Vigorous Aeroplane Raids On Western Front
European War brief reports vigorous air attacks on the Western Front with seven German machines brought to grass. Leaders note devament air combat and casualties.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
3
Verdun Meuse Front Artillery Battle on Left Bank
Violent artillery exchanges pounded the Meuse left bank as French forces held a new position while the enemy refrained from direct infantry assaults. Artillery duels and bombardment defined the current front line as reports indicate measured, ongoing combat without major infantry breakthroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meuse
Isonzo Sector Battle Report Highlights
The enemy press calls the extended Isonzo battle the greatest ever seen as Italian batteries total 1,000. Austrian positions north of Gorizia are seriously threatened. Latest war cables report developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isonzo
Gorizia
To-Day's Cables West Front and Italio Front Battles
London reports a successful British raid with heavy rain hindering progress. Raiders driven from Langemarck area. four German aircraft shot down and several targets damaged. Italian theater described as greatest battle seen with large Austro-Hungarian forces pressing Salient Mons and Monte San Gabriella lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marabal Haig
Langemarck
Lens
Fremantle Cargo Carriers Refuse Driver Action
Telegrams report Carter and pri vents fuse to shift cargo handled by volunteers. Master driver B. Fremantle dated August 23 notes Zeamedia sailed for the state yesterday. Renewed activity in valon circles yesterday as officials attempted pace. Some drivers refused to remove more cargo from wharves, handled by volunteers, prompting limited action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Zeamedia
Pilbarra Case Appeal Upheld By WA Committee
Perth August 23 The W A T C committee heard Mr Connolly s appeal against a 14 month disqualification imposed at Boulder in connection with the Pilbara rim ning The committee upheld the appeal and the disqualification was removed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
W.A.T.C
Connolly
Boulder
Pilbara
Russians abandon positions on Galician front in retreat
London dispatch reports a Russian communique stating troops abandoned trenches near Czernove and Novo Seli tza without waiting for attack as reserves scattered and Austrian forces occupied their positions. Delegates in Moscow conference discuss war aims and discipline, with Kornilov urging firm action and harsher measures to restore fighting unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Czernove
Novoselitza
Aves Trian
Artillery Actions Along the Meuse Report
French forces along the Meuse report fairly violent artillery exchanges today. The fighting occurred north of Tilat as the enemy made no attempt to attack the new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bank of the Meuse
Tilat
French Aviators Raid Rhine Bases and Bridges
French aviators are reported nightly raids on Rhine military bases and bridges. One Mannheim bridge is said to have been blown up as extensive damage occurred. Civilians are ordered to evacuate Trieste while Monte Santo is evacuated without fighting following August despatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raine
London
Tere Annoumcen
Rhine
Mannheim
Washington
Corriere Dg Italia
Zurich
Trieste
Monte Santo
Lady Carson's Sailors' Fund Dance At Town Hall
A wartime era fundraiser at Geraldton Yacht Club's Town Hall, toward Lady Carson's patriotic cause, drew ten or eleven tables for euchre. Prizes were awarded to multiple yacht club members, including Allen Todd, J Thames, and J Smith, with a concluding dance and royal anthem encore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgee
Geraldton
Sir Edward Carson
Brede
Fred Larner
MiMin
J. Thames
Jseao T
Patton
Fallowfield
Allen Todd
R. P. Exsking
Me Hollings
Edna
Messrs
Bell
Fathers and
Quain
Ayadd
Dalviel
Marsh Tiros
Linda
N. Chapman
WL Beth
Commodore
Johnson
J. Smith
Cambria
Crooks and Hooker
Alick “Todd
Gentry
Carter and Co
Tell
Gull
O'Brien
J. O'Brien
Dell
Guardian
Constantine and Gardner
Fitzpatrick
J. Fitzpatrick
Alick ‘Todd
Wardwicke
Messrs. Pathers
Thomas
Todd
Gregory-street
Win the War Bogey in Australian Correspondence
