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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
3
On the Western Front Allied forces report capture at Roeux after stiff resistance while Australian troops hold an advanced position at Bullecourt. Preparations are under way for another effort to dislodge the Allies.
The Kaiser and the German Chancellor meet with the Austrian Emperor and Foreign Minister. A notable outcome is anticipated, aiming toward peace negotiations.
Delegates from the front press in Petrograd hear Miliukov and Kerensky warn of the danger to Russia. Kerensky declares there is no Russian front only a general Allied front and cautions liberty dreams may be crushed if the crisis is not faced with discipline. Western Front notes report British progress north of the Scarpe and the capture of Rocux with continued fighting near Gavrolle. Australians reportedly repelled counterattacks at Bullecourt amid German attempts to hold isolated village houses.
After a lengthy conference in Copenhagen the Kaiser and German Chancellor traveled to Vienna for talks with Austrian Foreign Minister Count Berna and an audience with the Austrian Chancellor. An important outcome is anticipated as the negotiations are believed to refer to broader alliances.
Dispatch reports a French bombardment near Cheutins des Dames northwest of Trayes and Les Cover with Chevigny Ridge attacked. German counterfire stalled near a frontline, with losses on both sides. Le Petit Varision notes German reinforcements on the Taslyen front, facing Beilien troops recently moved from the Russian front.
Fragmentary ad copy promotes economizing through best value at the Victoria Saloon offering Cool Sparkling and Als Fountain beverages. It mentions Geraldton Kapreas and Peltecrine river area in garbled lines, suggesting regional products or promotions without clear details.
London May 15 Paris states the Council of Ministers has appointed General Petain as the new Commander in Chief of the northern and north eastern armies. General Foch becomes Chief of Staff. General Nivelle is to command an army group. Engineering strike in Manchester near end. 51 percent back at work. full resumption expected by Thursday. Colonial tensions rise as Australasian and Canadian troops clash with strikers in streets and towns. Pall Mall Gazette notes secrecy and misrepresentation hamper wartime strike discussions.
Federal Elections returns show West Australia Senate results and House of Representatives divisions including Geraldton Broome Northampton Northam Gracetown Moors Murchison Armadale York Walkaway Paraburdoo Magnet Mooranie and Hedland regions with vote tallies and absentees, noting candidates such as O Bryan R furacott Largie G Dennis and G Stavberean among others. Redistribution and polling details listed for towns across the state with candidate counts and abstentions reflected in the broken OCR text.
Opened today a wide display of seasonable goods including rugs, blankets, and boots. The store advertises low prices on all wool rugs, ladies and children's wear, underwear, and millinery. Strong emphasis on value and variety with many named items and price points.
A garbled OCR page lists candidates and party hints across regions with numerous names, affiliations, and numbers. It references senate representation, state lines, and various stations while mixing dates and places in a dense, unreadable stream.
Washington May 15 President Wilton approves plans to raise regular forces to a war strength of 209000. Army units will include infantry cavalry and artillery reorganized and mobilized for expansion.
Vague OCR text about elections and local notices. Names and places are unclear. The readable parts mention voters, polls, towns, and some dates but lack coherent facts. No clear event, outcome, or entities can be confirmed from the fragment.
Classified notice fragment noting prepaid policy for ads under a deed. Mentions insertion rates and word limits and references advertiser names. Indicates multiple insertions and per word charges. Source is fragmentary but highlights advertising terms and conditions.
The Geraldton Roads Board outlines a tender process for road works on several routes including Wares Road, Town thowtedory Lia, and Chapman Byer Road. Specifications mention gravel runs and supervision by local authorities with emphasis on timely submission of tenders and compliance.
Egypt dispatch reports Colonel Chaplain A. I. Hoodman of Sydney wounded in heavy fighting on the Gallipoli front. Hoodman, a priest active in the Western Australian community, had journeyed from Sydney with a Tight Horse unit and later established a club at Vignol Gardens in Heliopolis. His friends, supporters, and family, including Major Goodman’s descendants, await updates as he recuperates in hospital on a possible early release. The casualty lists also note local soldiers killed or wounded in action from Denham Geraldton Wongan Hills Sandstone and other northern centres.
The article notes a proposal to automate the mayoral office, advancing the aldermanic chain and noble regalia, with the mayor and council positions tied to a fixed order. It discusses implications for municipal governance and titles within the council structure.
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