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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
3
Haig leads a breakthrough as British forces penetrate seven miles and seize 7,000 prisoners and 700 guns. French units push steadily forward while Mr. Lloyd George delivers a cheering wartime speech. Latest war news reports keep up the momentum on Europe’s front.
London reports Field Marshal Taig says the British Fourth Army and French First Army attacked on a broad front east and southeast of Amieng at dawn. They advanced about 4,000 yards between Moreau and Morlancourt with many villages, guns, and prisoners reported captured as objectives were reached on a 15 mile front Morlancourt Moreuil.
Haima Foch reports Franco American forces crossed the Vesle and held the north bank after repelling two attacks near Bailly and Tracy le Val. North of Rheims Allied lines advance about 600 metres to Rethel at Lagu. British merchantmen losses for July are said to be the lowest since 1916, per House of Commons notes.
A World War I era report estimates German losses at around a million this year, contrasting them with Franco British casualties. The figure highlights severe attrition and the heavy toll on German forces relative to allied combatants.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Lloyd George saying Germany cannot sustain past division strength and is begging for Austrian support. He praised French aid, Marshal Foch’s counter strokes, and noted Allied recovery due to rapid losses recoupment and American troops. He warned von Ludendorff’s campaign plans may fail.
Washington August 8 General March chief of staff says the United States has decided to raise the army to five million to take the field early in the war. The decision follows the recent Inter Allied Paris conference.
London Aug. 8. In the House of Commons Mr Bonar Law reported that by 3 pm the British forces had taken all objectives. The advance reached as much as seven miles, averaging five. Australian troops participated. 7000 prisoners and 100 guns were captured.
Fragmentary text describes a French communique and a reported attack southeast of Anfens with developing indications of Immyorayts conditions. Names and places are garbled, limiting precise extraction of entities or facts.
British forces push through a dense barrage with whippet tanks and battleplanes aiding infantry. French artillery smothers the Amiens Roye road area as first objectives are secured. Captured towns include Morevil, Atancourt, Morlancourt, and Cresy heights. Harbonnières reached six miles west of Bretonneux.
A Vancouver dated telegram reports American forces crossing the Veale west of Fines and engaging German counterattacks with bayonet fighting near Bazoches as tanks move forward through the Ayre and Luce Valley near Moreau.
Police Constable Evensen receives a letter from Danis h feather merchant Bertram in Essex recounting a wartime connection with Evensen’s son. Bertram describes hopeful, costly fighting and the fear more sacrifices may be needed before justice prevails, dated April 20 1918.
A wartime letter reflects brutal odds, pride in sacrifice, and hope. A grandfather and father served against Germans while the writer details family losses, smallholding efforts near London, and government controls. Despite dire conditions, the community remains resolute, believing justice requires sacrifice and the enemy will face consequence.
A reader notice promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nerve related headaches caused by overwork and worry. It claims the pills purify the blood, strengthen nerves and digestion, and restore health with no habit forming drugs. Available at local chemists with boxed sets and a booklet offer from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Box 594 G.P.O. London.
A long quarrel letter exchange defends and attacks editors and correspondents. The writer discusses government relief, the Agricultural Bank, and shares in companies, criticizing high costs and a markets-led approach while defending local bacon and freezing works prospects. He condemns relief reliance and laments local business conditions. He references McCluskey and local figures, noting hardships and a desire to support profitable ventures despite disagreements.
An exchange under the heading Ar enged Noxious Weeds questions the spurge weed notes in a local issue. E Constantese criticizes statements about spurge being easily killed and references Mr Harrison Urch Maddy Withers and the municipal gardener Major as having tackled the weed, urging readers to investigate the two points themselves and noting that the Experienced Farmer contribution will be assessed at its true value.
Testimony describes grain loss from water damage in Dalwallinu stacks, poor stack care at Perenfort, and delayed lifting by the Railway Department. Witnesses discuss weather impact, rebagging costs, and proposed storage changes at Fremantle, Pintharuka, and Bluwe Point. References to farmers, co operatives, and regional depots.
Major T Kidd presided over a Geraldton RS&A meeting with good attendance. The executive’s deputation to the Minister of Defence was endorsed, and a motion urged Sergt Pomeray’s case be dropped. Mrs McGuiness pension inquiry noted. Mr Chas Lupp donated £11 from The Battle of Arra screening. Two new members enrolled. transfers discussed. Perth League amalgamation praised. Next general meeting set for August 21 at the Soldiers Institute.
Tenders invited and will be received until noon on Friday August 16 1913 for the winding up of the Cobeldick and Sedequod partnership at Geraldton Lot 1 and Lot 2 with specified frontage depth and buildings. Offers may include contractor’s plant stock and horses. highest tender considered. 10 percent deposit required. information and tender forms from F C Orneller Public Accountant Geraldton.
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