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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1918
Page
3
Allied forces press a turning movement from the Marne toward Champagne, reclaiming key positions north of the Oureq and near Craumoiselle, capturing prisoners as storms of combat unfold. American losses exceed 12 percent with about 200,000 engaged in the Marne battle.
A fragmentary report notes limited communications and traffic four years into a campaign, with villages burned to the southeast and hints that the enemy may retreat beyond the Aisne. It argues longer stagnation benefits the Allies while a position south of the lines disadvantages the foe, and presses that each day weakens Prince Rupprecht's offensive chances.
The Australian Press Association reports that French and British forces attacked between the Quierc and the Soissons railway, seizing a ridge between the Qureq and the Aisne on a five mile front with limited depth. The operation threatens German retirement toward the Vesle, with the Crise valley a German stronghold and artillery nest. The move is described as immensely important, possibly the turning point of the summer campaign and war, potentially forcing a German retreat beyond the Vesle. The enemy can counter only with heavy force to delay retreat.
On August 2 Franco-British forces secured the watershed between the Ourey and the Aisne on a five mile front and advanced three miles. The broad gain now commands the country and likely forces the enemy to retire toward the River Veske, making retreat difficult to evade.
A French communique reports further Allied progress in the night along the Mame River area, with forces advancing north of Ville en Tardenois as part of ongoing operations.
Telegrams from New York and Washington report German withdrawal along the Marne salient with villages burned in retreat. Allied forces advance on the front between Montdidier and the Oise, and Soissons is claimed captured. Canada and Britain note food and housing controls amid the war effort.
Washington reports General Marsh directed operations to kill Germans and seize Serings. Americans surprised Germans at Seringes then withdrew. Allied pressure ramps up as front line fissures form near Bucany with vigorous attack driving deeper into the ten mile sector.
A Berlin official message says social revolutionaries in Russia instigated the assassination of Pieyd Marshal von Eichhorn and his adjutant in Amsterdam. The men were killed and the culprit arrested, according to the report dated August 1.
Racing notes from Welena Vale meeting list Dashful Wey as winner of about two miles with Lord Reavy Ettie Kirk following. betting at 4 to 1 against winner. First Class Plate over six furlongs shows Delta leading with Dagunail likely. High Wak Que Rite and Hardy Norseman among the placers. Odds given as 8 to 1 against winner and 5 to 1 against others.
Weights listed for the Woodwood Handicap feature race show entries including Golden Mexic Ireland Malt Mark Azamor Post Luidie Lucky Escape Filharra J Ken Be a Trish Comedy Dial ne Ventrim Palisade Pome Chat Chalmidor Hardy Norsemen Lack Bue Rain Manney Riga and more. The details are partially legible with several figures mixed in.
Melbourne today reports racing results across divisions with winners and placings. First division winners include Goenka Fouel ing and an Oaks winner. betting closed around 12 to 1. Second division victors include ndy Sparks Haylas and Maak Star with 7 to 1 odds. One mile hurdle events feature Turton Lord Cecil and V onic with 3 to 1 odds.
Rainfall figures show totals for the past 48 hours at Carearvon Junction and Carmanven with noted variations. Local observations indicate showers influenced by passing systems, with readings pending confirmation from the weather station.
From Our Or Correspondent the East Chapman district notes a better season ahead with July rainfall at 254 points and yearly total 1487. Wheat looks strong while farmers appear satisfied with the crop. Roads are poor, the Road Board seeks 80 pounds to repair main roads to Upper Chapman, and a bridge at Nara Yarra and Fig Tree crossing may be subsidised to secure the project. New member Mr Mids is expected to press these bridge proposals, having long local ties.
The report notes July weather with scattered rain across three days, lifting crop prospects. Farms are well stocked with sheep, and recent price movements reflect a shift toward better grazing conditions. Local figures, including Mr J E Gites and Mr R Brows, are cited regarding market activity and farm stock health.
DERH are invited and will be received until 12 noon on the sixteenth day of the month in WI for the advertised contents. The notice indicates a firm deadline and specifies the regional venue for bids or proposals.
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