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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1918
Page
3
The Western Front dispatch notes a German courier delayed on return while terminology from the Canadian government describes terms as tantamount to surrender. An official German wireless report claims Kaiser will renounce the throne and Crown Prince relinquish succession claims.
London reports a wireless German message stating the Kaiser renounced the throne. Crown Prince renounces his claim to succession. Red Guards occupy Berlin major areas including the Crown Prince’s palace after two hours of fighting. many killed or wounded as crowds chant the Marseillaise.
London reports on November 10 that heavy German bombardment delays the courier from Generalissimo Foch’s headquarters to Spa. Any armistice decision is unlikely today. American forces push the Germans from Meuse heights and pursue toward the front as the Allies advance on multiple sectors.
A Copenhagen message reports the northern German revolt now spreading across the south. Six German warships anchored off Flesburg threaten to bombard revolutionary Viduarient.
A Berlin revolt reported by Amsterdam says serious rioting and a people’s government proclaimed. The military occupy the railway station, trains stopped. Soldiers and Workers Councils form nationwide, Crown Prince’s Palace captured, New Chancellor appointed, army demobilization announced. Berlin garrison reportedly joins the revolution.
Reports from Zurich and Helsingfors claim Leon Trotsky has resigned as War Commissar, with Skttansky named as successor. Armistice terms were said to be ready, but might not be accepted. General Foch warned of decisive pressure within a month. Russian counterrevolutionary troops were reported marching toward Petrograd.
Reports describe a stoppage of train service as armored cars and large police lines disperse demonstrators outside Crowe Priness Palace. A royal message says Bavarian troops occupy Jonsbrurk and halt railways as revolutions surge across the North West coast regions and German cities. Copenhagen notes revolutionary outbreaks at Frattdurt, Cologne, Hanover, and Madgeniite.
The fortnightly ALF meeting in Katanning elected Mr Matthews secretary ahead of Major Kidd and Mr Palmer. Members praised the Katanning Institute, pledging support for the new secretary and planning a follow up meeting to appoint a chairman and committee. An appeal was approved for donations of office furniture.
The Victoria District Turf Club issues weights for Saturdays race meet on November 16 with Flying Mandicap Fast Hack and November Handicap leading entries. Weights include Minever Spallatto Greylands Cu vuac Nonplussed and others, plus closures notice for licensed premises in Geraldton.
A sale of 1700 ewes 1400 wethers and other stock from ATGETY 4 Ltd and Wah Roonga Station, forward conditioned, turfed for early shor. Buyers are urged to travel on Geraldton train, leaving 8 am Saturday November 6th, returning from Mullewa on Tuesday 19th at 1.45 pm, arriving Perth morning.
Market notes show fat cattle quotations with choice and good quality bullocks priced up to £18 1s, and cows and yearlings in the £10 to £19 range. Sheep and pigs follow, with merino and lamb prices detailed, plus heavy baconers and pork quality signals and general store cattle values.
Northampt on correspondent reports the Church of England annual bazaar set for the 15th and 16th at King's Hall with attractions including baby show and poppyland. Trench Comforts Fund notes show expenses and receipts from Miss Compton's Pierrot visit, total receipts £30 with £4 balance sent to Miss Perth. A letter from France praises local support and wireless observation efforts by the 5th Field Artillery Brigade.
At a recent Mullewa Roads Board meeting held on a Saturday in November the members discussed outstanding rates, railway and road cross- ing concerns, lighting at the hall, and gate permits. Officials reviewed legal opinions on unregistered gates, rates on forfeited land, and truck yard provisions. They planned fencing, water supply tweaks, and lighting improvements, plus terms for public works at Wollya and Geraldton Moor.
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