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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1917
Page
3
On the Western Front heavy fighting around Ypres presses British troops to retreat slightly but they retain the captured German positions firmly despite renewed hostile assaults.
Reports from London and Buenos Aires discuss an Argentine ultimatum to Germany over Luxburg and a possible early declaration of war. Haig reports heavy fighting near Ypres as British forces repel counterattacks on Tower Hamlet ridge, with Italian naval claims of making merchant ships more resilient and Italy achieving gains near Arras Cambrai. The Western Front sees persistent artillery duels and minor territorial shifts amid ongoing large scale combat.
A fragment reports a naval engagement near the WANIREL coast involving MEV units. Details are unclear due to OCR, but authorities acknowledge activity and ongoing assessments of scope and outcome.
An International telegram from Amsterdam reports the Central Powers responding to the Topma peace note with willingness to negotiate. London coverage notes little certainty in the reply and describes the overall response as vague and hypocritical, avoiding specifics on territorial restitution.
Russian and foreign dispatches describe Kerensky in a critical stance as opposition factions urge him to curb General Kornilov and seek a military dictatorial path while war debts loom and the coalition government searches for a neutral settlement. Reports from Copenhagen and London mention naval clashes and Austro-Hungarian pressures amid the broader European crisis. Chinese trial division awaits assignment and postal vote officers are named for English and Chinese districts.
Telegram from Milbourne dated September 23 reports casualties and a total count of 17,270 in a conflict likely involving allied forces. The message reflects casualty figures tied to ongoing battles and emphasizes the scale of losses.
Sydney dispatch notes whispers of an imminent settlement in the coal strike. Walls reports the State Cabinet may meet to decide the outcome and many unionists expect miners back at work during the coming wage talks.
Late wires report British and Anzac troops advancing on Paschendaele high ground as Australian units press toward the last German held position. A Sydney correspondent notes strong citizen enthusiasm and belief that the Anzacs will force a German retreat amid heavy bombardment and stiff resistance from machine guns. The report also covers political tensions abroad with Argentina and Germany, war ultimatums, and evolving diplomatic stances influencing global affairs.
A reader cites Riliott and press reports to argue food price increases vary by state and time. The letter notes increases since the war, with Queensland up and Western Australia down, and cross-references figures from Australian statistics. It also covers campaign events for Mr Moy, Mr Jupp, and Mr May across multiple towns with attendance notes and rescheduled meetings.
The piece traces candidate talk in Western Australia with Moy and Fallowfield leading races for Geraldton Cup and Old Rosebud, while public concerns focus on cost of living, food prices, and a proposed State Lottery. It notes Robison criticism, labor platform questions, and Billy balanced stances as elections loom.
Australian Potted Meats priced at sixpence per tin. Australian Boiled Rabbit sixpence per tin. Morton's Herrings in various forms one shilling per tin. Prunes one shilling per pound. Jaci Apples nine pence per packet.
In a chaotic session a speaker denounces a proposed state voting reform while critics mock the idea as foolish. The discussion shifts to wool distribution and port duties, with references to Fremantle Geraldton Melbourne and central committees. Several politicians and committees are named as they push for arrangements amid logistical and cost concerns.
A letter to the vice editor discusses a proposed imperial plan to centralize wool sales through Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide, with WA and Queensland objections. Geraldton and Western Australia ports are cited as key wool hubs amid a broad, coastlining network of ports.
Letter notes correspondence on Geraldton wool appraisal and a February 12 Geraldton Express cut. It recalls Imperial Government wool purchase and Fremantle appraisal promise, with protests from several quarters over treatment of the Wisteria District wool.
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