Germans Repulsed on Ypres Menin Road In Heavy Attacks
On the Western Front German waves break on the Ypres Menin road but are repulsed in disorder with heavy losses and many prisoners. Artillery fights rage at Ae front as enemy mass behind, while British aeroplanes conduct probing sorties and report great activity in the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypres-Menin Road
London
Philip Gillis
Flanders
Ouf
Tronfa
Zandronie
Paschenfurt Spur
Paschendwil Ridge
Western Front Reports Haig Says Major German Offensive Repulsed
London reports Field Marshal Haig stating a powerful German attack on a mile front near Ypres Déen Road was driven back in disorder with heavy casualties and captured prisoners. Washington notes German desperate onslaughts feared British cutting supply lines, while French and British artillery battles rage across Flanders with intense bombardments. The message also cites naval air raids on Zeebrugge and St Denis and Wilson peace proposals rumored from the Stoka Agency.
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Haig
Ypres-Déenin
Priscurrs
Seppe
Final count shows Maley defeats Moy by 230 votes
The official tally completed Monday afternoon lists Maley ahead of Moy by 230 votes. The returns cover multiple electorates with various candidates and parties, including independents and party-designated contenders, across regions such as Guilford, Kalgoorlie, Fremantle, and Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evel Imate Maey
Cajuiinclim
Mr Maley
Mr Moy
Aley
Ba Moy
la Maley
Instructions to Small Wool Growers Revealed in Wool Sale Notice
Government wool classing policy details accompany a long wartime style notice. It outlines auctions, weighing, classification by grade, payment terms, and the role of the Department of Agriculture. The document references Fremantle, North Fremantle, and various agents and locations, noting procedures for packing, invoicing, and the appraisal process. It emphasizes fair weighting, equal treatment, and owner involvement in decisions.
Belgium Obstacle to Peace Comment From London
London Ost and Prattsd state Germany will declare formally on Belgium once the only obstacle to peace is Belgium. The remark frames Belgium as the final barrier in negotiations.
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Sorlim
London
Ost, & Tt
Quermany
Belgium
Lagi
Crowther
Foley
Williams
Nestors
Enemies Attack in XPRES Sector Ends in Failure
Late wire report states enemy assaults in the XPRES sector were repelled with the end result listed as a failure for the attackers. A single source code line notes a failure, labeled 1- PK.
Geraldton Labour group welcomes J C Willcock at Portnightly meet
A.L.F. Geraldton District delegates gather at the A.W.U. rooms for a Portnightly session presided by The President Mr Geo. Redgorn. They extend a hearty welcome to new member J C Willcock and congratulate his election while planning a social and a sports gathering to aid patriotic causes and fund efforts for the Eight Tours anniversary.
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Geo. Redgorn
Geraldton
A.lf
A.W.U
Yast
Federation
Tler Gidton
J. C. Willcock
Willcock
Omnell
Tabor
Teraldiva
Tay
Ben Ingfoud
Australian Grocery Prices Include Meat and Fruit
A list of canned goods and commodities with unit prices appears: Hosiery items named as 6d per tin, Australian Potted Meats, Australian Boiled Rabbit at lod per tin, Morton's Fresh Merrings 1s per tin, Morton's Kippered Herrings 1a per tin, Morton's Herrings in Yomalo Sauce 1s per tin, Prunes 1s per lh, and Jack Apples 9d per packet.
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Morton
Sympathetic note from Moonyoonooka on fair prices
A short 1917 letter from Moonyoonooka requests publication of a sympathetic explanation about farmers selling miely produce at reasonable prices. The writer cites Kate May and urges the newspaper to share the rationale with the public.
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Kate May
Rejoinder on Municipal Market Inspectors Letter to Editor
The writer questions the municipal market's meat inspection and claims no local inspector had visited his premises. He asserts all meat is up to date and asks to know the Town Clerk’s status while addressing concerns over market oversight and safety.
Fragmentary OCR Note on Wool Handling and Charges
An unreadable OCR fragment discusses wool handling at a depot with vague references to classification, covering actions, and additional charges. It mentions terms like upskirted and sine from the line but the context remains unclear and details are fragmentary.
Tha Turf Turf Meet Results and Contests
Sydney race meet results show HIRE RACK winning 3 to 1 and Hilla Wana claiming 7 to 1. ORAVAS PHATE, Hillan Wana, and Frank lead various placings across divisions. listed are first and second division results with horses such as First Division Lane Wasp and Arrowfield 9 among others.
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Lardy Norasmnan Jh St Fite
Arrowfield
Boltine
Tirtdly Wisely
Lane Wasp
Rotsry
Mayes Mangle of Geraldton War Preparedness
Fragmented report from Geraldton in 1881 describes local preparations for defense against seaborne attack. Volunteers drill in infantry and artillery tactics, with ammunition handling and logistics for a possible mobilization to protect the town, its stores, hotels, and railway station from potential sea-based assault.
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Geraldton
Mietoria
Fiblon
Yeuport
Wormanshoot
Belfast
Portland
Toral
Exortie
Naval Brigade urged by Admiral Forsyth visit
The article reports Admiral Forsyth of the Fremantle aviation praising the creation of shore artillery and a naval brigade styled after the Pre sountie Company. He favors mounting artillery at Champlon tay and shore practice to sharpen seafaring skills, with government support hinted and plans for ships to cruise the Tay for training.
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Kiel
Presountie Company
Artillers Corr
Forsyth
Fremantle Avairignie
Shallar Pedy
Champlon Tay
Bakery Business Tender Notice for Jenders in Geraldton
Tender invited for the bakery refreshment and tearoom business of John Shiphard at Marine Terrace Geraldton with 1800 loaves per week. Plant fixtures and fittings valued around £300, tender forms available, deposits or 10 percent required, inspection by appointment, bids due October 12, 1917.
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Jenders
John Shiphard
Geraldton
Marine-terrace
Geraldon
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