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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
3
European War dispatch notes on the Western Front report German headquarters moving farther east, likely as far as Brussels, signaling a reorganization of command and potential shifts in frontline positions. The note emphasizes strategic realignment rather than specific battles or dates.
Military men press Premier Karen sky with ultimatum to free army from political intrigues. General Srusiloff resigns, to be replaced by General Korniloff. Latest war cables note French gains and heavy fighting near Ypres. Haig reports rain, renewed British advances near Illebeke and St Julien, with 5,000 prisoners captured and several guns. Casualty notices list Pte George White killed, Pte Harold Riddle as POW, and drivers Evanson and Nelson wounded.
Amsterdam reports that German headquarters are relocating eastward. The dispatch notes movements likely toward the eastern front and mentions substantial troop redeployments and strategic realignments in progress.
Petrograd reports that fighting men in Russia have issued a ultimatum to M Kerensky demanding removal of politicians and reshaping of the army command. They warn that if politicals remain and key officers are not replaced, a purge will follow and Brusilov may be succeeded by Kornilov. Also noted is a wartime memorial service in town hall with Rev J G Jenkin preaching.
We chronicle the death of Mrs Margaret McConkey aged 81, widow of the late T McConkey of Oakadelia. She died at her daughter’s residence in Alice, after lingering illness. Survived by four sons, four daughters and several grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 PM from her residence in Alice Street to the Anglican Cemetery.
Church notices announce the third anniversary of the outbreak of war on August 4 with a series of services including Holy Communion at 6 pm and 8 am. A Children's Service is listed, with Shortened Evensong and Intercession.
The entry lists church services with times for Catholic and Presbyterian congregations. Minister Rev B Cameron leads Ev’ning Devotions and a war anniversary sermon. Titles include Ought the Churches to Support War and Sun of My Bouts anthem referenced.
A collage of light comic exchanges and quick witticisms sets scenes in shops and streets. Snippets feature a motherly offer, romantic proposals, a nervy burglar, a motoring miscue, and a boastful showman, with a brief obituary note on Mr Percy Milvan Stog call.
In Weeley Church Rev J G Jenkin leads a service titled The Great War Encourages Will and Responsibility. The event features music and readings including an anthem and concert items. Attendees are urged to support wartime morale through the Town Ball.
Accustom yourself to sponging with cold water every morning after getting out of bed. Follow with vigorous rubbing using a wet towel to stimulate circulation and mood. This practice claims to tone the body and guard against injurious temperature changes affecting temperament.
The article promotes garlic as wholesome and curative advising garlic juice and sugar to ward off colds and noting garlic's reputed benefits for skin and liver. It discusses tuberculosis treatment with garlic, boil care with remedies including carbolic acid cautions, belladonna flypaper mixes, onion sulfur content, and a lime sulphide remedy with milk sugar dosage.
The piece argues worry damages health beyond the soul, misaligning heart rate and respiration, provoking stomach and digestive issues, and disrupting gland secretions via the sympathetic system. It links persistent anxiety to dyspepsia, goitre, and other illnesses, noting hormones and glands as affected by ongoing stress.
Final Week 1 Great Winter Bargain Fair invites shoppers to see window displays and bargains across millinery ladies gloves neckwear and children's wear. Remnants half price and various goods offered at nominal or half price with a big store allure in Geraldton.
General Elections notice urges residents to reserve their vote for W B Fallowfield, described as a genuine worker serving the interests of Geraldton. The appeal is authorized by E T Brede of Sandford Street.
A parish sale event at the Anglican Church was postponed to a later Thursday due to relatives of a deceased attendee. The opening ceremony proceeded under formal notice with Rev Cameron and local officials present, aiming to unite church factions, raise funds, and display stalls with prizes, rings, and charitable items while weather and crowd conditions affected turnout. The event later reported a net income of about 70 pounds with remaining items to be sold.
The Mullewa Roads Board met to review proposed road works between Lowe Holt and Mullewa. Stokes to inspect sections and report on the most suitable route. Geraldton and Mullewa boards discussed school access, costs, and potential changes to court and subsidy requests.
This item reports on Prate Ain of Kay's Combotnid Paswnce, who was vetted for Congheamt Untis. The feature highlights the candidate's stance, recent activities, and potential impact on the unit's balance of power.
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