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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
3
German divisions arrayed for a major West Front push total 180 to 190 units with about 16 in the trenches and the rest in reserve. Each division comprises roughly 10,006 men as preparations for the anticipated offensive proceed.
Russia’s republics dispatch delegates to the Brest-Litovsk conference as Trotsky accuses Central Powers of being fooled. The exchange signals party strategy and diplomatic pressures during the peace negotiations.
British forces push into Palestine with further advances while air operations deliver strong support. East African war efforts show coordinated action with notable success by colonial troops. Latest war cables detail ongoing Allied activity and strategic gains in multiple theaters.
A frail summary notes Zeebrugge bombed by airmen for hours with German stores hit and Krupps affected. Zurich reports Infupps acquired Wein Telegraphic Agency and started two new foreign news ventures. Palestine campaign claims British advance with twelve enemy planes destroyed north of Jerusalem near Atwatles.
A wartime bulletin notes weakening signals in the Clyde dispute with lean toward nonmaterialization of a strike. It reports possible mediation by Mr Lloyd George to resolve the engineers deadlock. Also covers Brest Litovsk talks with Soviet and German leaders and speculation on the exchange of representatives.
A February dispatch from the United Press on the French and German fronts notes German strength on the Western Front at about 180 to 190 divisions, with roughly 115 in the area near the trenches and reserves held in place even after the armistice with Russia. The report cites 10,000 per division in some units and mentions divisions in the eastern and western theaters, with mixed quality and several in reserve.
A wartime communique reports British advances in East Africa. Forces retreated and then pressed the enemy toward Mtar, capturing the Panui HN fifteen miles inland from Port Amelia. Supplies seized include about 30 tons of food. Later units occupied Anbwabe.
Late wires report faction fighting in Lomion near Viesborg North Finland. White Guards, reinforced, expect to capture the town while Red Guards hold. Earlier clashes at Tornea favored White Guards but Kumby near Helsinki saw Red Guards defeat them.
A London memo from Amsterdam cites Litovsk envoy stating Trotsky questioned Poland’s independence and Western borders. Cretnig of Austria questioned Poland’s frontier clarity as Kuhlmann left for Weelin.
A London-claimed message from a man named Bonartaw states that he beat women and children, totaling 14,000 in losses. The fragmentary note comes from Vancouver dated February 3 and references a broad, unsettled claim about violence and compensation.
Military experts in France and Britain predict Germany will launch a large push on the West Front soon. Ludendorff concentrates troops, while Allied leaders prepare for potential attacks. Reports say German forces are positioned for rapid countermeasures as winter slackness influences plans.
An archival review of Geraldton politics documents the unopposed 1885 nomination of Wittenoom for the Ceraldian seat, his brief tenure in the Legislative Council, and sentiment favoring his liberal, responsible government stance. It notes Brown and Wittenoom’s similar aims, a potential contest, and later parliamentary activity.
Obituary notes the death of John Taylor aged 18 after weeks of illness at his residence on Francis Street. A long-time Geraldton resident born in Dundee, he served as miller and municipal councillor, leaving a widow and several children. The family mourns as two sons and two daughters are set to attend the Mineral Perth funeral.
In Perth based Clarke and Co claim a North West pearl was overvalued. Clarke recounts the find three months ago three miles south of Brooms from a young shell. The gem, up to an inch, has exceptional lustre but a flaw halves its value. not for sale and its worth remains unsettled.
The text claims Prieta Carbar's Treasere relates early soap makers among the Romans and Gauls. It tells how Caesar returned from Gaul with a soap formula, notes Roman baths and Gauls as clean, and mentions soldiers guarding soap secrets while port towns near Genoa excel in soap manufacture.
A garbled report lists multiple Australian racing records set or equalled at the Sydney carnival. References include Palm Yeats Trin, Woorak, Perkse, Sugar Boy, Poitrel, Summer Cup, January or December Stakes, and several eight to thirteen furlong marks, with names such as Tonga Squain Randwick and Sabrina appearing amid shattered phrases.
The PSE state Wheat Marketing Scheme informs farmers that those who require Wheat Gristing should deliver wheat to the Scheme Acquiring Agent at designated sidings and receive a receipt showing bushels. The receipt may be sent to the Mill, which will send mill products in exchange. The maximum gristed quantity per farmer is 100 bushels.
From Northampton correspondent Feb 4 the pig picnic at Three Miles Bay ends in tragedy as Desmond Smith falls on a large spar washed ashore. He is rescued and revived by Dr Sanford but remains exhausted. Other items note a Returned Soldiers meeting forming a Northampton branch and local weather. Red Cross gains from the year's meeting.
A writer argues Niagara Falls’ spectacle costs society when viewed by visitors. He suggests redirecting water through turbines for one hour annually per May to cut the viewing price, while not depriving the falls’ beauty. The piece calls for social engineering to balance aesthetics and energy use.
A fragmentary tale shows a landlady and a clever young man discussing a coal fire. He claims Talwnya places ton coal in a sack to make the blaze heat better by arranging it perpendicularly. The exchange ends with an unclear remark from the woman about a whirling ruta and melpati venta.
Wolfe’s Schnapps is described as a sharp and invigorating spirit. The ad emphasizes its pure quality and strong character, aiming to attract consumers seeking a robust clear liquor.
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