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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
3
On the Western Front aerial bombing hit aerodomes near Ghent and Tournay, with enemy occupation carried out ruthlessly. In the Black Sea Russian ships carried wounded aboard and were shelled by enemy forces.
London celebration marks Italy's entry into the war with a speech by Lord Robert Cecil at the Mansion House. Latest war cables recap developments and reactions from political leaders and nations as the conflict widens.
Haig reports late May air operations with heavy bombardment on Ghent Tournai Armentieres Vapaume and Maudy regions. Allied air losses and enemy fighters engaged. raids south east of Memil Hebuterne with heavy casualties and prisoner captures. Plot led to ex-prison release bribery scandal. church figures and officials reassigned as German control grows. 1,752 executions cited under White Guards regime.
London May 2. Lord Robert Cecil argued that Germany faced a moral charge from Britain and urged abandoning politics for unity. He blamed German professors for blood and iron preachings and warned against Austrian rule, promoting national self determination and freedom under common consent.
London reports a Rosatan telegraph protests Germany’s actions in the Black Sea and hints at German submarines targeting Russian ships even with no crew aboard. The message appeals to Berlin’s ambassador to allow safe passage for ships to Norway without risk of capture.
British forces report successful raids in Avivy Wood and Plavette, with activity across St Mare Wood and Avore Valley. Night patrols in Avileey and Robecgt areas yielded light casualties amid continued operations east of Nieppe and near the Ex-Czar release plot discovery.
Washington May 23 General Fridges head of the British Military Mission said the enemy has 160A 0 hesoneta on the west front and no drive likely on June 1 near Ypres Hazebrouck. He warned a subsidiary drive may aim toward Agena and noted Germany pressuring Austria to open an Italian drive, which Austria resists without German aid. If the west stalemates troops could be diverted to Italy, forcing Allied reinforcements to shift.
Muriel Paget speaking for the Red Cross said 9,000 Russian prisoners were starving in Germany. She noted German propaganda and Cheered campaigns in Russia to counteract it, warning that Russia would still face dire conditions despite Allied efforts.
Telegrams from The Turf note the Birthday Meeting acceptances for the Birtley seeting in Adelaide. Listed figures include City Handican, Weige, Pistolarte, Aislabie, Lord Lewhuk, Buckle, Trillion, Boontres, Martino, Perda, Quam, Roberts, Melbolt, Blue Bolt, Cosmos, King Bier, Mootilander ssl Perform, and others for Birthday Cup and related events.
After a successful Perth Fremantle run the Scarlet Dandies appeared at King's Theatre. The act delighted a large crowd with cheerful numbers witty songs and lively performances under Mr Chas Lupp's staging. Star comedian Harry Webster and violinist Cyril Connoll plus Miss Ade Bell Geld and others drew strong applause in a broadly martial themed entertaining program.
A period advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous exhaustion caused by overwork and worry. It claims the pills renew blood, restore sleep, and aid both sexes and children, pricing at 31 shillings 3 pence per box with mail order from Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Sydney.
Thomas Mehoney pleaded guilty to failing to render an income tax return by the due date ending 1916. A fine and costs were imposed. James Murphy admitted late filing for the same period, with a fine and costs. Joseph Slattery pleaded not guilty to 1915 1916 return, with evidence of naval service and exemption discussed. Arthur Daintrey argued over active service exemptions and return timing, with the Magistrate concluding the defendant was not fully exempt, and fines and costs applied. The case explored the meaning of active service and compliance duties under the Defence Act.
Reports from Northampton outline income tax case penalties on Morrisey uidi- Townley and Jag. Fitzgerald with fines and costs, plus a detailed court session on a mining dispute involving Morton and other parties. The piece also notes a local wedding, church events, and social announcements at the town hall and nearby venues.
A marriage creating rich interest was contracted at St Fram els Xavier Church on Wednesday May 15 between Mr Faward O Mar y and Misselena Whorinck. Rev Malber O'Hare officiated. The bride wore a white silk taffeta gown trimmed with lace and pearls, veil and bouquet. Attending bridesmaids were Miss Cornély ao Miss Holly. After the ceremony the couple hosted friends at Bruits Hall, with many gifts and well-wishers listed, before departing for Perth.
A fragmented report notes a June birthday gathering and wartime discussions involving several named figures. It references authorities, warrants, and the Governor General in a distant colonial context amid ongoing wartime measures and public notices.
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