German Defenses Shift On Western Front With New Devices
European War update notes Hindenburg's line slowly absorbed as German forces employ new devices. Mediaeval catacombs are reported used in defense along the Western Front.
Geraldton Express in Geraldton, Western Australia
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
3
Firing At Bullecourt Marked By New British Shell Tactics
Western Front dispatch recounts Bullecourt fighting with new British gun shells causing German casualties and gas poisoning among troops. Describes trench bombardment, machine gun counters, and German retreat under pressure. Provisional Government in Petrograd warns democracy must back the government to avert civil war and army defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Percival Phillips
Bullesourt
Bullecourt
Tindenburg
Hindmmburg
Rulkcourt
Petrograd
Russia
Chrysanthemum Show Opens at Wesley Church
The twelfth annual Chrysanthemum Show opened at Wesley Church Hall in the town yesterday afternoon with the mayor’s wife delivering a brief address. Attendants praised the stalls and prizes, with guild, produce, cake, sweets, refreshment, doll, and flower stalls run by local ladies. Evening brought larger crowds and more musical items, and winners’ names will be published as received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
Wall
Mayorca
W. 1
Pal- Towtel
Mesdames Jenkin
Cantelo
Nelson
Wanabrough
Woodward
Treloar
Misa McPherson
Mesdames Crothers
Towne
Jno
Stokes
Jas
Baker
Wilson
Murray
Pope
Mesdames Johnston
Miss
Toberta
G. Griffiths
Mendames O'Neil
Rack
Webb
Mesdames Tey
Ashton
Laster
Tart
Jett
Turner
Davies
McCarley
Mise O'Neil
Clarence
Brown
Sim
Municipal Council Minutes Describe Court Rental Change and Health Report
A council session notes the mayor’s proposal to cast a tennis court at a lower rental due to poor membership and weather impact. It records water salinity corrections, cooperation with the Workers' Home Board, and footpath concerns. Health stats show April illness, minor diseases, four deaths, 24 births. Geraldton Express vendors listed for the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Greville
Flissusdon
Terman
Gardner
Workers’ Home Board
Concil
Ated
Howard
Lae
du Houlayserest
Riremmatances
Sheyance
Federal Elections West Australia election district seating and names
Fragmentary OCR notes list electors and divisions across Western Australia and New South Wales for House of Representatives contests. It mentions districts such as Northam, Moore, York, and Geraldton with candidates and unopposed seats in several regions, including Sydney and Newcastle. The text references states and electoral regions, with scattered candidate names and party labels amid unclear punctuation.
NEW SEASONABLE GOODS AT FRANK GREGN CO GERALDTON
The Biz Store Geraldton presents a wide range of men and ladies garments. Just landed selections include shirts coats and boots with prices displayed. The advert promises value on warm clothing and a full Gent's section with stockings underclothes and millinery highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Omksparinga
Wanchkester
Manchester
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Vobildsen
Hamers
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Bape
We Petras
Classified Advertisement Rates Notice
Advertisements under this bead must be prepaid except in certain cases where advertiser's name is on our books. Rates shown for single and multiple insertions. Additional words incur a small charge.
Fragmented Morning Report Incoherent Text
The readable parts show mixed language phrases and unclear terms, referencing an uncertain date or event. No identifiable persons, places, or organizations present to anchor a factual solo-item summary.
Stomach acid dangers and dietary remedies in old text
Analyzes a garbled passage on neutralizing stomach acids and dietary guidance. Mentions hydration, safe intake of foods, and avoiding overproduction of acids. Includes scattered terms like water intake, hydration, and preventive practices, though the text is largely incoherent and corrupted.
Victoria Saloon Scene Prompts Aiming In Onley Sparle
In Onley, Matias from Ato Piya reportedly visits Victoria Saloon prompting discussion of a local event. Patrons question the motive and outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matias
Victonia
Zam-Bak touted for boils and leg ulcers in early ad copy
Mrs Ellen Tarrett of West End reports pain from wind caused sores healing after three Zam-Bak applications. Another witness, Mrs J Bourke of Petersham, notes boils on the neck improved with Zam-Bak, saying it soothes, drains pus, and keeps skin in good condition, sold widely by chemists at 3/6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Tarrett
Injarien
J. Bourke
Margarets Street
Petershem
Sydney
Zam Bok
Zam
Son
Cure of dandruff and home remedies for scalp care
The piece outlines various dandruff causes and multiple home treatments. It describes brushing, washing, and a mixture of oils and flowers such as roses and bergamot for scalp care. The text mentions using glycerine and Vaseline in a gentle routine, with steps to apply, rinse, and brush until the scalp looks clean, then weekly maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonie
Otto
Bergamot & Sropey
Wergamot
Worth the Money. Park Stroll Inspires Wry Exchange
In a bright morning scene a frail elder woman and a taller youth exchange amused dialogue about a creature and a crow. The old lady smiles gently as the youth answers with scorn, while the park setting frames a curious, brisk moment.
Secret Promise Fragments From a Whispered Tale
Fragmentary readable lines hint at a secret promise between Auntie and a child named Barbara, with hush words and a whispered warning about not telling Mr. Green. The text suggests a tense moment as Barbara leaves quietly while adults murmur, leaving unclear consequences.
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