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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
3
Allied forces report progress between Albert and Le Barque road near Albert as Haig confirms gains on the Western Front. In Greece King Constantine resists allied notes, Lambros threatens resignation, and Athens faces unrest with heavy ammunition and weaponry consignments in nearby depots.
Latest wires report Athens confirms that the government has accepted Admiral Du Tournet's note on police methods. Demonstrations by reservists and rowdies persist as authorities crack down amid German influence. Crowds hiss French admiral and minister while a new force lands at Firacue to maintain order.
An October report states a French detachment left Municipal Theatre and moved to Sapperion gardens near the Palace. The march through the crowd drew silence with only rare cheers of Long live Germany and a Greek battalion later surrounding a guard post.
War Office bulletin reports heavy guns shell Barakh and Uouma on the Struma front. A Berne dispatch says Russian forces deployed to defend passes on the Hungarian-Romanian frontier. The Dobrudja campaign opens with General Mackensen’s army now Turkish-led. German divisions withdrawn. The Western Front sees improved Allied position and tanks advancing near Combles. a tank sacrificed to prevent capture of its construction plans.
French forces press their advance between Genermont Ablaincourt with 110 prisoners taken and artillery driving German forces from Lansigny while a German flare-up is reported.
Brief notice describes an attack on Bulgarians with minimal details and no clear timeline. The fragment mentions Wattera Som and a place or event at or near 7a but lacks verifiable context. Further readable facts are unavailable.
Athens reports 150 allied sailors with two machine guns landed at Piraeus and entered Athens occupying the Municipal Theatre as a base. French and Italian troops reportedly landed 1,000 men to guard the city while King Constantine hurries to the capital from Tatoi.
Miss Alberts Prinster of Fitzgerald Street sent £2 13s to the Overseas Club Southern Cross Tobacco Fund, confirming a local collection proceeds.
Personal items indicate Ma Alice A Clarke, connected to the Railway Refreshment House and Geraldton Ogilea Palace, has received notice from the Military Department that Driver JG Clarke has been reported missing since September 3.
Melbourne race results dated Oct 18 show EMO Hurdle and Muna Nursery winners with betting odds. Victorian Derby and Melbourne Cup futures list contenders and price, with acceptances and rides noted for the Lad Lost event. A Ratona service referendum is announced for Sept 24 at the Mechanics Institute, Northam.
A public meeting will be held in the town hall this evening with officials from Green and related groups delivering remarks. Also listed are the Leake Handicap and Northcote Handicap racing entries and schedules for Saturday events at 2 80 pm sharp.
On Friday 13 Isseka Day featured a piemy sport and concert with pleasant results. Events included a boys under 14 race won by H Webb, a Mixed Handicap Hack Race, and a foot contest raising over £6 for YALCA. Evening program showcased school children led by Mrs Carson with songs recitations and performances.
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