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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
3
Mediation between Kerensky and Korniloff fails and Kerensky’s troops dig in outside Petrograd while Korniloff’s three forces converge toward the capital. A new French Cabinet forms as Franco-Russian troops win a notable success. In the Balkans, America pledges to ignore Peace-Prattlers as the Queen of Bulgaria nears death.
London reports Sept 13 that generals backing Korniloff unite to break the Petrograd blockade as Kerensky resists, with three converging forces near Petrograd. Mediation attempts fail while the Soviet leadership aims to prolong the dictatorship until a constituent Assembly is formed. Pro-German telegrams and peace propaganda are being seized as the U.S. war effort accelerates.
Paris reports M Painlove forms a cabal including ministers and officials such as Vapleve or War, Ribot for finance, Chammet Marine, Taucheur Inannaments, Klotz, and others in a cabinet net amid shifting alliances. London dispatches note royal dying news from Thilgaria and details about Queen Ferdinand, her marriage, and succession.
London dispatch reports a Franco Russian success with a French communiqué claiming victorious operations in the Balkans. Troops reportedly broke through and recaptured a village near Lake Debrida, driving the enemy four kilometres toward Pogrates as French and Tuiitting groups pursued gains. Washington confirms Veensred Compound advertised for coughs and colds.
Telegrams report a large hospital ship arriving at Fremantle carrying sick and wounded soldiers from the war fronts. Of 1700 passengers, 218 were bound for Fremantle and all could walk, aside from two.
Industrial strike looms after proposals from Commissioner Lola were rejected by miners representatives. Holme proposed protecting loyalist miners and prioritizing retraining for those previously employed by the Council of Miner Federation. The harsh rejection denounced the terms as humiliating and degrading.
Porth Sep 1 The Dimpoola arrived yet today. Union circlen matters remain quiet and there is little indication of an early settlement of the trouble. Some time were prevalent in the port yesterday that the paler-haline employes were likely not to be employed. Power to the large electric tramen on the quay was required for the Dindonla unloading. Nothing metal was teased in this direction.
Fragmentary remarks discuss a supposed peppermint cure product associated with Ike and sap themes. Readable traces mention dirt, washing shirts, and skeptical tone about effectiveness. No clear events or verifiable facts emerge from the damaged text.
Describes arduous dining in China with many courses and exotic dishes such as sharks fins bird's nest and preserved eggs. Highlights first class restaurants as male spaces while women cook at home and street stands operated by coolies serve meals al fresco on rough boards and benches.
The Geraldton Election Air Wilcock the Official Labor candidate opened his campaign at the Town Hall on Wednesday night. Me G Rogers presided and supported by Hon Collier the Mona 5 ML row and Wickes and Me PT Turns. The gathering heard a lengthy speech with calls to Win the War and political commentary on postwar policy, taxation, and national vs state governments. no violence, no sensational detail.
The article explains how a needle or pin with high density can float on water if kept dry and carefully placed. A cradle of water forms beneath the pin, supporting it as paper soaked and sinks, letting the pin rest afloat on the surface.
An American officer recounts an incident from the Philippines where a thief fled with the wardrobe, the thief drops the clothes, a native policeman arrests the American, and a magistrate questions truthfulness. The magistrate suggests the thief must identify the clothes upon return before the American can reclaim them.
Medical opinion differs on rheumatism causes and treatment yet Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are promoted as the best method to enrich the blood and combat rheumatic pains. Lumbago and muscle rheumatism respond to similar care, with readers urged to obtain pills from dealers and request a free book.
The article surveys wartime economic policy debates in Western Australia, detailing state and federal tax plans, price controls, and subsidies. It covers Premier Willeacks and the Labor Party position on Upper House reform, plus a panorama of party factions from Nationalists to Country Party Nationalists, stressing political tensions and shifting alliances.
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