Nations at War Facing Prolonged Bitter Struggle
The report notes a long and hard war as Allied forces maintain firm positions amid heavy fighting. Leaders emphasize resolve and strategic efforts to press the offensive and shorten the conflict.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1914
Page
3
Siege of Antwerp Report Amid Heavy Global Fighting
Paris dispatches report heavy fighting around Roye and Artois with Von Kluck reinforced and German regiments decimated in the Arras Douai Cambrai sector. Antwerp endures a violent bombardment as German forces press the city with Belgian resistance and gun emplacements targeted along the river Scheldt.
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Paris
von Kluck
East Prussia
Amaterdaim
Antwerp
Serosa
Neetbe
Statun
Broechem
Flamenti
Lierre
Mromstein
Aml
Terrible Havoc After Hail Shells Hit Ostend And Antwerp
Report from Antwerp notes bombards causing great destruction as German shells strike fire and chaos. Amiens dispatches describe heavy fighting on the Soissons plateau with French regiments sustaining severe losses. Dysentery afflicts German troops while French forces rout enemy positions in a six day conflict.
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Ostend
Antwerp
London
Amiens
Daily “‘Telegraph
Soissons
Russians Advance Near Przemysl and Cap Trafalgar Sinking
Reports from London describe Russian gains at Biala near Przemysl and the capture of an outpost fortification. British dispatches recount the Cap Trafalgar sinking after a pursuit by Carmania. about 400 crewmen perished as the German vessel went down amid a torpedo and gunfire exchange.
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Przemysl
Petrogra
Biala
Preemysh
London
Cap Trafalgar
Atlantic
Carmanis
Builly
Carmania
Japanese Troop Train Moves Toward Vilna Front
A Copenhagen paper reports that up to 100000 Japanese troops have departed Dunsberg for Vilna near the East Prussian border, indicating a significant redeployment amid the war. The dispatch notes the unusual, rapid movement of forces toward the Russian front.
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Lemon
Copenhagen
Dunsberg
Vilna
Russian Town
Allies Making Progress to Decisive Action Yet
The report notes Allied forces retaking most positions in the Raye region while the enemy attack on En- Wervre fails and cavalry operations push toward the North. The piece also mentions European wool trade prices and a colonial wool sale opening with strong home buyer turnout but limited French American and Russian support, down 10 percent.
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Paris
Oot
Belgium
France
Spain
Portugal
Russia
Cunningham Addresses Settlers on October Meeting
Inseke News reports Mr Cunningham, a Settlers candidate, spoke on Monday October 6 about policies for frozen meat sales, improved wheat banding facilities in Geraldton, and bulk hauling. J Teakle moved a vote of confidence. Mr D J Teale chaired. Farmers fear dry conditions will affect pockets next year as wheat varieties fare well this year.
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Ofroe
Cunningham
Beninesha
Geraldton
J. & Teakle
J. Nada
D. J. Teale
Metropolitan Football Result Report
In a local match Metropolitan Football Club defeated South Premaniis by a modest margin as reported by BM LL.
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Frvmantic
South Premaniis
BM LL
Geraldton Cricket Match Resumes at Queens Park
Summary of play shows Ou W. Stokes and Thallum aiding Geraldton as they chase a total quickly. Notable events include J. Stokes and Meadowcroft, with several batsmen dismissed by Brown and McDonald as the innings progresses.
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Queens Park
Ou W. Stokes
Thallum
Rose Rapilly
Geraldton
Mev and Craven Plan Synod Trip and Visit
The Mev Craven sails for Porch to attend the Synod next week and will be away through mid November under W B Pallowfeld JP. Archbishop Riley of Perth will visit Geraldton in mid November. Hale to arrive Wednesday November 11 and stay until Monday 16 with civic reception planned Saturday. Al Allater from Sandstone acquires practice of Mr A T Mills arriving in Geraldton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven
Porch
W. B. Pallowfeld
Perth
Dr. Riley
Geraldton
Hale
Sandstone
A. T. Mills
Greenough Health and Road Board Minutes 1914 October
Ordinary October meeting of Greenough District Board notes surplus and expenditures. Rates outstanding total £1889. Government property correspondence declined. Siding and pipe-track permissions discussed. Land resumption for rubbish tip at Central Greenough approved. One maternal illness case leading to quarantine and disinfection.
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Greenough
Geraldton
Upper Chamyan
Fryent Walkaway
Turf Racing Reports From West Australia and Victoria
The Porth meeting in West Australia drew a large crowd with fine weather and attendance. First Class Plate was run over six furlongs with Lady Balle factoring as 6.9 and Gralla at 12 to 1 as winner. Second Class Plate contested over one mile and a quarter. At Melbourne Spring Meeting in Victoria the afternoon meeting attracted a large audience with Gold Brew in the field and Bit. 3 noted among details.
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Wore
Belling
Sto & Apt
Lady Balle
Gralla
Tord Flavus
Death and political notes from a distant district
The obituary records the death of Mr James Watson, a West Australian resident aged 59, leaving a widow, one son, and four daughters. It notes his funeral at the Roman Catholic cemetery and mentions local mining news in Northampton with reference to Baddera and Kirton mines, elections, and unemployment work programs amid wartime discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watson
Sharks Hay
Perth
West Australia
Mt Magnet
Yowergabbie
Strawberry
Pleuray
Peeumonia
Weather report shows extended heat and light showers in week ending October 9 1914
The Weather Bureau Perth reports a high pressure centre east of the coast and a low off the southwest, with very slow eastward movement of the front system. The week featured extreme warmth followed by light showers, temperatures staying high for the period, readings above 30 degrees common across agricultural areas.
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Weather Bureau
Perth
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