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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1918
Page
3
Paris dispatch reports Generalissimo Foch saying French and Allied troops counterattacked at the right time near St. Quentin. Fermy captured and advances continued, reflecting progress on the Western Front amid ongoing enemy assaults.
British forces report capturing Moeuvres after repelling a German floral attack near Hulluch. English troops gain two miles of frontage near Rup de Marsis and Teurelie, taking prisoners. Cavalry routs Turks at Nazareth, big haul of prisoners totaling over 20,900.
In Metz, residents flee as Military Governor urges calm amid evacuation calls. Washington reports General March says new line from Neat erad to Vandiers halts further American advances, with troops now within 10 miles of Metz. Also noting a wireless telegraphic feat from London to Sydney via Hughes and Co.
Marshal Haig says British forces renewed the attack during the night east of Epehy and captured Little Pries Farm plus other positions, while repulsing a local counterattack south of Villers Guislain. He notes prisoners taken, continued pressure in Navreville area, and raids west of Acheville.
London dispatch reports in recent Palestine operations 18,000 prisoners were taken with more arriving involuntarily. The enemy's main force is practically annihilated and 112 guns have been captured.
Moscow reports the Soviets may join Austria in peace overtures. Hindenburg cables the Patriotic Coup at Jewerbog that the enemy rejects conciliation and aims to win the war, leaving Germans urged to stay hard.
London reports say the Kaiser is seriously indisposed and has abandoned life engagements. The Northampton Show prompts the closure of Shape-It stalls. A Citizen Force parade of D Company 88th Perth Battalion Geraldton Detachment meets Thursday at 8 p.m. to plan the forthcoming camp with a full muster requested.
Perth telegrams report Fremantle won the football championship with a score of 11.8 to East Perth 4.5 after Saturday’s match.
Personal interest remains as former Geraldton mayor Mr Jl G Smith visits town from Melbourne to inspect progress and meet friends. Ex world sprint champion Jack Donaldson, now a sergeant in a British regiment, has served at the front after competing in London military sports. Editor Victor Risely of Primary Producer recently recovered from a major operation and is back improving. Western Australia Farmers and Settlers Association secretary H E Stanistreet dies in South Yarra after a long illness. Albany veteran A Y Hamsell dies in Melbourne aged 78 following a chill from an East trip. Mrs Tetlow reports son Gunner W Tetlow wounded in action with the 12th Field Artillery Brigade. Sapper Cornell aboard Barunga when torpedoed by a German submarine returns home with 850 others.
The Catholic Catch mission opened Sunday by Rev. Vollrath and Walsh of the Redemptorists ended last night at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Large crowds filled the cathedral with the 61st Mass at 1 am, and Bishop Kelly administered Confirmation after a closing sermon by Father McGrath. A shrine to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour was completed by Rev. Hawes, blessed by Rev. McGrath, with choir singing Ave Maria and Tantum Ergo during the rites. The mission concluded with the Pope's Blessing from Father McGrath.
A public notice from the Geraldton Traders Association states all shops will close at 7am on Tuesday during Greenough Show Day and that Hops will be all day on Wednesday following, with Northampton Show date noted. Signed by LEG F. Krauth and J. Fluineo, with Farmers' Club involvement.
In the Legislative Assembly last week Mr Teesdale proposed a 50 minute speech limit in most debates, with an hour allowed in certain sessions. The motion to adjourn the debate by Mr Walker was defeated 21 to 16, and the house adjourned at 9.15. Mr Collier criticized the government for pushing such a motion after a prior proposition.
Local entertainment note announces Edith Compton's Grand Juvenile Pierrot Company presenting a variety show at Town Hall on Wednesday evening October 2. New artistes, 54 costumes, a Hong Kong scene with Eastern illuminations, and several new dances expected to amuse audiences.
Creditors and other claimants for the estate of Tomaso Patroni deceased must send particulars by October 21, 1918. After that date the Curator of Intestate Estates will distribute assets to those who have given notice. Perth September 18, 1938. Gervase Clifton Curator of Intestate Estates. The responsibility sits with the voter. W. McLaren Town Clerk September 1, 1918. Geraldton hairdressing establishments to close September 25.
A fragmented AMS list shows Bartlets offering boots for boys and Macey’s handling Grorcticn items along with Best W and G cups saucers. It notes several price tags and product lines including hair brooms, coffee, soaps, turpentine, bacon, and tobacco products.
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