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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary text depicts a historic Commons speech by the Prime Minister on the European crisis, detailing wartime strategy, casualties, and the need to extend military survival measures. It notes political pressure to accelerate action, with references to Ireland, Britain’s dangers, and cabinet reactions.
London reports intense bombardment and heavy fighting along the La Bassee Canal near Armentieres as British and Portuguese positions resist in mist. After daylong engagement the enemy pressured Portuguese lines near Givenchy and Fleurbaix, while German gains near Chapelle-Fagnement and Vodermaire Barn were repelled. Prisoners taken south of Amiens as fighting continues on the Somme front. New York notes claim Germany’s initial victory is not yet decisive. Moscow reports occupation forces advancing into Siberia with a Russian landing at Vladivostok signaling broader war developments.
Field Marshal reports fierce combat on the La Basse Cunte front with rivers lanes and Lys crossings held. Southern flank attacks near Givenchy were repelled by a counterattack by the Fifth Division, with 760 casualties reported as the Ypres-Comines operation proceeds. Local fighting south of the Somme yesterday showed a shifting situation.
London dated French communique describes a night long fight near Hangry de Santos with village changes of hands and cemetery battles. German efforts west of Castel and in the Suzoy area were repelled with no lasting gains.
A military analyst describes German efforts north of Armentieres toward the Moxainem front and Wie Mieusteert Road. He notes German gains near Stile, a shift to the Alsace front, and a British counterattack halting further progress while highlighting Key positions at Hivenchy and Bethe.
London dispatch reports a German assault near the Viesee Canal and along the front south of Monddidier and Nayon with intermittent fogs hampering transports. A Verdun communique notes heavy artillery and intermittent bombardment west of the Oise as Allied and German forces exchange fire.
Paris papers April 9 highlight M Clementenu's sensational denunciation about the fate of Alsace Lorraine and an autograph map dated 1917 attributed to France's minister governing the matter. The article states the project aligned with the government on this question.
Report notes Boris and April timeline and a dramatic shift as Bula Pout chose to speak instead of execution. Declarations remain under tight secrecy and may influence related prosecutions. Several cases are now under review as authorities reassess proceedings.
Official advices from the State Department report that Russians destroyed ships to prevent capture by a German squadron south of Planish waters. The Teutons refuse to regard peace terms and threaten naval action to seize ships.
April 9 dispatch from the British front notes a temporary lull in fighting as German bombardment builds for a next assault. Reports suggest disheartened German troops reoccupy trenches while Allied forces claim some advance and prepare for continued bombardment and counteraction amid restive activity.
Advicem from Reyne notes Arabian forces rebuffing Turkish units in southern Hedjvs. Arab troops conduct successful engagements, destroy a small Turkish force, capture positions, and derail Sirjediz. Araby also occupy Kerk on Sunday.
Fragmented OCR text notes Berlin battles and wartime remarks by President Wits chreech about Germany’s foes and a planned finish to the war. The piece hints at a claim of complete victory and the absence of alternative salvation, with garbled wording and unclear dates.
The Deraldton Municipal Council met with Mayor Frank Green and members including Cis MecGauran Clarke Cobeldick Sewell and Ssell. They considered Brede’s salary rise to £4 and night-shift hours, plus alternating duties with Nelly, and discussed fuel costs and battery repairs.
The council discussed pay rises for the Health Inspector and staff, with Dr Cobeldick urging council oversight and warning against premature increases. A £1 weekly rise was deemed excessive. Smythe requested extra unpaid time, and a decision granted a month’s leave without pay. Valuation talks and rate impacts were debated as part of a broader staff/finance review.
Incomplete OCR text describes writs issued for provincial elections and a polling day in 1948. Mentions a central province seat and dates in April with uncertain names and places. The fragmentary source preserves a basic election notice with dates but few clear entities.
Tender invites notelkeepers and others to submit bids for taking over the Geraldton hotel and fixtures. Deposits of £28 required, with payment terms on furniture and cellar stock at cost, bids due by May 1, 1918, with details to be sent to West Australian Trustee, Executor and Agency Co. Ltd or E A Trigg in Geraldton.
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