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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
3
The latest war cables describe continued hostile shelling on the Western Front. British and French lines hold with the British advancing in some sectors while the enemy presses to drive a wedge near Aillette. Continuous bombardment anticipated by both sides.
London reports active artillery on the Western Front from La Bassée to Almadoras and near Villers Bretonneux Meudon Somme areas. Allied resistance slows German advance. heavy shelling at Arras, the Somme fronts, and north toward the Ancre Valley. Royal reports gauge a looming German bombardment while Allied counterattacks hold key positions. Political note: Sir Michael Butler Treasurers election in Barossa signals Liberal gains in coalition politics.
Telegrams report a man jumped from a steamer at Dorrys Bay. The steamer stopped to pick him up but was attacked by a shark. The shark lifted him from the water. a small launch arrived, frightened the shark away, and the man was rescued uninjured with clothing intact.
Adelaide April 9 The principal feature of the election scrutiny report is the number of seats in doubt for both the Coalition and Labor. State party positions appear unsettled as final tallies approach, with supporters awaiting decisive results.
The War Loan Tank toured Perth yesterday collecting £27440 toward support for the Sixth War Loan. Local officials praised the city’s participation and urged continued donations as the drive continues.
London reports a German assault along the La Banace Canal and toward Fipurbaix is developing. Intermittent fogs and rain impede German transport and slow offensive resumption. French communique notes heavy artillery at Montdidier to Noyon and bombardments on the Oise left bank. Our forces withdrew to prepared positions southwest of Courville forest south of Coury Lechatean. German troops, repeatedly bombarded, suffered heavy casualties. Paris papers highlight Clemenceau quoting Austria’s emperor on Alsace Lorraine claims.
In Waris on April 0, it was expected Pasha would be recalled yesterday but he chose to speak in tert. It is understood his statements, long kept secret, will have far reaching effects. Some cases are now being examined.
Official advices show Mussians destroyed large warships off Finnish waters to prevent capture by German forces. Teutons reportedly ignore treaty terms guaranteeing ships from seizure. Also reports speak of Arab forces fighting Turks in Southern Hedrax and derailing a railway line near Bownt.
A Copenhagen telegraph cites the Berlin Vorwaerts that Germany must seek complete victory, not just finish the war by arms, or face darkness. London reports Lloyd George says conscription will include Ireland and will be enforced, making exemption unlikely.
A pamphlet by W Rodier of Melbourne argues current rabbit control fails. He proposes trapping living rabbits to skew sex ratio, liberating males while killing females and young, hoping predation and old age will end the pest. He urges supporters to adopt these measures to curb the infestation.
The North-West correspondent notes widespread rain inland, with grass two feet high in spots and stock in fine condition. The spinifox is active. local news reflects strong grazing conditions and healthy livestock as of the period. In Leonora a coronial inquiry into Petrig Plexemigiii’s death after a motor collision concluded the driver acted with caution and the deceased stepped into the path.
A vintage cooking column shares recipes for cheese rice pudding with butter and milk baked until firm, breast of lamb prepared with bacon lemon and stock, a simple icing for cakes, an onion cheese pie, a nut cake with spices and walnuts, and an apple float with meringue and custard.
From Our Correspondent April 4 reports a well attended Moonyoonoeka event with sun and fine weather. Numerous races and contests produced keen competition and close finishes. Notable winners include Gout and Angel in track events, Carson and Lynch in distance racing, and Giles among the younger ladies. A weight guessing contest by Olive Gould and W Prug man drew wide interest, while Priddles excelled in family participation and prizes. A social gathering in the evening capped a successful local outing.
A Monday hearing before the Fall Court, including Chief Justice Sir Robert McMillan, reviewed Gordon's appeal from a Booth judgement on October 2 1917. The Swan Brewery and Gordon contested interest charges on a bill of sale dated September 27 1908, debating compound interest and capitalisation under security covenants. The court adjourned and then indicated it would proceed to hear the appeal with nat.
The Easter meeting at Muoverstul faced weather delays with several races contested. Notable results include Won pyhatta Bead in Trial Stakes, Calawe and Miss Bugler taking stakes, and Johnny the Gun winning the Mublicans Purse, with close finishes and several notable placings across events.
The Monday event drew a well attended crowd as fields were competitive. Results include Trial Stakes with Mirra Mockia, Migeno and Nandy Roy placing 1st to 3rd, Nannine Stakes with Ulagaia taking top honors, and Murchison Goldfields Handicap where Roserial edged Greylands and Cap and Hells. Day Dawn Staley led all the way to a three quarter length victory over Nandy Boy, while another race saw Cuayuac win by a head in a two starter field.
In Meekatharra on Tuesday morning prospectors peg a mass of land along Mechan Street near Campbell’s house and the Water Supply Office. Young Leslie Caws sinks a hole and uncovers visible gold in conglomerate. locals rush to stake claims, extending from Main Street toward Porter Street and near the tennis court. The first lease covers 14 acres with other parties staking adjacent ground, as more areas are pegged and tourism and business areas become wrapped into the rush.
The sale reintroduces the printing knife at lower prices after prior overbuying. W Zumipel states prices have risen but will offer the tool to the public again, aiming to pass on the benefit of the previous excess supply. The ad notes mispriced stock and a plan to restore availability to shoppers.
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