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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1917
Page
3
British artillery harassed German forces around Ypres as aerial clashes continued on the Western Front. Reports indicate enemy raiders conducted pillages in occupied territories and sent spoils back to Germany.
The Pope issues a peace note met with a German response as a war-weary world braces for another year of conflict. Count Raventlow’s paper is suppressed for publishing on Belgium control.
British artillery and aeroplanes active on the western front. Germans raid south of Lombartayde repulsed. German bombs dropped near our lines yesterday. allied bombs hit enemy airfields and targets. Germans pillage invaded districts, ban coal storage, and organize boycotts. sailors and firemen pledge 12 months of anti German goods boycott.
In Sydney on September 4, Acting Premier Mr Fuller rebutted Mr Willis and cited that coal miners are near full employment readiness with 55,808 hands available for railway and tramway services, only 1,357 fewer than before the strike. He noted the Miners Federation’s support and mirrored government actions used with railway workers to secure coal supply.
Washington unaired notes on Germany’s reply to the Pope. A German press suppression of Count Revenstlow’s paper Tages geltung cited for violent claims of Berlin losing full control. Germany disapproves of ATUEN TINA’s action and Petrograd claims proclamation of a republic.
London report quotes General Amuts stating British tactics yield predictable gains despite casualties. He asserts artillery superiority compels German retreat and predicts total victory even as Germany yearns for peace. He warns any peace terms hinge on ending wartime despotic rule and stresses war is a machine struggle. Bolfe’s Schnapps ad ends the snippet.
Rome cables report the Italian offensive not concluded with ongoing preparations for a potential advance beyond Mount Gabriele. Italian forces move westward through Albania threatening Bulgarian positions as Balkans heat up amid renewed Turkish and German diplomacy.
Sept reports from Petrograd note ongoing arrests of generals and others tied to Kornilov. Cossack Military Administration telegraphs readiness to admit but demands recantation of arrest orders and trials. Katelin allegedly presses agitation, rallying Cossacks toward Petrograd.
Private F. Smith writes home from hospital about wounds and recovery after Messines. He describes shell injuries, transfer by train, nurses, and a hopeful return to service within weeks. He mentions progress, fatigue, and small comforts in the hospital as he awaits convalescence.
From Gue correspondent reports a crowded hall at the Mebhainies Institute for WS. dM. Myson the nationalist candidate for the Legislative Assembly. The Northmyon District Tronda Hoard chair presided as Myson spoke at length on the nationalist platform amid questions. Next Wednesday J. K. Maley the County Party nationalist candidate for War Greenough is booked to address voters. Show preparations for the 25th promise good prizes though wet weather has hurt crops in parts of the district with some backwardness feared while others look well.
A reader argues teachers should avoid political identification in official appointments and maintains the union must remain non political. He discusses Mr Shaw and Mr Darcey, notes concerns about public perception, and cites the Teachers Conference. The letter, signed I Dley G Sim, reflects cross party critique and calls for a fair, non partisan stance.
The death of Mr James Inglis at 52 removes the One-Day Hawn Reads Board secretary and local recruiting officer for the war effort. He lived in Geraldton area, served as secretary since amalgamation of towns, and left a widow and two sons. Elder son Howard is serving aboard HM Australian ships.
Geraldton Mayor Me. DL Ballowfieldy opened his campaign at the Town Hall last night. He was supported by Cra, Bartlett, Me Gaurin, fuilder, Bennett, thalaich and Gardner. He pledged a straight course, praised past service, and urged unity beyond party lines while criticizing costs, local industries, and taxation.
The speaker warns the government to refrain from credit and criticizes costly luxuries like zoology professors and university maintenance. He opposes mobile wheat shipping and favors fixed storage sheds, noting the harbor project expense and potential mismanagement by officials in Geraldton. The address ends with a motion of confidence amid questions.
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