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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1917
Page
3
Allied forces pressed the Ypres sector with determined attack. The British centre captured Langemarcke and advanced toward Wherewood, securing trench positions in the German line as the day’s final objective. Fierce fighting north of Loos yielded 496 prisoners amid heavy shelling and ground gains.
In a House of Commons address, Lloyd George updated war conditions noting improved food stocks from 6.5 to 8.5 million quarters of wheat and higher oats and barley. He cited reduced submarine losses and a projected monthly loss rate of 175,000 tons if trends continue, and warned of a forthcoming converging Allied movement supported by enhanced British mobilization.
London reports field marshal Haig describes night counter attacks west of Loos and east of Ypres with heavy fighting along the French front. French air forces claim successful operations while German assaults are described as repelled in places near the Somme and Arras sectors.
London August 17 The United Arena Association's representative reports on heavy fighting near Hill 70. The British front lines face Bavarian forces on the Leng slopes as troops hold back enemy advances near the hills.
British and French cooperation advances reported near Lens and Ypres with strong Canadian participation in the Gallantry actions. The joint operations showcase allied coordination on the Western Front amid ongoing offensives and heavy fighting.
Amsterdam reports August 16 that Germany suffers heavy losses as trains carry wounded from the front. From 20 to 30 train loads daily are said to be sent toward Germany, signaling strain on wartime logistics.
An early front-page report describes renewed Anglo French pressure along a 30 kilometre line from Dry-Cratchien canal to Bixschoots area. It claims German success on the second front and notes French and British advances recapturing positions as ground was gained north and east of key points along the canal.
Revenue of tana owned at the 305 June AL and income derived during the year ended 1917 are required to be returned. Forms may be obtained at Post Offices. Civil servants must include in their returns details of salary and funds. Deputy Commissioner Funeral Tutation Office Perth St Judy 1917.
A fragmented OCR entry records an exam notice for engine drivers and a sale action at Teear Yards. It mentions WETHER and ROSH with references to Carnarvon and Staton, plus a notice about seven eligible individuals and exact data.
Geraldton supporters and friends will meet this Saturday evening in the Communies Room Maran Terrace at six oclock. Authorized by G Baton. Public works contract notice invites bids for show ground development and associated works with August due dates and office of the Secretary for Public Works.
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