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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
3
On the Western Front British forces deploy a new and superior Hi Tank amid ongoing European war activity. The move signals a technological advance in armored warfare as battles continue across Europe with Allied forces expanding their innovative platforms.
The United States declares straight talk to Russia and rejects any peace that merely restores the status quo. America will not accept such an outcome and calls for Germany's imperial dream to be shattered.
London reports on Western Front near Ypres quiet on the fighting front while Allied operations push advances. Soldiers say over 7,000 prisoners captured since Thursday with Garinny equipment and mortars seized amid debris. Aircraft bomb and disrupt railway near Greenland Hill as bombardment continues past dawn. Military officials warn the situation could verge on anarchy due to unrest.
A dramatic late wire describes a large explosion on a hill near London. Philip Gibbs details miners crouched in dugouts under German mine work, the earth shuddering into a vast blast, debris and dust rolling, troops reacting at the moment of detonation.
Paris reports a British experiment in Flanders with a new tank design that is more powerful and faster than those used at the Somme. President Wilson signals to Russia that America will resist peace terms that restore prewar status. The prose blends diplomatic notes with wartime rhetoric about sovereignty and life and liberty.
A cryptic wireless message hints at Germany pursuing a separate peace with Austria Hungary. The note, attributed to Komi Medebvurg, claims Germany has deals to split the war effort and shift toward an alliance with the Soviet. The message urges vigilance against liberty foes and promotes a rallying cry around national defense.
An early Geraldton snippet recounts “Old-Time Geraldton” life with poems, poems mocking speculation and a dispute over a verse about gold fever. Henry Levy demands an explanation for a mockingly linked line, and editors defend the item as harmless poetry amid a local press fracas.
A historical note records complaints about a chromic chast cure named Woods Cregt Cappermigt. The brief item highlights a remedy or method mentioned in a local column, with curious spelling that suggests OCR distortion.
A list of declared candidates for upcoming State elections includes East Perth West Perth and North Perth seats. Nominations are open for Rowee’s area, with a ballot to select a candidate for Lee Derville. Names mentioned include TL Simons Subiaro Lieutenant B J Stuples Canning Mr Cameron.
Personal notices list Private John Drummond in Heraldton as killed in action with others reported wounded including Privates Norman Levitie Canier Mingencen Taymond Pletenerlet Mingencen and Haniel Richard Thomas Northampton. Private Kim Holmes writes from France of his steady condition. Mrs Henrietta Lewis of Victor Hovee learns her son Charles H Wright is in hospital in France with mumps. Frank Wright also hospitalized with trench fever. Charlie Wright serves in Army Medical Corps. Frank recently marked his third birthday in the trenches, in view of the enemy.
Yesterday afternoon the annual Corpus Christi ceremony connected with the RC Church drew large attendance from the congregation and onlookers on Sandlord Street. After benediction at St Francis Xavier's, a procession decorated the main entrance of the Presentation Convent with banners and floral displays.
From Our Correspondent reports on a town meeting covering bridge project progress, resident concerns, finances, committee appointments, and upcoming events. The session discussed auditing, band engagements, prize for best young player, and plans for a plant sale at Marine Terrace plus notices for the Agricultural Fair and Club activities.
A fragmentary political debate outlines the White Party platform on national government. Key topics include taxation, industrial development, immigration, parliamentary reform, and ministerial edict principles, with discussion on adopting the party line and cabinet structure.
Market reports from Moura Delgvty and Co show linked stock market quotes for cattle and sheep. Bullocks range from 12 to 18 pounds per 100 weight with quality variations, cows from 10 to 17 pounds, and sheep prices drifting lower with Merino values around two to three pounds per head.
The text details dealer pricing across teer markets with figures for various grades from top to damaged, noting quality levels and quantities. It records average quality items, midrange goods, and inferior stock, with price ranges and supplier names consistent with a market report from the period.
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