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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
3
Telegraph notes Italian front reports Austria is virtually surrounded with 145000 prisoners taken and total Austrian casualties around 180000. Italian triumphs described as brilliant with Austrian disaster, while British Prime Minister Lloyd George hails growing Allied strength in France and Italy.
London reports the Italian Embassy rectifies its figures noting 4500 prisoners taken rather than 45000. An Italian communique says the Third Army on Monday forced the last enemy rearguard to surrender and secured the right bank of the Piave with 18 officers and 1007 men captured. In the Grappa sector heavy artillery followed by assaults yielded gains and the seizure of 1833 prisoners and 16 machine guns. Enemy bridges destroyed.
Washington reports reveal Italian forces broke enemy bridges on the Plava, advancing to re occupy the west bank as Austrian lines collapse. Dispatches suggest the Plava battle wanes with local actions, while the Vienna briefing hints at wider Central Powers turmoil and possible German moves.
London reports quote German minister Von Ku hmann saying Germany cannot bind itself to defend Belgium and that Britain blocked direct talks. The Amsterdam telegram notes Germany’s view that Belgium could have been guaranteed by direct negotiations if England had not intervened, and that England’s war aims prevent peace.
A London message reports Japan refusing to comply with Calg 766 league terms for Siberia. The note outlines Tokyo's stance and suggests potential shifts in regional policy as Japan asserts independence from Allied demands.
Faded report details decasional showers and variable rainfall across districts with counts of points and registrations from Sunday to Wednesday. It notes YM.C.V.A. secretary remarks for Red Triangle Day and an Ugly Meet Competition, plus candidate nominations and a forthcoming meeting schedule. Mentions motor car arrivals and local rail and station movements with several names and places such as Carnarvon and Yalgoo Hotel.
A letter urges Geraldton residents to donate scrap metal and waste items for the Trench Comforts Fund. Boy Scouts will canvass door to door, collecting brass copper aluminium tin rubber bottles and lids, turning waste into money and comforts for troops. Scouts plan a Saturday collection with local press help to set dates.
A report recalls Robert Cross nearly crushed in a mine shaft fall at St Patrick's Mt Mageet but saved by swift actions. Gilbert risked his life aiding a comrade, earning recognition. The issue also highlights a new food firm with clean operations meeting health standards and ambitious growth prospects.
The store promotes reduced prices on pantry staples and a large drapery department with specials. Food items include jams, jellies, syrup, treacle, biscuits, and teas with varied per tin or per bag pricing. Home goods feature blankets, sheeting, woolen, and linen, plus a broad clothing range and new dressmaking services aimed at customer satisfaction.
A meeting convened to appoint seven citizens to govern the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Institute chose three women and four men for the core committee, with R. Webb as secretary and W. McLaren as treasurer. The group will oversee the institute assets, including a court house cellar conversion plan, and liaise with the Municipal Council on property handover for returned soldiers.
Market is steady with prime samples firm at £6 5s and occasional up to £6 9d. Lag to prime 26 to £6 0d, average quality £5 10s to £5 15s, good mediums £3 60 to £5, interior and damaged £3 to £1. Supplies short for prime samples, with buyers at £5 16s to £6 0d and average £5 5s to £5 10s. Hats demand steady, good heavy feet £8 6d, light feet £4 10d to £5.
Dalgety Co Ltd markets under June 3記 on Fremantle grocers market page. Kangaroo skins show varied condition with greys strong. price ranges given from 10d to 194d for quarter wool and full wool grades. damaged skins fetch lower values. shearlings and tallow notes included. Obituary reports the death of Mrs Gertrude Clooper, husband Mr W F Hooper, noting public regard and funeral arrangements at Anglican cemetery.
The verse extols coastal trade and ships moving between ports for a broad array of commodities. It references Calpes of Woods and a “Great Ueppermint Cure” as part of its maritime commerce imagery.
A dense pasted ad list shows groceries, bacon, hardware, clothing, linens, medicines, and household goods. Several items mention watches repairs, photographic materials, shipping yard reminders, and auction notices. Numerous street names and local businesses appear amid fragmented product phrases and prices.
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