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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
3
President Wilson declares no armistice without absolute safeguards of Allied military supremacy and an end to inhuman acts. He states America will raise its armies by a quarter million monthly as Belgian and French forces gain a large advance, breaking enemy resistance.
In Washington October 8 President Wilson issued a reply to the German peace note. He states that any armistice must count the armies of the United States and the Allies and be acceptable to the Allied governments. He adds that the United States will consider the German offer in line with allied judgment and decisions.
London and other fronts report Allied artillery success in Belgium with prisoners over ten thousand and German resistance stiffening. British capture Menin and Roubaix area. Turks send peace note. armistice terms to be settled with British naval influence. Hindenburg behind German request for armistice via Wilson.
London October 15 Australians on leave in London after protracted combat across the Western Front. They claim the press and public misjudge the extent of Australian contribution in the war. During six months of hard fighting from March to October, Australians captured 261 square miles of territory and recaptured 16 towns and villages, among other feats. The report notes the significance of the Avrillon? breach and subsequent advances led by Anglo-Americans.
Washington reports a White House statement pledging continued government aid to more than a quarter of a million people each month. No relaxation of support is planned, officials say, as the government sustains relief efforts despite wartime strain.
London reports Belgian and French forces break forward along a 12 mile front from the Hendsacme Canal to the Rouleretenin road. Allied troops wreck enemy resistance as Gans reach the outskirts of Mendered, freeing numerous civilians. Prisoner counts rise to about 44,000.
A fragment notes a bus event on Saturday October 19 with an implied one mile and one half race distance but provides no full results or participants. The readable text hints at a track or athletic setting and mentions a race of 1.5 miles without names, times, or locations.
The Municipal Council hosts a quarterly welcome social for returned soldiers at the Town Hall tonight. A large, representative gathering is expected with an attractive program of vocal and instrumental items. Ladies are urged to bring cakes or sandwiches. Colonel Courtney, a returned soldier, will attend and uniforms are encouraged.
A fragmented item notes unusual feats and names in a noisy sports or stunt context. Readers can expect a brief record of performers or teams with unclear wording and several proper nouns, suggesting a local event or feature page. The readable portions hint at a roundup style fragment from a column or wire item.
Dalgety and Co report no sheep skins offered this week with plans for a forthcoming catalogue next Friday. Kangaroo skins show a high prices market with sale Wednesday. extensive pricing details for merino wool and crossbred wools, plus dam- aged skins and hides described. Buyers urged to forward Kangaroo skins to secure current high prices.
A reported return to Australia is anticipated for Mr Crawford Vaughan former Premier of South Australis. He travels with the Australian Prime Minister Mr Hughes and party The Hoo. BP. Ceebateh shows a cable from the Agent General about Gunner Gordon wounded in the left elbow Barrovessis is recovering from military injuries.
A well attended local branch meeting of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Association was held at the Institute last night with Mr Matthews chairing in the chairman’s absence. Minutes were read, social plans discussed, and letters considered on repatriation, block of land, and honorary solicitor appointment. A special meeting for Wednesday 22inst was called to discuss meeting Captain Bradshaw and staffing needs for the Geraldton Branch.
Acting Postmaster R D Reitz provides Proclamation Day 1918 holiday details for Geraldton. The post office opens 9 am to 10 am and service hours apply for the public.
A letter from Mt Erin farmer MIT ERIN FAPRWIGR argues rents on Bowes Narra Tarra and Oakabella estates are too high after government purchases. He cites 33, 15 and 2 percent reductions and requests further relief to prevent bankruptcy. He condemns past land and road works costs borne by local pioneers and urges government reconsideration of Mt Erin’s purchase and pricing.
The notice extols War Bond benefits with instalment payments and bank support. It claims 5 percent interest when paid, repayment in five years, and security backed by Australia’s wealth. Banks offer advances up to 94 percent, and bonds can be sold anytime. It also highlights benefits for children’s education.
An appeal by Wes Foxcroft and associates led by Walter Dwyer against wartime conviction was upheld. Court cost responsibility shifted to the appellants as counsel argued the misuse of the War Precautions Act for statements, while judges noted procedural aspects and the morning events surrounding the appeal.
Geraldton Branch calls a general meeting of Returned Soldiers and others in the Australian Army Reserve. The session will be held Wednesday 23rd at 8 pm at Calgain Brake, with Officer in charge of the Army Service for Western Australia Artellec, Macey, Hon. Ber.
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