A letter condemns the Federal election campaign tactic Win the War as a ploy to secure re election for MPs. It accuses candidates of exploiting unthinking electors with war talk while backing policies favoring big business and London based companies. The writer questions Parliament's performance and the coalition dynamics with Conservatives and Labor figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ory
Mawely
Eseas
Billy Hughes
National Labor
Cook, Pye, Reat, Irvine and Co
Wen
Australis
London
Europe
Bate Cope
Eretog
Geraldton News Roundup of Mining and Public Works
Old Time Geraldton reports on private telegrams from London noting high ore values and a 25 percent rise. It also covers opening of a portable engine by Dan Marsh and the Geraldton Iron Foundry, progress at Mc Marsh’s works, mail contract tenders, and a governor driven dispute over stable construction and payments, highlighting governance and local enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enapreaa
London
Expres
Crowther
Mitchell
Geraldton
Danit Mars
Rebey
Perth
Vistoria
Award Shenton
Mc Marsh
Wheb Beraldton
Dan Marsh
Government Sup ported Meet Discuss Labor and Living Costs
A large gathering of Returned Soldiers Association in Murray Street heard motions to form a six to six committee to meet Lumpers Union on port work terms and to back government action on ending native labor. A pledge form backed by many volunteers promised support to federal and state efforts in service to the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Association
Avag
Cwimeré
Cromorie
Thaatre
Murray-street
A. A. H. Priestly
Lumpers' Union
My Donnelly
Fresnantle
Australia
Yalgoo
Messrs Towns
Chas. Beaton
J. O'Connor
Jaiis Pope
Wether
Edward Wittengon
Badga
Watty
Nandilwood
Paing
Qorto
Watts
Fitzgerald
Nat- | Ge
Lenin
Ona
Sith
Tadgs Womestead
P.C
Tamilton
Mays
Costa
Bathleen Range
la Conte
Tome
Parkerville
Rod Gross Society Donations Record Incomplete Form
Donor list shows varied entries including Aull Acquaintance and Max Tox WG Oy donations. Mentions of 28rd installments, Dolly transcoid, and railway euchre event suggest a charity collection with multiple contributors and a trolley of unpaid details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O T. G
Procesty Railway Euchreata
Algety and Co, Ltd
Fomployinayiva Collections
Max
Race meeting results from Coolgardie Aug 2
The Coolgardie race meeting today featured telegraphic results. Darlington won with Detting 2 to 1, and theme was wetty the imly ат. Open Mandicap saw Lock tris 1, United Service 2, Nanditiyan Gift 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolgardie
Valedictory farewell concert in Town Ital by Opera Company
Last Mosday evening farewell concert and dance in the Town Ital. La Mallet tyibwon and Jiling Terry lead a lengthy program with songs by Mrs. Shepherd and Miss Try Aihsos. The audience praised the performers as tears and gratitude followed the impending district departure for the Eastern States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ital
la Mallet
Miknde Wits
Bhepheard
Machree
Angun Macdonald
Tallon
Teghet
Opera
Frison
Fami
Geranton
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Verdun Region
Isonzo Sector
Western Front
Copenhagen
Kalian
Taflana
Mente Sato
T Tee
Monte San Gabriella
Gertsta
Toons Pass
Carters and pRivents
Pilbarra
Galician Front
Moscow
Aberetelli
Expitalix de Partes
M. Ailinikos
M. Kornilof
WM. Korniloff
M. Kerensky
M. Kornilom
Withry Zone
Britton Advance
St. Julien-Pechenelie Road
Inverness
Monte Sasto
Lady Carson's Sailors’ Fund
Ebypres
Northampton
Irwin
Ike
Bec
Berkshire Valley
Ieraldton
Horeback
Vicq Verey
Tas
Atkingon
Lwt
Goveror
Piniarrah
John Metarts
Pinjattah
Works Department
Rottnest
Frank Green
Morton
B. Fallowfield
Eh.bis
Sandford Street
Miner
Rod Gross Society
Uys
Wolfe's Schnapps
New Meorgr
Pare
Palatabls
Gibson & CO
Gibson & CO. Dawg
Byone i Magee
Tome Ee
Ror
Hulemien Brothers
Ereemab
Lowul Ltciea
Gent's
Amstrong
Dun
Taaepeestorns
Wattont
Doge
Cain
Oksailabie
Dire
Oldiers
Siesiass
Taror
Sara
Andy Postae
Adtes
Jou
Madast Holzman Bro
Freemin
Ladica
Wat
Saliirs
Christman
Netto Hult
Jere
E. Sault
Gitman'& Co
Agarey
Teleonymim Losuiog
Stariom
Artad
Freemasons
Wentee
Peverried Wither & Co
Vridey
Ant
Etore
Yealifon
Charles Horawen
el Euhde
UIE _gbesan
Comedia
Erie
Rotaijera
Edwin
Walt
Ayia
Gma
Chile
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