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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1917
Page
3
British forces repulse German raids on lines and railways while heavy duels rage north of St Quentin. A surprise German attack is broken up as Allied air forces target enemy aerodromes.
British forces push north and northwest of Jerusalem while Turkish troops reinforce to retake the city. Belgian railways diverted to military use. Three British destroyers sunk off the Dutch coast with 193 casualties. U S destroyers engage U boats. four submarines captured.
Dec 9 reports from London describe intensified artillery fire near Polygon Wood Passchendaele and Jangelmere with raids on roads and trains. Aircraft claim bombings near Fillein and five enemy planes shot down. Simultaneously officials in Westington note Turkish divisions trying to retake Jerusalem, while German rail traffic delays and troop movements affect western front operations.
New York Duc 30 The Paris corrapondent of United Press reports Germany has now only thirty five Zeppelins remaining. Five have been destroyed or are milaming. MAIACAN DESTROYERS CAP TURF FOUR BOATS. New York Dec 3 The crew of steamer reaching Boston reports that four American destroyers captured last A lasta and tamed them in Free Port.
In a dispatch from the Jerusalem front British forces repelled attacks near Ras El Teivil Jerus and green areas then pushed a right flank to the front after penetrating two miles. Prisoners included Germans. Separately three British destroyers were sunk off the Dutch coast during nights of December 2 and 3.
A Tokyo dispatch reports Chinese and Japanese forces gearing for possible action in the Far East. Large Chinese army preps in Manchuria while Japanese forces hold in reserve, signaling heightened regional tension amid efforts to coordinate στραtegy.
Melbourne telegrams report a railway accident near Carrum station causing the death of Frank Pyan, 21, a driver for Stuff Brass. His mother died of shock. Pyan, from Ramnciaya Toca, collided with a pal t x horns at an approach to the crossing as the Melbourne to Frankston train neared Carrum. He died on scene. Two others were killed or badly damaged, and his father was informed.
A well attended meeting at the Soldiers Institute discussed forming a separate committee of seven returned soldiers to oversee affairs connected with the institute. Members debated a possible picture show project and clarified that Geraldton Private citizens may join. funds are for distinct purposes from the Geraldton R S A branch and the Soldiers Institute. The committee will meet Tuesday night to finalize details.
Private Charlee Trac Keefi writes from Rutarsbiy station in Mullewa detailing a six day London visit. He describes Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the beheading block, the King’s journals, and the Monument to Nimire, with notes on Kensington Gardens and Buckingham Palace. He praises Westminster Cathedral, the Perth Cathedral, and the beauty of London’s parks while remarking on guides and the crowds.
A fragmented, diaristic crane of a fragment describing London streets and landmarks in a rough regional voice. It mentions underground railways work, air raid dangers, bomb damage, marketplaces near the Monument, statues, and observations on poverty. It notes thefts and a local youth named Pomeroy and a married couple named Tram and Fistanthee.
Sydney reports a heated exchange over Prime Minister Hughes and the referendum campaign. Senator Pearce defends government actions while attacks on Hughes persist. The piece also notes influential barbs from Labor figures and shifts in party lines amid forecasts of the referendum’s fate.
Members of the union will be in recon during January committee test. On the third ridge in canvary at 4.50 in the Bice wing Kooma MBB. F D. Willon, Hos. Beorrtary.
Fragmentary numbers appear for multiple items including Yes No tallies and totals. The text lists totals such as 36 505 Yes and 34 055 No under FEDERAL TERRITORIAL with additional figures 1 604 and 1 207 for MEMPERS FORCES, 56 267 Yes and 51 340 No for CREWS TRANSPORTS, and a final majority for No at 944 668 with 176 092.
Dampeer division figures show a total of 11958 and 6464 listed incompletely. The fragment hints at a larger accounting or tally, with unclear breakdowns and missing data. Further records are needed to verify the complete totals and the entities involved.
The report lists voting tallies from the last assembly referendum held on October 5 in New South Wales and surrounding areas. Figures include South Australian and Victoria results, with majorities noted for Yes or No, though several OCR fragments obscure exact totals and participant names.
The Turf reports Saturday racing results from the meeting at STIATMA with multiple stakes events. Qataral wins the Railway Stakes over Qatar, while Isle of Skye takes the Premantle Plate in a furlong race and Silver Lady prevails in the Swan Flandicap.
A wartime reflection mocks goats used as mascots, noting their odd looks and limited decorative value while suggesting their real role keeps troops close to duties and away from darker fears. A brief interaction of a one-armed tramp and a householder adds a humorous domestic scene.
A distressed businessman laments a missing employee and mislaid cash while noting his trust in an employee who proved treacherous. The article shifts to a detailed listing of West Dandicap and Federal Handicap horse entries and their betting odds, plus acceptances for Northampton races on January 1. Named horses include Swimer Silver Tad and Heart of Dark with companions Richhaven Lady and more.
The Commonwealth Government endorses production of Nicholas Aspirin as a guaranteed pure option amid rising modern ailments. Available at 2/8 per bottle from chemists and from Nicholas and Co Chemists at 323 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
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