Submarine Pirates Report Ocean Losses by Week
Last week's report indicates 18 British vessels totaling over 1 600 tons sunk with three ships feared sunk and mines sweeping operations ongoing.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
3
Mines Swept Upward Across 1917 Totaling Over Four Thousand
In 1917 authorities report a sweeping effort that cleared more than 4,000 mines. The campaign involved multiple units gathering and removing hazards across affected regions, marking a significant safety milestone for the year.
Palestine Campaign Advances as British Forces Press On
Report notes continued British success in Palestine with Turks deploying two army corps to retake Jerusalem. Enemy losses described as very heavy while British positions hold or advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Italian Resistance Denounces Victory Rally in Rome
Demonstrations erupt in Rome celebrating the recent French victory at Monte-Tomba where the enemy reportedly lost 10,000 men. War cables report latest developments and trench events across the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Monte-Tomba
Western Front Cables Report Aerial Success
Today's cables describe repulsed enemy rain on the western front and the success of British aircraft. British planes dropped bombs on supply depots and aerodromes near Courtrai and Kelminster. Three enemy machines were shot down and two others forced down. one British aircraft is missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon
Jon
Cpr
Wan'dely
Courtral
Kelminster
Results of World War Mine Sweeping Operations
Reports from London cite British authorities stating 4015 mines were cleared since the outbreak of war with about 8.4 thousand mines picked up overall. Daily sweeping covers roughly two thousand square miles, with 15 000 to 20 000 personnel involved, noting Allied and German movements and shifts in manpower on the Western Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estes
Hamaa
Brilliant British Drive Secures Mediterranean Watershield
British forces under General Allenby push after a decisive December 27 victory. The campaign secures the watershield between the Mediterranean and the river Jordan as Turks suffer heavy losses and fail to retake Fenmaten. Shipping reports show arrivals and departures totaling over two thousand each, with vessels attacked and casualties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tendon
Ann
Maseny Totegrapha
Firntish
Palestine
Allenby
Mediterranean
Corgan
Fenmaten
PreNet victory celebrated on Italian front at Monte Tome
Rome reports celebrations marking the victory at Monte Tome on Thursday. authorities say enemy losses reached about 10,000 men. The event underscores a significant Allied success on the Italian front amid ongoing campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prenet
Monte Tome
Entente Talks and British Advances in Middle East War
Report mentions Russia seeking autonomy through past measures as Entente considers peace options. Vienna notes Entente reluctance to join negotiations. General Allenby reportedly captured north of Terusa Tony and advances push toward Jerusalem. German-Turkish forces suffer prisoners and machine guns captured as British forces gain ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilfietaily
Allenby
Terusa- Tony
Jerusalem
Machine G
Federal National Party backs Hughes as leaders motion carried
Telegrams report Melbourne meeting of the Ministerial Party expressing continued confidence in Mr Hughes by 24 votes to 3. Voters Fowler and Gregory opposed the motion. Cabinet convenes at 10 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Yeaterlay
Federal National Party
Hughes
Messrs
Fowler
Gregory
Damper Division Votes Show No Majority Result
A fragmented ballot record notes a no majority outcome with 1,108,801 yes and 990,036 no votes. DAMPIER DIVISION appears as a placeholder label amid the results with 168,765 cited.
Anglo Italian forces strike near Piave and Mestre bombs
An official cable reports Allied forces attacking near Piave and Mestre. Italian troops aimed at dislodging enemy positions while bombardments hit Mestre Treviso and Rasramo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ign
Milange
Pongo
Intersidura
Mestre
Treviso
Anticipated rupture with Germany looms in Rome dispatches
Official dispatches from Rome indicate an early break between Spain and Germany as tensions rise over wartime conduct. The Spanish press calls for seizure of Austrian vessels in retaliation for the sinking of the steamship Claudio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jont
Rome
Spain
Cherry
Rataliat m
Claudio
Russia and Austria Clash Over Peace Talks Report
London dispatches say Vienna contradicts the Deity News version of peace negotiations. They claim talks are being revived on Saturday and that Russia now adopts a stance that citizens of a deemed state may not possess a mixed remedy for colds and coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Fussia
Allied shipping report shows weekly movement and sinkings
London reports for the week ended Sunday total movements reached 1,195 a8, with 31 sinkings, up from 12 last week. Italian figures include one steamer over 1,500 tons and one sailor under 100 tons sunk, against two steamers fully attacked. French returns show 76 arrivals and 1,000 tons in small vessels, with five ships attacked unsuccessfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Refusal to Recognise Russian Faction London Dispatch
London reports the Russian Embassy refuses to recognise Litvinov and declines to deal over money and documents. The French Ambassador to America M Tardieu plans to return to France with M Taxie rand to replace Mr Merica's, while U.S. and New York Times notes discuss troop transport tonnage and plans to push five million troops to Europe, dated January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Litvinon
Imoney
Documenta
Potemeton
Washington
America
M. .Taxierand
France
M. Tardieu
New York
Jan
New York “Times
Europe
Death of John Drew in France at age 21
DREW S-Di wpands in hospital in France on Sunday Oct 14 1917 fortified by rites of the Holy Mother Church. Driver John Drew eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Drew, Gerard, Connie, Carmel, Gavin, Korio mourn his loss. Sister Lois, Cosial td Maney note sorrow of Holy Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew
France
John Drew
T. W. Drew
J. Shannon
Cyri Leo
Connie
Carmel
Gavia
Korio
Bister M Lores
Cosial
Maney
Tribute to late Driver John Drem 1917 France
Mrs M B B and T W Drew express heartfelt thanks to friends for support after the death of Driver John Drem in France. He passed away on Sunday 14 October 1917 from wounds received in the Battle of Passchendaele. Linseed Compound advertised for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Drew
de Wine
John Drem
Hospitel
France
Pseschendaele
Picture Show Controversy and Soldiers Benefit Proposal
A correspondent urges Perth and Fremantle councils to support The People’s Pictures by offering cheap shows for soldiers and families. He criticizes a war tax on amusements passed to the public and proposes reserving quarter of tickets for soldiers, with the rest funding soldiers’ relief while reducing ratepayer burdens. The writer volunteers free help and cautions against partisan influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maver
Macey
Tomdon
Gernardian Picture Company
Perth
Fremantle
Soldiers Picture Show Debate At Northampton Event
A letter and gathered remarks describe a soldiers picture show plan in Northampton with Mr Macey criticized for publishing private matters. The Northampton Returned Soldiers Committee chair opened with patriotic remarks as songs, recitations, and music drew a packed hall. A similar night in Assy1tal featured a poker men’s competition, and plans for horse racing and other sports were announced for the Railway Hotel field tomorrow.
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Buiter
Macey
Ir.s.a
Maces
Eine
England
Ste
W. Rosser
Barham
W. Rennie
Naim
Sustraia
S. 1
Northampton
Commonions
Worthampton Notes on New Year Customs and Local Festivities
Mur correspondent recounts ringing in the new year in Worthampton with traditional customs and quiet year-end observances. The Xmas fair at King’s Hill on the 22nd and 23rd offered varied goods and cheerful work for ladies, with satisfactory takings. A welcome-home dance at the Mechanics Institute Hall honored soldiers Privates Crippent, Woodrack, and wounded men including Ash, Twigg, Shea, and StarSergt James visit Wis parents, with Northamton Returned Soldiers Committee hosting.
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Ott
Mechanics” Institute Hall
Northampton
C. Crippe
St Woodrack
France
Allan
Wetcotte
J Fee
S. Ash
A. Ash
EL Twigg
Tim Shea
StarSergt
James
Sng Wis
W. Tueas
Maver
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