British and Australian Forces Break Through Front
On the Western Front English troops with Australian support penetrate about four miles on a 20 mile front and take several thousand prisoners in yesterday’s action.
Geraldton Express in Geraldton, Western Australia
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
3
British and Australian Troops Drive Enemies From Positions
War update from London reports British and Canadian forces making advances on multiple fronts. English and Scottish troops push north and west of The Arm. Australians counterattack and take prisoners as enemy forces retreat behind the Hindemurd line. Japanese troops move toward the Usuri with cavalry incursions and reports of bridge captures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usuri
Guivance
Tokio
Allied forces breach strongholds in French defenses
Reports from Lemdon and London say British and allied troops shattered prepared defenses south of strong fortifications. Heavy losses inflicted, about 10 000 prisoners captured, with advances into Pronville Doldeis and surrounding positions. Canadian, Scottish and Naval units supported by tank corps. Enemy retreat described as rapid with new lines behind Nord Canal. Situation termed extremely interesting and a major victory for the allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemdon
Mureha
Haig
Pronville
Doldaies
Ith Carpe
Oeseral
Ches. Ferguson
Tank
Australian Press Association
Queant-Drocourt
Nord Canal
Breblens-Moreu
jWivich
Doulai
Cva
Queami
Dolgees
Velu
Lens
Capture reports from Lowion and Therapierzs Wood
United Press dispatch from Lowion dated September 3 reports that Teachierion sire Bouncer captured Rooguimy and tall prisoners. The message references actions at Therapierzs Wood and notes the time around 4 50 p m with further details pending confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowion
United Prese
Teachierion
Rooguimy
Therapierzs St Wood
Boulder Meeting Cup Won by New Tipperary
The Boulder racing meeting on September 4 featured the Boulder Plate with Rent Roll Cantilever Post and Lady in contention. Mount King Bergeai and Slownt led betting, while New Tipperary triumphed in the Boulder Cup ahead of Ventrim Tom Castro in a tight card of races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Tipperary
King Bergea i
King Thira
Leckitint Fiigh Wall
New Tipperary Ventrim
Tom Castro
Death of Lord Forrest in Perth Politician and Explorer
Lord Forrest, born August 22, 1847 in Bun bury, a Knight of the Italian Crown and noted explorer, died yesterday. He served as Deputy Surveyor general and held high offices in Western Australia and federal politics, recently raised to the peerage. He traveled on major expeditions including Leichhardt searches and the Port Darwin telegraph line project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Lord Forrest
Bunbury
William Forrest
Bishop's School
Survey Department
W.A
Leichhardt
Adelaide
Champion Bay
Centre of Australia
Port Darwin
Geographical Society of London
Crows Lande
WAL
Ofc
Poglamd
Man Hangs Self at Northampton Hotel Premises
Richard Dura of Northampton hanged himself in the cart shed behind the Club Hotel premises. Constable Thompson cut the rope. death attributed to suicide with neck not broken. An inquest opened and adjourned to Friday at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alver
Baddera
Yenthrday
Wearing the Wattle and National Remembrance in Australia
A reflection on national memory and the wattle as a symbol, recalling sacrifices in past wars. The narrator links personal loss with broader national identity, questioning who has the right to wear the wattle and honor those who died for Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wve
Australia
Ami
Headache Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief and Nervous System Boost
An old newspaper notice touts 2000 Semple Headache Remedies Free offering immediate pain relief and nervous system support. It invites readers to trial at no cost by sending a signed cutout and two pennies for postage to Geo. R. Nicholas & Co Melbourne. Aimed at chemists and general readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Aspro
Nicholas Ture
Geo. R. Nicholas and, Co
Flinders‘ Lane
Melbourne
Spinning Association appeals for wool gifts for soldiers
West Australian Spinning Association appeals to pastoralists for raw wool contributions for soldiers comforts as show visits and demonstrations unfold at headquarters. Wool merchants assist. labels require "For soldiers' use only" and gifts carried at half rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Association
Elliott
C O. Messrs Noans Limited
Perta, WA
Roads Boards Rate Books Need Revision After Land Revaluations
Landowners urge Roads Boards to revise rate books following Lands Department revaluations of repurchased estates. In many cases prices were cut by about one third and terms extended to 20 years. The writer calls for a competent person to adjust assessments, noting potential legal complications and farmers’ insistence on their rights in these matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lands Department
Aml
Nist
Agatea
Beti
Price Fixing and Profiteering Sparks Retail Protest
A letter to the editor argues the Price Fixing Commission targets retailers rather than root profiteers. It claims government cost and production data could set fair wartime margins, cites high postwar profits among wholesalers and manufacturers, and notes wealth visible amid shortages and rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endlowe
Upper Chapman Roads Board Meeting Minutes
The ordinary meeting of the Upper Chapman Roads Board held at Nonson was attended by directors including Forrester (chairman) and J McCartnney among others, with several apologies. The board discussed tenders for Yuna No 4 dam works, railway bank work at Saiawal, Heide at Nar en, and various departmental requests, approved funding for a fridge at Big Trees crossing with local subsidies, and planned minor road works and gravelling on the Yuma Naraling road amid labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Chapin Roads Board
Nonson
Me Ral
Forrester
Messrs
1’. Smith
J. McCartnney
L. Maynard
Bakerami
D. L'Huilier
N. Catster
G. Muchanan
W. J.box
Ened
Yuna No. 4
Oasinel Ihr Railway En Bankivork
Saiawal
Maude Roar
Asin Nr
Naren
Torverd
Fron
Birnawl
Geraldton
Moura
Mallexm
Secretarias
Te Welty
Hykk
Maley
Geraldum
Big Trees
OW. Hanlon
Lands Department
Perth
Extel
Vetna
Trenan
Ronan
Nahawah
Smith
Ameritime Fey
Kangaroo skins and hides market report
Dalgety and Co issue market notes from Port dated Aug 30 on kangaroo skins and hides. Prices for kangaroo yardage rose 1d to 2d per M amid some new suppliers, with crossbred wool and pelt quality ranges listed and varying values for sheepskins and hides based on grade, length, and condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Unruly Classifieds and Rentals In Geraldton Marketplace
A jumbled classified page from Geraldton features shop sells and job ads. The text lists tailored garments, horse gear, phonographs, printing services, and employment notices amid railway references and saleroom terms. It mentions Tailor services, hitching gear, and work offers, reflecting a busy mid century trading post.
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