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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
3
On the Western Front French forces advanced about six miles on Wednesday and retook forty villages. Australians recaptured 100 square miles of territory. British forces set a weekly record, taking 26,000 prisoners and over 100 guns. A two mile deep hole was driven into the Hindenburg line.
Parle dispatch reports continued pursuit of retreating enemy along the Somme left bank from Ousancourt to Nesle and the Oise northward. Forty villages captured. Germans looted and large quantities of material seized. Australians claim over 100 square miles captured between Byng and Plumer’s armies. Haig notes ongoing aviation work with ten enemy airships destroyed and seven British machines missing. 23 tons of bombs dropped despite poor weather.
Marshal Fraig states that south of the Somme region British forces repelled enemy counterattacks and advanced along the Scarpe. He notes that since August 21 more than 36,003 prisoners and over 100 guns were captured with tanks providing valuable support in cooperation with infantry and other arms.
The desultory dispatches describe Noyon reportedly captured and German lines near Hindenburg penetrations. London reports the front extending to 34 miles with Morne and Tehemer forces advancing, and mentions General Horne as a key First Army figure.
A brief wire notice from Lemsion dated August 29 reports an Australian save. Details are sparse, with the item highlighting a rescue event or emergency action involving an Australian individual or entity. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
Reports from London note Allied forces have taken about 120000 prisoners and 6000 guns since July 18. Separate British dispatches state 47000 prisoners were captured by August 8. The text includes garbled words but confirms large prisoner and weapon captures by the Allies.
New York reports multiple Allied success claims with advances near Bazoches and Javigny as well as captures at Breaux and other locations. German counterattacks near Fismette and Fremette are noted, with Pershing reporting Allied retreats at Bazoches and Fismette. British forces push toward Les Transoy while French operations expand pincers along Somme and Lorraine fronts.
Expressions of deep regret swept the town on Wednesday night after the death of Mr D H Smyth aged 43 from injuries suffered in an accident at the gasworks the previous week. He leaves a widow and daughter Lottie with family, and is remembered as a valued gasworks employee, Presbyterian elder, and active rifle club member. Funeral was well attended.
The Municipal Council met on Wednesday night with Dr Cobeldick presiding. The chair announced the death of D. H. Smyth, a councilor’s aide, at 6 90 p.m. after injuries at the ads works. Discussion covered alterations to electric current connections at the Baston estate, an neighbours day booth at Recreation Ground, and rates for enlisted owners. A Wool Board circular on wool appraisal was read. The Works Committee will recheck fencing and crown land issues before action.
The town gathered Wednesday evening at the Town Mall for a well organized charity concert by Geraldton amateur musicians to benefit the Geraldton Red Cross Fund. The program featured orchestra, vocal solos by O Connor and Doris Trigg, a Ladies' Chorus, and a Yeomen of the Guard selection with Mendelssohn and Beethoven pieces, concluding with A Plantagen-Wood’s Pleading and the National Anthem.
Local and General reports say a coroner's inquest into the death of Mr G A Smyth opened yesterday before acting coroner Mr Gee Baston with a jury including Messrs J Jeaner J Johnston and V Eaton. after identity evidence the inquest was adjourned. The Legislative Assembly now sits at 11:21 am on Thursdays to suit country members arriving by train. Also noted are stray items on Callou Ventorday rogles, Parionme capture, and French dite Rave Soldiers.
An early 20th century tonic advertises Dr Williams Pink Pills for pale people as the remedy for rheumatism. It claims the condition stems from poisoned blood and that rheumatic pain worsens with bad weather. It urges readers to build blood health with the pills, promising relief and inviting readers to request the company brochure.
A dramatic notice extols Bienrated Magnesia as a universal cure for indigestion gastritis and dyspepsia. The remedy, offered to chemists in powder and tablet form, claims rapid relief after meals and broad efficacy for digestive troubles at a low price.
Mir Cotter on Thursday introduced a bill in the Legislative Assembly to provide compulsory voting at State elections. He noted lower voter turnout in Victoria State elections compared with Federal elections. He added that compulsory voting existed in all states except Queensland.
Soldier Private Waller Jones, of the Witch Battalion, writes from the front dated June 20. He recalls trench work, cork-face concealment, advancing on German positions, rescuing a wounded comrade, and heavy artillery with few casualties. He asks about Geraldton and mentions captain works at home.
Church notices list masses and services at St Francis Jer’s Vatuedeal with multiple daily masses and evening devotions. Salvation Army events feature Brigadier Mackey with memorials and public meetings in town, plus youth and home leagues led by Brigadier Mackey. Presbyterian notices mention Rev E F Cameron and a quarterly communion postponed. Methodist Church updates list ministers and services at Lovelock and Blu Point with baptisms and epistles or prayers. Church of England notes Trinity after Trinity and Holy Communion services, with children’s service and Evensong.
The poem credits rivers like the Marne Meuse Aisne and Meuse with sacrifice and tragedy in France’s war story. It notes Prussian tread, glory denied, and a French call to honor small streams alongside broader battles. A fragmentary meeting notice from G'Raldton Branch follows, announcing a store meeting on September 32/18 with W L Royer as fron, See.
Fragmented OCR notes list items and actions such as unused vues for sale and auctions. Mentions names like Mrs Zambelis and G. Scwol Geraldtos with references to paddocking and sheep numbers from 1900 to 4000. Details are garbled but indicate a station listing and incomplete notices.
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