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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
3
London reports an air raid along the estuary with sixteen German planes dropping bombs on Essex towns. Two killed and eight wounded in the raid near the Medway drill establishment. several aircraft shot down or damaged.
The text reports M. Kerensky returning to Petrograd as Russia faces a crisis with the public demanding peace at almost any price. It notes Kerensky’s tough stance and the risk of revolution, alongside Japan’s warning to Russia about a separate peace and implications for the Allies.
A New York dispatch from June 6 reports public sentiment pressing for conscription across Britain’s colonies. The piece notes eight to ten million men available and argues the United States should avoid joining the draft, while urging Australia New Zealand and other colonies to fulfill their duty and bring conscription to the Empire.
The Victoria Motel offers a new feature with free cab fare for patrons arriving by train or station transport. Guests are urged to call Whitby’s cab service for arrival arrangements and station pickup.
London reports detail yesterday's air raid over the Thames estuary. British anti aircraft gunners opened with a single volley, destroying a portion of the German formation and forcing losses as bombs fell into the water. Thousands witnessed the dramatic defense.
London reports the Admiralty claims a reval aeroplane from Dunkirk attacked German forces 18 miles east north, forcing the craft down in a vertical nose dive. Two crew were rescued from the Thames as flames erupted. seven other invaders were engaged during the alarm.
London officials announce casualties from the previous night raid with two killed and multiple injuries. A photographic reconnaissance indicates substantial damage, with emphasis on the dockyard basin area and surrounding structures.
Army dispatches report reinforcements arriving from the East front at Ypres. Troop movements indicate strategic realignments as forces shift toward the Western front. Casualty counts and unit designations are not fully confirmed in the fragmentary text.
Transcriptions from Petrograd report Don Cossacks claiming 5,000,000 fighters will be unleashed to avenge and overwhelm German troops. Meanwhile Zeebrugge harbor sees heavy bombardment as German forces work to clear debris and casualties.
London reports Commodore Trywhill sighted six German destroyers. A running fight at long range sank destroyer 520 and severely damaged another. Seven German survivors were picked up. British forces suffered no losses.
In the House of Commons Mr Bonar Law said Zeebrugge suffered 24 air raids in April and May. About 1000 bombs and twenty tons of explosives were dropped on the port and nearby targets.
The document lists acceptances for Perth June 7 meetings including Winter Hurdles two miles thirty furlongs with entries Warambio Celloist Moongoos Mariett Weat Park Darrawa Ravel. Stirling Handicap among others with numerous horses and odds, plus starting times for races: Handles at 1.55 pm Stirling Handicap 2.90 pm Roe Handicap 3.5 pm Foundation Handicap 2.46 pm Forrest Handicap 4.30 pm Jone Handicap at ...
Severe rain and washaways hit Albany causing extensive damage to streets and footways. A washout delayed repairs until 5:50 pm Sunday when the train reached Albany. A night storm with thunder caused further damage, with holes washed in footpaths and half the streets affected. Estimated damage since March totals near £1000.
Geraldton Golf Club schedules a twelve hole event with each player teeing off at two o clock. Handicaps listed for numerous players include B Iregurthe and AN Alorfer among others. Players are asked to arrange travel and heed card details for this club event.
A fragmented letter discusses capital and labour harmony in Western Australia. It includes a petition from G. Forstishor and a proposal by Geraldton Stevedoring Company to secure jetty work, promote cooperation, issue shares, and hire workers with a weekly charge, as well as government involvement and after hours truck use. It reflects early 20th century industrial tensions and worker-employer plans.
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