Franco-British Forces Hold Western Front Edge
On the Western Front European War report notes Franco-British forces retain numerical superiority and see no occasion for grave anxiety.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1918
Page
3
Our American Cousins Under Arms In Wartime Era
Over two million men are mobilized as the nation supports war effort. Reports claim Germany plans a submarine campaign in the Pacific, signaling broader maritime conflict and strategic tensions beyond Europe.
Jellicoe on Submarine Campaign Draws War Cables
Admiral Jellicoe comments on the submarine campaign amid the ongoing Russian Civil War and broader naval strategy as latest war cables report varied reactions and updates from fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Jellicoe
German preparations for anticipated attack on Western Front
London reports Germans moving divisions for an expected assault but not faster than High Command expects. Franco British forces, excluding Americans Belgians and Portuguese, hold slight superiority in wunders while no attack is forecast within two weeks. Central Powers negotiations, Petrograd fighting, cholera surges, and Wilson vows full energy in war effort as Austria press casts doubt on German breakthrough in the western offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Submarine Menace Admonition and Wartime Cautions
Jellicoe warns in a speech at Hell that a bad ten months loom and that optimism should wait until August. He discusses Irish Sea shipping, submarine patrol patterns, depth limitations, and the need for restraint in public forecasts to avoid guiding enemy moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jellicoe
Hell
Irish Sea
Toefu
Mertie
Lloyd George
Jowses
Americans Under Arms Declares Nation Numbers
New York Feb 10 Congressman Coldwill said in a Friday speech that America had 2,119,000 men under arms, highlighting the military manpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coldwill
America
Alleged Submarine Campaign Reported in Pacif ic War
New York World alleges Germany plans a submarine campaign in the Pacific. Brest Litovsk reports Ukrainian forces repelling Bolshevik attacks, claiming 200000 troops, 3900 machine guns, and vast supplies captured. peace treaty rumors circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
German Press Foresees Hard War and Western Annexation
The piece from Rotterdam's Germania cites Isms in Bri tish ministers speeches claiming British resolve remains firm and a swift peace is unlikely. It argues for Western territorial claims and says Germany must be allowed to act as circumstances require, awaiting a time for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Great Britain's War Resolve Stressed by Lord Reading
New York Feb 10 Lord Reading stated that Great Britain is more determined than ever to secure victory regardless of sacrifices and deprivations. The next months are described as the most critical in the war, yet Britain will persevere with grim tenacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Verutation
America
Germany
New York
Lord Reading
Gritein
Liner Lucia Converted to Transport by Britain
New York report states that in a speech Mr Saunders of the Naval Consulting Board said the American liner Lucia was converted into a transport by the United Kingdom. It was equipped with 12,000 airtight cells bolted to the hull for isolation. Washington notes the claim is not regarded as a complete success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Saunders
Naval Consulting Bourd
United Kingdom
Finnish Outbreak Report On White Guards Push
London dispatch reports White Guards in the north ward of Tammexiors slowly pushing back Red Guards with notable courage. Sixty White Guards were surrounded yet broke through, killing several Red Guards. White Guards’ positions remained contested as the battle continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stockholm
Tammexiors
Lemon power cures and household hints spout from peachy article
A long fragment outlines lemon juice uses for cleaning teeth washing hands and treating ailments. It extols lemon for purifying eyes whitening teeth and aiding colds while listing remedies for corns bodily care and washing fabrics. It also covers moth and rat controls with turpentine camphor naptha and other agents alongside odds and ends jokes from a domestic household column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules
Distracted Russia Press Comments Reflect Patchwork Peace
