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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
3
Italian successes continue with a smashing offensive as Austrian defenses crack to a depth of ten miles. The breakthrough comes with heavy gains in prisoners and casualties on both sides, signaling a major shift on the front.
The article reports that a special American envoy, Colonel Roosevelt, is slated to proceed to Russia. It notes the plan as reported from London on August 30, amid broader wartime dispatches and political maneuvers.
Petrograd telegram reports Kerensky announcing the government will partially reestablish the death penalty to restore discipline in the army, defending it as necessary for the country’s salvation despite personal opposition. Amsterdam reports list conference disappointment in Germany and hints of future peace terms. The audience in The Hague and Stockholm papers reflect mixed views on Russia, Germany, and evolving alliances.
In Sydney an evening riot between legalist workers and unemployed carters ended with Reginald Wearne firing three revolver shots. Marvin Flanigan aged 92 was killed and Harry Williams aged 52 was wounded. Wearne was injured, detained, and charged with felonious slain Flanigan. Flanigan’s brother and others faced related accusations.
From Our Corrsaponden reports heavy rain at Northampton areas has slowed mining at Nooka Lead Mine with water management demanding extra work. A consignment of 20 tons of dressed ore was sent away and the dressing plant runs continually while other firms mix with a reference to Wolpe's Schmapra and compou ndt of 60 years.
Excellency Sir William Ellison Macartney arrives in Geraldton by morning train. Crowds at the station cheer as pipers perform before a civic reception at the Municipal Chambers. The Governor urges prudent postwar finance and industrial growth, warning against overextension and predicting a slow revival of commerce. Mining progress and road improvements in the Geraldton district accompany the visit.
Heavy rainfall disrupted districts as railway access caused trouble for voters. Four candidates contest the Geeewongh seat, three from Northhampton. Twenty-five polite affaln were recorded yesterday.
A collage of long-ago notices and snippets recounts European politics with Kaiser influence and Transvaal critiques, mining hints in Northampton and Trecent, local mischief at Tasmanian gatherings, and a 1880s railway accident. The text blends quoted editorials and brief notices from Express and Spxproag with dated signals of era language and sensational tone.
James Reynolds of Walkaway retired farmer gives notice that he has disposed of all rights to the General Storekeeper business formerly carried on as H A Hackett. Debts to the business must be paid to Mrs Kales Fete Ba Olds. Geraldton List Angruat 1917. Witness W Chydredale solicitor.
Eastern colonies report lists for Kalgoorlie races with entrants across Jumpers Balain Waramble Skipton Golden its Lax Butta Poringa Revel Saayer Tatu Spring Stakes nominees including Minever Cormtep Master Test Linshi United Service Pures Fern Comaly Goltgeldy Mate best Thivision Evra Venetian King Ireland Kelowna Petralil Analysis Galva Lorknimt Kings Wedding Foster Hannans Mandicap Silver Lad Pitwarre Trishi Mellier Oreille Amyl Town Town Corates Mer vi Tadicn Necklace Mervi Ail Col core Loch Iris Sptaraty Nandilywn Gite Fire Volition Fullsail Orrix Tolfur Muraless Vinatin Rich Tropncl King Robert iatel Vete Lemophon Sir Guin Goldnelds Mate Second Vivivion Monitris Tromelin Home Trath M Wtech Walina Ilenafton Sally Snow Mr King Ueson Tass Luc tom Osram Lakeount Perblon Lady Fidrtin. The entry list notes a 8 clock start, with Kalgoorlie Cup at 1.00 and 5 o clock, including Minever Symhi Master Test Irish Comedy and others.
An advertisement discusses indigestion fatigue and anaemia, describing how poor digestion worsens weariness and appetite loss. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a reliable remedy for these disorders, claiming new blood and increased energy, and urges readers to obtain substitutes avoidance and a booklet called What to Eat and How to Eat from Box 694 GPU Sydney.
Italian Festal air service plans outline a provisional postal air route between Sardinia and northern Italy. A committee chaired by Signor Pera proposes experimental post service to shorten distances, with War Ministry supplying machines and personnel. Further trials will assess practicality and compare with other projects before final submission to Signor Pera.
Mrs Helen Rely of Darlinghurst Sydney praises Zam Buk for curing Maggie’s bone deep knee wound after a fall and aiding Ruby’s pox rash. She notes rapid relief from inflammation and cleansing, with two pots claimed to fully cure Maggie and clear Ruby’s face. The ad extols Zam Buk’s universal use for sores, rashes, and wounds, touting its purity and price.
A garbled strip of dialogue features a judge and villagers in a rustic, comic mood. Exchanges touch on begging, fashion, baby care, smoking, seating etiquette, and social pretensions, with misheard lines and humorous misunderstandings throughout.
Drill instructor shouts commands as soldiers stiffen and straighten their backs. The scene captures a tense moment of order and rhythm failing to take hold under strain. A husky leader’s urging uses vivid metaphors to spur a disciplined posture during a grueling exercise.
A railway foreman spots a labourer sleeping on a section of the line and jokes that while he naps he stays on the job but when he wakes he will be out of work. The moment reflects harsh worker discipline and austerity on the railway.
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