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Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 31, 1918

Page

3

Violent Front Action and High Commands Confident

War dispatches describe a violent battle near Se region and sustained fighting around Rheims. British troops fall back toward the Many Canal as German assaults on Festubert and in the Sols plateau are repelled. French Premier narrowly escaped during a front visit while French High Command remains confident in halting the German advance. an American destroyer reportedly captured 17 German submariners after torpedoing the Innisarra.

Foch Moyeth Vicent Diareter Solus Solsaona Fetleu Sept Monts Abbreis Hackse Centir Louperigne Fete En Tardenois Baingny Tilor Rheims Festover Rheins M. Tremencrat the Trent

Alternate Proposals for Australian Wheat Shipment

Washington May 20 The Government is considering proposals by Australia for shipping its surplus wheat. Prospects look good but weather may hurt. Australian ships will be moved to support shipments, with a plan to use faster ships for protection against submarines and slower ships routed to Pacific and Atlantic. Some treaties are wary of the scheme though the American government has not stated its position.

Australia Rene Simon Atric Shine Tron Japan America Auetralia Troyldea Pacific Atlantic Stow Shipe Te Iy

French and British hold line at Soissons and Festubert

London reports strong French resistance halting repeated German assaults from Festubert to Soissons. French divisions, outnumbered six to one, smash attacks with untiring tenacity, while artillery inflicts heavy losses. British note steadiness near Morris and Pont Arey as Paris dispatches describe ongoing battle actions and counterattacks.

Lanaon Paris Out Arey Pont Arey St March Lont

Enemy Aerial Operations Reported Over Paris Front

London May report says enemy aerial actions were checked behind the front. Bombs fell on Paris outskirts. suburbs and a nearby route reportedly hit by batteries. Several aircraft were directed to Paris but none succeeded in major strikes. Casualty figures not given in the conveyed text.

PANIS London Parle Paris

German Press Reviews the Situation at Verily Beachhead

A May 30 Amsterdam bulletin notes German papers warn against continuing offensives, urging patience as Allied resistance grows stronger. Reports from Verily say Allied countermeasures intensify while German artillery and transports face mounting difficulties and officials fear a need for reserves.

WA ship-building scheme hits subscription milestone

Telegrams report £118,000 subscribed toward capital for Western Australia ship-building, aiming to secure a loan or grant to lodge with the Commonwealth Government. The effort seeks to enable construction of ships in the state, with £44,400 already subscribed by May 1.

Western Australia

Repairs to during last few years in Parliament

In the Legislative Council Hon J Hickey asked the Colonial Secretary about total cost to the Hallway Department for work on Mullawa Meckatharra railway line over five years and if the Rail War Department plans further permanent way alterations to prevent storm-water damage. Hon H P Colebatch answered £11,000 and that next financial year planned to lower the line to let water run over rather than wash banks away if funds are available.

Legislative Council of Ther J. Hickey Colonial Secretary H. P. Colebatch

Birthday Cup Acceptances for One Mile Race

The following are the acceptances for the Birthday Cup at the AR C meeting. The one mile race will be run on the second day, Monday next, June 2.

A.R.C

Yalgoo Prospector's Death In Shaft Inquiry Reaches Verdict

An inquest at Yalgoo into prospector Alfred Cameron's death near Emerald mine finds he fell down a shaft and died of acute concussion and shock. Witnesses note poor shaft protection. coroner and jury declare Cameron’s death caused by the fall with no party liable. praise for Moxon and local support.

R. Gee W. Bell C. Crago Alfred Cameron Yalgop Enpire Puyid Mbson Cameron Walgoo Moxon Wo OM. Deehle Mitts Soames Ieccamel Aseaver Hind Manet

Dispute Over Fencing Agitates Local Court

Honor the Chief Justice presided over a case in which W O Ramsay, a farmer, challenged a magistrate’s decision in a fencing dispute under the Cattle Purchase Fencing and Burning Act of 1882. The judge sought to interpret the boundaries and rights to erect a boundary fence, awarding judgment for the defendant.

Robert McNlea Justice Burnside W. O. Famsay Vagaines Busbury Io Amsation Ofte Ako & Farmer Ager Dorin Wade BP Draper Hotea Fent Jortion Burnside

Religious Services And Schedules In Ghureh Notices

Sunday June 3 church services listed by denomination. Presbyterian Church holds 11 am and 7:90 pm services led by Rev. E P Camerce with Lord's Supper and morning sacrament. Salvation Army shows 1:80 pm meeting, 10 am Sunday school and 2 and 4:45 pm open air. Catholic St. Xavier's and Church of England First Sunday after Trinity with 8 am and 11 am Holy Communions, children’s series, choir, and midweek activities.

Presbyterian Church E&p, Camerce Salvation Army Salvation Meeting Ensign Marion St. Xavier's

Methodist Church Talk Prompts Youth Peace and Purpose

A fragment outlines a talk to young people titled Power of Purpose at a Methodist church event. Names include Weley Church and Rev. Lang don with references to speakers and a scheduled anthem Sweet in the Sunlight. The garbled text also mentions Daniel Servis and Blue Poi Me, suggesting a local program or concert.

Weley Church Bart. Nett Reno Lagan Daniel Servis iPoxer of Purpow Seloist Wits Greennish Langdon

Local grocer price list fragment victorian era

A readible OCR fragment lists numerous low value groceries with prices per unit or tin. Items include biscuits, jams, sirups, flour and oats, sugar, tea, and household goods from suppliers such as Mills & Ware and Faithfathers. The text shows per-tin and per-ib pricing, with several brand names and weights.

Glen Osmond Mills & Ware Banco

Debate on Land Tax and Income Tax Bill in Parliament

Sir Edward Wittenoom praised Colmes proposals while warning against rapid seat reductions. He argued no exemptions, universal electoral-roll taxation, and higher rates for high incomes, with minimal ministerial costs and broader state contributions, urging revenue to nearly balance expenditure.

Edward Wittenoom Colmes Saiid Parc Legislative Council Legislative Assembly Rob Agrey Spartien Jabor Party Me Kingsmill Mr Colmes Twiffell Commonwealth Nnl Thiel Mossry Willington Thickes Kirwan Nicholsom

Dr Williams Pink Pills touted as nerve tonic remedy

An advertisement describes neurasthenia as worn nerves from overwork and worry. It claims Dr Williams Pink Pills build up blood to nourish nerves and halt nervous debility, offering free booklets and price details for single and six box supplies.

Williams

Bisurated magnesia tablets offer convenient antacid relief

In recent years the press has highlighted bisurated magnesia as an effective antacid and digestive aid. The remedy now comes in compressed tablet form, two tablets equating to a half teaspoonful of the original powder, available in pocket sizes of 6 and 15 tablets.

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