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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
3
Washington reports state that the government will not convey Germanys warning to neutrals and that no German claims about merchant ships approaching submarines on the high seas have been verified. The Secretary notes no prior evidence of such German reports.
Washington reports Count Bernstorf, acting under German orders, warning all German citizens in the United States to obey American laws, with emphasis on neutrality. In Rome, Ribot proposes war expenditure for 1916 third quarter totaling 60 million, signaling higher taxes on coal, sugar, and tobacco to conserve resources and curb alcohol production. In Cairo, Australian and New Zealand forces seize Turkish depots at Bayoud Majellers, destroying the camp after a swift, hot pursuit.
May 18 at Broken Hill Town Hall a large crowd demanded the withdrawal of 22 Bulgarian discharged prisoners of war sent from Liverpool. They protested Labour government and military actions, threatening to halt recruiting if Bulgarians remained, and urged military authorities to take charge of them. The mayor warned further action if resolutions were ignored.
Paris May 19 a communique says we repelled enemy forces at Saint Hubert and Avenne while German assaults pressed Avoncourt Wood west of Hill 30 and near Mill B82. The attackers used towers from newly formed divisions and carried out limited ground actions amid heavy fighting.
May 19 reports from Peliosrm and Paris recount German aerial strikes at Morthomme and a failed assault on the edge of Morthomme. The Austro-Hungarian offensive toward the Italian front is described as expanding with about 80,000 troops, aided by firepower and strategic movements toward the Venealian Plain. French and Austrian air activity is noted with raids against Milan and Mestre areas and countermeasures by German bombers in Verdun and surrounding stations.
A torn ad lists juvenile clothing items and blankets for sale, noting sizes and materials like wool and flannel. It urges early orders and mentions miscellaneous garments including undershirts, woven fabrics, and crepe items with unclear pricing.
The message shows a telegram to Premier Mr Holman demanding explanation for local imprisonment and intended actions. Holman replied that he had consulted Senator Pearce on the matter.
Airs Ashton reports a Defence letter from April 28 stating the American Ambassador in Constantinople says Bugler F. Ashton of the 11th Battalion is a prisoner of war and the route to Bagdad railhead is in focus. A postcard from Mrs. Ashton describes railway operations and Allied transport through the Taurus to the Magdares region with ongoing maintenance and funds for troops.
Amsterdam reports the German Clerical paper Vermania claims Australia initially backed England in the war and now fears a peace movement and Japan entanglement. London cites Bethnal Green Military Tribunal protests against allowing 200,000 Allied aliens of military age to remain, arguing Belgian French and German aliens steal British jobs and should be compelled to return home.
London on May 18 reports approval for the cancellation of concentrates contracts between Australian companies and German firms. The city chorus welcomed the move, with only regret that it was not done sooner.
A group of 22 Bulgarians released from Liverpool camp in Sydney arrived in Broken Hill to work in the mines. Police and mine officials were unaware of the plan until a man handed a list of the workers to Sergeant Diamond at the pilane station. Other foreigners followed, given details to police, then allowed to roam the main streets.
A Geraldton football team defeated the visiting side by one goal at Queens Park in a 30 minute each way match. Weston and E Cartwright combined for a goal by Cartwright, while the visitors pressed but failed to level. A collection for the Southern Cross Tobasco Fund raised 19s 6d.
Reported talks between the Liberal and Country Party aim to negotiate cooperation without full merger. An early five to six member delegation may present a mutual plan to restore stable government. The Country Party seeks to influence the administration while avoiding amalgamation, with August negotiations to address constitutional hurdles and leadership roles.
Correspondence recalls how a cannery era left rabbit populations thick in Vicworgs with four weeks of occupation of all burrows and dogs used only with sticks. Government destruction of Crown lands and a four year pariqus method reduced rabbits, after which densities never returned to cannery levels.
A garbled excerpt describes beliefs about the cannery UI and residence proximity within three miles of the site. It mentions trap yards and failed attempts to be effective, with unclear observations and missing names or dates. The text remains incoherent and partially unreadable.
The meeting of the Geraldton Golf Club was held Wednesday evening with Victoria observed. The committee proposed improvements to the course including clearing the tea, extending the fairway, and widening approaches. clay and gravel repairs were praised. Members praised the club's service and noted several resignations and new officers. The president was J A McDonald, with J Edwards as captain and A C Bogie as financial secretary. the committee planned opening announcements and scheduled play requests for the near future.
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