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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
3
Western Front reports by General Foch state French infantry have overcome enemy resistance at multiple points. Captured include Lagrille Faris and the Chevigny Farm quarries, with patrols reaching Lomepont and the northern Corcy area taking prisoners.
London reports July 19 tension in the Reichstag over Kuhlingan’s resignation and war budget debates. The socialists split on the war bill while discussions on appointing a Pan German foreign minister continued. Also noted are Belgian royal visit to London and French military assessments of German lines. A German submarine incident is described with Allied anti submarine actions in the Thames estuary.
A French communiqué states increased gains at night near the Forest of Retz, taking the village of Corey from Corey Station to Chetesac and the farm at 86 Plus. Field Marshal Haig reports improved positions at Bretonneux and successful raids at Metris and Festubert.
Paris dispatches report Dr A telogtian argues the German offensive will resume after Kuhliman's downfall, seen as a victory for German command. He claims forcing peace cannot be achieved by military decision and urges proving Kuhliman's fallacy in the claim.
Major-General Maurice warns Britain’s 1918 manpower gaps stemmed from late action and failed expedients notably used 19-year-olds in trenches. He notes the U.S. and France mobilized older ages, German policy differs, and calls for immediate 1919 planning.
Telegrams show France posting higher revenue for the year than the previous year. Revenue 10NG17 £21,577,007 and PATH £1,622,535, total up £45,528. Expenditure Wall 17 £5,275,704 versus 1017-14 £5,328,078, extra spend £5L,5L1. The year’s deficit recorded at £705,743.
Final acceptances for the Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree list horses and weights with Boojgat Cobram Coradill Wortupa and Doiran among 4 to 1 and 7 to 1 favorites. Raheny Tavalt Carpatims Artillery Bilt and Cullin Faine also feature in the latest betting.
Mr J C Rods, famed for first class ladies and gentlemens tailoring and cutting, will take over the premises on Terrase formerly occupied by Air MLL Makzy after Monday. Rods, an artist in occupation and shrewd business operator, is expected to secure public patronage as he expands the drapery business. The note also mentions a telegram about the Gallipoli Strollers, denying a returned letter and clarifying a Perth branch appointment rumors.
The Admiralty promotes publicity on wartime naval effort. Paymaster Collingwood Hughes spoke in Glasgow on Navy scale, noting increases from 300 warships to about 3,500, and from 150,000 to 450,000 naval personnel. He described North Sea operations, ship dispositions, and the Navy's role in protecting trade routes with battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines. He cited transporting 47,000,000 across the Channel and contrasted British sea power with Germany’s reduced mercantile fleet.
A Tolnay interview reports the New Siberian Government seeks an Italian Republic with autonomy for Sterile. It aims to impede the Brest-Litovsk treaty, rehabilitate Lammy, and oppose the Germans while accepting Siberia’s share of responsibility.
The Geraldton Municipal Council met Wednesday night with Mayor Ide F. Grean and councillors present. They discussed reducing parliament membership, hosting Anzac furloughs, and appointing committees. A works plan urged trees and street resurfacing, plus a drainage trench and possible pump engine. The Finance Committee urged price reductions from Dalgety Co and accepted J J Brophy’s oil engine trial for emergency use.
Chance for Returned Soldiers and investors to acquire Morres Park and Waratah Estates north of Perth. Subdivided into 2 acre blocks near Beaufort Street and Reachtoro Road with water available at shallow depths. Prices from £66 per acre, auction scheduled Friday week the 17th. plans available at Hoang Retate zones.
Catholic St Xavier mass times and services at church of England matins and evensong at station baptisms and holy communion noted Salvation Army revival campaign led by Major Howard with lectures and women’s Home League opening Presbyterian and Methodist notices list ministers programs and dates with scattered spellings and typos
Molbowene July 1 Frederick Miller of Collingwood left home on Sumdas with a motor lne and sidecar, accompanied by his wife. On the return journey he bore to pass a motor and the cycle upset, pinning him between the machine and a tree. He died after medical help arrived at Pinmond Creek.
Melbourne announces contracts for four steel ships with Walkers Limited Brisbane and expects signing with Toole and Steele of Adelaide for four additional steel ships.
An American journal reports a February dated item about a Japanese inventor in Denver, George V. Nishiyama, 25, and his wife Emmar married, receiving a U.S. patent for a device that attaches to any camera and automatically takes the user’s own photo. The cylinder device includes a small bell signaling several seconds before operation, allowing the subject to pose.
The national museum seeks extraordinary credit to fund an archaeological expedition near the Bolivian frontier. Ruins of an ancient city are said to lie in a forest noted as Anamoniga. The tale mentions Rig te Tapeico and a legendary Golden Floor of Dorado, with references to Spanish and Portuguese explorers and a reassertion of a Portuguese claim.
A Caxton Hall conference on municipal affairs described how Germany and Austria profited from reclaiming discarded tins before the war. They reportedly seized up to 30,000 tons annually at low cost and returned refined tin and by products, fueling competition with British manufacturers.
An old advertisement touts Dr Wilman’s Pink Pills as an ideal tonic to restore strength and vitality. It claims to help nervous, pale individuals in wartime and promises a booklet explaining the nervous system free on request. The text lists unrelated medical assurances and a mailing address for inquiries.
The notice lists discounted apparel items including costumes and skirts at Holtomn Bios Freeman with prices and vendors. It mentions locations on Wig Street and Rope Meet, and notes related purchases and possible job advertisements. A carpenter position is also advertised by two women seeking furniture and sewing work.
Fragmented OCR shows a road board imposing a levy or rate in a town. Text indicates annual value and minimum rate per the town, with references to shillings and pence. Names and places are unclear due to distortion.
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