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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
3
The Western Front reports describe a fierce German bombardment of Morthomme on Saturday, with French defenses holding under heavy fire. German assault waves failed to break through reshaped French trenches, leaving German troops retreating in disorder by day’s end. A separate note mentions the German cruiser fleet, including Hinden torp, reportedly heading toward Riga in the Baltic.
Paris reports continued Allied aerial success with six enemy planes shot down and several air stations attacked. Bomb fragments and fires observed at verdun Verdun area depots and munition dumps, with raids on Mets Orient and nearby targets.
Paris May 1 German gas cloud released between Souan and Saint Sougp'et roads blew back into the enemy trenches due to a strong wind. Infantry action continued on left bank of the Mouse all night. Grenade throwers held block houses in Avocourt Wood. East of Murthomame intense fighting as Germans failed to advance. Some trenches recaptured on outskirts of Vaux. Anzac training in England new arrangements in Lenion May 28 with 380 Cairo Headquarters staff arriving at Teldington for preparatory west front training. New Zealanders reorganizing camps and building bow pits with 1000 beds under Dr Parkes. Civil tribunals to adjudicate conscientious objection announced by Lord Kitchener.
London dispatch says German forces renewed assaults on Bart homme Dead Man's Hill and seized a new line of trenches on the western slopes. Eastern slope attempts failed. Our aircraft bombed enemy cantonments and the Luney railway, where a great fire broke out, forcing trains to halt.
Paris reports describe fifty thousand German troops engaging in brutal assaults along a two mile front near Morbhourne with the Crown Prince’s forces concentrated at Crow's Wood. Despite repeated charges and bombardment the French trenches held, trenches were broken and men fell back, yielding only marginal ground and turning the area into No Man's Land after heavy fighting through Saturday night.
A garbled notice from The Bic Store Geraldton advertises juvenile clothing and related goods. It mentions suits, jerseys, hats, undergarments, blankets, and coats with a country order department offering personal supervision and prompt, careful attention to orders.
Paris reports a day of heavy combat with French artillery wrecking enemy trenches near Micotty and Banes tmcourt road. German forces briefly penetrated the front before counterattacks and machine gun fire drove them back on Molhomme slopes.
Rome reports a large Austrian push with about 15,000 troops along a 45 mile front from Monte Peri to Chmadocici near Lake Gar. The assault targets Ledro Valley and Zugroporte with heavy fortifications, supported by thousands of guns and 40 forts. The battle unfolds mostly on Austrian soil as troops advance in massed formations.
The report covers Allied operations along the Tigris with Russian cavalry aiding Major General Gorringe and ongoing actions at Samaiyat and Trebizond’s Armenian plight. It also notes Australian Wheat Board sales to May 17 totaling 122,239,000 paid to farmers and 1,500,000 tons shipped locally and overseas, with expected further adjustments and potential pool distribution details.
General Sir Douglas Haig reports several air engagements. Aviatik aircraft fell in flames near Adinter Wood and near Coutal Maison, while a third crashed in our lines at Marincourt. One of ours fell into enemy territory, and an enemy plane landed undamaged in our lines with crew captured. We repelled three small enemy attacks southwest of Wistie. Heavy enemy shelling from Sturher targeted our Souchez trenches as two enemy batteries north of the Bjitz seed were silenced.
The Bleriot aeroplane for the French army, named the Spal, is described as graceful yet frail. It reportedly climbs quickly and can reach about 125 miles per hour, usable only by expert aviators. The Spad’s deadly fork has already appeared in recent communiques, drawing attention to clashes with the Fokker.
A Cairo report says two enemy aircraft dropped 16 bombs on Port Said Sunday morning targeting the Arab quarter. Civilians killed and injured include two dead, two severely injured, eleven civilians and five soldiers wounded as air defenses fired on the raid.
London reports a May 21 raid on the Kent coast by German seaplanes. One ship reportedly dropped a dynamite payload near the Isle of... The fragment hints at coast defense and aerial attack, with casualties unclear and timing given as early morning.
The column outlines orchard prospects amid showers and frost risks, noting potential weather effects on crop health. It mentions Mr Asher leaving the state, becoming a life member of an association, and a branch meeting led by Tine Ganler with about fifteen members.
Personal items note Mrs Cowan a Perth Carnival executive member arrives in Gowldiun with Misw Help and Cowan. Mentions other names, a death in Victoria, and various local society updates including a farewell planned for Mr F Aster and a public social.
The article explains the meticulous process of forging the Victoria Cross, from wax models and iron impressions to bronze casting, chasing, and final approval by the War Office. It notes the care taken with metal sourcing, uniform standards, and exacting craftsmanship to produce a flawless award.
Fragmented report notes a government steamer borrowed for the Nor' western trip to attend the premiers' gateceno in Adelaide. Unclear names and dates but indicates preparations for travel and official duties. The text mentions Mr Scaddam and Moira in a context of moving to attend events opened by Monday or yesterday.
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