighteen pounder shells.
The Defence Department monthly report lists items in rough total: uniforms and clothing 338000 pounds, clothing materials 129000, welding 46000, miners’ tor and stores 10000, carrying equipment 26000, accoutrements 47000. London Commons debate on Military Service Bill notes shopkeepers seek exemptions for sole business heads.
New York dispatch reports Samuel Hill, son in law of railway magnate James HIM, returning from Europe asserting Germany is beaten and peace may arrive soon as the war nears its end. He warns Germany cannot endure another winter of shipping strains and food shortages. Rotterdam notes 3000 head of cattle entered Germany with 52 000 head bought in Holland, as export restrictions ease. Irish Home Rule rumours stir divergent opinions in London Parliament as talks continue.
The report notes reluctance to accept a temporary executive council and warns that delaying Home Rule could provoke Irish unrest and worse in America. It cites Sir Edward Carson and Ulster figures arguing against Home Rule while urging retention of the army amid mounting Irish fears. A second note from Rome reports Austrians concentrating 900,000 troops in the Trent district as Italian forces pause their advance.
A wartime editorial urges immediate action to curb German and Austrian trade in Australia. It argues talks have dragged on while Germany prepares commercial warfare after the conflict, and calls for a solid prohibition to cut German and Austrian goods, noting Australia can rely on Allied and domestic production.
The Central Province election strand centers on a poll tax due at Booth Gretmough next Saturday amid speculation over voting rights for residents of the South Greenmough chamber. The Attorney General weighs Section 131 and 182 on adjourned polling, with legal opinion awaited on who may vote if polling is adjourned and who is eligible to vote at the adjourned site.
Perth reports May 18 that Althagh in Central Province, with Mr Hickey, seeks to secure a certain run amid electoral tensions. The Attorney General answered a question from reporters about preventing swamping of South Greenough as other districts vote. Mr Walker conceded the situation was unfortunate but cited sections of the Act allowing adjournment when polling cannot proceed, and noted presiding officers must exhibit notice of adjournment to electors.
Personal items report Mr Bmild Rees of Perth arriving in Geraldton to attend the Coronation ceremonies and Mrs Heitwann traveling to Kalgoorlie. E E Weizmann plans to return to Perth after attending Legislative Council elections. The Smith family mourns Cerjewi Edward Smith Jr who died April 18 at 21 after an attack. Midland Railway adjourns on script issuance and borrowing powers until a quorum is met.
Fragmentary text notes a state action or decision related to Mubisaiving and Grubbing with a reference to an 18 feet run. Names and places are unclear, but the readable phrase includes a measurement. This record preserves the garbled OCR as a placeholder item.
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A garbled reflection critiques Canadian heritage and humanity, describing descendants of immigrants with mixed sentiment about modern karful choices. The piece laments sentimentality and fate at life’s end, suggesting restrained tastes in personal decisions and beauty.
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