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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
3
Allied forces announce the surrender of Turkey as fleets pass through the Dardanelles in a decisive wartime action. The report notes strategic moves by naval units, signaling a major shift in the regional conflict. Further details outline implications for ongoing campaigns and regional alignments.
Paris reports Genersissimo Foch announcing advances south of Gube with several enemy positions carried and the offensive between Denog mes and Herpy ongoing. The liveliest fighting at Walking place as Austrian divisions withdraw from the Western Front. some divisions have already departed.
The Serbian cavalry has reached the Damihe east of Bemendris and occupied Pojarevas as enemy forces retreat toward Milano Palanka. Belgrade area is within 15 miles of the front. Berlin rumors Turkey capitulated and armistice terms discussed. In Italy, a major victory claims 38,000 prisoners and numerous guns captured as Austrians rout with Allied forces engaging extensively.
London reports that the Kaiser told a Reichstag audience he was wise to abdicate though the moment had not yet come. German press and Vorwaerts comment that Austria-Hungary actions threaten new bloodshed and that military power has largely failed. Armistice terms nearing preparation are noted as the Paris conference works toward a pact.
In the House of Commons today the Home Secretary announced an armistice with the Turks signed that night, operating from noon. Allied fleets will pass the Dardanelles and occupy Yorta, with repatriation of prisoners. Major-General Townshend had been released. Franco-British attacks continue toward Ghent as Italians advance along the Piave front, capturing prisoners and guns. Austria seeks armistice terms. Germany seen willing to accept terms to assure peace.
Telegraphed finance bulletin for October records Revenue £312,512. Expenditure £443,332. deficit £141,510. Grogsdeitett total £3,128,407. Perth dated November 1.
Report notes that HIS RETURN IS ASSURED with partial tallies from Carbos Olney Murray and Watson among nat and ind nat figures. Remaining incomplete counts from Sussex Tho W Drew Marine Terrace Gerslitvon noted as pending.
Final arrangements for the Traders Gala Day are in place with a strong committee managing train plans and a large luncheon. Tickets and access rules are outlined for tram and ground admission, with bands, children’s events, stalls, and entertainment scheduled throughout the day and into the afternoon.
The Rev. H. F. Cameron to lead a morning and evening divine service with an anthem by the choir. The Moongoonooka service moves to Sunday afternoon November 10. Catholic Church St. Prance Xavier Cathedral offers Mass at 7.50 p.m. and wan hyening derotices 7.
The New Zealand Herald recalls Elizabeth Yates the first female mayor in New Zealand who led Onehunga from 1888 to 1892. Born in Scotland in 1840 she arrived in New Zealand with her father and married Captain Yates, a shipmaster and former mayor. Her tenure saw sanitation water reforms debt reduction and reorganization of the fire brigade. She died at her Onehunga home after a life noted for public service and a royal letter from Queen Victoria praising a woman in office.
The Age comments on the Royal Commission report criticizing Navy Department management. It notes that in normal times such disclosures would have forced a ministry resignation, not just a government, and laments attempts to evade responsibility during wartime.
A wartime debate centers on ministerial expenditures without Naval Board input and costly tests. The Acting Prime Minister notes any former office holder sits in the Cabinet, fueling suspicion until Watt's coming statement clarifies the government's intent on expenditure.
Friday October 25 saw a Greenough show ground picnic for State schools children. Crowds arrived by 10 and a dinner was prepared for the youngsters. Activities included apple diving and obstacle events with races between Greenough and Walkaway students. Master Anderson provided a lamb prize. Sy A. Maley weighed the dressed lamb at 4¼ lbs and won the prize for weight. Pee R Kel ley won the ladies’ guessing prize with 43 mos. Mr Maley addressed the gathering, calling for cheers for teachers. The National Anthem closed the event as funds of £1 9 44 were sent to the State Schools Frenire Fund.
Walter Fraser a Midland Railway clerk and paymaster and his wife were found dead in a Stafford Street residence. A revolver was near Fraser with a note mentioning a benefit society for burial funds. A baby lay unharmed in a back room as police search for motive.
Church of England schedule lists Holy Communion at 8 am and 11 am with a children's service at 11 am and evensong at 7 80 pm. Monday features an Preparation Class and examination, Wednesday has 11 am and 7 pm intercessions. Methodist notices include Wesley Church services with an anthem and sacrament, plus local verbiage about church staff and locations.
Express reports Harwood and Maley’s new brewery is lavishly praised as a potential top regional brew. Building described as commodious with an imposing front amid a secluded setting. Fitress notes in December 1882 that C. Simith arrived with eighteen native prisoners from the east, seventeen already sentenced to terms from three to nine years for various crimes including sheep stealing. Natives, 25 in cells, faced crowded conditions as the steamer carries many away to Talend. Northam Native Port?
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