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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1917
Page
3
On the Western Front reports say Australians defend gains as the Bite in Hindenberg's line widens. Allied prospects for a great victory rise amid immense German losses. German munition workers strike, risking armament supply. French offensive inflicts over 200000 German killed wounded or prisoners in two weeks.
London May 13. Despite confusion in the dispatch, Australian troops and British forces advance along the Hindenburg line near Mallscourt and Bullecourt. Reports say Australian units repelled twelve attacks while capturing enemy positions, with the British claiming a first serious blow to the enemy’s defensive system.
Fragmentary late wires describe varied activities at Hendon dated May 1. The text appears garbled with misread names and incomprehensible phrases, offering no clear events, persons, or organizations to summarize.
A prominent figure, Sir Edward Ward Stone, visiting North on business linked to the Gwal la copper mines, was offered a royal pension. Born 1810s son of former Attorney General George Frederick Stooe, he was educated in Easex, England, admitted to the bar in 1865, and held roles including Clerk of the Legislative Council and Acting Attorney General. His career spanned Chief Justice, Crown Solicitor, and Vice Regal duties before retiring as Chief Justice and later Lieutenant Governor. He is lauded for judicial calm, integrity, and public service under King’s authority.
The report notes total votes polled reaching 20 520, about 71 percent of the Kalgoorlie electorate. It lists candidates from the Nationalist and Labor parties for the Senate and House races, with emerging results as counting progresses across states including New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania.
The ad lists extensive winter stock at Frank Green and Co in Geraldton. It advertises blankets and Manchester cloths, ladies and children's boots, corsets, mantles, millinery, and new arrivals at discounted yardage and per piece prices. Multiple prices and product ranges imply a large department store promotion.
London reports May results show soldiers casting large blocks for the Nationaline candidate Melourne. Exemption for some voters delays tallies, while ministerial figures and authorities reference ongoing counts across Australia with additional votes not altering the expected balance.
The report records several ore crushings and tonnages from multiple leases. Markint and Yeomans parties on the Lake View and another lease produced various tons per the State battery return. Additional crushings at Wooxa and other mills, including figures for 38 tons and 115 tons, are noted along with ownership and lease details and references to local agents.
A crowded town gathering honors visiting dignitaries including Mayor, council members, and invited guests. The event features remarks on local development, upcoming council elections, and plans for the town’s future prosperity, with emphasis on community welcome and civic progress.
West Australia shows strong recruiting activity this year with significant figures. The report covers figures for 880 446 and 35 percent, indicating a large share of eligible men enlisted, across South Australia and Australia Temaine, with Canada figures noted as context.
The punctual coastal steamer Mer nalpi from Fremantle arrived in ier aldion at 5 this morning with a full neck 300 tone of general cargo and a large quantity of timber. Passengers Mossry R Konus oor, E. 8, Latham, N. 8. Little, F. Mc Malen, and P. Kisser loaded aboard. After taking on board the cargo, she expected to sail for La Breunntie in the afternoon.
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