The Galician Campaign in World War I
Russians defeat the enemy north of Czernowitz, driving back advances but withdraw to their main line to regroup.
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Czernowitz
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
3
United States Rejects German Peace Proposals
The United States will not regard Germany's peace proposals unless they conform to America's laid down principles. Reports from London and Petrograd detail Haig's forceful gains near Lens and Arieux, German naval actions near Bilbao, and political shifts in Russia as the Duma regains influence. Washington confirms President Wilson will ignore any German offer not aligning with US aims. Kalusz evacuation note describes stockpiling and a later town retaking operation. Karonsky forms a new cabinet with broad party representation.
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Germany
America
London
The
Petrograd
Morning Post
Duma
Party of Island Order
Washington
Wilson
Lewis
Notrecogni
United States
Kalusz
Unprecedented Washaways Hit State and Midland Lines
Telegrams report unprecedented washaways across the state and Midwest railway lines. Four miles of track near Bondut and Wougas Hills were submerged and washed out exposing ballast, forcing suspension of traffic from Perth toward Mbekathaers, Geraldton, and Bendstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Mid Inn
Railway Department
Rex Bng
Mbekathaers
Geraldton
Bendstone
Bondut
Wougas Hills
Strike in Sydney disrupts rail and tram traffic
Sydney observed a partial strike with railway and tramway services reduced after midnight following union guidance. Officials expect improved service tomorrow as drivers, police, and city workers handle crowds and limited operations resume. Labor MLA Mr Tuckley criticizes the clant system and says the national government aims to crush unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tramway Union
Cere
Ser
Twople
Innat Raif
Strama
Tuckley
M.L.A
Iwba
Labor Party
Geraldton politics blamed for ratepayer spend thrash
Letter writers accuse Geraldton authorities of wasting ratepayers' funds on main street improvements and Marina Terrace works to push political ends. A second letter critiques the shearing debate, noting past and ongoing issues with wet sheep and union influence, while references to wartime events and submarine activity appear throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Marine ‘Terrace
Toms
Australia
Onssenvver
Fronts Report: Russians Hold Heights Then Retreat
A British official dispatch cites Russian forces briefly occupying several heights northwest of Ceersowite, forcing a German counterattack back to its main line. The offensive, aimed toward Kimpolimg, continues with positions around Cremnowits and nearby villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ang
Ceersowite
Eotmy
Toperavee
Rocouets
Coxiky
Cremnowits Ari
Tadeuts
Ewamy
Kimpolimg
Elstritze
Attempted Attack by Germans Fails on Belgian Front
A French communique reports lively artillery fighting in Belgium near Bixschoote and north of the Aisne with a German assault repelled between Ayocourt Wood and Hill H. The Kaiser is visiting the western front, while Russians retreat after pressure and several regiments pull back. Holland interned two German hydroplanes that landed near Ameland and Teents.
Geraldton Letter Warns of Rat Menace Threatening Town
A Geraldton citizen appeals to the press to act on a rat problem feared to endanger the town. The writer recalls past suffered harms and urges civic leaders to find workable measures to avert the menace, urging publication influence to spur action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Geraldton Preas
Filitor
Sfowine
Great Winter Bargain Fair at Frank Green Co
Frank Green Co presents a drastic price slashing sale featuring window displays of millinery ladies coats and skirts children’s apparel and other seasonable items all sacrificed at six shillings elevenpence. The event advertises shilling tables with select goods at one shilling each and a great neckwear sale at eightpence each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Green
Labor Candidate Visits Geraldton for Election Prep
Labor hopes to recapture Geraldton seat as J Willcock plans a week in town to organize the campaign. Supporters rally for a strong, clean fight while B H Tregartha eyes a transfer to Bridge Town. Local social life notes mark the farewell of the Tregarthas, and Private Bert Brady is reported a prisoner of war in Germany. Mrs May Dempster, Northam matriarch, passes away at 78. Frank Desmond killed in action in France on July 18, age 19. J Hickey returns to Geraldton aboard the Friday train.
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J. Willcock
Geraldton
Labor
Bert Brady
Germany
Nana
Frank Desmond
France
Henry Desmond
Augustus Street
Father O'Hare
Nemth
Meaning of Half-mast and its symbolism in history
An exploration of half mast as a sign of respect and submission dating to military traditions. The piece traces how flags lowered for victorious enemies and for notable deaths became a public rite. It also references historic songs and composers connected to the era and themes.
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