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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1917
Page
3
In the European War the Western Front reports a repulsed enemy counter attack north west of Lens with heavy German casualties. Hostile artillery fire north east of Ypres. British and French aerials strike Zeebrugge causing significant damage. Light clashes reported in the German Bight.
On the Eastern Front Russo Romanian forces claim promising advances along a broad front. The report notes several successes and a substantial front line movement. Meanwhile Austrian aeroplanes attacked Venice with seven reported casualties, three of those men were brought down.
The British Admiralty issued a report on naval air raids at midnight Thursday that targeted the railway station at Failsa and caused fires as shells dropped bombs. Allied forces attacked Zeebrugge with heavy bombardment, while British ships repelled a German destroyer and minefield threats. two enemy vessels were damaged and no Royal Navy ships were lost.
London reports repulsed counter attacks north-west of Leas and artillery clashes near Ypecs as French gains north of the Meuse are noted. Petrograd notes Russian forces restore situation north of Focenal and push back enemy amid a large front battle from Ska nic Valley to a distant region. Venice hospital casualties rise after Austrian air raids as 30044 men volunteer for service. Liberte claims 50,000 German casualties in the Lens area counter actions.
A fragment notes rapid movement of cargo as records fall for efficient handling. Despite missing details, the item highlights swift transport or clearance achieved within a short period, underscoring improved throughput.
Verth Aug 26 reports show no real progress in the Fremantle water side works strike. Free laborers finished loading flour by noon and the council allowed the liner to begin its voyage an hour later while most workers remained idle.
A French communique reports fierce artillery duels along the Meuse near Badonvillers and Armen tières with heavy losses on both sides. The account describes German assaults repelled by Allied fire and intense bombardment creating a scene of destruction and casualties.
Sydney August 19 A sensational development as three top strike leaders were arrested on conspiracy charges after a late night raid. B J Karamah M T G secretary, Claude Thompson and A C Willie face court. all released on bail. The strike has spread to the abattoir and may reach the baking trade, with 300 workers involved at the State abattoir and 2 000 volunteers at the Sydney Wharf. Government ready to act to secure bread supply if the strike widens.
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Amsterdam dispatch reports German papers view the Papal Writ Note as contrary to Germany’s interests. Koelnische Zeitung warns Alsace division would be abandoned. Belgians urged to accept Belgium’s borders, while France must concede. Krupp plants strike over arrest of leaders and seditious pamphlets urging a general strike on August 15.
A Fremantle Pramantle Lampers Union meeting adjourned to tomorrow while Frempliers Federation sits. In Geraldton Louise Daniels faced charges for discharging a revolver with intent to grievously harm another. remanded and committed for trial at the September Quarter Sessions. Mr H Hannon arrived in Geraldton for electors outreach, then moved on.
A Labor event at the Parish Hall on Friday welcomed Mr. J Willcock as the endorsed Labor candidate for Geraldton. Rogers District Council ALF president lauded Willcock, urging Labor supporters to unite for victory amid concerns over living costs and wartime policy. Willcock thanked attendees, citing past by election trends and urging renewed effort to win the seat back for Labor.
A vintage advertisement urges vigilance in cold season health. It touts Pep tablets as a direct lung remedy, claiming rapid throat soothing fumes reach the bronchial tubes. The copy portrays Pep as superior to liquid medicines and recommends keeping Pep in every home. Prices listed as 1/4 and 36 per box.
The Victoria District land parcels have had prices cut under the 1915 amendment. Price per acre figures are listed for multiple blocks in the table. In the Federal Senate, Senator Ferricks moved to urge peace basis talks with Britain, but the motion failed without division.
Crowded Town Hall hosts a Children’s Ball organized by the Jewish Defense Society to raise funds for the Joa branch. The evening features a parade of costumed youth, prize awards for best dressed and most original costumes, plus an orchestra and dance finale, ending with the National Anthem.
Miemuntle police filed a charge against Josph Monaghan landlord of the U j ue Hotel for denying lodgings to John Eeton a returned crippled soldier. Magistrate Mn BP Dewey heard evidence and dismissed the case after the hearing, with no further action.
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