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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
3
Reports from Petrograd detail extreme Socialists revolting, quickly suppressed by the military. An official Russian withdrawal across the Sereth and Gniezno lines reflects low troop morale and heavy enemy pressure. General Kornilov strengthens defenses as Smorgos Krevo region sees heavy German and Allied activity with prisoners and materiel seized.
London reports in the Lords Lord Charles Beresford warned that between January and July the Allies and neutrals lost about 4 million tons of shipping and may lose 5 million more this year. He noted starting war with 80 million tons, down to 22 million, and doubted recovery above 4 million tons. steel and engine shortages threaten supply. starvation unlikely but tonnage shortage could be dire by April.
West of Warneton and Monchy we drove enemy from villages as they counter attacked this morning and our withdrawal followed. A night raid near Monchy and Lau Basse followed by north east of Ypres. German raid yesterday southeast of Gouzeaucourt sparked sharp fighting and significant enemy positions.
United Press reports from Headquarters describe ceaseless artillery fire in the Nieuport area and wider Flanders. The German guns clash with British batteries as raids yield heavy enemy losses.
An official communique notes Kaiser watched actions as German forces extend gains near Tarnopol and claim heavy enemy losses. Russian lines fall back after captures of Gniezna and the Ser eth crossing from Tremboria to Smargon, with rapid advances along the Dwesler and Kolomen taken by Avatro-Hungarians and Bavarians.
Reports describe a French counter offensive on the Western Front with heavy German concentrations at Nieupoort. The Crown Prince reportedly suffers another reverse after five days of intense fighting, as Allied troops gain ground on the California Plateau region.
London reports growing enemy gunfire and a new phase of fighting. German forces advance near Monchy with flame throwers and heavy artillery, driving back some posts as siege operations intensify.׀
Petrograd reports the 8th Army Corps abandoned Stanislan and retreated east. The British armoured car division under Commander Locker-Sampson delayed the German advance in a rear guard action, remaining to fight while the rest withdrew, earning praise amid the retreat.
Report from London dated July 26 notes tensions in Finland as the Helsingfors socialist government enforces a firm stance. Lenin’s allies are mentioned, with arrests and dismissals purportedly affecting the military committee and key revolutionary supporters.
Flooding affects the Mullewa district as rain continues with damaged crops and risk to properties. Initial reports name residents including H J Sistrford, with emergency teams scrambling to assess and respond to widespread distress in the community.
The Education Department urges readers to note an advertisement in our listings. Free tuition is offered in each poll.
Mullewa bustles with the Petre Dalgety and Co sale drawing buyers and visitors. The new proprietor’s acquittal and rail-town chatter accompany a busy market day as residents head east and west. Christ Church in Geraldton schedules Matins and Evensong with a memorial unveiling for Captain T. Gibbings. Librarian appointment at Geraldton Mechanics’ Institute selects R. B. Wilson, a returned soldier.
At Tendjadews on the Geraldyon Mull road a flooded creek swept a bogey and travellers downstream. Mr Dunkin was knocked by the current, surfaced after being under water, and, with help from Miss Stafford and the Staffords, reached the bank exhausted but alive. The buggy and harness were recovered the next morning.
Perth This Day reports Selera Vale meeting with race results detailing GREENMOUST Hurdles won by Two Stiles and other placings listed among today's events.
Reports from Melbourne describe Moone Valley racing today with betting on Raheny and Brad Murphy. News notes a new Minister for Mines, C. A. Hudson, member for Yil’ farm, has been selected for the ministerial post.
A highly mangled OCR snippet mentions streets and a “Great Pappermint MONSTER PROGRAMME.” It references three themes, one death, worms, and various unclear phrases. Names, places, dates, or coherent actions are unreadable.
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