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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
3
Continuous air fighting on the Western Front as Treves and Thionville are bombed very effectively. Enemy aircraft are roughly handled and hostile scouts driven off in renewed clashes.
The Prime Minister explains his stance to the Versailles Council, warning that he will resign if the House repudiates the policy he was responsible for. He stresses adherence to the governing program amid ongoing political tensions.
War cables report German forces advancing on Russia at Rovno astride the Petrograd Riga line with 100 guns captured and numerous prisoners. In West Front air fighting Haig says Allied aircraft downed six enemy planes with two missing. Bombing raids on Treves and Thionville described with railway stations gasworks and towns set ablaze and coastwise fires observed.
London reports Lloyd George makes a dramatic explainer pleading to end controversy and resign if the House disapproves of the Versailles policy. He argues the policy was chosen to organize forces to defeat the foe, and states he lacks strength to place the nation’s interests above partisan divides. A German wireless message claims advances and prisoner gains on the Riga–Petrograd line. The bulletin covers Russia peace talks, alleged Kaledin death, arrests related to Lenin kidnapping plots, and foreign reactions, with chaotic conditions from Petrograd to Copenhagen.
London February 5 The Daily Telegraph parliamentary correspondent reports that symptoms of a certain malady have vanished, signaling a concerning change in the expected illness pattern among officials and staff.
London reports fifteen British steam vessels sunk this week as war news. Intercepted enemy messages reveal German advance plans toward Riga Petrograd railway networks and strategic movements.
Fria reports at war with Russia and press reaction in New York papers condemning Trotsky and Lenin while noting possible staged demonstrations. London Admiralty dispatches air raids striking St Denis, Westrom, and Bridges, with aircraft losses and downed enemy planes as well as Allied patrol successes.
Perth Feb 22 Telegrams report Jerry Bown MLC resigns his seat in the Metropolitan Provinces due to his involvement with a State Savings Bank in his business. The notice notes the resignation and cites the bank connection as the cause.
In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday Mr Stewart member for Clarement moved that the sale of alcohol on Parliament House premises should cease after this resolution. The motion was defeated by the votes.
London dispatch reports a French communique saying a raid on Four de Paris was repulsed with losses for the enemy. Detachments north of Ruiss and east of Noner in Lorraine penetrated the German line on a wide front, with over 490 prisoners taken to date. Five enemy aircraft were shot down on Tuesday and three more were badly damaged in their own time.
London reports from Amsterdam that Leige has seen many trainloads of troops and aid passing through in the past three days amid ongoing movements by German forces during the recent westward advances.
London reports from The Party Journal that Cambrai will be targeted as the German offensive. The Echo de Paris adds speculation that the attack may aim between Cambrai and nearby towns, potentially drawing in British forces and many divisions.
London February twenty first in the House of Commons Mr MacPherson said British forces on the western front faced a rising risk as enemy strengths grow with Russian reinforcements. Two divisions had been transferred and measures were taken to deter an offensive with confidence that Britain would hold its ground.
Petrograd reports claim German plans for a future attack on Reval. Condon notes defense preparations and Russian resistance amid counter propaganda. New York dispatch says demobilization halted, troops ordered to resist German advance as Count Petrograd coordinates actions.
A historic notice promotes a private film company project in Cleveland showing the sordid facts of vice without gloss. Anthony P Kelly wrote the scenario for the feature, with Emil Stevens star and Triad Farle Metcalfe praising the district attorney Maven’s crusade against crime. Eleanor fla Tenorance appears in a King's Theatre, Tus a showing on Wednesday the 26th and 27th.
A collage of household tips and light social jests. The text offers cooking hints such as proper tin preparation, jam sweetness, and mushroom identification, alongside pithy quips about education and golf banter. It preserves a dated, humorous tone with multiple named speakers and social references.
A Petrograd message reports the German offensive pressing toward Vitebsk Molodetchy and Minsk. Retstlichs is believed fallen. Headquarters fear Petrograd could fall within a fortnight if the northern advance persists.
Market report from Dalgety and Co dated Feb 20 notes London cables show a quiet market with varied demand. Prices for prime samples hold, forage and medium grades sell modestly. bond color samples fetch around £5 0s and higher. Wheat and other mine news in the district discuss improvements, output challenges, and ongoing development with references to local miners and the Northampton activities.
Holy Communion and Evensong services announced by the Catholic church at Holy Trinity parish. Matins and Lenten intercessions planned, with details for the parishioners of Westhiesting and nearby communities.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Rev J Glemkin and Rev AGenki leading church events at an unspecified time. Mentions Harvest Thanksgiving, prayer and hymn singing, Sunday School at 7 p m, and a Salvation message with a focus on faith and worship.
The church service reflects on loneliness and ruin in the community. Rev Elf Cameron leads a Sunday meeting at The Upper Ream, with plans for a special pre communion service and artistic naval aircraft references.
A Victorian era advertisement claims bisulated magnesia cures indigestion. It promises relief from dyspepsia, wind, and stomach inflammation after meals with half teaspoonful or two tablets, citing patient anecdotes including a Mr P V Anderson of Cooray Queensland. The copy warns only BISCASTED diagnosis.
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