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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1918
Page
3
Wartime dispatch reports new enemy moves as conversations toward peace continue. Allied forces monitor shifts in positions and tactics along the Western Front amid tentative negotiations and public hopes for a ceasefire.
German government signals readiness to accept President Wilson’s peace terms and expects allied powers to adopt his position. French press notes intense pressure as Fourth Army advances, with gains north of the Sulppe and Armes rivers and liberation of towns and civilians. Berlin claims large prisoner tally as the German front weakens.
London reports a boilerplate note that Germany's response to Allied demands is unsatisfactory while a collision of two ships near Scotland, carrying American troops, results in many missing and dead. Haig later states steady advance north west of Scarpe and Selle facilities driving the enemy from St Valery and nearby villages.
Dispatches from Weyres report British forces pushing east of the Scheldt Canal toward Montrecourt village and the outskirts of Lieust Amand in the Dousi sector. They say they are within a few hundred yards of the town, having captured Faubourg Des Cereiin and the Dousi, with much of Flew Eastward of Anmayne. German coast operations continue to recede as they destroy guns and sink ships at Zee nmvene and Ostend.
London reports a French communiqué claiming success in clearing the Aisne sector. Forces captured La Fere and closed rail links toward Enon. Italian troops advanced near the Ailette as French positions held near St Gobain, St Nicholaw, Aux Bowen, and Stay, marking the last pockets of enemy resistance in the bend of the Aisne. Germany’s reply was received by the British government.
London reports Serbia has captured Nish while Germany admits defeat. The piece notes Allied entitlement to withdrawal terms and discusses Wilson’s peace terms and maneuvering for armistice. Perth council backs extending Legislative Council franchise to returning service personnel. High Court hearings set in Western Australia include property appeals.
Correspondence to the editor argues that repurchased estates were overvalued by expert surveyors and priced too high for profitable use. The writer suggests the Lands Department reduce rents by about one third of current levels based on the surveyor’s classifications to restore affordability and satisfaction.
The general meeting for the Municipal Widows association will be held on Tuesday October 15 at 8 p m. at the Seller Institute. Arthur Mace y Lon Ben are listed among those informed.
An ad style notice hawks Heenzo cough misture claiming to destroy disease germs from the throat and middle ear and to soothe inflamed mucous membranes. It also promotes Heans Tonic Nerve Nuts as a boon to growing girls with claims of nerve nourishment and health benefits.
Members discuss exporting lead ore from Northampton and district and the proposed Geraldton state battery. Ministers report current output from Gallagher and Surprise mines, with Fremantle Trading Co handling much ore. Green cites a roughly £4 per ton treatment difference between Port Pirie and Fremantle works, urging parliamentary support for the industry.
A Melbourne advertisement promises 10 000 samples of Richola Aspro to relieve ordinary headaches. It describes pricing 1/3 for 4 tablets, 7/0 for 10, and requests readers send two penny stamps to Geo. R. Nicholas Co. 333 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, for test with a cutout notice.
A long testimonial promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache headaches nervousness and weakness attributing kidney trouble as the root cause The ad quotes Mr H V Eaton of Snowden Street Geraldton praising the product and states price 2/9 per bottle six bottles 15/3 with delivery from Foster McCleling Co Perth urging buyers to ensure they get Doan's
The Dullewa Roads Board held its October meeting with J J Keeffe as chair and members J O'Rieln, W Stokes, and L Warren present. They considered land rate re-sales by the Agricultural Bank, a racecourse land request, future survey plans for Mullewa and Crude, trucking yard drafting needs, and a road progress update on Geraldton Mullewa. The board agreed to press the Secretary for Railways and to invite Geraldton board members to test roads, while funds for works remain constrained.
Minutes reveal a treasurer's remarks on funds, a repatriation inquiry for a stationed veteran, and a financial statement showing expenditure and a net debit. Also noted are arrangements for the next ratepayers meeting, nuisance abatement at Mr Grich's dwelling, stray stock complaints on Woollya Reserve, dam water quality, and road works on North Road with prompts to station owners to improve traffic conduct.
Market reports from Dalgety and Co list cattle and sheep prices with varied quality at the port siding, plus wholesale notes on wool, hides, foods, tools, and a Gala Day notice. The page mixes trading rates, farm goods, and local notices, including calls for a pony master and a gala event on November 5.
Irre was a passenger for Sivth Week on Friday morning, traveling with Wee Mivide Company. The fragmentary note references a morning journey and a local transport context with unclear specifics.
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