The Western Front Strikes End and Leaders Freed
The Engineers' strike is settled and its leaders are released. The war's end now hinges on strong and active American support, with victory burden increasingly framed around U.S. vigor and aid.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 21, 1917
Page
3
Submarine Menace: Admiralty Debuts New Appliances
The British Admiralty reports success with new anti submarine tools claiming two enemy submarines destroyed in four days, signaling improved coastal defense and naval efficiency amid ongoing hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Admiralty
The Russian Unrest and War Prospects
Western Front reports from London and Paris on unrest and conscription shifts in Russia and Britain. Lord Derby’s interview questions endgame timing while Petrograd notes soldiers and allies’ loyalty. German submarine losses rise as U-boat threats persist across the seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrograd
Daily Telegraph
Sveislista
Russia
Endinesrs' Strike Settled and Leaders Released
London May 20 The engineers strike ends after arrests of leaders noted. detained figures have been released as negotiations conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
haveUdep
Pet
Prime Minister Borden Signals Conscription Plan
In Ottawa on May 4 Prime Minister Borden stated the government intends to introduce conscription by selection. He cited Germany's manpower and the spring campaign as urging stronger Allied efforts, expressing belief the war will not end soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Derby
United UK
United States
Germany
Ottawa
Borden
Irening
House of Common
SQUIRT The King of Drinks in VIO Midnight Toast
A fragmented OCR note mentions SQUIRT as the king of drinks, paired with oatmeat care and sttention at the VIO, described as always frosh and cool.
Torpedoed Ships Reported in North Sea Cache
Copenhagen reports Swedish steamers Vesverlend Viking and Aspen torpedoed in the North Sea while carrying grain from England to Sweden. Two crewmen died on Vesverlend and Viking. Norwegian steamers Lady Nadaven Coumit and tevant lost crews. Petrograd says Coalition Government welcomed its program. calls to reject separate peace and raise army capacity. Italian offensive losses estimated at 30,000 Austrians in four days. Colbert torpedoed in the Mediterranean April 30 with 61 drowned.
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London
Copenhagen
Vesverlend
Viking
Aspen
Petrograd
National
Congress
Constituent Assembly
Western Australia Dampier results shown with partial counts
In the federal elections Eastern States have sent more returns though not all are complete. Dampier shows C Bryan and R Muzacatt with 29 121 and 6 961 votes respectively, alongside other listed candidates and their figures. The tally reflects altered electorates since designations.
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Dampier Mat Haut Uden
de Ignue
Findlay Yast
Dampier Divinor
C. Bryan
R. Muzacatt
de Largie
Tennis
G. Vneraterson
J Latey
South East Province By Election Result
Perth reported the South East Provinces by election held Saturday after the death of Ton. J. F. Callen. Final count shows M. Corbatt Liberal leading, followed by Stewart OT, J. Delt Conservative, Realy¢ MeiRyan Liberal Nationalist, with ongoing tally up to date.
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Perth
Provinces
Ton
J. F. Callen
M. Corbatt
Stewael
J. Delt
British Artillery Breaks Up Enemy Attack Near Hindenburg Line
British field report says artillery disrupted a German assault on advanced positions east of Epeby. British and Allied forces claim gains including prisoners near Nanquisart, with fighting along the Sene River north of Croisilles and Cherisy. Germans digging trenches around Champignon region as bombardment and shelling persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marshal Haig
Epeby
Nan ‘Quisart
Ate
Phillp Gibbs
Sener
Croissiles
Builevourt
Hindenburg
Fontaine
le Croisettes
Cherisy
Maris
Ennans
Artois
Chempagne
Parle
House of Representatives Election Roster Excerpts
Snippet from a printed roster listing candidates and vote tallies across districts including Chariton, Parramatta, Riverina, and Wide Bay. Names such as Burns, Conroy, Ferguson, and Blakey appear with varied party labels and partial totals. The fragment shows totals per district and individual names with incomplete figures.
New South Wales Senate and House of Representatives Polls
Australian election fragment lists senators and representatives with party affiliations and vote tallies for districts including Denison and Calare. Names such as Millen, Gunn, Poynton, Considine, Pigott, Lavelle, Spousey, and Hirst appear alongside party codes and figures, reflecting a mid-century electoral report.
Upper Chapman Roads Board Opens Its First Meeting
The Upper Chapman Roads Board held its first meeting on May 11 with R. J. Forrester unanimously elected Chairman for the year. A long agenda followed including cooperation pledges, financial payments of 164 pounds, and discussions on road routes, boundary changes, and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Chapman Roads Board
Awatt
Mesure
R. J. Forrester
G. Faker
F. Maynard
J. McCartney
J.,bonter
N, Calder
W. J. Rox
C. Smith
G. D. Buchanan
Ri J! Forrester
Forrester
Lands Department
Tealth Department
Prathgroc
Trupedor Dow
Geraldton Ready Board
Smith
Afr. O
Hox
Corboy
Adem
Geraldton
Iver Chatman
Narre Tatra
Chapman
Thwan
White Peak
tLowatharra
Criddie
Enuwowaya
Guardian
Tendarn
Mt. Erin
Nahawah
Buller
Marreb Road
Box
Cater
Calder
Stith
Australian letter on patriotism and soldier seating at theatre
A letter to the editor defends Australian patriotism amid a dispute over seating for a returned soldier at King’s Theatre. J Marsh, a supervisor, explains an enclosure was for eight patrons. a civilian claimed the soldier’s friend, and a misunderstanding led to seating adjustments. Marsh asserts the soldier was not targeted, and the incident was resolved with reserved seating while denying any ill intent from the civilian or staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. Marsh
J. Mara
Bia
Marah
Maesh
Picture Company
Goldlera
Ste
Cras
Warr
Du Boulay Street Drift Stirs Geraldton Council Debate
A garbled letter from a reader, Sand Plodder, criticizes the Geraldton municipal council over a drainage and footpath project. It claims misstatements about workers' home blocks and warns the Workers' Home Board may intervene. The writer urges action to halt sand drift and finish the road and footpath promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Thuradey
Municipal Coun
Sil Nineting
Workers’ Home Board
Samdarith
Augustus Street
Treatment and tribute at the King’s theatre event
A fragmented account recalls a public tribute with a wounded man in a staged ceremony. The piece mentions honoring a fallen occupant while a nation mourns and marks a solemn moment for those present.
Dangerous Explosive Handling Advances Prompt Prohibition Debate
A historic account describes nitroglycerine dangers and early safety methods. It notes governments restricting use while scientists sought safer forms. It mentions Nobel’s collodion experiment leading to gelignite like mixtures with explosive potential and the violent outcomes observed in early testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Mineria
Nobel
H Ome
Tle
Tale of a Turkish heir and the cunning cad
A tale describes a fortune left to a son with a vow to give £100 to the meanest man and £1 to the foolish. A cad refuses the £100, saying he never knew the father, then offers to sell the snow as a court-perch for £100. The next day the son is arrested and fined £20. £100 goes to the rightful recipient, the story notes, as the cad’s deceit collapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counks
Cadi
Radi
Sos
Thin
Eadi
Misread orders for afters lead to baffling menu mix ups
Sailors puzzle over spelling to list desserts Macaroni to tapioca ends with garbled attempts. In a village shop a couple quarrel about bladder lard while a wife protests the bell is her husband’s belt.
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Bledder
Jard
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