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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1916

Page

3

Nations at War Foreign Minister Declares on Peace

From New York the Vienna message reports Austrian Foreign Minister Count Burian dismissing Allied demands for territorial concessions. He says Austria would seek peace but not on Allies terms, noting surprise at Roumania’s quick decision and that Austria offered no territorial concessions. He cites a June understanding between Italy and Romania and says Bratiano tried to claim more from Austria, while the Allies pressed Roumania to declare war.

New York Vienna Count Burian Austria Roumania Htaly St Bratiano

Allies decline talk on invasion and Bulgaria threat

London reports that Allied leaders resist discussing the Russian invasion of Bulgaria as Bulgarian forces fall back and Varna is described as threatened. The Athens correspondent notes Allied aversion to dialogue on the crisis amid shifting front lines.

London The Athen Daily Chronicle

Roumanian Reverse At Tur Tukul Spurs Further Wins

London reports Take Ionescu a leading Rou manian statesman says Tur Tukul will bring further successes after the recent battle. Petrograd notes fierce fighting continuing around the front with prisoners taken and lines pressed.

London Take Ionescu Turtukal

Values in soft goods at the big store

A garbled ad lists fashion items and textiles with emphasis on style and quality. It mentions cotton fabrics, embroideries, laces, and other notions, aiming to attract customers with price and selection though the text is partly unreadable. Local shoppers would recall the store as offering broad assortments and competitive pricing.

Millinery in Three Tales at Half Price

Three tales of high class millinery offered at half price. See items on display and seize fashion bargains while selections last.

Capture of Orsova and Somme Advances

Yesterday's wires report heavy Bulgarian losses at Orsova and ongoing Somme operations with the French continuing to advance and substantial British gains recorded.

British Drill and Shelling Push North East Power

British forces report momentum in recent operations as dawn updates describe a morning push with rapid advance and a major victory over German positions northeast of Poder es. The week’s combats indicate heavy losses for German troops and a decisive Allied success in the frontline actions.

British Persistence Echoes in Paris Chronicle

The Paris Chronicle reports Mr Ribot plans to present his October mail proposal on Tuesday. It involves a 5 percent rente loan with unlimited amount and no stated issue price. The previous loan remains stable near 90.

Paris The Chronicle Ribot

A Methodical Advance Near Halice Reported

London dispatches say the Ansaisas surround Halice and bombard the town. A Halice capture would threaten the Gaila Lipa flank and would press the Austro defenses toward a critical juncture. Russians continue a competing advance as Austrians face determined pressure.

London Berns Halic Halice Gaila Lipa

Local Library Catalog Fragment of Vintage Textile Goods

Fragmentary listing of cloth, curtain fabrics, towels and clothing items with varied descriptions. Includes white cotton shirtings, curtain materials, baby flannels, teaytones, tea towelings, and men’s wear references. Reflects old catalog style with mixed spellings and measurements.

Prophesy of Peace by Brusiloff Foresees End in August

General Brusiloff declares a victorious Russian push against Austro Hungarian and Turkish forces. He claims allied offensives will rupture the German front and that peace is certain by August next year, noting Austrian Hungarian resistance and a 4,000,000 man army built in two years.

London Chronicle Roumania Austria-Hungary

LEMPBERG'S DANGER Civil danger report incomplete

Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a report titled Lemberg's Danger referencing civil risk or danger but no clear details or outcomes are readable. The fragment lacks sufficient names, places, or dates to form a full, grounded summary.

Australans Welcome in France Report Delayed Attitude

Corpral JM Berkwith writes home from Geraldton describing mixed reactions to Australian troops in France. He recalls a large welcome at Kenberton and Minceppo, noting crowds cheered but did not know the soldiers identities. He laments shortages and prices, saying Australians have paid dearly for every luxury since arrival.

JM Berkwith Geraldton Angy Wwe Amstralan Egypt

Woman Gunner in Russian Infantry Regiments

An unnamed Russian woman, serving as a gunner in a field battery, recounts her service and her husband’s refusal to acknowledge her role. She describes nursing beginnings, peril at retreat, and the chilling realization that war stirs her heart with fear and longing for life after combat.

Nove Vremya Ning Vladimirovnai

Coolgardie Race Acceptances For Tomorrow Meet

Racing in Western Australia Coolgardie meet listings show acceptances for Tindall first and second class plates the Coolgardie handicap Londonderry welter and other events with weights and entrants named. The Walkaway Turf Club has applied for November date racing and a meeting on that date.

Coolgardie Tindall Lockfist Grand Cordon High Guard Amyl Sqoall Mungarl Dura Suse Balmain Gunspring Home Truth Phylladoce Sheer Abbey Wallina Iser Phyllodoce Lady Meteorite Mural Lass Suaphaunee Kwasind Léckllint King's Wedding Valana Arrowfield Splice Finn Londonderry Welter Portlock Squall S. Posio Lord Mural Master Paul Jesserant Getyau Warnbie Dr Lunn Sis King’s Choice Yr Son Wallins Tabu Meroxsa Cupar Xi Peggy's Joy Peggy's Joy Hh Tarquinia Hue Ina Luo Ray Avonwave Lady Spencer Inter

Unclear Vatthik Weather Notes Hint At Harvest Optimism

The report discusses Vatthik conditions and ministerial views on harvest prospects. It notes favorable conditions boosting confidence and mentions potential rain as a factor for a bumper harvest, with warnings about unfavorable conditions affecting wheat outputs.

Rust in Wheat Raises Questions on Friday

Minister for Lands and Mytcaliure Lefroy reports indicate notices of rust in Geraldton Greengough and other areas. He has not found evidence of widespread issues but will refer the matter to Wheat Commissioner Sutton for testing by affected farmers.

Lefroy Greengugh Sutton Wim

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