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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
3
In wartime Britain the Food Controller Lord Rhondda outlines the present food position and urges greater American wheat exports to aid the Allies. A reassuring telegram from the U S Food Controller follows to reinforce the supply effort.
The Vatican regards the Austrian Premier's address as a constructive move toward peace amid war. Austria is alleged ready to conclude peace without Germany, while the British press calls Dr. Von Hertling's German Parliament speech insolent and bombastic, “banging the door upon peace.”
Copenhagen reports Count Czernin stating Austria will seek settlements on nonconcessions and normalize ties with Russia while backing Germany and Turkey. British and American officials assess the speech as a potential peace offensive and note divisions among powers. Vatican regards Czernin’s stance as a peace step, while France and London debate the mood of Hertling and Czernin. American officials warn of food exports and demand reductions to sustain wartime needs.
A Newport Monmouthshire farmers meeting called by Lord Rhondda, Food Controller, urged sacrifices to bolster Britain's wartime supply. Submarine losses in October limited bacon and cheese, while wheat shares remained constrained for months. The Allied governments sought unity in rationing and production to sustain the war effort.
Telegrams report widespread devastation with Mackay in ruins due to fire from the Hood and tidal waves. Sugar crops destroyed, gas and water supplies unavailable. Town under military and porter control.
The Yeading offerals in Washington dispute claims published in Lemion that President Wilson is endeavoring to influence the British government toward concessions to the Irish. The Washington correspondent for the New York Times communicates that there is no truth to these statements and urges caution in repeating such assertions.
Washington reports the Navy Department barred candy supplies to naval canteens citing purity concerns and an alleged link to purities in the sweets. Allied offensive plans are noted as possible timing with Secretary Baker, Bliss, and the Paris post as central figures in shaping U S war representation and strategy.
Fragmentary report recalls a duel at sea where a schooner pressed an enemy submarine to halt a second engagement lasting about twenty minutes. The submarine briefly surfaced before retreating, while the schooner scored hits and fired upon its foe, signaling a tense surface battle.
Survivors report the American steamer Asasce torpedoed early in December in the Mediterranean with two lives lost. The underwriters secured compensation of 100 guineas and 200 guineas for the crew. New York papers raise price to two cents per copy.
The Aquatic Carnival began amid a hot easterly wind along the Indian Ocean with seventeen events highlighted by a standout display from the champion visiting swimmer. Afternoon crowds grew on the pier as the Trench Comforta Fund oversaw ice cream and refreshments, and numerous local volunteers worked the stalls. The programme featured boys swimming races, underwater questions, distance dives, and a grand display by Ernie Cavill, capped by humorous acts and rowing contests. A mishap delayed the senior fours, with plans to resume on Sunday morning and decide the juniors’ final then.
In a Friday public report, ministers discuss maritime and rail matters as engineers travel to Carnarvon and Geraldton. A plan to arrange future emgimeert and freezing work is mentioned, with cables and notices exchanged between officials including Public Works and Mines ministers.
Reports detail renewed exploration at Irwin River led by Mr Johnstone with government support. A coal seam was reached at 11 feet and again at 8 feet, yielding 8 600 Btu and 11 380 Btu calorific values after air drying. Analysts highlight high calorie content and low ash, noting depth and proximity to the original 1880 discovery and the long interval before further development.
The report notes a serious lack of fresh water forced Johnstone to withdraw from the reserve in November before full assessments of the scan's means. It suggests scope for more coal at depth, with Montgomery calling the sample better than the average Callie mineral. Johnstone says two exceptions exist, the venture mostly run by a small family syndicate, and future progress should serve the State and public interests. Johnstone plans a short trip with Wilson, the Government Inspector, to oversee operations.
A Mackay telegram reports cyclone and tidal flooding causing major damage across Queensland. Fourteen bodies recovered. bridge wrecked. hundreds homeless. Wharves and sugar stores collapsed. ships ashore. Mackay, Rockhampton partly submerged. Rockhampton police aiding evacuees. Government steamer aid sought with food and galvanised iron. sugar losses borne by Commonwealth under agreement.
W Zimpel announces a Manufacturer's Sale amid rising prices and over-bought stock. He plans to release a pruning knife in all tools lines with the public surprise of a Linseed Compound claimed to treat coughs bronchitis and throat irritation, touted as seven seated proven efficacy.
Farmers will deliver wheat to the Scheme's Acquiring Agent at sidings and receive a receipt showing bushels. The Miller will swap Mill Products for the receipt. A 100 bushel maximum applies to each farmer. A narrative recounts nitroglycerin safety research leading to blasting gelatine by Nobel, discovered accidentally during lab work with collodion.
In a heated exchange, Mr Baxter and North Fremantle MPs clash over wheat weevils linked to heavy rains. Angwin questions Ministerial accuracy while highlights show July rainfall, the Harbor Trust stacks, and conjecture that recent poor storage enabled weevil infestation threatening local wheat at Fremantle.
A Turkish legend tells of a dying man who bequeaths 100 to the meanest and 100 to the silliest subject. The dutiful son refuses the money, insisting no relation, but the cadis insistence leads to arrest and a 200 fine, with the father’s 100 destined to remain.
The event occurred at the course with a fair and representative gathering. We cannot provide the full results due to early press deadlines and the absence of Wieeraphle communications with her nurse.
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