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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
3
British forces repelled enemy attacks north of Rouex as the French continued a counter offensive, driving the front lines forward with coordinated assaults and renewed artillery gains.
Aug. 4 report notes Smetor Lewis claim American troops would be sent to France and to Paris and Italy to support the Coalition government. The piece references a conference of the Partners and Settlers Association and debates within the Country Party over war-time policy and electoral pledges.
Telegrams report a government union meeting on August 9 failed to yield practical concessions as nine unrestrained unions held firm on card system demands. A stop work meeting of Wharf Laborers in Town Hall drew 3000 members, voting to halt work if card system not withdrawn by tonight. Trams show improvement with 200 running in mass afternoon versus normal 350 to 870.
Farmers and Settlers Association proceedings show members in conferrmop with parliamentary by representatives dependent attitude. The fragment hints at internal discussions and representation concerns within the association.
Fragmentary report notes Dursa recommends Zam-Buk for serax injuries and boils. Mentions Zam-Buk available at Perth stores and a wartime context with internment camp figures. Includes a reference to Linseed Compound for coughs and colds and a brief political note on the Country Party action.
Rail operations suffer as the Midland line is heavily impacted and all running is cancelled. Government railway conditions improve slightly, but Moora district flooding worsens with one to two inches of rain causing higher water levels and washed away track materials. Southward, trains failed to operate due to rushing floodwaters, delaying any further work until floods subside.
Late wires report renewed artillery duels near Loos Lens and other fronts. Canadians raid German trenches northwest of Lens while British troops shell Armentieres area with lachrymatory shells. Civilians evacuated Armentieres and women suffer from tear gas like effects. tobacco used as antidote.
Official reports indicate Austria fortifies and mobilizes while rejecting Germany's demand to move divisions to Russia. Vienna fears a major Italian offensive that could threaten the Central Powers, with increases in Adriatic and Mediterranean submarine activity.
A north country parson objects to a working-class woman naming her child Laura Winifred Gwendolyn Gene views. He chides her for a long name and suggests Sarah as simpler. The ceremony proceeds with the lengthy name despite his protest.
A Wednesday Municipal Council meeting discussed erecting a street lamp at Angumtua and Holland streets after a petition from residents. The Lighting Committee will address the request while a depth of water in the town reservoir remains non binding for liability. A council claim for damage from a swiped horse was settled at five shillings. Other items included drainage issues, market openings, and renewed agricultural society cooperation. The Medical Officer reported 17 births and deaths in July with no infectious diseases. weather showed improvement and rainfall data hinted at record-leaning precipitation for the year.
A fragment shows an old gentleman questioning a boy three times with no reply. Frustrated, the man leaves as the boy explains his stammering reply. The boy fears suspicion of copying the man if he stated the time.
Musket t Bros at the Cesman Fiss an Oysver Sanooy announce a fresh fish supply caught daily for town and country residents.
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