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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
3
A Paris dispatch reports a communique announcing a major Allied gain in the Ablincourt area with Chaulnes Wood captured and about 1250 prisoners counted. In a separate action Allied planes bombed the Bosch magneto factory at Stuttgart, smoke rising from the site.
Paris dispatch reports a sharp infantry assault on a two and a half mile front between Berville and Chaunes. French troops carried enemy positions with vigor, taking the hamlet of Bor sui and the northwestern outpost of Ablincourt, and inflicted considerable losses as they advanced beyond Twedy.
Le Journal praises Belgian motor corps for covering 400 miles in Galicia during a fortnight, noting no casualties and exposing enemy rear organization. Paris reports the extraordinary feats amid ongoing German submarine campaign concerns.
London reports that a German submarine bombarded the wireless station at Zapparnick on the Murmon coast killing several persons. The Chronicle’s correspondent says the action also involved three additional submarines.
Reports say a class of large German submarines has been spotted near the Murman coast. They reportedly have a range of 1800 miles and ten days of fuel, with provisioning handled by commercial submarines.
President Wilson and Secretary of State Lansing held a lengthy discussion on the submarine issue and whether Germany violated international law. Officials expect a new note to address perils raised by Germany. Gerard's mission arrival in New York noted without disclosure of purpose.
An item notes German efforts to prepare supplies for five fighting submarines and mentions possible channels or agents for obtaining the Guardian, listing several names and places in an unclear fragmentary report.
London reports Mr Asquith in the House of Commons urging a 300 million credit. He notes total credits since the financial year total 1,360,000,000 and 3,132,000,000 for the war period, with daily expenditure near five million expected to continue. He emphasizes the necessity of funds for the Allied cause and the war's ongoing demands. The German casualty list and Somme captures are also outlined in brief, highlighting heavy losses and Allied gains.
A World special correspondent aboard the returning ship refutes Bir Gerard bearing a peace message, arguing his visit aims to sway the US toward war, and to push Germany toward renewed ruthless submarine warfare. Reports from Newport News describe submarine attacks stirring the population, with a captain noting a large vessel next to the sub as a suspected supply ship. An official Bucharest notice reveals investigations into buried trinitrotoluene linked to plans to spread a simultaneous epidemic among men.
Paris reports a French liner, the Gallis, sunk by an enemy submarine in the Mediterranean. Over 600 troops were not saved, with 698 feared dead. The auxiliary cruiser was transporting Franco Serbian troops when torpedoed. Some survivors were rescued from rafts and boats. others reached Sardinia's southern coast.
At Geraldton a Municipal Council meeting considered transferring a liquor license for a jetty area and relocating a shop near the main street. The debate focused on health bylaws, building plans, and potential nuisance to residents with officials noting the proposal and plans must be lodged before approval.
Amsterdam states Germany is continuing submarine operations in American waters. The Chancellor reportedly issued a stern warning, while observers say the United States hesitates to declare war, preferring restraint over escalation.
The Geraldton council debated a local military service plan as residents objected to licenses. The mayor urged using government funds for a parade of service aims while noting returning soldiers may need aid. A committee was tasked to carry out the work as state enrollments report 110 men from Geraldton. names listed. No infectious disease cases reported in town.
Racing notes from New South Wales and West Australia events list betting odds and winning chances for steeplechase and handicap races at Randwick and Danning Park. Acceptances show contenders like Louvre Ribbenlake Comedy Berg Agincourt Fantasie and others with specified weights and odds. West Australian meeting details include Canning Hurdle and Finst Glas Plate entries with horses such as Cellist Darawa Balmain Goldin Deer Havel Caliber Tetoki and Finst Glas Plate.
Yesterday’s wires report rising American indignation at German methods as several ships were sunk. News from New York on October 10 notes reports of torpedoed ships, with details about recovery of survivors and impact on maritime shipping.
A public meeting will be held Tuesday evening October 1 at 6 o'clock to discuss the PUMAC service referendum. All are invited to attend. 26 weeks remains in the notice.
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