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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 06, 1918
Page
3
In Europe the Western Front reports a repulsed German attack on Locre and a French advance in the sector while British gains near Meteren shift the line. Germany aims to split Allied forces in the south, facing a difficult problem. meanwhile Australian Private T Skeyhill, blinded at Gallipoli, suddenly regains sight after an address in Washington.
Our American Allies report Tommy Burns a famous boxer enlisting alongside Canadian forces. Australian casualties on the fronts total 241,309 with 45,097 deaths to date.
Western front reports British and French artillery repelling May 4 bombardment near Ypres and Loere, with minor May 3 operations yielding 40 prisoners. French gains near Socre pactar and Meteren. German flanking efforts at Ypres ring failed after losses. American Major General March cites 2,300,041 U S troops in France. Baker cites 14%1,000 men in service.
Tommy Burns, the pugilist, is reported to enlist in the Canadian army. Melbourne notes Australian casualties total 241,309 with 15,087 deaths to date. The Australian dated May 3 provides these figures alongside Burns’s enlistment.
London reports that Lord Robert Cecil told American correspondents Germany’s coming act against Britain would be likely in two weeks, as he criticized the failing German military effort and warned of renewed aggression. Washington meanwhile notes Private Thomas Skyeill, an ANZAC from Australia, blinded at Gallipoli, later regains some sight during a Liberty Loan event as his father in Hamilton Victoria confirms.
London May reports from the British War Mission summarize line improvements and prisoner captures near Sailty Le See and east of He buterna. They claim repelled an attack on OUP BSW northeast of Hinges while maintaining the line. A French communique notes reciprocal artillery actions and German concentrations near Ypres. Paris reports destruction of a German long-range gun and Allied resistance.
A fragmentary report details American forces at a Lorraine sector action in May. It notes shelling and achievements by artillery, with references to German lines and a halted enemy advance. The text is garbled but centers on a notable Allied victory and troop actions near the Lorraine front.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered words from Adelaide May edition with racing and ship terms. Readable items reference Turf RAVING and ads, but specifics are unclear. Further readable context needed to form a complete item.
Local markets in Murlachorst drew large crowds on Batuidar with steady vendor turnover. Vegetables and fruit impressed, while Saturday sales showed strong demand. Archbishop Riley is slated to visit Geraldton around Lith May for confirmations at Christ Church, with events scheduled Thursday and Friday. The Chevauchiemon Show reported mixed results due to adverse conditions, yet notable consignments from York and Dengares arrived, and organizers anticipate profits approaching £50 from producer efforts.
Reports from Melbourne indicate a shortage of shipping facilities affecting Geraldton trade. Ministers and ship owners discuss allocating space on the Bambra for Fremantle cargo to support NorWest coast needs, with efforts to secure early shipments and relieve local milling and port congestion.
Reader writes to the editor about the Popular Girl Competition. He cites anonymous critics, names several officials including Mrs Oldroivel and Mrs Sun Brown, and calls for explanations and a public verdict. The writer urges Mr Sims and Mr Aquanagh to share views and justice in the matter.
A letter criticizes city workers overtime refusals and a three month extended holiday. It argues council waste and favoritism in approving some overtime payments while others are left unpaid, claiming misuses of funds and a pattern of discord within municipal leadership. The writer brands the situation as harming the town and mocks wage increase protests.
Mr TS McNulty has retired after nine years as Under-Secretary for Agriculture in Western Australia. His departure comes ahead of a mid October retirement date, with arrangements for a successor and notes on medical treatment abroad.
May 3 at King's Hall Northampton drew a large crowd for the Popular Girl Competition in aid of the Northampton Disabled Returned Soldiers Fund. El Hosken won with 27,001 votes while Elsie Cripps and other finalists trailed. proceeds reached £377 from the show and ancillary sales. Anzac Day observances included school processions and patriotic songs, with community figures thanking speakers and organizers. The event underscored local generosity and civic spirit in support of returned soldiers.
Delgetyann Co lists fat cattle quotations by weight and quality from May 4, with bullocks priced from £15 to £40, cows from £15 to £19, and varying weights. Fat stock quotes cover Murchison wethers and ewes, lambs, heavy crossbred wethers, and related hog and baconer categories, plus cattle quotations and sale notes from April 24 with 4,000 sheep yarded and diverse consignments.
Messrs Heydom and Murchison receive a communication from Electrolytic Refining and Smelting Company of Sydney stating copper sales will be limited after a certain date. Until further notice, copper will be sold at ERI terms with deductions for material arrival and charges, with 5 per cent interest on advances. Port Kenya will assist with material for delivery on April 12, subject to advance producers units.
The readable fragments mention traveling, a hutlesuite or Hutlesuite observion, and a reference to a Great Peprerminy Cure. The text is garbled with several nonstandard terms, making it hard to extract clear entities or a definite event.
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