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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1917
Page
3
Reports indicate heavy Luftwaffe activity over German targets and London with fifty enemy aircraft engaged in two squadrons. Casualties reach 78. Several German planes claimed destroyed or crippled. General Holmes killed by an enemy bomb. New South Wales Premier narrowly escapes a shell burst nearby.
A war column reports renewed efforts to retake Bagdad and defend Palestine. German command to lead a new force as air raids over Kent and London cause casualties, with 37 killed and 141 injured. Britons witness a dramatic London air raid, with interceptions and seaplanes downed along the coast. Royalist and Republican fighting persists near Peking as the government bank moves.
Rome reports that Turkish forces are preparing a renewed push to retake Bagiedad and to strengthen control over Palestine. The dispatch cites military moves and strategic positions believed to accompany a broader campaign in the Middle East.
London reports on a July raid by twin engined biplanes with a brisk east wind. Parliament debates reprisals as experts assess damage and the government mulls an assertive stance. General Holman sustains a back wound from shell fire near Thoxgevert Wood. Holman is carried to a car after a heavy dust cloud and bed of debris.
A French communique reports an intense German bombardment from the north of Tiffany Mill to Profdment Pann, with shelling on four sectors. After fierce fighting, the enemy lines were driven back with heavy losses. Allied positions north and east of Tastoux Mill and Pantheon remained intact.
The Turf reports the Melbourne W R C winter meeting opener at Flawington with results from the Maiden Hurdle over two miles and the Grand National hurdle. Merunqua led early, Tinyston moved to the front, Moro num finished narrowly ahead of Lord Grey with Ven Fomreigh and King Mostyn also in the finish. Time 5min 0secs.
The death of John Joseph Ryan at Hobart on Saturday after a lengthy illness is noted. He was 57, brother of Father Ryan, once a butcher and stock dealer in Geraldton until October 1911. Known for generosity and civic work, his departure from the district followed his wife’s illness. A Requiem Mass was announced, with letters from soldiers and local residents sharing condolences.
A reader defends his parliamentary stance amid criticism over his alleged disloyalty to a National Government pledge. He recounts a series of party meetings, proposed ministries rules, and the contested method for selecting leaders, insisting his opposition to elective ministries was misrepresented while he supported the National Government and followed his mandate.
A period sale listing vast stock from Melbourne manufacturer FRANK GREEN & CO including ladies wear such as Fiennella gowns Tweed coats and dresses plus children's and menswear items. Prices quoted across departments show heavy discounts on fabrics, dresses, coats, frocks, hats and accessories with emphasis on clearance of diverse stock.
A fragmented letter praises a Nationalist member and calls for support in upcoming elections under the party banner. It notes a prior endorsement from Geraldian in the state’s Orne constituency and hints at a response to Mr Elliott. The writer stresses a confident path to victory and political alignment within the Assembly.
Citations from Lupp urges community help for returned soldiers lacking suitable farming roles. He notes Claremont college study in poultry farming failing due to few aspirants. He calls for towns to connect with veterans, seek suitable employment, and request government aid if needed, proposing a public meeting and a local Returned Soldiers League branch.
Market opened steady from last week and finished with gains as Dalgety and Co Ltd reported higher prices for Western heifers and heavy bullocks. Sheep and pig entries showed mixed values with best quality heavy stock sustaining demand. young store stock drew strong interest amid cautious buyers.
The inquest into Charlie Look’s death adjourned from yesterday to this morning, held before Coroner B Gee Fay and a jury. Witnesses Juleff Scott Kadama Moxon testified as the jury, by 1 pm returned a verdict that Look died from a gunshot wound.
Cattle and sheep quotations from Fielding's weekly report dated July show prices for prime, medium, and light weight cattle including bulls, cows, and heifers. Wethers and ewes with various weights and quality categories are listed, noting higher prices for extra prime stock and lower prices for lighter, poorer quality lots. Lambs and pork categories include ranges for spring lambs, young stock, and baconers with assorted per pound values.
A fragmented directory style entry lists numerous firms and manufacturers with addresses in Geraldton and nearby regions. It names Atlas Engineering Co, Ayers Sarsaparilla, Dalgety & Co, Dawson photographer, Kenona Proprietary, Wong grocers, Green store, and many others including bank and shipping houses, hardware merchants, and clothing and footwear makers. The list reads like an old business directory with varied trades and locations.
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