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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1916
Page
3
London report states Haig says heavy enemy attack south of Ancre repulsed with heavy losses at Schwashen redoubt in Ypres St Eloi areas. Notes Balkan operations and Romania's difficult position with withdrawal from Transylvania and German aims in the Stroma sector. Big battle expected amid ongoing raids.
A Five English communique reports heavy aerial and artillery action on the Somme today. Prisoners were taken by our forces in the Belloy sector yesterday as the advance continues.
German military officials state Romania holds the Carpathian crests but see no cause for alarm as Falkenhayn has only three genuine German divisions pulled from Verdun. The drive remains mainly toward the Hochberg pass, one of four mountain routes south of Krasso.
Bucharest reports Roumanians have pulled back to Tugár seven miles inside Romania with almost full evacuation of Transylvania except a small northern pocket. Austrians and Germans crossed three mountain ridges last week, shaping the border position and signaling a significant shift in the campaign.
French dispatch notes gains along the Baupaume road toward the central cross roads and continued lighting in the area. It reports repulsing an attack at St Eloi wood and further action southeast of Belloy.
A Called Press dispatch from Essek reports skilled artillery workers recalled to Krupps as General Hinlenburg speeds up production. The piece notes resentment at American munitions support to the Allies and quotes von Bodenhausen on U S effort risking end of war. Also mentions an Australian diary published in The Manchester Guardian.
A wartime dispatch recalls a perilous sea and air patrol with the crew facing enemy fire and near disaster. The report notes a German assault, losses, and a narrow escape, followed by references to campaigns and a Swiss estimate of German forces across fronts in 1916.
Yesterday's wires describe a setback as French forces seize Genermont while the Earl holds another position. The report notes heavy fighting and shifts in control affecting local command posts.
London dispatch reports Serbian advances near Cerna as Germany struggles to hold the Balkans. The observer notes bulgaria raises large armies and general Sarrail makes steady progress toward Nish and Monaster.
A fragment notes a war items related to a dance at Onkabella organized by the Southern Cross Tobacco Fund. Mentions individuals Bell an ae lay Goon O Laing J G Clarke J Ryan L Olfriere Miss H Bytchie Mr Robinams Mullewa and others in connection with Punches Morthampees near Geeee.
Mrs Elliott recalls a restless night after a lengthy railway trip when searchlights stitched the sky and gunfire pierced the darkness, a Zeppelin raid momentarily feared before the dawn brought quiet.
In Perth the Note Tee unit secured a camp victory as recruits arrived. Officials report a streamlined process with new personnel joining the camp for the upcoming event.
Our Own correspondent notes that October 9 brings clear skies and a welcome break from fog and rain, with hints of a midwinter feel in the air and lower humidity after days of dreary weather.
Mayor WE FALLOWFIELD directs seating and notices for the Revision Court to meet Thursday October 19 at 7 p.m. Readings include school picnics and a 9.15 a.m. start, 6 p.m. return for adults and children. Local dates October 18 and related activities listed.
State of Western Australia Division of Dampier issues a referendums notice for 1918. The poll opens at eight o'clock at multiple polling places including Greenough State School Kojaroom State Malews Board Gils Store Sand South Giesn State School Teuindewa and others. The notice outlines dates and locations for voting on government emergency powers and related matters.
Notice details alien registration requirements and penalties for noncompliance. It describes age requirements, reentry rules, and the need to file forms and records. It mentions registration areas, notification deadlines, and possible consequences for failure to comply.
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