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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
3
Lenin calls for proletarian support abroad as Bolsheviks seek a general, just peace. Ex-King Constantine faces orders, Greeks align with Germany, Gallipoli heroes to be honored. Sailors who departed before 1914 are set to receive the riband and star.
News from Paria state reports the Tiindenburg tunnel capture is nearly complete with mines planted to explode via wires. British forces halted the trap when wires were cut, uncovering vast stores of food and tobacco and luxuriously equipped dugouts. Constantine orders troops to Germany to support the German army. Gallipoli honors for ANZACs planned. King’s approval needed for special gallipoli realization before 1914 contingents depart.
In New York and London dispatches from late November reports cite Bolshevik overtures for a general armistice. The wording notes Allied reactions and proclamations from Bolshevik leaders urging a democratic peace and worker unity amid ongoing wartime strain.
London reports dated November 2 and 23 from the Russian Military Mission to England note a lull from November 5 to 20 with no new fighting. About 1,000 Turkish gendarmerie were said to have surrendered on the Dialn River and Russian fire scattered the enemy in the Harshovichi region where they occupied our graf tine.
Telegrams report Brisbane authorities filing two complaints this afternoon. One targets Premier Ryan for false statement about votes and reinforcements. the other accuses Ryan, Theodore, Igwith, McDonald, and Cutler of conspiring to distribute printed matter defaming the government. The charges reference a parliamentary circular about “Connery ton” and war-related topics, not yet approved by the government.
Brisbane reports a tumult at Warwick where M Hughes addressed a meeting. H rbe and others fought. rioters threw stones and cheers. Police refused to intervene and later arrested Charles Cross for petty theft as Thos W Drew of the Tigress office notes the unrest and arrests.
Geraldton town celebrating two-year mayoral term. adjourned to mayor’s parlor for farewell. Presentation on white satin praised Mayor W. Th. Fallowfield and wife for guiding civic duties with fairness, business acumen, and devoted service. guests included ex-councilor Haxton and speakers praised leadership, harmony, and town progress.
Perth election results show W. F. Lathlain defeating T. G. A. Molloy for mayor with a majority of 1,181 votes. The polling occurred Wednesday across the state amid active campaigning by both candidates.
Late wires from London report the Russia crisis as chaotic with potential federation of autonomous States. Bonn notes Bolsheviks seek peace without indemnities while Austro German prisoners rise unanswered. Food shortages threaten troops and home lines, with Western fronts wary of artillery transfers and Balkan shifts. New York dispatches mention frayed front lines and Russian railway control affecting provisioning. Italian fronts show stubborn resistance amid cold, sunlit plains and winter hardships.
Franklin Green and Co advertise a wide range of ladies garments including white muslin blouses voile skirts aprons chemises nights and underskirts with prices from 1s 1d to 18s 9d and colored stitching options. They also promote white gloves voiles and embroidery items along with a new shipment of ladies and children's footwear and up-to-minute millinery.
Long meeting records farewell to retiring councillors, praise for Mayor Fallowfield, and thanks to Town Clerk McLaren. Rooke seeks higher pay. motion to grant. press praised for fair reporting. Perth letter reflects on Jack Seadidan’s political withdrawal and possible future candidacy. Two ships from Newcastle reported lost with no recent updates.
A Wednesday night council meeting discussed a Croquet Club windmill repair to prevent water shortages in summer and ground upkeep. The works committee to negotiate costs, barrow license for fruit vending at two street corners was refused to avoid market disruption and by law changes. Several resignations and member reviews noted amid council business.
A pasted collage notes Agincourt’s famed English victory and French losses near 10 000 with 14 000 captured, plus 1 600 English deaths. It mentions a pew machine auction, a grindstone inquiry, and a Whittier California longevity event for Quakers with many attendees over seventy.
Church notices list Sunday services at Presbyterian and Catholic churches with morning Holy Communion and evening devotions. Special Advent sermon by Rev H E King and a choir concert led by Rev J G Jenkin are noted, along with a special offering for church maintenance and no service at BIMT Point on Sunday afternoon.
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