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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1918
Page
3
On the Western Front, Australian forces push forward enabling the British to straighten their trenches and stabilize positions as Allied operations expand. Meanwhile eight German submarines attack a loaded American transport, signaling intensified submarine warfare and risk to Allied shipping.
General Foch reports progress on the Western Front on July 6 and 10. French forces pushed about two miles north west of Longpoint and north of the Aime area, taking 347 prisoners. Chaigny Farm and surrounding positions were captured, with some enemy machines shot and two balloons set alight.
London reports distrust of rumors on Ludendorff's offensive and delays in Allied actions. Paris notes signs that Ludendorff may be advancing on the Italian front while Western front forces appear level. Perris cites growing American battalions ready for field as Time notes Allied information services improving.
Telegraph from Teadqn on July 10 reports Percival Phillips describing Australian forces tightening the British line around Sailly Laurette and Hamel Village. He notes German counterfire, limited machine-gun opposition, and orders for Australians to expect no immediate relief as fresh troops prepare for the next offensive.
London reports heavy German bombardment of defences held by Australians Americans and others near Vaux Bretonneux. The attack is described as severe with significant shelling of the sector as Allied troops defend the position.
London reports July 9 that Lloyd George and David Lloyd George allies urged Sir H. Asquith to become Leader of the House of Commons, risking a split with Liberal and Labour factions and triggering a coalition crisis amid newspaper attacks and party tensions.
New York July 8 report from an Atlantic coast port states an American transport laden with tin was attacked by four U boats in the Bay of Biscay and two of the submarines were sunk by shellfire.
The Premier Mr A W Lefroy reports French mission to Australia will sail Paris on July 23 and reach Sydney around September 20.
Stockholm correspondent reports Germany may seek police access to Moscow and Petrograd and troops to move toward Petrograd. Soviet counterrevolutionaries allegedly held Telegraph offices briefly before British-backed forces restored order as five events spurred calls for decisive Allied action.
Melbourne telegrams report the V R C meeting continuation and listed results across events including Flemington hurdles, Queen’s Tomedy in two year old stakes, and Kensington sprint stakes with various betting odds and winners. The fragment mentions Lady Belgle Bir Prim Mobgonlin and Yosronge McAlpen Raheny among horses and settings.
A preliminary notice announces a sale at Verdea involving Abe Riday and others. The brief item notes technical details and that owners are involved in the process.
Fragmentary notice from a 1250 Brick House style ad inviting further entries. Mentions DALGETY COMPANY and locations Perth and Geraldton. The legible text hints at ore or ewes and possible sales terms but details are unclear.
An archaic verse fragment hints at sailors' safety and reassurance amid harsh seas. The text references winter imagery, white foam, and a guardian child metaphor, suggesting a plea for protection and wellbeing at sea.
Geraldton’s member Mr Willeces reports on Northampton and Geraldine lead mining prospects. Fremantle Trading Company mines Wheal Ellen Baddery Protheroe employ many workers. Surprise mine by Green and Martin shows strong activity with estimated lead value over £100,000, and ongoing expansion promising 180 tons weekly. Other old shows reopened, including Gallagher’s and Yanver, with continued prospecting along Murchison River. Railway extension and smelting access loom as pivotal to future output.
The Mingenew Tennis Club guests, hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward Broad, enjoyed a day of country court play near Manarrai Mingenew. Teams Blue and Red, chosen by captain and vice captain, split the contests with Red winning 10 sets to Blue 7, amid 50 attendees and pleasant weather.
A 1¢ loan representative from Geraldton will visit Mingenew on Saturday to engage the local team. Mingenew Club will be represented by Linthore V Field D Bridge and V Broad. Mesats J Broad E will also participate.
A long list of contributions to the Victoria District Red Triangle via the Y M C A shows donors led by Mr F Bum face as Hon Treasurer Geraldton. Amounts include £3 19s 0d from A Jt Phair, £2 5s 0d from J S Cummins, £11 6s 0d from J S Cummins, and £10 from M J Logue. The Crusader crew contributed £11 0s 8d, Two Pri nents crew 10s, Invincible crew 10s 8d, with many individuals named and sums noted. Street Committee and other donors including P R Young, Misa Martin, H 3 Mills, J Baker, S Rock, S B Smith, A Rock, Waller, Oster, Nestor, J O'Brien, and others. Total or final tallies not stated. many small donations listed in detail.
A detailed list of proceeds and donations for a Narngulu concert shows numerous individual contributors and amounts. Names include Hy Wille and Co, Sydney Fung, G Loney, W Morrisny, J M MacVean, W C Mackenzie, H Hamersley, N Green, G Lester, S Cummins, McLaren, F Green, J Gray, H Sim, and H G Sim among others. Totals and itemized receipts cover receipts from buttons and sales, with multiple donors contributing small sums and larger gifts, reflecting broad community support.
The board considered road maintenance costs and future work for Fond and nearby lines. A £25 payment for park maintenance was approved, with £10 allocated for ongoing upkeep. A new road toward Muilewa was proposed, while One Greenough road repairs were noted as needed after washouts. Next meeting set for August 8th at 10:30 am.
A garbled montage reports naval ship additions totaling 1055.11 tons since April, a matrimonial turmoil noting a dozen divorces in a Supreme Court term, and crop reports praising beneficial rains. It cites Sleep office ads, tailor shops in Geraldton, and French aeroplanes ferrying half a ton of mail between Paris and London.
Market notes Dalgety Co reports on Fremantle kangaroo skins with price bands for merino and crossbred furs, noting a 3/4d to 12d range across grades. Import prohibition to America dampens outlook though catalogue shows some prices firming. damaged and poor skins fetch minimal value while extra good hides command higher terms.
A reader urges the Mayor to call a public meeting over Geraldton water supply. They criticize corroding reticulation pipes and vexatious rates, urging government action to approve a definite scheme and ensure a reliable supply for the town.
Geraldton Roads Board met in the Secretary’s office on a July Friday to review financials, discuss vermin board formation, and consider road works. The board approved several tenders including Edward road clay road and Narmmuli Rudi’n Gully trend, while grant requests were declined due to funds limits.
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