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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
3
European wartime dispatch notes that Italian members of parliament applaud Britain and France for sending reinforcements without awaiting an Italian appeal. It highlights Italy's resolve to drive out the invader amid ongoing war on the Western Front.
Reports from London and field dispatches describe Allied gains in Palestine with General Allenby’s forces driving Turks from key positions near Jaffa and Ramleh. British troops reportedly entrenched posts at Sasa, Katraneh, Mughar, and held the linkage to Jaffa, with substantial captures and heavy Turkish materials seized. The naval note adds a submarine sinking and casualties among British vessels as operations continue.
London reports a message from Rome detailing a push for Allied solidarity as Signor Orlando cites the need to retreat before a vast Austrian army backed by German divisions. The Chamber of Deputies shows strong support for continued unity and faster Anglo French reinforcements.
Early reports say Petrograd is cut off after Purmday afternoon with Moscow and Kremlin battles ongoing. General Komilof reportedly holds Kremlin while Bolsheviks allegedly capture Kerensky. later dispatches claim Kerensky forces victorious in Petrograd and Moscow, though telegraph delays create uncertainty about overall outcomes.
Melbourne reports Senator Pearce said no arrangements were completed to call up the light forces after referendum. The machinery would not be set in motion until then. The note mentions a compound for coughs and colds, etc.
Fragmentary text mentions a four man group, exemption, a family, a ballot for a drama event, and names such as Samson and Collinétress in Melbourne, leaving key details and context unreadable.
West Australian racing at Belmont Park lists acceptances for the weekend meeting with horses including Warambie, Moongoon, Crossairn, Sullaparingano, Persian Ruler, Lord Flavus, Mercurie, and many others across hurdles and plates. The field covers distances from five furlongs to two miles, featuring classes and divisions such as First Class Plate, Second Class Plate, and the Lovemner Wandicap, with numerous named runners and odds-like figures.
Anticipations by Bull s aye features the Persian 1st Mate Joen Aim and crew names. The piece lists multiple divisions and seeming horse or ship names with fanciful phrases such as Bright Face Bite Rain Cantilever Nowimabér Humdicap and Downing Atreet Sea of Flavus Arrowlaid. It reads as a stylized roster or fantasy scene with scattered proper nouns and titles.
London dispatch says General Allenby’s forces push north along the Palestine front toward the Jerusalem railway line with significant success. British troops claim heavy casualties on Tuesday, 18 prisoners taken, four guns and twenty machine guns captured. Simultaneously German retreat fears grow as Allied pressure increases near the Flanders and Somme sectors.
In the House of Commons Lamdon reports from Nov 11 that since the war began Britain has captured 164090 prisoners and 400 guns. Since June 1918 Britain has conquered 123,710 square miles of terrain. Also noted are 161734 prisoners and 1618 guns seized from the Turks along with other wartime figures.
A fragment discusses drinking hot water to aid digestion and using magnesia and other substances after meals. It advises avoiding certain sulphates and bismuth, and mentions a medicated mix and five-grain tablets to prevent mentation and neutralize the avid, reflecting older lay medical guidance.
Racing notes list acceptances for Greylanda based Victoryistrict Turf Club meet with entries for First Class Hack Back and Welter Handicap and mentions November Tandicap and other race classes. Handicapper Steve Haddy signs the entry list. Interleaved dialogue fragments follow.
Last night a good crowd attended a Town Hall social and dance to raise funds for the Cathedral Building, hosted by the Hibernian Austral as Catholic Benevolent Society. The Convent Orchestra led a varied program of songs, recitations, and violin solos, with local performers receiving enthusiastic support.
From Our Correspondent Wey 1 The Anzac entertainers gave a very successful report here on the Setimat both financially and as an enjoyable evenings enticement. The company won over £40 as the mice of the comfort and disposal of one of their songs. Forty three nominations received for one Face and equally good nominations for other events. A meeting will be held at Wayne's Finn the following week. A trial will also be held here. Mr A S Thompson postmaster received messages on Thursday forming the one bit of his brothers had been killed. Mrs Thompson's health, private Jack Bowes late of Malieu has been killed. Private Bowes was well known in this district where his parents and family had been for a number of years. Hawae (Hawae) married to his widow being a sister of Wry S Thompson residents of the district. Ex Police Constable Wreford resigned from the force at the end of Totyarar and enlisted in Fut rumry last after having been some months in the Mase Hospital where he now operated on for appendicitis had been discharged as permanently unfit. Mr and Mrs Wreford seem to have returned to Yalgoo.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Wolfe's Schnatps in a vivid but garbled style, noting a sudden rush of excitement and speed. The readable phrases imply a lively athletic or performance scene with a focus on pace and energy.
Holbrook's house announces no public price rise despite higher English freight rates and will absorb the extra cost. Bottles will be eight and a halfpence to two shillings per bottle in coastal towns. Northampton APAS letter asks for clarity on railway service changes, urging residents to press government for policy on production and altered railways.
Church notices list weekly services at various London parishes. Holy Communion and Evensong times, intercession, and opening remarks by Rev. J G Jenkin are noted along with hymns and readings. An item titled The Chol in Wis Bee and Their Music appears under a poetry or sermon segment.
Rev. EB. Cameros leads morning worship at the Presbyterian Church with service times set. Catholic St. Xavier's holds Mass at 7 30 am and 10 am with evening devotions at 7 39 pm.
A newspaper note warns that rapid eating leads to dyspepsia as few chew food thoroughly and saliva fails to mix properly. It recalls a London doctor’s blunt view that the stomach is not a grinder and cites Sir Andrew Clarke’s method of biting and Pills. An offer promotes Dr William A Puls stomach tonic and a booklet on eating sent on request.
The Greenough Monds Board held its ordinary monthly meeting with members present. They passed payment accounts, discussed stock on roads, routing of a tran Boate and road repairs, and approved inspecting a road bridge obstruction, with notices to be sent for dog registration and stock control under the Trams Act.
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