Paris dispatch notes the Uk raine peace may please Germany despite being artificial and patched. Papers warn of Ukraine’s wheat depletion, threatening a vanishing surplus. Zurich and Frankfurt papers voice unease at German actions and warn of risks if Germany intervenes. Amsterdam reports Polish forces seizing Smoldask from Rolbsbertirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ukraine
Matin
Zurich
Germany
Urter ‘Zeitung
Paebvody
Amsterdam
Vietina
Rolsbertirs
Copper Producers Agreement For Australian Output
The Prime Minister announced that the Copper Producers Association agreed with the British Ministry of Munitions to a contract for Australian copper output through mid 1918, excluding local consumption and existing contracts. Value near £2,150,000, delivery up to 20,000 tons, minimum 15,000, price set per ton with abatements for certain brands, and surplus or deficiency handled by the British ministry. Negotiations led by Elder, Smith and Co with listed member companies. The agreement marks unity among producers despite formation only months prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copper Producers Association
Ministry of Munitions
Intic
Wallaroo
Sydney
Munitions Department
Aimnistry
Kresch
Carrind
Elder, Smith and Co
Copper Producers’ Association
Fleetrolytic Ram St Co, Ltd
Hampden-Cloncurry
Morganfield Mining Co
Lye
N. and
R. Co
W. Faroo and
Moonta Mand S. Co Ltd
Mt. Cuthbert No Lisbtut
Filiott, Ltd
Abercrombie
Mourata
Creat Cobar
Lyell Mocks Topper
MU Tepe
GIT, Mines, Ltd
Mt. Raval
Miniut
Copper Produceest Association
Salt Deposit At Hutt Lagoon Could Supply State Needs
The report highlights a 7,000 acre salt deposit at Hutt Lagoon in the Lynton district near Port Gregory. A local company Hatt-Legoon plans export with a jetty and rail links, claiming 98.7 percent sodium chloride purity and top grade salt for Australia. The piece also notes legislative frustrations of country members and a proposal to adjust member qualifications to safeguard the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutt Lagoon
Lynton
Gerakiton
Port Gregory
Venaeth
Gud
The
Hatt -Legoon
Company A'Eo
Walt Frog Hatt Lagoon
Australia
William Padbury
Guildford
Cornelius Mee Manus
Robert Slaven
Perth
Geraldton Politician Wittenoom’s Unopposed Return and Resignation
The Geraldton seat saw H Wittenom returned unopposed in 1883 and again in 1885 with opposition. He resigned in November 1886 prompting editorial regret in the West Australian. The paper notes his early promise, energy, and industry, lamenting private business pressures that forced his exit and the lack of successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wittenom
Geraldton
Wittenoom
Wilich
Mort Bach
Wits Tensor
Wittendom
Vian Letters and Sidings Debate Between Nolha and Yuna Settlers
Correspondence argues against Vian on sidings four miles from Naraling. The writer accuses Vian of misrepresenting who supplies Nolha settlers and challenges his claim of equal distance by horse. The letter defends Noltha and Yunna interests, cites road work, and notes Seeda compounds as a side remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
WG. Vian
Nolha
Yuna
Vian
Clarke
Narling
Clarkn
Trighes
Atimson
Dkinsen Bros
Bern
Nolf
Notha
Ani Hr
Naha
Sehioh
Notha Amt Yann
Alan Thy
Dirk
Wr Vian
Finn
Market Reports from Dalgety and Uo Ltd Quotations for Livestock
Market notes list fattening bullocks with prices from 12 to 19 pounds, good weighty and medium quality, cows and steers, and a range of sheep and pigs with varied bids. A special sale at the centre saw 1,700 ewes moved in forward condition, buyers largely from surrounding districts, with remaining stock privately sold at factory rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bray
Nisalipa
G. J Gooch
State Lotteries. The Age Attacks NSW Proposal
The Age criticizes New South Wales moves toward state lotteries and Commonwealth taxation, arguing government gambling profits erode virtue and shift blame onto taxpayers. It questions the moral basis and seeks a stronger stance against gambling as a public policy issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Age
New South Wales
Tomy
Commonwealth
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Uieraintanx
Great Hattie
Rontew
Bolaheviks
Bolabovils
Vataly
Great Britain
Womans World
Rata
Jeto
Fife
Little Dick
Jotmay
Folland
Ers AP Mechanics’ Instituts Billiard Room
Alcock and Co
Itn
Kipling
Zumpel
Frank Green
BIC
Ceraldton
Remnant
Fanventens
Edward Wittenoom
Nole& and
Dalgety's Weekly Stock Report
Monsrs
Dalgety Ang Uo., Ltd., Re
Fat Stock Market
Ounge New Main
Repgiary
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Higa Eom
Gordol Beske
Obat
Athens
Trayed
Trom Puldonk
To Kine
ASD
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Batmler
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