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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1916
Page
3
London reports at dawn quote Lloyd George pledging no interference from neutrals and a fight to a finish. He says Britain will fight until the Prussian military defeats are broken, vowing no retreat or delay despite German sympathy or protests.
Instructions list that a person is liable for national service until October 9 and must register their names for Melans Miller registration. Those liable will be called for examination and then sent to training centres for military training. Enlistment ages are 18 to 45, unmarried or without children.
Paris reports Lieut. Guy twmer destroyed three aircraft in three minutes near Morval after wedging the fronts with Fregicourt. He escaped death from shrapnel as his Richine wing was crushed and the machine crashed, injuring Geynemer. The Italian front also noted.
A Dalian communique notes increased enemy activity in the Adige Valley. It claims a strong surprise attack north of Gardinil was repelled and that our forces defeated an assault near Bead of the Feixon alley.
From Amsterdam a four paragraph telegram notes German admissions about Combles and recent fighting. The Sinische Zeitung says Thingval wes.
The War Office reports enemy shelling of bridges at Orijak and Koprivi with patrols failing near Koprivi. Our artillery dispersed enemy positions near Ormunil. Neobri patrol clashes favored us with casualties and prisoners taken. French dispatch notes Bulgars attack Kajmackalan repelled by Serbian counteractions. Brod offensive halted. Allied planes bomb Monastir causing explosions.
Yesterday's wires detail Allied offensive actions with brief notes on progress and strategic aims. The dispatch highlights troop movements, air support, and shifting front lines as commanders assess gains and risks.
London reports King Constantine considering general mobilization and likely entry into the Entente. A Greek audience with five generals is said to have secured Constantine's support, while RRGNSH aerial activity noted and all machines reportedly returned safely.
A war bulletin reports Finlgaliang forces defeated an enemy group at Kajmackalan, seizing two cannons, machine guns, and mine throwers. A Greove dispatch says allied orders moved the lion of Florina to withdraw.
Melbourne reports that the first class of conscripts under the National Service Act will be single men and widowers without children aged 21 to 35. Men called up will be paid five shillings per day for seven days a week with rations, quarters, uniforms, and underclothing provided.
In a correspondence to the editor JAS HICKEY from the Legislative Council dated Sept 7 1916 explains he voted against conscription at the Kalgoorlie Conference and declines any earlier bold public advocate role, stating he has followed the issue closely but sees no reason to change his opinion.
Land Board meeting on September 8 at Geraldton Lands Office grants include Town Lot 57 to William Marcy and Town Lot 4 to Allen Allerton. Lot 14 to A Kretchmar with further allocations noted for MJ.
Farmers from a wide area attended the Chapman State Farm field day organized by the Farmers and Settlers Association. Commissioner Sutton and Minister Letroy spoke on farm plans, seed quality, new varieties, and stock needs, noting the event as the farm’s opening day and a step toward broader agricultural education and experiments.
The article notes a farmer praising rising pig value and the farm’s role in training young men. On Mr Sutton’s suggestion, Mr Kodall is thanked for organizing the arrangements, highlighting the farm’s potential value to the district.
Aiukowa Farmers and Settlers Association urges government to open a State Model Farm at Mullewa. They argue Chapman Farm is obsolete and inaccessible, praising Mullewa for rail links, daily service, and rainfall suitability. The plan envisions breeding seed wheat for dry areas, stud stock, fodder, and practical demonstrations to boost local farming.
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