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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1914
Page
3
In the House of Roye area Allied troops push forward after a minor setback, aided by French units. German forces retreat under pressure with several batteries of infantry supporting the defense and heavy losses reported among prisoners.
Fragmentary wartime dispatches describe advances in the Sissons district and near En Woevre. The report notes enemy trenches captured and ongoing operations, with timing and specifics unclear in the garbled text.
German Krupp siege guns shell Antwerp outskirts while bombardment rocks surrounding villages. Artillery battle rages outside Antwerp all day with German troops regaining Lanaken near the Dutch frontier. A monoplane radioed residents to surrender within 24 hours citing Allied control of local papers.
Paris reports on October 5 that a war correspondent claims the German Crown Prince ordered Clermont burned before evacuation. The plea for mercy from residents and monks amid the ruin is noted as the town faced destruction cited in Le Gaulois. French President
The President accompanied by the Prime Minister and the Minister for War visits the front to congratulate the troops on their performance against the Germans.
The pope has despatched to Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria Hungary a proposal to ease the European crisis by urging him to exercise restraint and shorten the ongoing conflict. The message seeks to avert further bloodshed and promote peace in the region.
The National Zeitung reports the German governor in Brussels demands indemnity for damage to German property before the occupation. German fugitives claim an indemnity of £4,000,000.
Petroral reports the battle of Auguetowoo on the Prussian frontier ends with a German rout. Russians pursue the fleeing enemy who abandon convoys guns supplies and wounded. A ukase mobilizes reserves bringing Russia to over eight million troops.
Fragmentary wartime notes describe German attempts to cross the Niemen River with pontoon bridges and heavy resistance from Russian lines. Reports claim 97 000 German casualties and German hunger amid French territorial actions and sanctions. A lone German aviator is said to be promised a decoration for attacking London.
London reports ongoing heavy combat around London on October 4 with the Times warning of a prolonged war. Sir George Reid quotes Lord Kitchener saying the war will not last long. Paris confirms satisfactory Allied progress repelling attacks on the left and regaining ground in several positions including near Arlon and Waavre as momentum shifts southward.
A Paris dispatch says Allied progress could reach German entrenchments north of the Aisne if advances continue. Bavarians are said to have suffered heavy losses at Roye. The Geraldton Patriotic Fund totals near £700 with recent contributions from municipal and sanitary employees and others.
The text notes British newspapers slashing ad revenue during wartime and halving page sizes for penny papers. It mentions the impact on circulation and reader habits, with talk of reduced sheets in France and a shift toward concise editions to preserve profit and interest.
The text portrays the Servian army, likely over 300000 strong with 400 horse artillery pieces, as disciplined yet ferocious. It notes intelligent officers, teaching spirits, and soldiers who adapt quickly, many supplying their own shares and showing hardy country-bred endurance despite harsh conditions.
Arthur K. appears in a fragmentary note about federal elections linked to Joe Herbert. The text provides minimal context and names but lacks dates locations or outcomes to form a clear public notice or event summary.
Fragmentary line reads Westerm Amstralls with scattered numbers and names. No clear event date or outcome available.
Visitors tour Hinton near Geraldtot and note Sir Edward Wittencame’s thriving farm. They see sheep studs, fine rams valued high, diverse crops, poultry, vines, orange trees, and efficient labor quarters. The estate covers thousands of acres with railway access and ample water for crops. A Colseum stocktaking sale begins today as part of managing the holdings.
Perth dated Oct 5 reports the death of a five year old boy the Bishop of Torres who had been brought from New Narvia last Friday and died following an operation yesterday linked to the Geraldton Dowling Club proceedings.
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