British Gains On Western Front Reported
European War brief notes on the Western Front say British successes follow a sequence of attacks. Allied forces claim large enemy numbers killed and many taken prisoner as dug-outs are destroyed.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1917
Page
3
Eastern Zone Battle Report From Macedonia Ends Right Wing Break
In Macedonia the enemy's right wing broke as Austrians and Albanians were dispersed with serious losses. An alleged Netherlands minister is said to be sending Yarrowdale's prisoners home via Spain.
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Macedonia
Netherlands
Yarrowdale
Spain
Rone
Salonika
Taesti
Gerard
Berlin
Mwerion
Germany
Wilron
The Submarine Menace Claims New Warfare Revolution
Edison the American scientist at work promises a revolution in submarine warfare. He asserts novel methods will change naval tactics and give the United States a decisive edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
War Cables Report Series of Allied Advances
Latest war cables describe successful operations along the Ancre front near Miraumont and Petit Miraumont, capturing positions, taking 268 prisoners, and repelling counterattacks. Reports also claim breaking enemy right wing in Macedonia and note unconfirmed Yarrowdale prisoner releases. Canadian, American, and British notes cover shipping, relief work, and potential submarine warfare advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fen
Tans
Givenchy
British War Report Details U S and European Fronts
A sweeping British dispatch covers Allied and German actions, detailing U S statements on the Varrowdale crew, Armenian atrocities, and Mediterranean operations. It notes German gains in Champagne, Allied bombardments near Woevre, and a British claim of sinking enemy ships while citing American and French reactions.
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Lona
Paris
Beltia
Valles
Tye
Maison
Hillerd
Lisse de
Main de
Tein
Bet
le Journal" Publiates
Medican
Menkene
Syria
Mesopotamia
Phrates
Geraldton casualty list and return of Private Lawn
An Australasia Personal item notes Heitmann M L A arriving by Saturday night train and planning a Geraldton re run before the Perth train departs tomorrow evening. Private J B S Lawn Fremantle appears on the 27204 casualty list with a red cause not stated. The wounded soldier was near Geraldton, with mention of a Mr Imlebrechtchment and a wife and family inomanties.
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Afr
Heitmann M.L.A
Geraldton
Perth
J. BS Lawn
Fremantle
Frank Green & Co Annual Summer Sale Opens Warcrester Dept
The Warcrester department hosts a large annual summer sale featuring extensive mercery and clothing. Includes dress and gown fabrics, shirts, undergarments, trousers, suits, hats, stockings, furs, and children wear with many items heavily discounted. Special offer: country customers receive carriage paid on cash orders during sale weeks.
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Frank Green & CO
Unclear OCR fragment hints at election and public notices
Fragmentary text shows references to an election, public notices, and various unnamed entities. It mentions terms like commission, voters, and dates with sparse readable names. The readability is too low to derive a concrete incident, outcome, or clear entities beyond generic references to public process and governance.
New World War Ministry Formed With Six Libehrials
The new War Ministry comprises six liberal members and a prime ministerial roster. The appointment aims to strengthen defense leadership with ministers for defense, foreign affairs, and internal security. Key figures include ministerial nominees and a defense monitor, outlining the cabinet lineup and expected policy focus.
Soldiers Letters Report Missing Officer in Lombard Backstory
Fragmentary report notes a missing officer from Geraldton in a World War II era correspondence. The text mentions Mrs Od Roaring, a 19 year old engine, and a sequence of names and places that hint at military units and wartime communications. The readable fragments imply inquiries and appeals for information, with terse genealogical and service references scattered through the damaged page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willan
Geraldton
Caution Urges Fair Play in Yacht Races and Time Rules
A reader questions the handicapping in yacht racing, arguing boats should be allowed to expend time for excitement and public interest. The piece defends the handicapper’s judgment, warns against overregulation, and urges prudent scoring while expressing concern for public spectacle in Perth and Geraldton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teun
Boodwiyk
Perth
Geraldton
Wanted Known Bug and Tailors Advertise Jobs
Local tailors ENT'S Pocket Books and Wallets, Military Brostien, Ladies Beusimae Soom Y to 42 ac ab Tocat, Boestey, employ over twenty workers under expert Cutter Fate of Perth and Melbourne. Geraldton visit promised, bethe Wisbave email. Housed 4 UikUS and Freamas advertise headlined by manager for energy led sales. Also 4 girls for housekeeping and an asted paper for sale through the office.
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Tocat, Boestey
Housas 4
Uikus, & Freamas
Fate
Perth
Melbourne
Treasurer's Statement for Red Cross Society Receipts and Disbursements
Audit of the Red Cross Society financials covers June 1913 to February 1914. Totals show receipts and items such as remittances to overseas clubs and Sandhag Fund, stationery, postage, and advertising. Auditor G A Houston reports all books and vouchers correct. Sydney Harbor and Geraldton references appear as closing remarks and letters suggesting future votes.
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Ofice
Ntnaa
Sandhag
Ameliortiva
G. A. Houston
Geraldton
Lemon remedies for health and comfort in old notes
A compact guide describes lemon juice uses to cleanse the system, ease fevers and thirst, soothe sore throats, and aid convalescence. Instructions cover preparing lemon drinks with sugar, cold or hot water, and how to apply lemon slices for sore feet, with cautions on consumption and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atio
Proud of Him Builds Brick Outhouse with Son's Help
Randy Macpherson begins a brick outhouse project inside a growing wall as his son Jock brings dinner. Ready admires the progress, joking about the finished work while the pair discuss Jock becoming an architect under his father’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Macpherson
Jock
Dee
Andy
Bat
Nine and Nine and the Electric Light Collector
A visitor in a doctor’s consulting room coughs badly and begs for noise to stop. The doctor asks him to breathe deeply and says he owes the Electric Light Company nine pence. The scene blends a domestic cough with a small town debt dispute.
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Kean
Anid
Bay ‘Nine
Aise Pence
Electric Light Company
One More Chance Drama Ends In Mock Romance
A flirt attempts to pressure a girl into marriage but she rejects him firmly. He theatrically laments his ruined life while she coldly replies she has moved on. The scene hints at the social tension of forced suitor alliances and the fragility of romance.
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Uae
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Ate Kinny of
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aersLy
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Victoria Saloon Ad Promises Cheap Coal Ting Delirius
A brief ad fragment promises best at lowest cost and urges readers to visit the Alo Fonttafo at the Victoria Saloon to obtain coal Ting Delirius, claiming payment to patrons who go there.
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Ting
Delirius
Alo Fonttafo
Victoria
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