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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1918

Page

3

War Cables Report Wide Front Successes and Allied Figures

War dispatches from London and Tokyo detail Haig’s June 10 report of 196 prisoners taken and gains on a two mile front with forward positions secured. Foch notes lively artillery near Hangard Wood and between Villers Cotterets and Chateau Thierry. An Australian press note cites 956,778 Australian casualties and 48,587 deaths through June 13. President Wilson announces over 800,000 Americans sent overseas as war effort expands. Tokyo reassembles high military conference reviving talks on potential Japanese intervention.

London Haig Waccsestal Tuns Bothuse Foch Hangard Wood Villers Cotte- Feta Chateau Thicery New Zealand Preas ‘Association Learna

Review of German Offense Progress And Allied Strain

Situation reviewed by General Maurice notes the Aled Vmet war front lengthened by six miles since mid March, with Allied losses 14 to 18 higher than before the campaign. German reserves drained, front widened, key railway junctions at Hazebrouck Bethune and Amiens held under fire. French positions east of Compiegne guard the Oise and Alsne lines hindering a push toward Paris. Crown Prince using at least 43 divisions. 27 divisions remain ready by late May, German defense remains formidable but strained by costs and rising American forces.

London Mejor-Gentral Maurier Pooh Haxeprook Bethune Amiens Compiegne Oise Paris Tial Pole Charmel Porta Somme Crown Prince Hindenburg

Forecast on German Fleet Weakening Signals Change

London June 16 English naval critics forecast the German fleet will soon be compelled to be weakened. The notice notes repeated expectations and discusses potential shifts in naval balance.

London

Cupard timer Ansonia torpedoed in Atlantic clash

The Cupard timer Ansonia, a 6 154 ton ship, was torpedoed off the Atlantic coast. It sank and survivors were picked up by an eastern steamer. Ninety crew members have been landed and a search continues for 49 missing persons.

Ansonia Steat Atlantic Tec

British Italian Front Reestablish Gain On Contal Line

Late wires report British and Italian forces recaptured the Contal front while Austrians attacked fruitlessly. Italian left flank units aided infantry and artillery, yielding 850 prisoners and driving the enemy toward strategic heights near Maniella and the Tosale Pass. Rome sources say Premier Delano remains optimistic as Italians push counterattacks and take prisoners.

London Maniella Heichta Vailey Bente Rome Comere Della Tera Tosale Geeta Krotatken

Western Front update reports prisoners captured and machine guns seized

A French communique says forces along the east of Sonlis Woot and south of Damtward near Vinli took 27 prisoners and captured machines. The enemy tried to cross the Mats at its junction with the Olsc Intish but was met with fire.

London Stine Artions Sonlis Woot Damtward Vinli Mats Olsc

Bolshevik Raid Suppressed at Sea of Azov Coast

London reports General Kroeiner stating that ten thousand Bolshevik Hod Gumrda raiders targeted the Sea of Azov coast but were nearly wiped out. The account claims thousands of bodies counted with many perishing in the water.

London

Visit of Interstate Labor Delegates in Perth

Eastern States labor delegates arrived in Perth with speeches by Premier Ryan and Mr Tudor. Tudor criticized war time profits tax referencing Wallaroo Mining Co’s 87 percent gains. Ryan spoke on repatriation and cost of living, noting meat prices in Queensland and state meatshops plans. Trench Comforts Fum-A atic coastal social dance held at Town Hall to raise funds. first in monthly series. Mrs Brice acts as fund secretary, contactable by phone.

Perth Official Labor Party Queensland Atic Town Hall Brice

Mullewa Sale The Imperial Government Wool Purchase Sale

The notice details a large sale at Mullewa on Tuesday June 25 1918 with 10 700 sheep and 200 cattle to be auctioned by Algety and Company Limited on behalf of numerous owners across Onslow Raybooloo Station and Carnarvon. It notes draft and market placement of sheep, mentions the wool industry purchase decision by the Imperial Government and invites buyers to Geraldton and Peth for particulars from Dalgaty and Co Limited.

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Old Time Geraldton A Good West Australian

Resumed notice recalls the early political career of a long associated public man. In December 1894 he gained Cabinet rank as Minister for Mines and Education in the Forrest Government. He is Edward Horne Wittenoom, MLC, recently chosen as fifth minister and to join the ministry in Perth.

Forrest Morning Herald Wittecom M.lc S. H. Parker Q.C M.L.C W. E. Marmion Miliay Mines Education John Forrest Edward Horne Wittenoom Central Province Wittenoom Perth Geraldton Champion Bay Legislative Council Messrs Henry Sed McKernan Collie Blackwood Witteroom Richardson de Grey

Court Etiquette and Advertising Tale From Verlin Tele Astory

A quirky note describes a young Amerikans woman seeking presentation at a royal court. The court officials question her social standing, citing her father as a boot seller. She informs her father by cable, prompting a sharp reply that mocks elaborate advertising as if from an eminent philanthropy.

Verlin Dxony Olleiztz Res Advertion Emi 4Nent

Bargain in Ancestry Portrait Bequeathed to A Noted Admiral

A secondhand dealer rejects 270 for a portrait in admiral uniform, and a clergyman later sees it declared bequeathed to him as the portrait of one of Nelsons admirals. The tale includes a shop dispute, auction talk, and a stray stanza about a bell and pepper.

Qrell Counclasar Hinhost Mod Nelson Matno

Market Reports from Mossra Dalgaty and Co Ltd

Market reports show quoted prices for cattle sheep and pigs, with ranges by quality and weight. Included are Murshison Cattle and various lamb, pig, baconer, and porker categories, plus a note on Mingenew Sale of sheep with 3020 wethers and 1020 ewes by Jobo Musk at Cotralya Station.

Murchison Lambx Sis Jobo Musk Cotralya Car- Bartos Guacayne Geraldton Store Wethers Ewes

Proclamations From Allenby and Udine Compared

The article contrasts General Allenby’s Jerusalem proclamation declaring martial law and protection of sacred sites with the Udine issued proclamation by the German Military Government outlining forced labor and penalties for Italians. It notes differing tones and aims in occupation governance.

Allenby Palestine Jerusalem Udine Great Britain Germany Allen Hebre Bethlehem Rachel's Hebron Holy Sepulchre Omar Italy Elds

Dean's Ointment touted to cure eczema and skin irritation

Mrs T Murray of Perth reports that Dean's Ointment relieved severe eczema after other remedies failed, noting the ointment calmed burning irritation and gradually cleared the condition within weeks. She claims a permanent cure after two years without recurrence. Ointment offered by Foster-McCliIan and local stores at a shilling per pot.

Wiley Ealing Ieery Eader T. Murray Park Street Fubiono Perth Dean Murray Ecorma Pean Foster-McCliiJan Murray-atreet Peta

Fragmentary Ad Notes and Local Goods Listings

A damaged OCR snippet lists varied items and prices in a small shop or market section. It mentions groceries such as milk, cigarets, tea, and bread with scattered dates and references to weekly events or sales. The text is fragmentary with many unreadable portions.

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