Remarkable vocal talents shine in Geraldton Opera excerpt
The production featured Lily Wholley as Latrillo and Mrs Lily Wholley delivering a graceful performance. Gladys Edwards, Peter Roxby, and W. Ginivan gave strong support with ensemble singing and the prison cell aria. Conducted by C F Lupp, the orchestra delivered exquisite selections as the local cast contributed richly to the success of the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otdimer
Abe
Lily Wholley
Reraldton
Volve
Gladys Edwards
Peter Roxby
Pene
Spain
W. Ginivan
Honore
Maritana
Bisassemblage
Lea Reidy Aledo
Larry Dwyer
Mina Ketileen
Evere Ing
Messie
A. R. Kelly
W. Willismeon
J. Groenster
Smith
A. H. Wells
H. Stokes
Parry
Conway
O'Neil
Guilfoyle
Menara
Grocester
A. F H. Wells
W. H. Ive
Rooney
Cartwright
EF. Groessler
C.F. Lupp
Sturmer
Boo
Lupp
M. Holmes
A. Sander
Amt
Eight Hours Demonstration Geraldton Meeting Outcomes
A summary of the Eight Hours Demonstration committee meeting held in the A W U room. Reports from Timons and Traders prompted plans for an Eight Day event with profits split among Geraldton Patriotic Fund Soldiers Institute and the Trades Hall. Subcommittees formed for committee work, children's activities, and sports families. Johnson and Willcock named as collectors to canvass the crowd for prizes, and Mr Jon Stall offered to create a prize for art connected with admission tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W.U
Tmons
Geraldton Patriotic Fond
Soldiers’ Istitute
Mesera Johnson
Willcock
Jon Stall
Art Woton
MacLachlan Defends Shipbuilding Agreement Criticism
Perth telegrams report Mr J. MacLachlan of the Prime Minister's Department commenting on continued criticism of the shipbuilding industrial agreement urged by Mr Cameron. He said he would deal with the unions and not engage Cameron, noting 31 federal or state bodies had signed the agreement while about 60, mainly large eastern institutions, opposed it and Cameron’s objections persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Avg JA
J. MacLachlan
Winiater’s Department
D. Cameron
MacLachlan
Caméron
Cameron
British and French Advance Across Western Front
British and French forces continue advancing and capture towns on the Western Front. German divisions are exhausted and face peril. reports warn of potential disaster within 48 hours if the line cannot be held.
Allied advance on Western Front reported by Haig
London reports Britain renewed attack east of the Chautnes area as Germans retreat from Oise trenches east of Bailly. Haig says heavy losses for the enemy with hundreds of prisoners taken at Proyart and along the Somme, and fighting continues. French on the British right have taken Les Loges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chautnes
Oise River
Bailly
London
Marshal Haig
Raye Road
Tougescourt
Somme
Proyart
Americans Retire But Counter Attack Recovers Ground
Washington Aug 13 German forces attacked Fiswette on the Wesic bank and forced Americans to withdraw across the river. A counter attack regained the lost ground, restoring positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fiswette
Wesic
A French Achievement
A terse Paris led dispatch notes a French victory or achievement in 1953 amid terse mentions of Lasaig and the Massif, suggesting a clipped wartime or colonial context with minimal detail.
French Forces Capture Village Between Arte and Oise
London dispatch reports Generalissimo Foch stating that between the Arte and the Oise the French have captured the village of Gury. The unnamed source notes a significant advance in the sector, reflecting ongoing Allied offensives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Foch
Arte
Thhe Oise
Gury
Australians Hold Line After Tough Northern Push
London reports Australia’s two day battle continued with renewed German reserves. Australians pressed the northern flank, endured stubborn resistance, and held their ground near Amiens Chaune railway area as Canadian tanks helped. Victorians fought through machine gun fire toward the woods beyond Lihong, delaying a wider breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fran Gilmour
Bulge
Victor Mung
Critical stage for Germans on the western front
The New York Times notes a critical stage for Germany as they fail to throw in fresh divisions to stem Allied gains along the Franco British front. The enemy has reinforced forces and must defend. The next 48 hours will show if they can hold or face disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
New York Times
Fny
Haig Reports Advances and Prisoner Captures on Somme Front
London dispatch indicates Field Marshal Haig says Allied forces improved positions north of the Roye road on the Somme, captured additional prisoners, repulsed a local attack near Torquescourt, and patrols took captives south of the Scarpe and near Viewsnerquin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haig
Roye Road
Somme
Torquescourt
Scarpe
Viewsnerquin
French Advance Presses Enemys Near Roye Crest of Lassigny Ridge
A London report says French forces reached the crest of the Lassigny ridge and press the Germans near Roye from the west and south while the battle line shows no major events overnight. Allied offensive renews east of Chaulnes as reported from Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lassigny Ridge
Roye
Gala fundraiser planned by Geraldton traders leaders
At a Ceraldton branch gathering in Council Chambers on Monday night, traders approve a gala on November 5 to aid patriotic funds pending tax commissioner date. A charity union and £100 in prizes are promised. Bartlett and Mack named joint secretaries. grounds near Geraldton-Walkaway to be lent by Agricultural Show Society if permitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceraldton
Sterall Traders’ Association
Corncil Chambers
Gerautton District
qWonster
Messiahn
Bartlett
AP. Mack
Diphtheria Panic Spurs Call for Prompt Help
Amid rising diphtheria fear parents seek early action and prompt relief. The verse urges immediate recourse to Words Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy while noting the ruthless progression of the disease from day to day.
