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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
3
On the Western Front enemy arrangements point to a major offensive. Infantry are being trained in musketry and the new German attack is expected to feature tanks and poisonous gas prominently.
In a House of Commons address Lioyé-George defends extending Versailles War Council authority. He denounces treasonous leakage of information about War Game decisions and cites the Pope and President Wilson speech as context. Latest war cables summarize tensions and political maneuvering.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Lloyd George defending Allied resolve at Versailles. He warns against surrendering war aims, notes German strength and eastern to western troop shifts, and defends secrecy over military deliberations while urging national resolve.
New York Feb 13 The Remne correspondent reports the Pope believes President Wilson’s speech makes Germany’s militarists responsible for further war and that Wilson’s words nurture peace efforts already sprouting.
Member for Perth urged drastic finances measures stating that the remedy lies in violent taxation and retrenchment. Perth telegrams note the discussion occurred in February, with reference to grant eight and Me Pilkington.
Shipping notes report the Kurnalpi returning last night with wool and other cargoes loaded for Fremantle. The Stita Kreamer Hamlers is near Geraldton on a northward trip. Goods for transit will be received by 168 with next Monday timing. Raurder suppliers Raurder.
The report describes Domb and allied raids with bombardment of enemy positions behind lines. Observations guided artillery to engage batteries, and bombers targeted barracks, railway workshops, and depots. Canadian forces raided near Harghcourt Lens area capturing prisoners and equipment. Parliament debates pacifist demands and war aims with calls for Paris agreement clarity and international worker conferences.
A Perth meeting of the Mowinpa Coun CH discussed the Metropolitan Charities Appeal launched by citizens to support metropolitan charities. It also covered district matters including market hours, amendments to laws, leases, land improvements, and the Yarra River water supply scheme with dam failures and government handover considerations.
The total movement for the week fell to 4,011 from last week, while sinkings rose to 1. This return includes all mercantile term matters known to have been undertaken by mine or submarine devices, regardless of government service status.
The notice lists church events across denominations for the upcoming period. Church of England marks First Sunday in Lent with matting at 7:90 pm Evensong and services at Naviree? Man at 7:80 pm Bere ue Lievotiona at 7 pm. Salvation Army Harvest Festival Services include Sunday Thanksgiving and Monday social with sale of goods. Gifts may be left at the church.
Harvest services at Wesley Church led by Rev JG Jenkin with theme Lord of the Harvest and They that sow in tears. Special solo performances and addresses planned for Sunday afternoon with hymn selections and congregational participation.
Council members debated continuing a water scheme only if the Government handed over the prevent scheme row of charge. Dr Cobeldick doubted government action while the Town Clerk warned delays if another plan was chosen. The Mayor urged avoiding delay if Dickson could substantiate his position. the committee report was adopted.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams' pills as a cure for dyspepsia and poor digestion. It warns that eating when not hungry harms digestion and promises a free booklet What to Eat and How to Eat, with a sample mail response from Dr Williams' Medicine Co and a price in shillings and pence.
Henry Wood and William George Webb of Geraldton along with Reuben Lavi Green of Gingin passed fit by the local medical examining officer and provisionally accepted for active service. They depart for Blackboy Camp soon. Lieutenant Heppingstone, the State Recruiting Organiser, visited town and described his camel encounter after being knocked off the camel by an airplane. The list of enlistments for the week ended is incomplete due to damaged text.
A period advertisement explains that stomach fermentation harms digestion and proposes amquinatep magnendia as a safe antacid. It recommends two Magnesia tablets after meals to neutralise acid, prevent fermentation, heartburn, and dyspeptic symptoms. The product is sold in small flasks for portable use.
Sydney reports the body of farmer James Curran aged 23 found in the Murrumbing River after a disappearance near Wagen Hospital. Police believed a hoax, then found Curran garrotted before entering the river. He carried £280, with only £1 on his person.
The Branch squad improves with Easter aim to rival statewide brigades. Captain Puddy trains hard as Smacker Smyth and others display energy, with a portable tank mishap and weight testing delaying plans. York, Guildford, Subiaco, and Geraldton reported ready for trials.
Geraldton council heard Minister Hudson pledge immediate action to ease access to wheat sheds. The issue stemmed from railway delays hindering delivery as farmers sought to move wheat to town. A wire dispatch praised the Wheat Scheme proposal and urged quick wiring and a roadside gate solution to permit wheat movement without Commissioner approval.
The sale begins as prices climb, with Trevisine trimming costs across lines. Suppliers overbought earlier and offer Millie a chance to benefit from the reductions, despite the broader price surge.
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Report of a memorial service held on the third of the month for Mrs Scully at Nabawa Halt. Attendance praised the sympathetic appeal. receipts listed 216 pounds with expenses 1 pound 1 shilling, leaving 15 pounds as a donation to Mrs Scully. Various attendees and amounts contributed noted, including Gr Gr Meylowcraft and others. secretary McCartney recorded totals.
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