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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
3
British forces launch a brilliant advance near Saint Elas and Notre Dame de Lorette. French troops seize three lines of trenches, edge the plateau, and take prisoners. Western Vaugrosse taken. ammunition stores blown. Enormous enemy losses claimed.
Amsterdam reports Germany distressed by the Dresden loss and the white flag. A message to Tirpitz calls this a saddest nature. Paris notes German defeat at Neuv Chapelle and bombardment of Ypres and Saint Quentin, with German reinforcements advancing near St Blois while British troops recapture Bettis village.
London March 1 The latest bulletin from Sir Jim French details a successful operation as the line advanced to 300 yards on the front. After a heavy bombardment and mine explosions the Saint Hou youths home of war trenches were recaptured the next morning. The German train at a data station was blown up on Saturday.
London dispatch notes that British assault on Neuve Chapelle showed troops retain dash and high performance. Descriptions say miners’ houses, Verhians’ strongholds, and machine gun emplacements fortified the district. German losses cited and bombardment continues with large forces engaging.
London reports a British squadron comprising the Glasgow, Orama, and Kent sighted the German cruiser Dresden in the East Pacific. After a five minute battle the Dresden hoisted the white flag as its crew were rescued from the water. Nineteen men died or were wounded and were landed at Valparaiso. British and Allied leaders praise bravely displayed by Dominions and troops.
Lord Kitchener lauds Allied troops and Turks defeat at Suez while noting fresh reinforcements to France and the first complete divisions of Territorials departing England. He warns of labor shortages hampering war materiel output and urges unions to waive restrictions during the crisis.
Telegrams report a March 17 conference between the Millers' Association and the Grain and Foodstuffs Board under trade acts. They resolved that government import of wheat should proceed and implicate seized stocks to aid bakers at set prices, with Cabinet review and Premier warning of costs to the state.
From Our Correspondent Mr J Cunningtown MEGA member for Ormenomeh spoke at the Mechanics Institute on taxation and wheat policy. The town saw a fair attendance for a King’s Privy Night screening by Mr Lupp with war pictures and Irish melodies. Ploughing is underway and farmers brace for a harsher season after last year’s drought. A new photo studio by Frank Mederman opens. Garden damage from the recent storm is estimated. Weather remains cool and pleasant.
A Perth correspondent writes about a Kadilor press notice and a small mixup in the text. The writer suggests the correction should read clearly and be applied in practice.
The author critiques recent Geraldton Yacht Club racing, praising Morgan for the Enchanteur’s win and noting crew skill and tactics. It discusses boat handling, race strategy, and commentary by onlookers, with comparisons among vessels and captains, and mentions Tentatives on Lorna and Lorna as part of the event coverage.
A fragmented, period voice essay critiques Liberal policies in Australia during the debate over taxation and social reform. It contrasts Liberal tenets with Labour views, arguing for targeted taxation and welfare shifts while warning against heavy taxation on the wealthy for broader social aims. The piece references political figures and ongoing policy battles, highlighting editorial tension and public sentiment.
A garbled report touches on a hikers event, a tornadic elimination, a library, and community concerns. It references Verulam, a town, a council, and discussions about water quality, street plans, and public safety. Names and places appear amid the faded text, with scattered remarks about firefighters and local politics.
Market reports show trading activity across hides and skins with cataloged consignments clearing at quoted prices. Buyers competed amid varied weight classes and species with declines in some kangaroo and wallaby items while wool and other hides posted mixed to higher average bids.
Melbourne wool sale results show a mixed offering with strong competition for better types. Leading buyers from South Australia and Victoria attended, with notable bids for Merino shorn classes and top prices around 214 guineas for high grade combing wools. Multiple consignors reported sturdy demand and solid clearance throughout the regular sale sequence.
A faded testimonial details a long struggle with kidney discomfort and urinary issues. The narrator recalls trying multiple medicines before using Diuws A can and praising relief, while naming a friend and product brands amid period health ad language.
Our correspondent reports an inquest into the death of Withast Steel held by Me Chas Maley on 27. The verdict returned was death from natural causes. Local discussion touches on farms, wheat, and preparations for seeding, with community voices and a focus on rural life.
March notes from Mullewa describe unstable weather turning fair soon with rain and winds. Railway base work and town improvements proceed, with athletic club funding changes and the town raising committee handed to the club for period. Livestock and wheat harvests show delays. seeding expected, and road work continues as the community plots expansion and facilities.
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