This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
3
German forces press toward the Severiza River as Italy reports 2,000 refugees reaching Milan daily. The war continues with heavy German losses, estimated at about 1.2 million men per year since the outbreak.
Latest war cables report Haig stating British progress on the Western Front with limited gains at Tambonfade and the high ground intact. About 400 prisoners taken, including 21 officers, amid high strategic importance of the operation. Italian front notes a German official claim of reach to the river and Milan area rebel losses. German reserve numbers cited, with up to 1.9 million in reserve.
The article notes that measures for a parliamentary or public vote are delayed as officials say it is impossible to complete electoral preparations before December 320d. It mentions adapting stock envelopes and declarations for a referendum, and arrangements for soldiers' ballots in regions including Rabaul, Mesopotamia, Palestine, France, and Britain, with about 600,000 alterations to the electoral roll.
The correspondent reports steady advance with 3,016 prisoners taken. Turke forces repelled by infantry fire, while a bombardment damaged Roullins stock and rail lines. Generals praised the troops whose endurance and spirit defined the effort at the front.
A garbled notice reports figures claiming new aristocratic titles across Europe. Names such as Lonion and Yer appear with references to Berlin and Austrian, plus claims of a duke and kingly titles tied to regions like Léthionmds and Courland. The text is fragmented and difficult to verify.
A note from the ministry announces the conscription referendum will be held on Saturday December 1st. The decision to time the vote on the Christmas holidays is likely to be met with mixed public sentiment and concern.
The report lists race names and finishing times from the Western Australia meeting on November 6. Included are numerous horse names such as Moongoon, Warsmbe, Loro, Darrawa, and Belgravla Plate contenders with various distances ranging from two miles to five furlongs, plus a stewards’ handicap and other events.
A fragmented listing of race names and horse or entrant nicknames from a historic betting page. Mentions include Hurduk-Celloist, Lord Reay, Ross Beira, Grave Handicap, Irrowfield, Mace Fides, Belgravia, November Handicap, Downing Street Opera, and Lady Alb. Lacidas.
Late wires report Kerensky fallen from power as Bolsheviks seized control of Petrograd. Soviet of Workmen and Soldiers proclaims authority of military revolutionary committee. Provisional government dissolved, new peace aims and land transfers promised, while troops and officers warned. Independent sources say Kerensky fled Petrograd and Lenin’s plans advance.
Letter from Te we Editor questions weight handicapping practices. The writer notes unusual patterns in race odds and suggests the handicapper may unintentionally reverse expectations. The piece hints at inconsistencies in evaluating Flying Handicap and Members’ Bass events.
A fragmentary piece surveys the foot as a historical measure, its regional variations from Welsh to Spanish feet, and its cultural echoes. It moves to horn books and early schooling tools, then to the swastika across cultures, noting uncertain routes and ancient use in Greek, Norse, Chinese, and American contexts, and ends with a glancing mention of linseed compound.
The municipal markets were crowded this morning across three compartments. Benches were well stocked. meat had young, fat carcases though no beef on display. Mutton, lamb, pork, dripping and lard were available, vegetables were excellent, eggs plentiful with an uptrend, poultry scarce, butter high. Listed prices include pork 7d, dripping 5d, broad beans 4d per lb, turnips 3d, cabbage 2d, tomatoes 4d, eggs 10d to 1s 3d, oranges 1 to 6d, lemons scarce 10d. Attendants were numerous and service prompt.
A Monday social at the Hallway Institute Geraldton saw railway men bid farewell to Mr W P Thompson inspector of storks now assigned to Perth. Present were Mr McClure WAAS WE, Mr Wall District Hanginger, Mr Dux Bleutel cal tirkach, Ir J Thoumsithe Loco Branch, and Mr Kendrick Prae Ne ranch. Thompson received a handsome clock, a tea set, a book, and a pon, while McClure and WAS Union offered further tokens. Thompson thanked all, spoke of Geraldton and district, and a musical program followed with songs and recitations. A parade notice: whole day parade on Saturday November 24 postponed by the Arlene Water at Seven ber 24th. Colonel Titan and Charles Taylor arrived by express.
A reader recalls a wrist gash from a fall on tiles and a bottle shattering. Zam-Buk was applied after cleaning with hot water, then daily, with the wound stitched later considered unnecessary by the writer. The letter claims Zam-Buk aided healing including a poisoned ingot injury.
Anarticle warns that an animal parasite linked to a fungus infects hair follicles causing widespread scalp disease in children and adults. It recommends carbolic acid or mercurial ointment after cleansing the scalp, plus good nutrition and separate personal items to prevent spread.
A historical excerpt discusses reporters abbreviations and speed in transcription. It cites terms like Cl for County Council Dn for Dublin Bm for Birmingham Wa for Wolverhampton and Vt for Parliament, noting the reader’s challenge in deciphering dense shorthand as a skill in newspaper training.
The article argues state finances are strained by a 40 million pound national debt and interest, with 3 million owed to the Commonwealth. It cites taxation, income tax, and duties as failing to reward the state, urging a federal takeover or reassessment to avert further borrowing and support a troubled railway and other industries.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.