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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
3
An English observer reports on a Hun university revealing internal state details of the enemy country. The piece notes wartime interwar intrigues and aims to illuminate top level dynamics behind enemy lines.
Fragmentary wartime briefing noting unrest in Russia with Don Cossacks offered large front section and five million fighting men. Kronstadt sailors revolt cited. Allied front lines mention Solchez River and Vimy Ridge context, Canadian casualties and German heavy weapons impact.
London June 5 Dr Welton Delwer Professor of English in German University arrived in London from Germany. He left Germany May 25 after paying a large sum to Rhineland authorities, offered restoration of professorial rank if he became a naturalised Prussian. He told Anses administration he hopes to have seen the last of Germany. He says food in Germany is scarce and Germany is near hunger with horses in public vehicles mere bags of horses.
London reports a naval revolt at Kronstadt where rebels seize the cruiser as their capital, with meetings held aboard the vessel. China proposes declaration of war against Germany as tensions rise in early June. Janes 5 notes Taentsin may declare war on Germany.
The Admiralty reports Commodore Trywhitt’s flotilla sighted six German destroyers and sank one, with seven survivors taken and no British casualties. Dover patrols bombarded Outend naval base causing damage, while Deal houses trembled from the blast. English air raid over the Thames estuary dropped bombs in Essex and Kent. one enemy plane downed and civilians urged to seek shelter as alarms sounded.
The報 bombardment at Zeebrugge key event with heavy artillery, fires, and debris as German torpedo boats targeted the harbor. Bonar Law states April and May raids, 1000 tombs and twenty tons of explosives stopped. The liner Yarra sinks after a tornado. 890 aboard, 48 missing.
A compendium of fragments from the Victorian Express and related notes on Geraldton in pre-Responsible Government days. It records social customs, public meetings, mining interests, and community debates, including Valentine antics, mining company gatherings, and gas lighting objections.
A Perth correspondent notes a misattribution to Mr Gale regarding Geraldton gas plans. The writer clarifies no association with the gas scheme and explains water works funding was not pursued by the councillor, while apologizing for a prior error in space.
JOAN WAYLANT of the pipe band defends the local musicians who contributed to last Saturday’s procession. He counters rumors and asserts they were invited by recruiting officers and did not seek payment, stressing their patriotic involvement and noting readers saw them participate on the streets.
The Albany rainfall for May set a record with heavy showers, including a brief 2 minute downpour on Thursday afternoon that caused minor street flooding. Total damage is estimated near £300 after recent storms, with streets needing repairs. Local authorities note near record rainfall across the region and warn of potential dangers if streams stay unsettled.
An obituary honors Rachael Jero Rosser a longtime Northampton resident who died at her Brooksvale home. The notice recalls her devotion to family and community, noting her generous nature and ties to the Rosser and Williams families, with mentions of surviving daughters and sons and the village’s outlook on life.
Mr F C Simwitt of the Geraldton State School is noted for duties as headmaster of Evening Continuation Classes. The report lists frontline enlistments, a casualty update for Private W J Kalens Mulleny, and notes on local figures including Mr H Garcon MLC and Mr J Couninghan M.L.A. It mentions the death of Private Tindington and the community’s concern for reinforcements, with references to the Woodthorpe and Edington firm and local governance.
A garbled OCR snippet references vehicle crimes, noting multiple cars and districts. The legible bits indicate police attention, possible suspects, and an ongoing investigation with limited details.
Rainy afternoon limited attendance yet a decent crowd watched multiple races. Remits include Six Furlongs won by Nandy Boy and other finishes with tote dividends noted for Fosilight Golden Spur Kurd Boy and Welter events. Weather affected comfort but racing proceeded with spectators and results recorded.
A discursive view describes vitality from ages forty five to sixty, noting mature strength and sound judgment as life advances. It likens old age to a fragile bridge, urging perseverance, wary of decline, with emphasis on self‑care and steady effort to maintain health and purpose.
A distressed ship off the Northumberland coast prompted rescue efforts led by Grace Horsley Darling who helped four survivors ashore before perishing later in 1842. The piece catalogs royal and civilian honors, including medals and orders from Napoleon, Prussia, Austria, Japan, Serbia and the United States, and ends with folk remedies for ailments and seasickness.
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