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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1918
Page
3
European War report notes the German government withdraws U boats. London parliamentarians believe the war nears end with dissolution of the House of Commons expected after an armistice. Austria seeks a separate peace and urges immediate armistice, appealing to President Wilson to act.
London reports from the Daily Chronicle that Germany has recalled its U boats and submarine warfare may have ceased for four days. Parliament is seen dissolving soon, with talks of an armistice and immediate negotiations led by Austria Hungary seeking preliminary steps with President Wilson.
London quoted Telegraph political correspondent suggests polling days possible on November 28 or 29th or December 7 as British parliamentary election plans surface.
London papers on Oct 25 stress Austria's push for a separate peace to isolate Germany. They contend Germany must seek terms for an armistice, noting U.S. notes to Wilson and the broader wartime diplomacy shaping terms.
Paris reports Generalissimo Foch stating French forces push north of the Oise and near Pernne and Perony Wood, engaging new enemy positions between the Clan and the Serre with heavy counter actions. Austria-Hungary replies to President Wilson, accepting his terms and rights for the Czechs and Slavs.
President Wilson and administration officials in Paris discuss potential terms for an armistice with Allied military advisers and ministers. The London Evening News notes that German surrender by Meet is cited as an essential part of the Allies terms.
Central News Agency telegram from Constantinople says Turkey has officially sent peace negotiations to the Entente. Reports indicate Turkey independently initiated the peace proposals and negotiations are expected to begin soon.
London reports from Rome that Italian forces are advancing on a wide front. Patrols crossed the Monticano River as part of a nine mile push, with the Piave front attacked brilliantly. Prisoners and gun captures are noted in rising momentum.
A New York dispatch reports Allies captured 14,000 prisoners amid a major breakthrough. London confirms 10,000 prisoners taken as French communique describes night assault east of Cine and Lutenne, surrounding hospital and nearby trenches. Advances extend toward Montreau Le Neuf and Laup'tey Farm on the right bank of the Peron.
Federal Parliament report notes Swan by election with Corboy leading by 887 votes amid incomplete returns while listing teammates and opponents such as L Hedges Murray Watson and others. Also includes scattered historical notices from Geraldton and Western Australia.
Extract from Victor E. Kroemar’s Stuttgart speech to the International Socialist Congress predicts Europe’s wartime misery and mass immigration to America and Australia. It envisions a German Austria Republic, a Slav Federation, a European federation, English control of colonies, and a Pacific population surge boosting Australia’s growth and the Federal Capital area as a vast manufacturing hub.
A letter from Lieutenant Dudley Filiott, dated 31 August 1918, details the death of Private Robert Harold Holmes in France. Holmes, a stretcher bearer, was killed by a shell behind the front line during a division push and buried in a gully near the jumping-on trench.
Royal Academy and London College of Music examinations featured divisions from Primary to Diploma. Notable names include Miss Allison, Miss Marjorie Smith, Miss Gwen Lee, Miss Bridie McKinley, and others. Alliance Francais results list Dorothea Hardwicke and Ellie Stonehouse among successful candidates. Greenough Presentation Convent school results highlight bookkeeping and shorthand with multiple high marks for students such as Reg Seaman and J Rogers.
In connection with Gala Day returned soldiers will form a guard of honor to meet His Excellency the Governor at Utakarta. The State Commandant permits all returned soldiers to wear uniforms on that day. Volunteers for guard report to the Hon. Secretary of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Association or meet at the Drill Hall on Saturday at 1 pm for instructions. Recruiting methods and critic for wartime talks draw harsh reflections on effectiveness and moral impact. Aged mother Elizabeth Gibson, 68, remanded on malicious wounding charge of her 12 year old daughter. Eight people at Mulleown plead guilty to failing to enroll on the Commonwealth electoral roll. fines imposed.
Wilfred Ratte a Worcester father of 18 recounts the endless brood born since August 1841 including twins and triplets. He says all except one child returned home after a bustling afternoon as neighbors marvel at the large Massachusetts clan. Romeo the eldest serves in Camp Vernon New Mexico and the family remains proud in Worcester.
A committee meeting of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Association Geraldton Branch was held at the Institute last night. Major Kidd chaired. They approved wearing uniforms on gala day and forming a guard of honor for the Governor's visit. A call was issued for returned men in uniform to attend at the Show Grounds. The group planned further attendance at the Drill Hall on Saturday at 3 pm to discuss arrangements. The meeting closed with thanks to the chair as the Institute discussion was noted as slow.
A contemporary account recalls Queen Mary visiting hospitals and a wounded soldier mispronouncing Ypres as Wipess. The piece muses on varied pronunciations from Ypres to Etaples, noting dialects in France England and Scotland and the camaraderie among Australian, Scottish and Kangaroo Island friends amid wartime billet life.
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