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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
3
The Western Front report says the British lines hold and the front is comparatively quiet with local clashes noted and some German prisoners captured. The submarine toll includes the Coonargo, formerly the Altona, sunk off the Irish coast and Salamina hit by gunfire.
General Haig’s dispatch says front quiet with local fighting near Feuchy Helniterne and Avette as prisoners rise to 192. German reply claims repelled English thrust near Ayette and Marceleave to the Luce, Moreuil heights taken. Irish coast torpedoing reports detail Conargo Altona losses and Salaminia sunk. crew saved and missing.
Telegrams from Porth April report Fire Brigades Demonstration events across towns. Ladder race results show Geraldton and West Guildford among top placements. Hose practice and eight man races list Coolgardie South Kalgoorlie and Geraldton with competitive times and prize runoff details.
London reports describe trench warfare quieting to raids and small clashes near high ground along the British front. British, American and Canadian air crews praised for crucial night work while artillery harasses lines across the Somme desert. Paris notes German trenching signals planned delay of retirement and possible renewed attacks elsewhere. A Perth hotel fined for failing to provide wage records to maritime union officials.
Last night in Towy Hall a freak dance in aid of Miss Muriel Nipper drew a strong audience with many unusual costumes. A Victoria Square fancy dress hockey match and races for ladies are planned for April 13 to boost Miss Violet Easson, with a parish hall luncheon and tea attracting many visitors and boosting the candidate on the scoring board. Events include pies sale, a grand dance on April 8, and a fancy dress ball on April 11, with prizes such as a silver bracelet and photo-frame. Meredith’s concert on April 10 aims to support all Popular girls. Miss Florrie Keeley’s charity event at Mrs Crothers’ grounds features croquet and golf themes. attire and auctions mark a busy campaign period.
A New Year card brims with bells across Hammersmith to Bow and beyond. It invokes every steeple, parish or cathedral, praying for family, friends, and homes from Dalston to Bermondsey. It glances at Jerusalem, Salem, and a hopeful Year of hope, comfort, and peace.
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