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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1919
Page
3
Premier of France presided as chairman of the conference while M Poincare outlined German arts of agreement and condemned a supposed bargain offered to Britain for neutrality Britain’s brave stand and Britain’s role were praised in opening remarks of the talks in New York.
Fragmented report notes Prime Minister Hughes commenting Australia’s stance on German indemnity and pacific strategy. It also covers Sinn Fein’s aims, police and council actions, and German wartime communique about police and railway disruption, with reference to Rosa Luxemburg and stockroom theft.
London reports describe uncertainty in German army positions and Allied manpower demands as Marshal Foch’s requisitions loom. It notes 309,000 training in reserve, with 804 officers and 145,772 British prisoners reported. Balkans updates mention French Romanian actions, Bolshevik advances, and railway control enabling supply to the Caspian area amid harsh winter conditions.
Federal award pending governs the trearway end and Niles acceptance for Fre mantle men. Mothers Aloysius Mercare celebration and Mary of the Presentation concert planned at the Presentation Convent schoolroom. Returned soldiers to join R.S.A. Meekatharra selection and Holden's Hind to supply provisions for three months to aid prospecting. Government questions on Water Supply and Harvest 1918 decisions noted. W Zimpel sale advertises bedroom suites and dining room furniture at strong prices.
Lieut. J. H. Bradley of the 16th Battalion, son of Mrs Bradley, Snowden Street, and commander in the Australian 4th Division, received the Military Cross for gallantry near Zommsheke on September 26 in 1917. He earlier earned the Distinguished Conduct Medal and later the respect of General Birdwood for leadership under fire. His hometown is Geraldton, where residents salute his return and a family of five servicemen.
Dalgety’s Weekly cattle and sheep quotations for January list ranges for fat cattle bulls and heifers, with prices per hundredweight and weights. Includes pig and lamb rates, noting softer store prices and stronger bacon weights. Prime and fair quality tiers shown for cattle, sheep, lambs, and pigs with regional market variations.
A fragment from Greenough District Rifle Club notes an improved turnout and strong performances. It mentions contributors, a favorable weather day, and shooters like T. Rich and K. Maloy, with reference to test machines and Teamnet Spoor.
An eyewitness account by Wing Adjutant Tila describes a chaotic retreat under heavy air pressure. Allied aircraft harass retreating Germans, dive bombing transport and infantry, causing confusion and large craters in the road while pilots fire into ground targets from low altitude. Casualties and overturned vehicles mark the frenetic scene as the airman observer notes the overwhelmed transport columns.
An observer spots a hidden German ambush as British troops advance. A reconnaissance aircraft dives low to signal the battery to retreat while allied fire removes the obstruction. The Huns open fire but the air crew presses on, and the German guns are destroyed.
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