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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1918
Page
3
On the Western Front Australians carried out a raid near Messines capturing prisoners and inflicting heavy casualties. A German counter attack to the southwest of Cambrai was halted, while a British destroyer was sunk in the English Channel.
Trotsky proclaims that war with Central Europe is imminent while the Bolshevik Government orders total demobilisation of the Russian army on all fronts, signaling a sweeping shift in military policy amid rising tensions.
President Wilson delivered a major address on February 15 and responded to Hertling and Czernin. The speech outlined four principles guiding postwar settlements, emphasizing self determination, territorial fairness, and the protection of peoples’ interests without leveraging sovereignty for power plays. Trotsky announces Russia not at war with the Central Powers and reports demobilisation of armies. Holomyk Government offers broad mobilization changes while the treaty outlines prisoner exchanges.
London reports the British destroyer Boxer was sunk in a collision off the Cassisq Channel on February 12. One crew member is missing, with enemy artillery active in the area and several working parties attacked in the same region.
Late wires quote President Wilson stressing military readiness as the pathway to peace and pledging unity with allies against aggression. Papers reflect public relief at clear aims and the end of secret diplomacy as the country readies for total war effort. Washington reports a German prisoner depot established for captured soldiers.
Negotiations continue on the future of the Great Fingal Tring mine with plans to keep the battery running and to secure tribute chemistry. Miners fear job losses as workers press for payable stone while authorities weigh the mine’s long term viability and potential for months of operation beyond the present shaft.
Fragmentary OCR shows men and women speaking of marriage and regret. Phrases include threats of being sorry for not marrying and conflicting views on bachelor life. The text is garbled with misspellings and incomplete lines, lacking clear context or names.
In Geraldton Police Court this morning before Mrs Gee RM and Mr Fi Pope, John Lammer, a 2 farmer, faced remand on a charge of carrying a revolver and cartridges on February 1. Evidence from shopkeepers and witnesses described attempts to sell cartridges and Miss Moore’s bar interactions. Lammer alleged the revolver was to test Miss Moore’s affection. he claimed no intention to harm. The case was adjourned to the next quarter sessions with bail set at £5.
Personal and others travel details include Mrs Reymond Eliot and Mr J Ryan heading by train. Mr AM Kelly due in Geraldton. Me Gordon Twine ill with typhoid fever. young Tillow in late fever stage. Master Eldred Arthur Green returned from Grammar School. Dorothy Brown heading south for medical treatment.
The readable lines reveal scattered old time banter about cars and manners with characters named Me, Hix, Tom, Dick and a boy whose fishing Sunday question hints at a larger social scene. The text is broken and hard to parse but conveys a humorous domestic street tone.
Private Jack Woodcock recovers after head wound with successful operation at Hase Hospital Fremantle and favorable progress. Northampton Returned Soldiers' Committee discusses Anzac Day plans, Red Cross notes, and relief funds while school, scholarships, and local meals are outlined.
Curb scum in bathrooms with soap friction and wipe marks with a damp cloth. Dry new curtains overnight in salt water to remove lime and save soap. Keep fat from burning in ovens with dry bread. Test oven by paper to guard against scorching. Use paper to regulate baking times for various pastries and cakes.
In a crowded compartment a Scotsman wearing Hindland garb drew attention from fellow travelers after an awkward incident involving a nasal mishap. An Englishman joined Seat, prompting amused exchanges as the scene grew increasingly chaotic aboard the vehicle.
A fragmentary recipe card provides steps for a savory dish with onion, pepper, and oil. Instructions suggest boiling, mashing, and frying, then topping with breadcrumbs and baking. The text is partially garbled but indicates a baked, seasoned preparation likely serving as guidance for home cooks.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and a possible murder reference but lacks coherent details. Several garbled names appear, with no clear date, location, or outcome. The readable portions offer no verifiable facts to establish a complete news item.
London cables show a quiet market with little offering and ample supplies. Prime old samples traded around £5 5s to £5 12s 6d with occasional truck at £3 7s 6d. yesterday and today’s sales barely moved, with a range for prime and standard grades and feeds noted.
A farmer in the Kurrajong district sued for 200 pounds in compensation after seeds sold by local merchants proved not to be Yorksh ire Hero seed peas as claimed. The jury awarded the plaintiff 148 pounds 10 shillings, rejecting the defendants plea that the seed was described as Yorkshire Hero but later admitted not to be valuable.
A compilation of misc notes reports India's wheat crop near 141 million bushels, roughly 20% above last year. Items mention a death at Guildford Frelandt and a Mr Whittary Chandler aged 79. Brief mentions describe paper milk-bottles designed to kill germs, and a manufacturing pact for match production expected to yield 509 million matches. Also notes the French postal mail volume and a curious stone replica invention.
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