Private Con Dineen’s Letter From France 1918
Fragmented soldiers letter from 10/6/18 written in France to Mr Jan. Mickey MAL U. reports health, requests letters sent to 7th Infantry Brigade Australian Imperial Force, addresses surrender of conscription fights, criticizes Labor leaders and praises Liberal stance. Mentions Hughes arrival in England and lists soldiers crossing lines, with best wishes to Jim and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Dineen
Jan. Mickey
MAL U
Teft
Teadquarters
7Th Infantry Brigade
Fores
France
Marty
Willenek
Hughes
England
Raye
Tregland
Australia
Biscartat
Geo. Pearce
Labor Party
God
St. Hayerin
Geraktton
Bill
Rob McGilvray
Jack Hale
Charlie Dineen
Dave Smith
Todd
Bartram
Mick Brindtey
Len Townshend
Jim
Mrs. Hickey
Great Slaughter of Nannies in a Backstreet Standoff
A comical correspondence describes two goats purchased for a child’s provisos that wandered from tether into a railway hotel paddock. First Marshal Ah Lie Fring and General Ab Thor Patthin lead a mock assault with gas shells and improvised defenses as nannies shake whiskers and withdraw behind a gun case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rai
Totel
Ah Lie Fring
Ab Thor Patthin
Etors
Will and Estate Creditor Notice in Western Australia
In the Supreme Court of Western Australia a notice to creditors requests all persons with claims against the estate of David Saunders late of Hast Mhajinan to send particulars in writing by a specified date. The executor’s solicitor, DT Boulay, urges compliance to avoid the winding up of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court OF Western Australia
David Saunders
Mhajinan
Furl
Western Australia
Caine
Aiflor
War Letters and Editor Clash Over Conscription Debate
Framed as a reader’s letter from Frank McCluskey of Quernchy, the issue centers on wartime conscription and lines of patriotism. McCluskey denounces a rival correspondent Dead Heat Vocky as scurrilous and defends his own stance, recounting service and family military ties while criticizing editor and fellow readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewdynat Creley
Dudgey
Cvyalls
Nike
Awato
McClusikey
Iistile
Amy
Yen
Rear Ming
Gerald
Fr McCluskey
Mares
Rem Ry
Prem visit outlines public works and water schemes
The report describes a visit to discuss upcoming municipal projects including water systems, tramways, and road repairs. It notes concerns about pumps and water supply, street maintenance, and the need for public department endorsement of planned improvements. The mayor is urged to consider funding and how to present these items to taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weisel Ui
Maginema Uiling Horton Works
Tyet
Evets Public Department
Howe Uhitins
Tenders Invited For Lots In Gerahua/Geraho Estates 1914
Tenders invited for property in Gerahao Town Lots 207 208 and adjacent Victoria Lowston area near railway estate. Lot details include frontages depths areas and a partly demolished building. All bids due noon Friday August 16 1914 with 10 deposit. Also notices of annual meeting August 2 1918 and entertainment August 24 1918. Includes details on horse stock and rental rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riteltive
Bedggood
Coutenctirs
Geraldo
Geraliton
Gregoryst
Searkakop
Gireldton
Poay
Pooy
Gurew
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geraldton
the Shipbuilding Industrial Agreement
MR. Maclachlan
the Western Front
Western Front
Lasaig
Fey Massif
Chaulnes
Vancouver
Kay
Robur
Stachetan Pi
AJM
DT Boulay
Ashe
Astard
Anti von Fritz
Northampton
Wotter Ann Hacon Factory
MR. McCleskey
Prem
Army & Navy Stores
Marine Terrace
Geraldten
Geraldtom
Victoria District
Maribe “Granks
EL. LL. Macey
Ri N'Sace Pee
Geraldon
Morse
Jane Clarks
Davison Street
Narae Rabei
N.S. W
Plains
Clarke
Victoria
Dent
Bourke
Advi More
Narrabri
More
Mores
Billy Ree
Asor
Ae Hildren
A. Gibson
Rome
Beas
Sean
Willy
Pickle Haman
Corouge
Handy Jack
Leagan
Ene
Paister
Beesiyer
Overhen
Sc Partumishiy Cubeldisk
Jedzgood
Idinga
Victoris District Turf Club
OP. Ruvh
Parkervine Children's Home
Pam
Tatherne
King’s Theatre
Queen's Hall O.niout
Bonn
Wigton
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