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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1917
Page
3
The Western Front reports the Russian Giant ready to renew combat on a grander scale. Russo Romanian forces are in high efficiency, with Austro Germans poised to invade Bessarabia to loot harvests. Italian front clashes cost Austrians seven battalions as German forces retreat along the Belgian coast due to British sea strikes.
Western Front dispatch from London reports a major British advance with a frontline thrust of over a mile near Lene. It claims capture of strong defensive positions along the Sweden River, with substantial enemy casualties and light Allied losses, and asserts objectives achieved.
Rome reports authoritative circles expect a general Russian offensive at the front from the Battle Sea to the right bank. Meunlecy is said to be set to outpace prior successes in a grand, violent campaign. Austrian losses and Romanian troops moving reinforce an anticipated larger clash on the Transdanubian and Adriatic theaters.
A British fronts report notes German withdrawal from Ostend and nearby Belgian towns. German torpedo boats and submarines allegedly lost in recent engagements with the British fleet. London reports Prime Minister Thorne predicts a new offensive and warns of possible war collapse if many Germans are recalled.
London reports a Mediterranean disaster caused by an explosion. Faris notes 176 saved from 1,? vessel. 28 passengers and 10 crew perished. War updates follow with Allied and German positions, and citations of gains by forces in Europe.
A Melbourne advertises a large liquidation by Frank Green Co at The Big Store Geraldton with vast discounts on ladies blouses tweed outfits coats dresses and undergarments. It lists job purchase prices and reachable special values on gabardine coats and pants wool outfits and children's wear along with millinery specials and ready to wear hats.
The ad lists rugs and blankets as unassailable values and promotes men’s working trousers size 4 6, men’s binglets, boys’ suits and overcoats at special prices. Also mentions matching binglet and pants, vilcoats and noted low prices for gent’s wear.
Letter to the editor urges a practical move in Geraldton district for local ore treatment at the shipping port. It argues government support could enable local treatment facilities, cites ore from Raddera and Norra Tarra, notes public batteries exist elsewhere, and calls for a committee or league to thoroughly pursue the issue for national benefit.
An 1860s style appeal urges Urysamiigh division electors to enroll for the franchise and vote in October. The letter defends Moy as a capable Labour candidate and urges backing for Greenough seats, notes weather and local events, printing ink shortages, and social concerns about gender balance.
MMlae Gray of Nanson forwards a letter from Private J. Ot Hunter, wounded in France and now in England. He describes good weather, meals, and care, notes wound locations in the face, hospital stays, a transfer to France, and subsequent voyage to England where he remains in bed but improving. He asks for news from Navan friends and signs best wishes from cousin Tack.
Aronchial Cougas takes Wooda Great Peppermint Cure at Ipeal according to the readable report. The event details a local treatment effort and notes possible side effects observed during the trial. Community health officials monitor the response as residents seek relief from persistent symptoms.
An old advertisement extols homemade beauty remedies using lemon and milk to brighten nails purify skin and soothe throats. It claims lemon rubbed on fingertips freshens nails and lightly colored lips while a lemon based drink aids figure shaping and cooling effects without sugar.
A partial description outlines an elegant wrap or dressing jacket. The item is one piece, folded and stitched, with a neck trim. Text suggests it could be made from any remnant material and trimmed accordingly, but the damaged source limits full details.
A fragmented ad item describes a versatile bow and ribbon accessory suitable for silk, jackets, lounge wraps, or small dinner or Whist party wear. Mentions 27s and double width options, with unclear material details and multiple decorative uses.
Practical vintage travel hints for women readers. Advice covers comfortable clothing loose corsets light boots and a pillow for resting. Suggests packing lavender water or perfume, how to read and crochet during trips, and labeling trunks. Warns against last minute rushing and advises starting well before departure.
Fragmentary notes recount beliefs about birthstones and gemstones. Amber said to cure throat and glandular issues. cat's eye charms against witchcraft. coral wards storms. diamond induces sleep and spiritual ecstasy. emerald influences constancy. onyx wary for wearer. opals harm love. sapphires inspire good deeds. a rector cites freedom as following God’s law.
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