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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
3
European War reports intense bombardment along the Lys front with bloodily repulsed infantry attacks. British forces enter Meteren and Wytschaete but cannot hold. German claims of victory clash with French and British notes of escaped prisoners and a check on Amiens as General Foch braces for a possible grand enveloping move.
British cables recount intense German bombardments along the Lys front including Nieppe Wyteschaste and Meterra Wytschaste. German advances claim capture of Postcapple Laogemarck Parschendycl and Meteren Ballieu with heavy losses to the enemy as French troops cooperate on the line.
Late wires report severe artillery activity and heavy bombardments along the British front from Givenchy to Robecq and across Lys as German forces attack near Kemmel Hill and Hallue. Field Marshal Haig notes repulsed local attacks in Merrin and Hallieul sectors while Allied counterattacks restore positions. Paris reports casualties in the German offensive around Albert and Flanders, with American leaders weighing involvement as Britain fights to hold the line.
Paris reports several Australian soldiers captured on the Somme front escaped behind German lines and reached British lines at Maes. German officers admitted heavy Allied offensives, while Paris notes the Ottoman enemy may attempt a grand enveloping move on Amiens. General Foch warns of renewed attack and the unity of command aids reserve coordination.
Melbourne telegrams report the Teeerwiting Conference called Bethy Hoverine General met for seven hours, with agreement reached on several outstanding points. Wall attended all day and played an active role in the discussions.
The Turf reports on April events with names like Yalgie, Murchison, and Charities Handicap. Race results show top placings such as En Route and Aircraft, with betting hints and a list of contingent runners.
Local and General notes markets will operate tomorrow up to 1 pm with subsequent hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 3 am. Tragedy at Woordlon reports an inmate of Wooroloo Sanatorium William Henry Milenig died Wednesday morning from a self inflicted throat wound. Married man, his Adelaide terrace Port wife listed as resident. Aspiring Soldiers Lives proposes life assurance policyholders devote one year’s bonus fund to insure soldiers. three large insurers agreed to present the plan to policyholders.
Shipping notes recount a vessel that arrived last Wednesday, proceeded to Port Gregory, and took on salt cargo for Fremantle with an expected departure today. The Guvroar Musgrove and the Light store-incomer called Geraldton Wednesday night, briefly. they resumed southward within an hour or so. CINSEED COMPOUND advertised for coughs and colds.
Erratic OCR text outlines innovations in fire fighting equipment including a natural air supply tube, revised air ramp, and protective pads. References a new air system to allow rapid alerting and safer operation, plus helmet features for earphone access and improved strike resistance.
A disrupted event featured a confrontational exchange involving editorials and comments from a speaker named Aly Sones. The atmosphere grew tense as a participant challenged earlier remarks, with others expressing confusion and dissatisfaction over the handling of the match and its accompanying commentary.
A lively Carnival organized by the Trench Craforts Committees drew a large crowd to the Town Mall on a Wednesday evening. Prizes were awarded via a ticket system with many envelopes containing cash values, and the Popular Girl contest drew top attention though no entries were recorded. Miss Andrews finished third amid strong supporter efforts and the event is expected to yield a substantial profit for the Trench Comfort group.
Correspondence to the editor expresses views on approval for a referendum testing and mentions the looming voting close. It notes that no candidates stood at the counting table while the goal counting was preserved and Miss Green’s win was recorded. It also references a linseed compound for coughs and colds.
A disputed local counting scene shows Miss Kenney’s vote being challenged and rejected amid objections from Mr Cave and Mr Cavanagh. The secretary vouched for returns, a donor presented funds for Green, and chaos followed as timing and deposits affected the final tally.
Church notices announce events on the third Sunday after Easter with baptisms at noon and a service including Evensong and intercessions. A special service honors brave men of Australia on Anzac Day St Marks Day. Holy Communion and a tribute of love and honor are noted.
The notice lists Catholic service details at St Xavier Moss with minister Rev FF Cameron and Rev Langdon, including Friday prayers for intercession and commemorations. It notes Salvation Army and Holiness meetings, Sunday School, and a range of street locations such as Ner Franeix and Augustus streets with service times in the afternoon and morning.
A notice proclaims Australian made Aspirin, produced under federal guidance, is now procurable. Melbourne chemist Leo R. Tichus notes the formula was tested before officials including the late W. M. Hughes and Gen. Nicklas, claiming exceptional purity for nerve and digestive relief, urging avoidance of substitutes.
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