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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
3
European warfront report says French lines advanced south of Ourcq, repelling an enemy thrust near the Bourges des Le Thiolet sector. German reluctance to strike Rheims directly noted as defense remains strong. General Maurice critiques the overall situation while Allies await Prince Rupprecht’s next movement with his reserves.
War cables from the western front describe improved French positions and forward lines, with enemy attacks repelled. Australian and allied casualty figures are listed, detailing deaths, missing, wounded, sick, and total casualties to date. General Maurice comments on strategic alignment following the Supreme War Council declaration and Clemenceau’s speech, noting fragile conditions and the need to prevent enemy advantages by restructuring forces.
A Brisbane press agency report says enemy progress is temporarily checked with no immediate danger. It notes Prussia’s reserves and a possible direct assault on Teheiius, where defenses are strong, and suggests any capture would require French retreat to affect road communications between Soissons and Rheims.
A fragmentary ad-like passage touts Precision and Snug stilter as remedies for winter woes. It claims a well-kept place offers wind and rain protection, a steady fire, and warmth from old age, with Ot warmth and Woods' Peppermint Cure as the remedy.
Melbourne reports the Federal Government will fix meat prices based on export parity and domestic cost of retail sales. Minister for Price Fixing Mr Greene plans to implement the scheme promptly, allowing for local variations and seasonal factors.
Perth June 10 The subscription list for the ship building scheme is nearly complete. Of the 30,000 pounds required, only 90 pounds remained unsubscribed on Saturday. It is confidently expected the balance will be raised in a day or two.
London dispatch says Field Marshal Haig announced a raid south of Beaumetz Hamel yielding 80 prisoners. Two French raids north of Bailleul captured a few enemy troops. Allied forces repelled southeastward and eastward raids near Arras around Givenchy and La Bassée with artillery fire steady between Vieillers, Bretoncelles, Albert, Givenchy, and Thiebouquet.
Fragmentary dispatch describes stubborn fighting as Allied and Soviet forces press advances in Russia and Finland. Reports claim momentum in several sectors despite counterattacks that failed to erode gains.
A London based military critic assesses the Franco German situation noting 41 divisions, some tied to the Crown Prince. He questions readiness for an advance on Paris or Amiens, highlighting German dispositions, supply lines, and the strategic balance across key fronts.
The interwoven fronts show Germany concentrating forces at a point while Allied lines fall back with limited maneuver space. French and Allied defense hold with General Foch praised for leadership, as German prisoner counts are likely exaggerated amid rapid retreats and Allied store destruction efforts.
Paris reports a French capture of Broad Hill west of Chateau Thierry, a 450 foot eminence overlooking the town and river. London says American communiqué notes hostile attacks northwest of Chateau Thierry on a two mile front during the night, repulsed after artillery preparation with heavy losses to the enemy.
London reports expect an early Austrian offensive on the Piave where no holds exist and Alpine operations show passivity. The effectiveness of the Austrian general staff has increased through winter and spring as German forces move on the Italian front.
Washington reports the American forces on the Marne earned praise for halting German divisions and cavalry for three days. They defended strongly, advanced two miles beyond initial orders, then briefly pulled back but retained a two and a half mile strategic position and important footholds.
Reports from London and New York describe ongoing daytime actions west of Longpont and along the Marne and Meuse fronts. The French and American troops gain prisoners and regain ground while German attacks and pauses around Chamilat Bligny and the hills south of it are noted. A pause in the Allied assault is discussed as German weaknesses and renewed preparations loom in Lowntac and Megs. The front remains fluid with cautious expectations.
Reports describe Allied advances near Neuilly la Joterie and Torey Bellesu Boulesches west of Chateau Thierry with gains in the Marne region. British air crews claim multiple German planes shot down, prisoners taken, and enduring losses. A Paris dispatch notes Count Hertsting may speak to a peace offensive. A British naval update claims substantial submarine attrition, while Armenian massacres are alleged near Tiflis.
Mr A S Wilson general secretary of the YMCA and Mr Alfred Carson a Citizens' Committee member tour Geraldton to promote a 22 010 fundraising appeal for another year of YMCA war work. A large Citizens' Committee forms with Mayor Ole Frank Green leading. Tonight Wilson speaks on YMCA war work and answers questions on fund administration. Carson discusses local history and his town ties.
Robert Livingstone Waterston was found guilty of manslaughter in the Merradin murder case over David Young. Chief Justice Sir Robert McMcillan allowed leniency after the jury recommended mercy, placing Waterston on probation with £100 surety and a promise to abstain from drink.
The State steamer Bambra from Carnarvon called at Geraldton around 1.20 pm yesterday, loaded and waited about half an hour before continuing south. She is due to depart Fremantle next Friday June 1 and is expected to sail to Port Darwin after leaving Geraldton, with a small steamer also visiting port yesterday for unknown purposes before resuming her voyage.
A terse notice lists dates and numbers amid garbled text. The fragment hints at health or medicine topics but lacks clear context, parties, or actions to describe a definite event or outcome.
A damaged OCR list shows prices for foods and household goods including bacon, jam, treacle, sugar, tea, and spirits. Items mention brands like Biscuite Mule and Ware and Fairbrothers with prices per tin or bottle, including methylated spirits and Worcestershire sauce, in prewar style figures.
Market notes from Dalgety and Co include June quotations for fan cattle and fat stock, with good quality medium weights priced around £15 19s 4d to £17 0s 0d and prime mutton noted from Murchison stock. Sheep yarding totaled about 71 pens, chiefly high quality, plus several ewes from Murchison. Pigs and stores also listed with varied rates, and overall clearance near equal to demand amid mixed metropolitan interest.
A testimonial extols Donn's Ointment and Donn's Pills as effective cures for all forms of piles including itching bleeding protruding and blindness. A man named Noah testifies after relief lasting years and urges others to try the remedy, noting availability through a local vendor.
Chemists and storekeepers quote a price per pot and promise posters will be posted. The notice directs readers to Doan's and references Postar AIClellan Co located at 814 Murray Street Perth Dut.
A wartime report honors Sergeant Tugg of the AJC for his VC action near Runcorn. He single handedly charged German trenches, took many prisoners, and inspired fellow soldiers as bullets flew. His courage under fire led to the capture of officers and troops, affirming his legendary battlefield conduct.
A fragmentary report describes events occurring at night involving Mor Chavrmrs Taeeng Vongh and an individual named Ueng. The readable text provides limited detail on actions or outcomes.
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