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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1918
Page
3
German press condemns Entente plans to use Dutch shipping laid up in America. Reported anger grows over proposed measures against the Netherlands and calls for drastic action against Holland.
Bombastic claims by General Luden dorf proclaim a coming fight as the most tremendous of the war. Admirals Tirpitz and U Boat campaigned views loom over massing Austrian troops on the Italian front amid an offensive tied to a wider West Front attack and the latest war cables.
Readable war dispatches note Wyhtlan front coordinating with a German western push. Austria halts troops to France as artillery fire erupts near Lens and Cambrai. Britain and America to seize Dutch shipping. Soviet Congress in Moscow reportedly to accept German terms with Japan poised to intervene.
A largely attended protest meeting at the Olympia Theatre in Perth on Saturday carried a strongly worded resolution. It denounces the gross misuse of power by the Commonwealth Government in the unjust prosecution of the Leader of the Labor Party Mr P Collier.
Brisbane dispatch reports from state general elections show Labor poised for a strong return to power with an increased majority. Polling ran 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. on a public holiday as hotels closed. across 72 electorates Labor led or won all major contests except four seats, with metropolitan results still tallying. Labor and Liberal battle continued as counts favored the Labor side.
A French communique says artillery duels north of Chemin des Dattes preceded an evening raid on the left bank of the Meuse near Uhepp. Dugouts and works were destroyed to 300 metres depth, with 80 prisoners taken, seven heavy guns, light losses reported. Four German planes were downed.
St Patrick's Day events in Geraldton featured a City Band march through Sanford Street, a substantial Recreation Ground programme of sports for all ages, sword dance by Master Arthur Turner, and a packed concert evening. Organisers Priteh, Pass, Neeley, Nilen, Williamson, Bennett, and Drew led committees. performances included pipe music, dancing displays, and prize ceremonies with local volunteers and sponsors.
London reports Ale Gilmour telegraphs that Australian forces overpowered a German raid due to drunken missteps. Promises of pay and promotions misfired as officers failed to control drinking soldiers. Gunfire halted the plan, many enemy and allied casualties ensued in a chaotic engagement.
Washington reports the War Trade Board states that Allies need 78,000 tons for shipments and America will not permit food exports that could benefit Germany. A New York Times correspondent notes Dutch ships may carry meat from Brazil and wheat from Argentina to ease food shortages.
The text portrays a child star adored by worshipful admirers, described as a sacred, blessed figure within the family. It extols the infant’s charm and the devotion of admirers, while offering mundane care tips and reminders to nurture and protect the child.
Correspondence describes a cattle pum lying beside the road four miles from Fieralton on a Wednesday forenoon. A horse spooked and fell, ejecting Mme Tows who suffered facial injuries and a shoulder wound, plus other hurts. The writer urges stricter road regulations to prevent such hazards after a recent fatal mishap nearby.
A reader from the Bowery laments industrial noise and urban progress near the tar works and railway station. The writer praises local industry while criticizing disruption to families, urging improvement of the sector to steady community life.
The 4N-Council of the Municipality of Gershon will sit as a court to hear an appeal against valuations on Wednesday March 27 at 8 p.m. in the town hall chambers. Frank Green, Mayor, presiding.
A British story recounts a missing man linked to a wartime bond drive. An escorted journey ends with the subject vanishing after leaving companions near a river town. Police search efforts continue as authorities pursue leads and a mother’s sorrow amid wartime duties.
Dalgetys weekly stock report shows fat cattle and sheep quotations with ranges for heavy weight bullocks from 20 to 41 pounds, good to fair quality categories spanning 12 to 20 pounds, and odd higher prices. Sheep and lamb prices cover wethers to lambs with varied weights, plus baconers and porkers quoted, reflecting overall market movement and quality distinctions.
Fragmented OCR text describes a playful fantasy about two horses and a strange coin game. Readers are invited to imitate actions with cups, buttons, and drawing nurses, leading to a quirky, nonsensical conclusion with scattered phrases and unclear sequence.
London market cables indicate a subdued wheat trade with few buyers and cautious activity. Prices for deliveries range from four to eight shillings per unit, with several samples showing firm demand and steady selling by operators at the metropolitan yard. Cattle prices remain steady, though prime lots are scarce, and buyers seek midrange quality offerings.
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