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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
3
The British Admiralty says allied aircraft bombarded the Goeben at Nagara and gun positions at Gaba Tepe. Enemy assertions claim the ship was refloated and moved up the Dardanelles.
London reports morning and late night bomber activity with bombs dropped on the capital. Admiralty notes air raids on Crosben and bombardment near Gaba Tepe as weather and enemy claims complicate damage estimates.
The Madrid Solce Porte reports the Spanish steamer Gialda of 4,400 tons sunk west of Guardia. The ship halted at 3 o clock and was sunk by bombs at 7, the captain captured. The sub was attacked amid indignation, with protests against German submarine actions.
A damaged account recalls Allied prisoners in Germany and Switzerland, focusing on New Zealanders and Rosaians. It describes harsh conditions, starvation, and forced labor at camps near Dulmen and Munster, with reports of reprisal camps and disease. A witness claims systematic abuse and eventual indications of a slow, brutal end to the camps.
Telegrams report the Railway Commissioner returning from Brisbane after an attempt to reach Kreck along the 990 mile Rampton vicinity line. He progressed only to the Balot arc. Many sections of the line remain warm and incomplete.
London reports from Stockholm that Finland’s civil war has begun with Guards overthrowing the government. A proletariat dictatorship backed by Bolsheviks forms while the Diet supports the Finnish proletariat. Violent battles rage near Viborg and Hilingsfors as railways and telegraphs are cut. Foreign consuls flee.
Report from Petrograd states Bolsheviks seized the Noumanian ephd reserve and expelled the Ratmanian Ambassador. They declare the Tursian General Schett hastom, commanding in Bessarabia, a people’s enemy and strip him of Protection laws. Scherthasten pledged to ensure food to Russian armies.
The New York Times Washington correspondent reports the United States is sending 70,100 troops to France each month. The tonnage available is now double what it was when first planted.
The United States General Staff states Germany is violating the Russian armistice by shifting troops from the east to the western front. Germany fears Russian propaganda and is moving troops to strengthen defenses.
Rotterdam Jan 29 Admiral Tirpite told Aeuwe atterdansebe Germany seeks military occupation of Beicum and the submarine base there to prevent Anglo American renewals of attacks. He says the world will divide into continental Europe and England America in opposition camps. Our army guards must force England to yield by what we word. She went de yintuntarily, Ue tether and- We can hold out midger try Rings tond and her friends.
Russian authorities report that the Terrorist Committers formed exclusively of women have sentenced Lenin and Trotsky to death, alongside twenty other members of the Balaierita. Recent air raids caused 17 deaths and 11 injuries in London on January 24.
The only son of Tate James Watsma of Geraldton married Miss Alice Stansfield eldest daughter of Mr W Stansfield of Nangon and erstwhile of Bontenal on January 26 at Nabawah Roman Catholic Church. The ceremony between the couple with bridesmaids and toasts followed by a wedding breakfast at the parents home. The Express offers congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
A fragmentary advice piece guides female travelers on packing and behavior. It suggests a soft hat, comfortable shoes, light fragrances, reading material, simple crochet, and neatly labeled luggage. The tone emphasizes avoiding worry about possible travel mishaps and keeping to train timing with calm preparation.
A Northern tour by Minister for Mines C A Hudson and officials toured the Nonis and Kirtons South mines, noting upgraded equipment, new jig concentration, and a Wilsey engine. Ten men work at 180 ft depth with a 4th wide adit. reports two to ten tons shipped after re opening. Fremantle Trading Co property shown with linseed compound and new concentrates tech.
An on-site tour reports rich lead ore deposits near Northampton with mines at Badder, Geraldine, and Three Sisters showing solid grades and rising output. Managers expect renewed activity as new shafts extend, treatment costs drop, and nearby graphite prospects attract interest, signaling a possible revival of the district’s mining industry.
The Mallowa Roads Board holds a meeting in the office of the Board on Saturday. Members present include Keete Cenairmany O'Trhea Stokes and Iskethorpe with Mitchell or Vathy Jones absent. They discussed traffic, labor for a new route and road improvements, including a 11 foot wide track and compensation rates, and reviewed fencing waivers for adjacent properties on the Carara Road project.
The Victoria District Cooperative Flour Mill informs farmers to deliver wheat to the Scheme's Acquiring Agent at designated sidings and receive a receipt. The record lists land transfers, mining and health matters, vermin control proposals, road works, and financial statements including a quarterly net credit and upcoming notices.
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