This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
3
On the Western Front the French forward movement is repulsed at several points. On the left bank of the Meuse the French sustain severe losses while German torpedo boats shell Dunkirk in the early morning, causing two deaths. The Russian revolution is established with rapid reforms, peasant co operation, and progress in coping with the food problem.
The daily war cables note Field Marshal Haig reporting mounted troops captured villages including Welfernigneon and Sattiecourt. Allied forces pressed the German lines with notable advances near Hymancourt and Croixville, while skirmishes continued along the front through the month.
London dispatches report French communiqués on heavy artillery exchanges between Somme and Marne fronts. Mentions bombardments around Emnoy-Henay and Champagne sectors, Meuse shelling, and German torpedoes at Dunkirk. Also notes British reforms and political changes in Parliament with ministers aligning to strategic aims.
A fragmented wartime dispatch recounts German coastal bombardment near Zeebrugge on November 24 and Allied responses. It notes Admiral Thorne’s fleet actions, Norwegian gun positions, and uncertain British naval tactics while detailing German efforts to bombard Belgian coastal areas and the broader naval engagement.
A public meeting held at the Mayor's party room in Weilwally discussed a slate of candidates for the Geraldton by election. The gathering featured speeches from several figures, with emphasis on party alignment and the need for a strong nationalist stance. Debate highlighted two principal camps within the state Liberals and Labour, with calls for a Nationalist candidate aligned to the movement. A general committee was formed to coordinate the campaign, and Mr Willemeky (Willcock) emerged as a leading figure for the ensuing contest.
Regional retailer Frank Green & Co advertises fresh stock across departments in a bold sale style. Goods include men s wear, oilcoats, boots, ladies undergarments, gowns, and children's clothing with emphasis on value and variety. Prices listed for several items and new lines like cream corduroy and gabardine outfits highlighted.
The Victoria Turf Club Easter meeting attracts numerous entries for the April 1 program. Notable nominees include Flying Stakes over six furlongs with White Jenner Greylands Lady Ruth and others, plus a Welter Handicap over seven furlongs featuring Nandy White Jenner Greylands and more.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions multiple names and items with distorted spellings, lacking clear events or entities. It hints at a sale, people names, places, and dates but provides no coherent narrative or verifiable facts for a concise summary.
Fragmentary notes describe a resurgence of volcanic activity across British and global sites. Islands like Skye and regions in Wales, Shropshire, and Devon report heightened tremor activity as historic vents stir. Names such as Colupaxi and Mint appear among referenced eruptions, with broader mention of international hotspots and distant volcanoes.
Mrs Jane Moran of 8 Rensy Street Leichhardt Sydney endured 13 years of eczema with watery pimples spreading from ankles to back. She suffered severe itching and pain, hospitals offered no cure until Zam-Buk provided rapid relief and eventual skin recovery.
Fragmentary church notices from St Xavier area with garbled text and uncertain names appear in this issue. Readable items mention a Mesquit and Sally among other unclear references, with no concrete dates locations or actions.
Fragmentary OCR style lines describe names and places in a garbled sequence. It mentions terms that resemble religious rites and misaligned phrases. No coherent event or clear entities are discernible for a concise summary.
An OCR fragment lists various sewing and dressmaking services and goods. It mentions Horzwan Bro MAN cutters with diplomas, textile and silk materials, a quick cash drapery sale, boot and wool items, and travelers’ requisites. Several business names appear with promotional phrases and a contact phone number.
An OCR garble describes a wedding ceremony with disrupted text and unclear names. The faded lines reference bridesmaids and a groom, noting interruptions and symbolic attire. The piece conveys a disjointed account of a nuptial event with missing details and surreal imagery.
The passage discusses how hair color and complexion influence which shades suit a person. It suggests blondes are flattered by cool tones and dark-haired individuals by deep hues, while brunettes have broad color options. It warns yellows and overly bright greens may not be ideal for certain complexions.
Fragmented OCR text describes an idealized, highly detailed beauty standard. It references facial features, proportions, and a speculative process of crafting perfection, noting the difficulty and time required while framing phrases about true humanity and control. The passage unfolds as a moralized aesthetic meditation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.