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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
3
The Western Front report notes German forces sustaining terrible losses in a renewed offensive. American forces have shipped 900000 troops overseas, and the Sammies hold 38 miles of front as munitions workers strike in Vienna. The German Embassy was attacked amid dawn shouts. Italians prove superior to Austrians in the fighting.
London reports Haig cites heavy losses across battalions with 35 men per company at Montdi fierce battles. Officers criticized for discipline as 5,000 from the 16th division fell. Italian front claims enemy offensives crushed, bridgehead widened at Cavanicherina, 130 prisoners taken and 10 enemy aircraft down.
Amsterdam reports about 150,000 munition workers striking in Vienna. Rioters attempted to assault the German Embassy, were dispersed by police, and many arrests were made. Reports note injuries among several strikers and call for socialist leaders to restrain worker action.
Washington reports Major General March states 900000 American traders have shipped eddes the sea. The United States is five months ahead of programme. German plans reportedly reforming for another drive. Central Powers are being held. Americans hold 8 miles of Trent in France. Lenin resigns per Berlin paper despite Soviet vote of confidence.
In Melbourne racing notes from Saturday results at Toolambool Hurdle and Wand’s Steeplechase feature, with horses like Minook and Yandil among two year old and one mile events. Cobrem and Jane’s Caibye expected for major steeplechase meetings but facing penalties.
report on the V O award to a Western Australian for heroism in France, wounded at Buch, previously a railway worker at Kurrajwang, with details of his trench raid. Also obituary notices for George Rewell sen., 86, in Northam. Ellison-Macartney sorrow. Corporal William James Wilson of the 44th Battalion reported killed in action in France.
Local and general continuation classes proceed as usual as flood waters from Joycn’s Creek sweep away a horse and buggy. Four members of farmer H Judson's family are feared drowned after multiple rescues fail. One youngest son clung to the vehicle and was rescued. three others, including two Balli van children, remain missing.
The RC Cathedral Bazaar opened Wednesday and closed Saturday with brisk sales and takings well above expectations. Organisers, led by enthusiastic Indy workers, thank stall-holders and young collectors for a successful event in Geradton, with final receipts reaching £210.
A fragmentary _Grebel_ probe reports a chaotic Sabbath morning scene as a parade of firemen race toward the Queen’s Road. A noisy crowd, errant gear, and a mistaken smoke alarm trigger a frantic, humorous scramble ending with the Brigade retreating after a brief, baffling conflagration scare.
A store announces special reduced prices across groceries including biscuits jams sauces and sugar plus a large drapery department with beds, hats, and children's wear. The message touts "AT ONCE" bargains and lists numerous item prices and lines aimed at broad patronage.
A Laborite letter argues press reporters should be barred from the Labor Conference in Perth until agenda papers are published. The writer says the conference could shape Australia’s democratic policy for three years and unite with global democracy against profit-driven interests as inequality grows.
A June 4 1918 letter from Geraldton urges formation of a management committee for the Returned Soldiers Institute. It questions combining other recruits with returned soldiers and warns about foundations and future welfare of those yet to return. The writer cites Perth as a model and notes concern over activity and identity within the institute.
Paris correspondent for the Times quotes Senator Serenger stating the Allies are not appreciably inferior in numerical strength. He notes about 7,000,900 men, roughly equal to Central Powers forces, and attributes enemy weakness to missing men at attack points.
Four workers meeting summary for Thursday night 27th at 8 o clock. H W L Jones and Mr J O Willcock addressed attendees with Mrs L A Will. Invitations sent to all workers.
Fire brigade received four calls yesterday before noon and rushed to a house near Greenough Road. On arrival they found the reported scene of the conflagration to be incorrect as the supposed fire proved not to be present.
On Saturday at Greenough the Geraldton team defeated Greenough Convent schoolboys in a football match. The game started damp but cleared. Geraldton led at the end of the first and third quarters and finished with 6 goals 13 points to Greenough 4 goals 1 point.
An advertisement extols Pep pineair treatment for obstinate bronchial cough. It claims Peps cure by direct contact with lungs and bronchial tubes, without narcotics, dissolving on the tongue and easing irritation, soreness, and phlegm. Available at chemists for 1/8 or $1 a box, post free from C B Fulford (Aus) Ltd Sydney.
A fragmentary advertisement warns of delay’s danger and recalls a Dutch dyke tale. It includes a testimonial by Ara T. Scott from Alexandra Head, South Fremantle, praising Dean’s Kidney Pills for backache and general health. The notice promotes Dean’s Backache Kidney Pills at 2 shillings 9 pence per bottle via Fouter-McClallag Co.
In the Supreme Court of Western Australia Probate Jurisdiction the estate of Bertil Jansson deceased is under administration. Creditors and others with claims are notified to send particulars before 20 July 1816. after that date the curator distributes the estate. Dated Perth 19 June 1918 by Gervase Clifton Curator of Intestate Estates. The Pioneer of the Murchison and portrait in Western Mail.
The readable text shows a jumble of names places and items. It mentions Pere Bast Butter Magis Hosp Od tar Jone Pixs Toma miles and Bevwals Damarm with scattered references to printing photography and local figures. The fragmentary nature yields no cohesive event.
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