Naval raids and rail hubs hit as spring offensive looms
The Western Front reports successful naval aircraft raids with many railway stations and aerodomes bombed. German forces continue extensive preparations for a major spring offensive.
Geraldton Express in Geraldton, Western Australia
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1918
Page
3
British Advance North of Jerusalem Reported
The Palestine Quarter notes continued British advances north of Jerusalem as forces push toward strategic positions and consolidate gains in the region amid ongoing military operations.
The Italian Front and Palestine Fronts In Latest Cables
Latest war cables report heavy artillery fire on the Cambrai front near Bullecourt and Ypres with local fighting near Canada Nord. British naval air raids and bombing devastate enemy airfields and rail hubs in Malgieres Mets and Lat, with several enemy aircraft downed and post clashes along the Hindenburg Line. In Palestine, British advances north of Jerusalem are confirmed with railway and stockyard hits and a night raid. Italian front shows strong artillery activity with bombings and dispersed enemy positions near Treviso Padua and Colima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houthalst Forest
hiMets Path
Lille
Obraere Minamng
Malgieres
tHona Nod
Bitka
Mets
Atlour
Memimstoulers
Alr
Malzieres
Lat
Bullecourt
London
Jan. T
Aritiah
Palestine
Allen Bys Tine
Jerusalem
Atulen
Romie
Jan. G
Trexivo
Padua
Colima
Sereng Valley
Playe Secioe
Lerico Station
DPRMAN PREPARATIONS FOR SPRING OFFENSIVE
London reports from the front state prisoners captured from various sectors confirm German rear areas are being cleared to establish large reinforcements. Villages in Premiers area are fortified by German soldiers with feverish construction of defenses, signaling upcoming operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Penly Chronicke
Britten Deadquarters
Fresh American Troops Seen Turning Tide in War
Late wires report General Hingworth stating 110 000 fresh American troops would seal Germany's fate and food supplies would improve after August. Anglo American shipbuilding within two months could curb sinkings. London notes a Chinese troop proposal to Europe with Tuan Chi Yui asked to allocate Boxer indemnity funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudon
Hingworth
Germany
London
Pokia
Europe
Tuan Chi Yui
Death of Mr Scully at Geraldton Police Court
An adjourned inquest into the death of John James Scully was held at the Geraldton Police Court. The jury found the death was due to natural causes, noting Scully, 60, died after a fall and syncope with congested brain and liver. He leaves a widow and several children, including son Chris at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
James Scully
Geraldton
Gee
de Lucey
W. Bennett
Hi. V. Eaton
Scully
Natmya
C. Meadowcratt
Hhis
Mertowcratt
Nabawa
Thut
C. Meadowever
Nanson
Thomas
Sundar
Jun J Merford
Winugh
Auction Wonders and Local Affairs in Geraldton Perth
A letter from Auction Wonders describes support for a Chen Len Kee show in Geraldton and a dispute with the Returned Soldiers' Association over profits and funding for Rest Room, with promises to cover deficits if needed. The note mentions a sale of a Dew machine, a grindstone device, and a Quaker longevity event in Whittier California honoring Lydia Heald Sharpless with many elderly Friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe
Perth
Chen Len Kee
Geraldton
Returned Soldiers’ Association
Whittier
California
Lydia Heald Sharpless
Waliy Oters
FEE
Successful Raid by Arabs Near Maan Reported
The War Office announces that Arab forces raided south of Maan and captured prisoners. They also occupied an important post further south in the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Heiljar
Maan
Urther South
Soviet Calls Third Russia Congress Amid Upheaval
A Petrograd telegram reports the Soviet executive has resolved to convene a third Congress and opposes a Constituent Assembly, signaling readiness to push reforms without delay. Berlin notes indicate Crown Council cautions and a transfer request to Stockholm, with negotiations suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
San
Petrograd Staten
Zurich
Berlin
Stockholm
Contea Powerx
Yeo 4 No NEW YOU And Voted Divisions
Fragmentary OCR lists regional territories and voting tallies with numbers for No and Yes. It mentions places such as Toodyay Lak York Port Hedland Broome Wyndham Derby and a total of 1250 6602 complete, indicating a regional referendum result alongside incomplete candidate or transport figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
tUhidiow
Toodyay
York
Port Hedland
Last Year’s Referendum Voting Details Across States
The article reports the outcome of the October 1916 constitutional prescription referendum, detailing results by state including New South Wales and Queensland. It records figures such as totals and percentages for each jurisdiction, reflecting regional support and opposition patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Queensland
Market Reports from Dalgety and Co Ltd
Jan 2 market update notes a quiet fat stock market in the metropolitan area after Christmas, with no fair growth since December 5. Prices for beef and mutton show erratic movement, while local trade attendance remains limited and several makers participate in the subdued selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Honda:s
Murchison
Mices
Gmd
Iit Onkald
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