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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1918
Page
3
Australians take part in a dramatic incident where a direct assault was dodged due to the city being believed mined. The event highlights a tense situation with no fatalities reported and emphasis on safety concerns.
Telegraphed dispatches describe Allied forces pushing toward Harcourt and Le Nouvilette with captures at Courcy and Crevecourt Rumilly. German resistance, mining fears, and large prisoner totals accompany reports of fragile German government turmoil and renewed demands for democracy amid Reichstag disorder.
London reports Haig says Allied offensives in Flanders and near Cambrai and St Quentin forced the enemy to withdraw from Lens to Armentieres. Germans evacuate strong trench positions. British troops pursue rearguards, report advances along Ouest August and Dourrin lines east of La Bassee Aubers and Bois Grenier. An attack north of Cambrai repulsed with losses.
Reports indicate thorough preparations for evacuating Lille and other key sites as Belgian coastlines face imminent risk. Anticipated westward shifts near Bruges may extend to Antwerp, with German retreats noted south of St Quentin and northwest of Rheims.
Details of Allied captures report large numbers of officers and men taken in France and Belgium. From July 18 to September 30, totals include thousands of officers and men, hundreds of guns, and many machine guns and mine throwers.
United Press report from London states General Rawlinson attacked about 10,000 yards wide near Ocker's area this morning between Boneami and Se quehart. The assault was successful with several prisoners captured at La Catetet Gouy washcourt and nearby positions.
New York dispatch reports German forces are retreating up to twenty miles along a wide front between Arras and Lens. French forces claim to have captured Halle Fange and Poirre in the last week, with Allies taking about 6,000 prisoners and 1,000 guns on the western front.
A Rome message says Turkish peace negotiations proceed at Aleppo as American forces push four and a half miles in Argyn forest since the offensive began. In Washington, Turks withdraw from Persia due to the Palestine disaster while Britain plans to return to Baku.
The Ladies Guild of the Ascension opened a sale of work and produce in the Parish Hall with the Mayoress of Geraldton officiating. Rector Rev A Craven spoke on charitable aims including church funds, and Mrs Green declared the sale open. Clergy and attendees praised the Guild’s efforts. Six stalls offered refreshments, produce, fancy items, cakes, sweets, and dolls alongside a fortune teller. A lively evening followed with music and a total of nearly £7 raised, seen as a strong start.
A few days after returning from active service Sapper J. Cornell was installed in his Legislative Council seat representing the South Province on Tuesday. A Requiem Mass at St Marys Cathedral Sydney honored Lt Creil Fleary who fell in France. An exchange notes his popularity as a sportsman and his record in NSW and Australia sprint championships.
The text reports a deficit of £700,713 for the financial year 17-18, with revenue £4,623,505 and expenditure £5,999,278. It notes anticipated figures, a sinking fund payment of £1,844,27, and a continued deficit at year end £162,766,465. It discusses railway gross returns, borrowing, and war-related causes affecting public utilities and state trading concerns.
An English mining expert, six years ago to improve his wife’s health, became a manager in Cornwall and North Wales before contracting a cold prompting his return to Australia four months ago. He had held diplomas across mining fields, managed mines at Sajedstone and Guthack districts, and served as a justice of the peace. He is survived by his brother W. Phomix, with both men among the first to arrive in Australia 28 years ago. Police transfers announced include W. Facnine to Moora and Trevatt to Northampton. The Premier and Treasurer arrived in Moora for the annual show. NSW Supreme Court Justice Simpson died aged 73. The Very Rev. Death Drayne, long-time Leonora church leader, left for New Zealand seeking relief at hot springs. a farewell presentation marked the community’s esteem. Bishop Kelly has placed Rev. Father O’Hare in charge during Drayne’s absence. Mrs H. Blake’s brother Private J. W. Wheelock was wounded in France, having enlisted at Mt. Magnet.
The notice urges relief for nervous debility and mentions diseases of the nervous system. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a means to enrich the blood, restore nerve strength, and reduce symptoms. It asks readers to request a booklet and lists prices and a Sydney address for ordering.
Northampton notes recount a Trench Comforts and Spinning ladies event for Lady Ellis Macartney to meet warworkers, with reports from Alms, Alma, and Ima branches praising parcel making and comfort efforts. Also mentions Mr T Phoenix's death at 50 and his funeral arrangements. a light thunderstorm closed the town news.
A severe cold spell in Symnex yesterday set the coldest mark in sixty years. Morning temperatures fell to 42.3 degrees as residents felt the chill and forecasting warned of continued frosty conditions.
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