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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
3
London reports detail tanks advancing under rain to seize concrete German strongholds on the St Julien Poel Capelle road. Tanks moved through bog and mud with infantry, closing to within thirty yards before strongholds surrendered. The battle disrupted by night chaos amid brutal fighting.
At the Moscow Conference General Korniloff issued a stern warning that unless railways and factories are reorganised, famine will cease to be prevented. A German note to Argentina says submarines will spare ships carrying all foodstuffs, signaling a public easing of tensions. Reports also describe advances along the St Julien front after heavy fighting along a 2000 yard front.
August 29 reports say Italian forces overcame rear guards on the Bain siea Plateau and fed on heights east of Gorizia. About 1000 prisoners yesterday. 246 aeroplanes participated. a squadron of 40 dropped 7000 kilograms of projectiles on Panovisea Wood. Mount Gabrielle capture noted. enemy evacuation underway. London Copenhagen telegrams report Italians took part of Mount Gabrielle and Ansiang evacuation proceeding. Moscow conference discusses army discipline with hardening views. Russian front heavy fighting and British raids near Hbullluch noted.
A damaged report notes gains near Langemarck with movements north of Ganze and south west of Hulluch. It mentions capturing two strong points along a front described as new line south westward Langemarck, reflecting contested WWI battlefield activity.
The text discusses safeguarding the army from further discipline gaps and urging government action to protect freedom by upholding committees and the coalition. It notes demands for sacrifices from capitalistic parties, calls for adherence to general policy, and mentions enemy pressure near Riga. The Cadet Party withholds government support amid shifting alliances.
Results from Coolgardie address the Fifth region races on the day feature third and fourth division trials at five and a half furlongs. Nandillyan Gift wins with 7.72 seconds claiming 2 to 1 betting while Gill shows 12.3 as a guest winner. Open handicaps list One mile races with Lock and Gill among entrants.
Berne reports German papers claim French aviators bombed Rhine bases and struck German targets. The dispatch notes August 28 and cites Zurich and Paris as further sources. No casualty figures are provided.
News item reports the death of Earl Grey and notes the passing of former Canadian governor Ganeysl. The record highlights their public roles and the end of a long public career in Canada.
A French communique reports Beaumont region near Verdun held since August 26 with 1270 wounded prisoners, including 37 officers. The Pall Mall Gazette notes growing navy success against submarines, citing a mine sinking of a submarine and weekly totals: 5909 movements and 23 sinkings, up from prior week.
Dr F Steward, a government botanist and plant pathologist, arrived by last night’s train to investigate the spread of Euphorbia terracina. He toured the town with Mayor Fallowfield and others, observing growth and disease, with recommendations and costs for eradication to be issued soon.
Surplus sale notice issued for Carnamah on September 12 1917 listing farm equipment and sundries. Auction plans include transport from Perth leaving at 5 60 p m Monday September 3 through Three Springs and other districts. Public meeting announced by local union addressing trespass law and property safety with luncheon provided and strict conditions on weapons and dogs.
Classified fragment shows farm labor demand with unclear pay and location. Mentions Chapman State Farh and unsure contact details. Also references alarm clocks and watches as promotional items, with garbled text and dates.
Fragmentary OCR item lists Francis Street and Christ Churen area with names like Gola Braceiety Kerphake and Mrs Giobings. Mentions Whyte Le and Tosca, Tosca and Sotia Silver. Appears as a local notice or shipping/receiver directions with unclear details.
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