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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
3
Paris dispatches report vigorous German attacks repelled at multiple Belgian front points including Lahaine and La Panne. Belgian and French troops held ground with Ukraincy and French artillery credited for destroying enemy positions. British and French forces extending bombardment from Bruges to Ostend, with POWs and wounded reported as the front lines shift.
London reports Karl Fincek, a German, was arrested and remanded under the Official Secrets Act after a detective overheard plans for a land mine that could annihilate the British army. The dispatch notes ongoing war strains and a desperate, bitter campaign across Poland and Warsaw fronts with German casualties and resettlement chaos.
British warships bombarded German positions near Nivuport and helped repel a German thrust as trenches were shelled with precision. An aerial encounter saw a Taube destroyed and a Zeppelin airship shot down, with reports noting 1600 casualties from enemy bombardment and the loss of several batteries.
Report from Colombo states German cruiser Emden has captured four British steamers Chilkaua Troyiius Ben Mohr and Clan Grayt along with the dredger Bowrabbit. Emden also seized Exford 140 miles southwest of Cochin. Captain Gia Cap pello of Lore dano warned other vessels and aided their escape from German pursuit.
London reports indicate Belgian forces are re mobilising from September 12 to October 6 with 13 840 killed wounded and missing. German defences at Liege are being reinforced and trench works extended. In Galicia there is ongoing fighting as the siege of Przemyśl continues. Italian sentiment rises amid expectations of neutrality breach and Italian forces are on alert.
Greece readies 450000 troops in flat line stance with 200000 more within a fortnight. Latest Geraldton Parrone Fund contributions listed from employees and residents, totaling about 712 pounds 9 shillings 10p. Guardian copies available from named distributors.
A martial panorama is sketched through eyewitness accounts of trench combat and cavalry action. Descriptions cover infantry assaults, bayonets, artillery roar, and soldiers lifted from injuries as they advance or fall back. The piece also notes wireless links between Paris, Russia, and distant stations, plus British station plans to Britain for cross continental messages.
The Methodist Sunday School held its annual picnic at the beach last Friday with about sixty children attending tea in Peteos shed. Children swam and played while officers received praise for organizing the day. Mr Pearce lent his lorry to transport supplies and share duty.
Fragmentary report from Northampton shares a chaotic mix of social events, a wedding at Perthampton, train fare changes, mine work, and a patriotic concert profits. It notes property concerns, ship and sea themes, and mentions the Kaiser’s lullaby and Russian advance with mixed local reflections.
Land parcels at the Victoria District open for selection on October 28. Starting from Reserve HAB, a series of measured lines define about 730 acres near the South East corner of Pastoral Lease 510-99 and Robert H. Worthington's abandoned Grazing Lease 9002/88. Plan 199/60, OL.
Racing weights announced for the awl meeting with trials on October 11 and November 3. Early entries include First Day Trial Stakes and Northern Handicap with horses such as Queen Park and Nunda Boy among others. details cover multiple races, nominations, acceptances, and deadlines.
A brief note to the electors of Geraldisa conveying sincere thanks for their support on election day. The speaker plans to reunite with his wife and daughter, meet supporters, and acknowledge the efforts of his committees and local backers.
In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act Amendment Act 1896 and Joseph Henry Plant of Geraldton. Notice is given of a meeting of creditors at 3 PM on December 18, 1914, at Geraldton. W. Clydesdale is the trustee for Joseph Lat Plant. Geraldton. Zet Qeteher.
A notice announcing a public works contract award by the Minister for Works. Details describe the contract, submission, and selection process with dates and involved offices. The document references court houses and related municipal projects, indicating the scope and location of the work and the government department overseeing the award.
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