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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1916

Page

3

Austrian assassination details spark Vienna riots and arrests

London reports Premier Strengkh was slain on October 21 in Vienna while dining with Baron Aerenthal. Adler surrendered calmly, claiming awareness of his action. Riots erupt as police struggle to contain unrest. widespread arrests target Polish Bohemian and Croatian federates amid fears of a government plot. In Dobruja fierce fighting continues with Romanian forces holding, as German and Ottoman forces push toward Kronstadt and Palanka.

London Vienna Allegoricians Zeit Zeittn Strengkh Austria Baron Aerenthal Adler Rome Vienna Liseo Court Stuergkh Alee Ie Ee I Ke Ee Fenders Austrian Social Democrate

French Repel German Assault at Chaulace Wood

A French communique reports a violent German assault on the Chaulace Wood south portion repulsed with heavy losses. Germans who gained a foothold in the first lines were surrounded and 150 taken prisoner. some success on the northern edge of Eee Wood noted as attackers wore captured clothing. French counter attacks followed as the fight continued.

London Chaulace Wood Germany Eee Wood Beaton Dameson

British forces repel assault near trenches and gain ground

General Haig reports enemy attack at dawn broke into our lines but was driven back. Five officers and 79 soldiers captured while many enemy dead before our trenches. We then attacked along a front between Schwaben Reake and Le Sars, advancing 200 to 500 yards and taking the Wastuif and Regina trenches along with Peters posts north.

Haig Schwaben Reake le Sars Wastuif Regina

Insurgents Defeated as Forces Shift in Albanian Theater

A Montenvers report claims Abed general insurrection was crushed as Austrians and the Governor receive a priest for Vienna reinforcements. A London theatre note says Italian forces near Moviastin within 37 miles, with reports of fresh Hungarian and Italian troops landing and British ships Bombard enemy positions on the Lower Struma.

Abed Tashiro Banoni Montenvers Vienna London Satonika Albania Moviastin Struma

Kaiser Stirs Troops With Ode to German Honor

Amsterdam dispatch reports the Kaiser addressing West Front troops after paying tribute to the dead. He declared that no adversary will dare to insult the German people’s honor and liberty, expressing hope God would be with them. Newspapers contrast this with his usual phrase God is with the Kaiser.

Amsterdam Kainer

Sunday open day at Utakarra camp attracts few visitors

Major Campbell opened the Utakarra camp to Sunday visitors with show grounds access. Report notes inadequate motor car service, improvised hospital and staff facilities, and orderly arrangements. Geraldton City Band performed in the afternoon as recruits helped finish carpentry and setup.

Major Campbell Corp Utakarra Railway Department Ted Lind Army Service Corps Anf Brady Great Victoria Hotel Weeks Aden Red Cross Alex Grant Nail Geraldton Lupp

Germans Prepare for Winter Campaign After Victory Expectation

The article notes German forces aim to secure a decisive victory in the field and endure a hard winter campaign. It warns they are discouraged but have many troops, requiring more time and pressure to compel submission.

Austrian premier assassinated at dinner in Vienna

Count Stuergkh premier of Austria was killed by Adler who gained entry to his home and fired five revolver shots at the table. The murder shocks Austria-Hungary and worries Berlin of possible consequences as Austria endures war censorship and civil liberty decline with blockades causing hardship for the poor.

Amsterdam Stuergkh Austria Adler Austria-Hungary Franz Joseph Berlin

YMCA Hut Work At Utakarra Camp Nears Completion

The YMCA and Hut work at Utakarra Camp progress with a building described as nearly complete. Lt 40K and Me E Brady oversee operations and will reside at the ramp. Loans gifts and facility enhancements are listed, including a piano and other camp equipment, with communications via Mr Brady.

Utakarra Camp Brady England Mon'e Sormy Savines Bank Lester Scott Queens Mall Marah Mesara Fitzpatrick and Co Mardwicke E. J. Willatme Millar's Trating Co

Australia Worth Fighting for Vote Urged at Town Hall

A large crowd gathered at the Town Hall for a Military Service Referendum meeting led by Major W. B. Falleyfield. Speakers including E. J. Wittenoom and J. Drew urged support for conscription, arguing Britain’s war effort and national security required decisive action, while opponents faced heckling. The resolution was carried unanimously.

W. B. Falleyfield Sie Eo J. Witletoom Drew J. Jenkin Esers G. Raston Stone L Herman E. H. Witlewoods Trgelf Mustralia Bruaie Engire Enghrod Chora Commonwealth Britain Western Australia England Edward Willenoons Abe Germany France Renaia Belgium Channel Edward Canada Alvira Australia Edward Wittenoom Dia Edward Wittspoon Uierman von Gare

Amateur Rifle Club Competition Notes and Handicaps

The Gerstdtya Rifle Club hosted a Muardey meet with members competing over 300 and 600 yard ranges. Light wind affected shots as Woodward won the Medal event with scores Woodward five and others clockwise. Attendance was small with noted performances by Mencewo and Ranke in practice and Woodward in later stages.

Muardey Tait Swegve Aigady Ranke Greenough Bile Club Mewrs Woodward Mencewo Woodwark Biemowe Brown Trigg Peter Blencows Tar Yards

Bay Unclear Item Listing Amid Turbulent Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text shows an unclear listing or advertisement. Mentions bays and harnesses with a price note of ten pounds. No coherent names, places, or dates are readable.

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