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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
3
European Front report credits Scottish, Welsh, and Australian troops with repelling all German attempts. Enemys losses are described as extremely heavy. American motives for entry cited as self interest, self-preservation, and self-respect. Dutch neutrality violated by German seaplanes. one shot down, others flee.
Western Front reports intense fighting with four strong counterattacks aimed at regaining ground from Tower Hamlets to St Julien Bravantafe road. British troops repelled attacks in Polygon Wood area, retaining ground won earlier, as night fell. A separate note from New York discusses Lord Northcliffe on motives behind Britain’s defense, while German East Africa says mounted troops destroyed enemy depots near Mangantt and engaged near Lindi with ongoing fighting.
Amsterdam, Sept. 27. A Dutch torpedo boat picked up a disabled German seaplane in territorial waters of Zeeland, took one occupant aboard, while the other refused to leave. Two other German seaplanes violated neutrality and approached the area. The torpedo boat fired and drove them off, later returning to fire again and down one of the other machines. The damaged planes were towed to Flushing.
Limas reports the Peruvian government demands Germany provide satisfaction within eight days for the sinking of the barque Lorton. The notice cites potential severance of relations if demands are not met. Nearby items describe a hotel bombing with casualties and a railway attack in Egypt with bridge and train damage. Several Turkish and Genasa officers killed or captured, with ongoing war news and a medicinal advertised product.
Telegrams report a surge at Agpdaey with 10 new Wharf Laborers' Union members and former wharf workers applying for steady employment. Applicants continued through the day as wharf operations wrapped up, signaling a notable turnout over two days.
The piece outlines how French childrearing differs from English norms, noting early family table companionship, restrained upbringing, and deliberate dowry planning. It claims French girls grow into graceful, composed women, with social ease and confidence, guided by parental expectations and traditional etiquette.
A brief exchange shows Youth proposing ideas to improve a paper. The Editor jokes about a desk boy with a waste-paper basket as the source of the suggestion, implying the boy was carrying out Youth’s ideas.
The article urges daily mental exercise to keep thinking sharp, warns that slow thinking erodes ability, and explains that rapid recall is a sign of average brain health. It also describes ringworm in children, its fungal cause, hair-root infection, and strict home treatment to prevent spread, including personal items, a paper cap, and correcting scratching.
A lengthy unsigned missive questions the National vote and urges voters to back the sitting member Mr Elliott, arguing for principled stand and criticizing the campaign tactics. The writer defends local tradesmen and laments political manipulation while urging voters to consider the public interest and local governance issues.
Fragmentary church notices list Sunday services and classes with scattered phrases mentioning morning service Sunday school and invitations. Names and places are garbled, but reference to Cameron and other local terms appear amid unclear boilerplate.
The notice advertises devotions at 7 30 p.m at St Xavier's Maga and lists Linseed Compound into the Stackwnet Remedy for coughs and colds. Wolfe Suniapps and Midge Rappily feature in the promotion with aerated tonics.
Fragmentary minutes reveal a contentious village hall booking conflict in August. The Town Clerk faced criticism over hall access and scheduling, with residents including Mr Elliott and Mr Klee cited in disputed timelines. The report notes protests and eventual plans to hold a meeting on September 28, amidst ongoing governance tensions.
An Australian made Aspirin formula, tested under government oversight, is promoted as absolutely pure and effective for neuralgia, neuritis, rheumatism, headaches, and indigestion. Nicholas Aspirin is sold at 2 shillings 6 pence per bottle from local chemists and George Th. Nichols & Co. Chemists.
The exchange centers on Mayor and councilors amid accusations of political interference. Witnesses and officials like Mr Baston and Dr Tistan discuss proper conduct in examining a complaint while the election looms, with denials of improper influence and calls for fair action.
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