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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1917
Page
3
On the Western Front British forces captured 4997 prisoners in August with a major push north of Hairecourt where initial enemy gains were repulsed. British naval forces destroyed German mine-sweepers off the Danish coast. A brilliant French assault near Hurtebise pushed the enemy back further.
General Cadorna declares the Italian offensive could compel Austria to exit the fighting as Austrian losses mount. He believes the enemy can be forced out of the war altogether.
Our American Allies report Russia mobilizes for renewed conflict and the Liberty loan exceeds 400 million pounds with full subscription. The article emphasizes Allied support and the financial backing that sustains ongoing military effort.
Field Marshal Swig reports British activity near Havercourt and Austro Italian fronts. American air craft arrive in France as Moscow Conference outlines concentration aims and a Liberty Loan in Petrograd raises £442,204,000. The text notes battles, withdrawals, river crossings, and pontoon usage across multiple theaters.
A Paris dispatched communique says French forces after heavy artillery preparation attacked last night at Murtebine and captured all objectives across a front of about 600 yards, with a depth near 300 yards. British minelayer destruction and German losses reported near Jutland. some ships and seaplanes seen, casualties noted. Telegrams describe allied patrols and mediation efforts by prominent leaders.
Fragmentary report tracks strike unrest in Victoria with 20 000 attending meetings on the Yarra Bank amid labor pressure. French papers debate Cadorna and Austria while a Melbourne audience cautions about broader labor solidarity and potential allied strategy.
Fragmentary dispatches describe labor strife in Sydney unresolved with government talks failing and a Russian front communique noting enemy crossings near the Dvina river, advances near several towns, and ongoing battles toward Mitna road and Yevel in a volatile theater.
Bept 2 1919 Le Matin claims Central Powers gain on Russia but face a difficult position. Propagandists overrun Switzerland seeking to contact Allies as 1919 recruitment shows strains and troop shifts toward Italy create gaps.
French communique reports lively artillery fire near the Aisne with our troops repulsing German air attacks. German planes were shot down by our guns at 2000 and 500 hours, respectively, as positions northwest of Fortisle were held.
Partial transcription shows August gold output in the Murchison region with scattered figures. Mentions Magnet, Meekatharra, Black Range and Yaigoo centres, with a total around 2,800.60 units.
A marginal tale cites Paterson from Chamberss Journal about a farmer in the Tranavaal whose milking cow was bitten by a snake that fed on milk from the udder while the farmer watched. The incident ends with the farmer killing the snake after it feeds. Also described are Canton ivory shops and carving methods, and a note on oos used as candles in Alaska.
The visit of His Excellency the Governor concluded Friday with a public reception at the town hall. A large audience attended as the Governor was presented to guests and heard an address praising Australia’s wartime resolve and economic outlook. He toured Newgarracrt then returned to Geraldton, with continued civic engagements noted.
A wedding at the Anglicar UBilred Twat Tuesday united Harticn of the Railway Department and Miss J. Norrin of Geraldton with Rev A. Ratron officiating. The bride was given away by her brother Geo Norring, bridesmaids Gladys and Eileen Norris. After a reception at the Tire Station, the couple will spend their honeymoon. a social dancing event followed, lasting late into the night.
Antralia is described as a land of gold silver copper and vast plains. The verse hails nimble youths and proper public men, noting roaming hosts across the wide fields. It mentions droughts and scarcity of rains along with Peppernunt Pure woods.
An excerpt noting authorisation by F A B fg of Sandford Street appears. The fragment records official approval and the associated reference. Further details are not available in the readable text.
The Prime Minister replying to J. Ma Fenton stated no return of food stocks would be provided. He noted two years of yields show high stock levels and claimed Australia has ample wheat for five years, agar for 18 months, bam for two years, and stock on hoof for twenty years. The surplus is described as restricted by profiteers while the public observes with despondent doubt.
Mr J Wilcock Labor candidate for Geraldton opens campaign in Geraldton Town Hall Wednesday evening September. Mr Collier former Mines and Railways minister to speak in support of Wilcock in Greenough May. A general meeting of Wilcock’s campaign committee set for Tuesday evening at 8. Arrangements for future meetings and a Tenwire visit program are announced. Town clerk notes a producers and stallholders meeting for the newly established Municipal Markets next Friday at 2 pm.
The article argues that before the war sugar in Australia sold for £19 a ton and now the price is fixed at £29 by Hughes. It claims the Federal Government gains hundreds of thousands from the higher price while the Colonial Sugar Refinery Co also profits. It notes OS.R. sells sugar in New Zealand at 244 a ton, while Australia pays 3 a pound, and accuses jam makers and large users of making noise amid war profiteering.
Expreme notes free electors not on electoral rolls. Greenough storm hits Thursday with heavy rain and lightning striking Mrs J Stokes home damaging furniture and roof. Estimated damage around £100. Agricultural report laments land held idle by owners with capital but no will to subdivide and settle lands. Jetty regulations restrict trucked goods until steamer arrival. debate on taxing unused lands. Dialogues touch on salary and marriage.
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