French Troops Enter Soissons as Allied Advance Races
On the Western Front French forces enter Soissons amid Allied triumphs. The march covers about 31 miles with over six miles gained in a day and more than 50 villages captured. German withdrawals extend along a 25 mile front. vast supplies abandoned. A broad retirement follows, likely to prompt another retreat.
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Abe Vesle
Solemons
Fisnes
Ottakirta Lo
Ceeeralne
Courville
Brassourt
Courcelles
Champegny
Soimone-Rhelma
Allied successes press Germans on Western Front
Paris dispatch reports French and American forces advancing from Salmons to Fonsamcourt and Ville Tardenal on a broad 31 mile front. German withdrawals across 35 miles between Ourcq and Ancre abandon ammunition stores and bridging material, signaling Allied dominance as reserves shift in favor of the Allies.
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Paris
Mare River
Tardenois
Ville En Tardenois
Crise
Gureq
Bole da Ole
Fonsamcourt
Lomton
Oureq
Andre
Evacuation Claims Tied to Crown Aid in War Updates
A Paris message reports positions evacuated by Prince Ruprecht due to aiding the Crown. The action, connected to troop movements, follows the French advance near the Ancre and the shortened march toward Albert, with Paris noting Allied responses.
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Parla
Marcel Hutls
Prince Rupprecht
Ancre
Hla
Albert
Foch Triumph in Battle at Soissons
Paris reports a manoeuvre triumph for General Foch as German losses mount from fierce rearguard fights. Allied forces faced advanced defence works along the Veale river line and captured Soissons amid heavy house pillage and near-total German casualties.
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Paris
Genersileaimo Foch
Soissons
No Change on Battle Front Says French Command
Paris reports the battlefront situation remains unchanged with a French communique stating there is nothing to re cors. The note notes stalemate and continued hostilities. London records the knighting of Mr I Took, Minister for the Navy in the Commonwealth Government. A libel suit is filed against Mr Hughes over claims about Merton's Company.
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Paris
J. Cook
London
I. Took
Promotion to Australian Army Headquarters Signal Corps
Personal letter from R. E. N. Sutherland in France dated 20 April to Mrs Sutherland at Queen's Hotel. He reports transfer to Australian army headquarters as a signaler, notes front line risk, possible reinforcement of divisions, and mentions meeting Ted Tuller. He quotes French saying Ce n’est pas ta guerre.
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Beldgen
Saissona
Aime Hia
Prince Ruprecht
Foch
R. E. N. Sutherland
Ted Tuller
Anniversary of the outbreak of the War in Geraldton
Citizens gathered in Town Hall to mark the fourth anniversary of the declaration of war. Mayor Green led a standing vote endorsing a resolution affirming loyalty to liberty and justice, with clergy from Anglican, Presbyterian, and Salvation Army present. The City Band played as prayers, hymns, and a patriotic address by Rev Langdon followed. A collection was taken for expenses, with any balance to be handed to the city.
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Green
George
Ptf
Geraldton
Mayer
Sewell, Baker
Clarke
C. Lupp
A’. Craven
F. 4. Cameron
Craven
Kinling
Langdon
God
Thor
Hey
F. F. Cameron
Ensign Maziga Delivers Moving Address at Naval Fund Event
An eloquent address by Ensign Maziga captivated the audience at a Sunday gathering for the Australian Naval Comforts Fund. The hymn God is with us and The Last Post framed a solemn benediction as the large assemblage dispersed, leaving a strong impression of reverence.
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Australian Naval Comforts Fund
Maziga
Lupe
Nabawa School Dress Ball Aids State Schools Fund
Nabawah Hall hosted a Jones dress ball by Nabawa State School children on a Saturday in July. The event featured a 42-child Immice March, Maypole dances, set dancing, and a vote sale contest with four sets, raising about £25.18s for the State Schools Empire Fund. organizers praised, especially Mrs N B King, Mr Minchin, and Miss Z Gould, for training the youngsters and delivering a successful evening.
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Nabawgh
Adix
Empire Fund
Nabawah Hall
Efort
N. B. King
Me Minchin
Z. Gould
Nantes
Kate Greenaway
Tucker
Bost
Kate Gremawar
Minchin
King
Public Service and tobacco profits in a fragmented era
A colonial news digest outlines the Public Service Commissioner's enlistment tally, notes modest enlistment shares, and critiques retailer practices. It reports English tobacco profits, dividends in 1917, and outlines Geraldton's proposed putter and bacon factory with shareholder strategy, town exclusion rationale, and local support as explained by Co. SMITH Weirmonger.
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England
Geraldton
Enterntine
Conpany
Vecome
S.M
Co. Smith
Premier's visit urged to press Geraldton needs
A letter urges the premier to address Geraldton’s district needs during his visit. Key points include completing the harbor viaduct project, expanding water works, advancing lead copper mining development, and establishing trucking and treining facilities. Local advocates warn against reliance on other ports and stress timely state action.
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Promer
Geraldton
Australia
Fremantle
Bintwry
Albany
Weber
Trenine
Everther
Mingenew
Mingynew
Geralten
Perth
Dalcety's Weekly Stock Report at Fat Cattle Market
Meats Dalcety and Co Ltd report a July fat stock market with wide quotations. Good quality weighty bullocks range £16-£17 10s, cows £15-£18, heavy weights fetching best per 100 lbs. Sheep and pigs show varied prices, with yarding at Croswhead Awe and Winkatrs Sale noting dull bidding but overall satisfactory prices. sale at Geraldton July 6 sold 1,466 sheep amid steady demand.
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Measts Daleety and Co., Ltd
God
Moora Sale
Winkatrs
Geraldton
Postmaster General Meeting Notice In Geraldton Area
Notice invites members to attend a branch meeting at the Baldiesa Institute on Wednesday August 7 at 7 30 pm. Topics include amalgamation of AFL RRA of WA and the Western branch of the B S and S Imperial League of Australia, position of Victorian Chairman, rule 27, and a general business report to the Minister of Defence. All members are urged to attend.
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Baldiesa’ Institute
Pam Sharp
A.lf
RRA
W.A
W. Weaneh
B.S. & S. Imperial League of Australia
Vics
Minister of Defence
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Gerstdten
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Boorington
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