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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
3
Allied forces pushed across the Vesle River reaching several points east of Fismex and northwest to Nenvillette. German positions on the left bank between Castel and Mesnil St Georges weakened as prisoners were taken and towns like Harzicourt and Courtemanche saw Allied approaches.
A Moscow telegram and a British message mark the sixth anniversary of Britain’s entry into World War I. The texts defend freedom, condemn German aggression, and urge steadfast pursuit of victory and a lasting peace. The notes stress unity across the Allied empire and rebuke war aims that threaten universal law.
Field Marshal Haig says few prisoners were taken near Neuville Vitasse while hostile artillery was active at La Bassée Bethune Wavebrouck and Ypres. Paris dispatch says Allied booty grows with captures of three inch guns and three million shells secured daily.
August reports from Vancouver and London describe Manglin's army seizing 500 cannon while Germans retreat north of La Basse. French reach the Montdidier Amiens railway line amid wet conditions. Allied forces drive toward the Vesle with over fifty villages liberated in a single day, as American cavalry screens push near Courville Brancourt and Cham pagny. Thirteen killed and twelve injured in recent German damages at Treves and Duenn.
Dongarra News reports an August 1 concert by Dominie Convent pupils to raise funds for Dr Bartlett. Performances included Misa SilI Mitchell and Dorinican Nuns. Cake sale raised £5 93s. Intercession Day observed with Methodist aid. Wounded soldier Percy Carter and furloughed Robert Parker noted. Local retirements and health updates follow. Lazy May Competition standings list Foster Clarkson and others.
Weights published for the Goodwood figure meeting in Western Australia across classes and races including the Fourth Class Plate seven furlongs with horses such as Eee Ledy Pospolite Burns Parlor Ravopis Home e fire nee and others listed by weight. Also covers Hunters' Handicap seven furlongs with Liberator Gallego Ngalrain Remus Mountesy and more, along with Goodwood Handicap and Two Class Galloway seven furlongs and Second Class Plate seven furlongs with listed runners and weights.
Paris August 4 The battle showed the enemy prepared to defend the Weser Trent on the southern bank with works under construction. Our advance met fierce rearguard actions that added to the German casualties. The Chausseurs entered the city finding only terrified old women. Two German divisions were badly mauled in defense of the town.
New York August 4 United Press says a revolution in Archangel has occurred with Soviet forces driven from the city and White detachments landing. London reports no official confirmation to Lai that Allied forces occupy Archangel but movement is considered probable.
Nature gives vitality to resist disease but auto intoxication weakens the system. Constipation lowers resistance and many illnesses are linked to it. Nujol, a lubricant not absorbed by the body, offers relief without reaction. Manufactured by Standard Oil Company (New Jersey) USA.
Fragmented OCR text discusses historic figures and artifacts, mentioning Oblast and a city, with references to ancient canons, exotic origins, and a prior period. It reads as a garbled archival note about a collection or exhibition and changes in leadership within a historic region.
The Conference of all Integrated holds an open meeting at Geraldton Town Hall next Friday to discuss funding and completion of the Victoria and Murchison droids project. Premier HB Lefroy will attend amid expected large turnout and strong interest. a detailed Barton Works report and recommendations on general works are to be presented.
A garbled wartime era letter signed by multiple farmers criticizes officials including the mayor and Mr Pond for handling a spurge issue. The text questions the credibility of statements and urges support for an agricultural stance, with several signatures appended.
The Minster for the Navy and Commonwealth Government indicate personnel moves. JT Whyte resigns from his post at the Critcoum tautes ALCP, while military and other appointments are announced. Seree of Pom eroy from the Greablion Terrible Stall is slated for transfer to another center. He will move to Pergh next week, though his final station is not yet decided.
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