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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
3
On the Western Front, French troops free a score of villages and advance five miles in one day. British forces assault a ten mile sector, penetrating deeply and taking several towns. General Mangin delivers a crushing blow forcing German retirement.
British forces reported steady advances capturing numerous prisoners as they press forward on multiple sectors. Military officials credited coordinated operations and local support with swelling haul counts.
Paris reports vigorous Allied pressure with advances between Matz and the Oise as Latsigny falls and forces push toward Chiry and Carecamps. British and New Zealand troops renew ten mile front actions from the Ancre to Moyenneville, capturing hundreds of prisoners and key positions along the Arras railway.
Tokio August report from the War Office cites a Czech leader urging action against around 47,000 Austrian and German troops with 70 guns. It notes roughly 6,000 Czech troops and six machine guns in position, with expected relief or momentum in the situation.
Latest Paris dispatch reports General Mangin’s offensive yielding magnificent results with thousands of prisoners and vast materiel. German troops are pressed from Carlepont woods toward Sempigny along the Oise valley, widening the breach and threatening Noyon.
Aug 22 New York report notes British captures around Alber and 5,000 prisoners taken Wednesday. It cites French crossing at Aislette and a wedge created between German and Crown Prince armies by Marshal Foch. British posts established east of Arras Alber rail line amid resistance at Achiele Grand.
Reported nightly progress shows French forces maintaining contact with German troops along the Matz to Oise line. Advances include Te Pre mont Thiestourt Canedancourt Ville Rivette and pushing north of Bourquig and St Pauls Auc Bois. British claim Paris message notes capture of Achille Grand.
In the Murchison region a complimentary concert is being arranged for 11. F. Gibson known as Gibby a longtime amateur opera supporter and charity festival favoriser. A publican and choir master in Die and Melbourne bays he led choirs and hosted gatherings with a light opera flair. Locals recall Gibby’s jovial leadership and wish to honor him as illness looms.
Sir Edward Wittenoom reiterates that council members should not decide the day show without wider input. He argues the Royal Show serves education and stock breeding, not just spectacle, and doubts the show will aid temperance while urging Commonwealth Government action on prohibition. He convenes a meeting of opponents to the council’s radical change.
Audience questions about a motor car accident and a rumored rebellion in England surface during a hearing. The speaker notes both men referenced have been dead for over a year, drawing laughter from the room as the discussion meanders without clear arrests or new facts.
Personal notices show Mr FP G Steere notifying ex MP P Stone of the privilege to use the Parliament House refreshment rooms and library for six years of service. The column also covers Colonel Pope officer appointments, Corporal Healy’s injuries and hospital plans, casualty lists with multiple names, a Private Jones death, Lt Holmes England arrival, and comments on Goldfields mineral prospects voiced by A E Green MLA for Kalgoorlie.
A judicial inquiry in Sydney investigates seven Irishmen accused of forming an Irish Republican Brotherhood in Australia. Captain W. S. Hinton of the U.S. Intelligence Department testified, recalling a ledger with names including Pearce, Tone, Emmet, and Casement. The proceedings touched on occupations of the register bearers amid confusion over key figures in Irish history.
A Norfolk area summary reports weather improving and mines near Northanton continuing to ship ore. Lead ore at Wheat Ellen mine is tapped with more ore from New Fortune Extended Lead mine as depth increases. The premier touts party harmony after a Natinal Parliamentary Party meeting. Leslie McGhie named general manager of Wyndham Meat Works with 25 years in meat trade.
Our Northampton correspondent reports a sudden death of Joseph Drage of Nokana Farm about two and a half miles west of Northampton. He was the third son of the late Mr and Mrs Drage, respected pioneers of the Northampton district. He leaves a wife and family, with many relatives across the state. The interment will be in the Church of England cemetery this afternoon, near his parents’ graves and other family members.
Catholic and Church of England services listed for Cathedral and St Martins with morning and evening times. Salvation Army schedule includes prayer and home league events. Women’s Home League cooking demonstration August 31 to September 1 and a memorial meeting. Presbyterian minister Rev Cameron to conduct services. Pre-Communion service scheduled midweek. Methodist church programs include morning and evening services at Greenowstead and Biv Point with regular preacher G Griffiths.
An old fashioned indigestion remedy is praised for quick relief after meals. It claims to neutralize stomach acid, stop fermentation, and ease pains. The product comes in powder and tablet forms, bottled for sale.
Federal taxation notice warns returns must be lodged by August 31 with a penalty up to 100 pounds for late filing. The Supreme Court of Western Australia records a bankruptcy matter involving Hoban Bros and Holzman Bros, with a creditors meeting set for September 2, 1914 at Halsbury Chambers Perth.
The Administration Act notice calls all creditors and others with debts claims or demands against the estate of David Saunders farmer Hast Chapman Western Australia deceased to send particulars in writing to the undersigned solicitor executor on or before August 30. After that date the executor will distribute the assets among entitled parties with no further notice. Dated July 20.
H S Mackenzie Co announces instructions from Mr C Johns to sell by auction the entire stock in trade and household furniture and effects. Further particulars may be obtained from H S Mackenzie Co Auctioneers.
A terse notice offers a reward of 6k for information leading to the recovery of a bearer item for Melten, remere nely and Coy Ltd and Coalition.
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