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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
3
British and Allied reports describe an artillery duel near Ypres. A raid near Lens destroyed dugouts and defense positions. Observers note a Romanian front threat to railway links, risking disruption of Roumanian army supply lines.
Paria dispatch from the Russian Mission to Paris cites a war report stating Germany fields 88 divisions totaling about 1.924 million troops on the West front with additional units reported on the East front. The story notes this as the enemy’s strength and disposition.
Washington reports Maximilian Hanten in the last issue of Zokunfi argues Alsace Lorraine should return to France and Trieste and Trent should be restored to Italy to prevent future wars. He promotes peace based on Prosper Witeng’s declaration of the rights of nations.
Washington reports Senator Moot assured President Wilson that Russia is growing stronger daily and will be victorious. He said the present government controlling the country can depend on Russia and its other part in the war with the United and the Allies.
London reports Sir Douglas Haig’s forces renewed the attack and completed the capture of Westhoek, securing the ridge. French troops are said to have performed well, with raids continuing along the front toward Bitschoote as the battle line remains active and costly for both sides.
United Press report from British HQ describes a daylight assault on a two mile front from the Ypres-Zonnebeke road toward Frezenberg. The attack pushed lines about five hundred yards toward Glencorse Wood, which held after stubborn defence. Artillery was active overnight east of Steenbeek and in the coast sector. airmen were highly active, downing seven enemy aircraft and destroying two balloons, with eleven more brought down unopposed.
A World War I war report notes British artillery pounding German trenches in Flanders daily. The correspondent states the bombardment has intensified and resumed with persistent activity.
A French communique reports progress in Belgium with occupation of several farms east of Bizancourt and west of Langemarck, and captures some machines. A German raid on the front near Kilometre in the Fayet region north of St Quentin was repulsed. Bombardment intensified overnight south of the Allements region toward Pantheon and Chovringy ridge.
A brief note outlines hand to hand combat positions and tactics in German military context. It mentions positions, formations, and basic engagement principles observed in historical training materials. The item presents a compact excerpt focused on posture, guard, and exposure without graphic detail.
In Geraldton a youth of eighteen who served briefly in the trenches has died, drawing sympathy from the community and the Thonadard parish. William Pomesiy is named Organizer for the Mayary Forces in Geraldton. Details include Aug 1 1914 embarkation with the 11th Battalion, later France and Mouquet Farm, and wounds suffered. Also noted is a local superintendent in Bunbury receiving a warrant officer’s message about a leg injury and trench fever.
A King's Theatre notice invites patrons to the usual weekly change of pictures this evening with new arrivals including titles from the kur alpi. The message also contains a fragment about a night verse and gratitude to the Absgetey of Powers for an unconquerable soul, ending with a gift reference.
August reports from Moora describe unprecedented floods after record rainfall. Residents paddled improvised gondolas on principal streets and swam in flooded areas as danger and disruption grow. Local authorities coordinate relief as the city grapples with rising waters.
Acting Premier says thousands offer services as steps to organize labor proceed. On Monday all railway and tramway workers on strike to be dismissed, risking loss of superannuation rights and court action to cancel awards. Wharf labourers desert, cargo queues grow. some rail workers resume, total at Darling Harbour tally.
Intending Tenderers are notified that the closing date for tenders to purchase the S. Y. TORRENS has been extended to 1 5th September 1917. Jas Thompson, chairman, tender bond, McNeil Chambers, Barrack Street, Perth.
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