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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
3
Report of renewed enemy activity on the Western Front with raids and heavy aerial fighting. German town bomber activity noted while French air successes are credited. In the Italian campaign British troops are engaged as enemy advance is checked.
Haig reports progress on multiple fronts with intense air combat and artillery. British aircraft downed several enemy machines amid hazy conditions. two enemy planes were shot down by ground anti aircraft fire. Bombing and patrol actions occurred near Ypres Cambrai and La Bassée with artillery exchanges ongoing.
A British report from London dated December 26 describes intense close quarter fighting at Assago. British units reportedly moved to seize a column, engaged the enemy in heavy hand to hand combat, and claimed to have destroyed positions and taken prisoners while maintaining active and coordinated work.
Paris dispatch reports heavy air combat on Christmas Day with Allied anti aircraft fire and Allied fighter units engaging enemy planes. About 100 enemy aircraft were claimed as brought down or damaged amid artillery barrages on the Paris front near the right bank.
Vice Admiral Sir Roselyn Weymes has been appointed to succeed Admiral Jellicoe as First Lord of the Admiralty, in a royal press announcement. The move follows Jellicoe to a new senior role as the Magy i recognition of his distinguished services, deference to his wartime leadership amid ongoing battles. The report notes the appointment as part of a broader reshuffle during wartime.
The fragment notes German aims in the Pacific theater as discussed by a Frankfurt Zeitung correspondent. It suggests Germany will seek favorable terms rather than full concessions, with references to Japan and potential peace efforts and government stance. The text is incomplete but centers on diverging German strategy and Allied impact.
Perth crowds saw Downing Street win the Cup at the Waco Annual meeting with barbs noting owner connections and a long history in racing. The day featured flat and jumper races, including a two mile jumpers event won by Explore, with bookmakers quoting 16 to 1 on the runner-up.
A fragmented list of horse names and race titles appears from Fremantle plate to All Aged Stakes. The jumbled OCR mentions Heart of Oak Houseboy Silver Lady and other horses along with wagers and scratches amid a sparse event outline.
London reports violent Italian attacks at Col del Momo failed to break lines. British and Allied shipping losses dominated the weekly British movement summary, noting submarines and mines sinking vessels over 1,600 tons, with nine ships reported sunk and additional vessels attacked. The Ypres sector saw German attacks repelled as Allied aircraft claimed air superiority, destroying several German machines near the front.
London reports on a raid over Kent Saturday night by a Gotha aircraft. The raid caused a panic as the attacker passed over a town, with residents recalling a "callwed" blast. Thousands flooded into the streets Sunday to view the aftermath and nearby towns were stirred.
Reports say Ukraine mobilizes against a Lenin backed peace plan with Kaledin. Petrograd and Moscow faces pressure as Bolsheviks allegedly reward those opposing Ukraine while German troops are redirected from eastern sectors to reinforce front lines.
British forces in Palestine, with naval support, push north of Nubrot Auja toward El Jebi four miles north of the river. Reports describe advancing from Sheik Hallutah to the Hanah and Khélbirgh corridors as machine guns fire and enemy columns are disrupted.
The annual meeting at the club on its course was held in cool weather with a fair crowd. Attendance was below ideal, racing was not very brisk and entries were light due to scratches. Jub appears well established and races regularly while members urge better passenger amenities and a tote building, weigh room, steward’s stand, and clearer rider notices. A proper access path from the main road is suggested. Cayealde Cup One mile and a half handicap results show time not fully legible.
Mr F C Ovepheu is hospital bound with improving health. He will stay about another week and hopes to resign to Geraldion by the end of January.
An obscure OCR fragment references the Public Works Office in Geraldton and Perth Barracks, noting a generation order and contract room details. It mentions the secretary for public works, with unclear dates and attendees, in a formal government procurement context.
In OPE het hr all breaches of the Stamp Act committed after Ist 191, offenders will be 'uted.
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