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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 21, 1917

Page

3

Haig reports successful raids and air operations

Field Marshal Haig says British forces conducted raids south east of Le Vergnier and north of the Souchez, capturing prisoners and four old guns east of Mesrises. He notes improvements near Covent River and Cambrat front and adds airmen performed valuable work despite unsettled weather.

London Haig le Vergnier Bapaume- Cambrat Rad Covent Souchez Mesrises Tast

Germany forms storming troops for daring attacks

Daily Chronicle reports Germany trains storming units selected for youth vigor and audacity. Each brigade gains a dedicated company of stormers ready for hazardous operations. In parallel, Poles in America train a national army of about 100,000 men for possible combat, with sailings planned from New York.

London Daily Chronicle Haina Germany National Army America New York Palaed

Latest Wires: Progress on Asargo Plateau Operations

Official dispatch reports violent assault on Asargo Plateau with advances at multiple points. Forces breached defenses, faced difficult terrain, and captured 956 prisoners including 74. Mount Ortigara operations reached the summit Hill 2106 with strong gains.

London Tinliam Asalgo Dar Mount Ortigara Hil

Italy and Russia argued over war aims in Rome report

A Rome dispatch notes friction between Rome and the Allies over reinforcement on the Trentino front and the 4son20 issue. It claims Russia acted without Allied consent, having revised war objectives unilaterally.

Lennon Rome Trentino Russia

Fighting Tropical Weather And Lens Clash Report

United Press Agency reports ongoing fighting under torrid weather with thunderstorms and typhoon winds local actions near Tresar voir Fill outskirts of Lens. Canadians seized trenches last night as patrols note human movement westward amid critical river line confusion. Germany’s submarine campaign noted as new smaller subs resemble water and cross near the Rack steamer. Antigerman feeling flares in Geneva demonstration with about 15,000 people amid disturbances.

London United Pres Agency Cornt Tresarvoir Fill Lens

Constantine’s Switz Reception Marred by Hoots and Abuse

An ex-King Constantine faced a hostile reception in Switzerland. After arrival he was recognized by crowds, surrounded, hooted, and abused for about half an hour, with police protection required to reach his hotel. The incident followed a breakfast walk where he briefly toured Ingane.

London Bernewessage Constantine Ingane Refuge de x House

Germans Pressed as Ypres Sector Breached

Report from yesterday’s wires says German forces in the Ypres sector face a dangerous position, with the Ypres Canal and River Lys behind them. British artillery reportedly bombs bridges, hindering German supply lines as they try to break through near Ijebbe and Lille.

Mili Rol Itary Heck Ypres Lyx Bag Nea Zabeke Iollebeke

Austria Near Bankruptcy Sparks Market Turmoil

An overwhelming deficit in Austria nearly bankrupts the country, drawing sharp scrutiny from financial circles in Vienna. Officials clash over remedies as creditors weigh future steps amid a volatile market atmosphere.

The Russian Awakening

A cryptic OCR fragment notes a heading The Russian Awakening with garbled trailing text suggesting a topic on Russia's resurgence or reform, but no clear date or names. The readable segment hints at a historical or political article, with limited concrete details to confirm specifics.

Army discipline restored Kebersky's firm action

New York reports the United Prose representative says Mr. Keres known as "The Death Legion" has formally asked leave to fight. The firm action follows a mandate to restore order and control within the organization.

New York United Prose Keres Death Legion

London Air Raid Inquest Hints At Retribution

City Coroner Dr Waldo urged that all later raids be met with strong retaliation as the inquest into East London bombing victims concluded. The jury endorsed a rider calling for advance warnings of impending air raids for London.

London Waldo Kaiser Kepler

Graman Harvest Prospects Doubted By Copenhagen Paper

The Ribe Tidende reports it is unlikely the German harvest will be good due to poor ploughing scarce manure and belated sowing by women. A drought pending rain could further ruin yields and harvest prospects remain bleak.

Copenhagen Ribe Shitis ‘Tidende

Hirlisi Transport Camfor nia in Eastern Med June 2

The Hirlisi transport Camfor nia, a 10 963 ton ship, was in the eastern Mediterranean on June 2. A small force of fifty two troops was involved and eleven invnding the-Cap- noted in reports.

Hirlisi Camfornia Mediterranean

Norwegian shipping losses in World War I

Copenhagen reports in Tidens Tegn that German submarines have sunk 562 Norwegian ships totaling about 800000 tons. At least 581 seamen and passengers are killed, with many vessels missing. The Norwegian merchant fleet is estimated to have lost about 1 million tons and 600 to 700 ships.

Copenhagen Christiania

The Carver's Art in English Households During Rations

A vivid reminiscence on the skill of meat carving as a treasured craft in rationed English homes. The piece recalls a Yorkshire inn with a renowned carving master, a Birmingham carver driven from a grand home, and the social pride tied to precise slices amid expense and scarcity.

Yorkshire Chalger Gust Jomas Bell Ring Birmingham Wylde Greco Brougham

Fire Grigades Demonstrate A Ton In Parade

The Pir Jiggake Demonstration last night at Vietura Borel showed receipts and expenses totaling £81 in balance after payments. Audited accounts by Moews AT Hardwick and F oH Crmoh detail receipts of £397 10d and expenditures on hall, programmes, printing, and advertising with various small payments and a final net balance reported.

Vietura Borel Whyoh Moews Hardwick Balaner Magk Trou LOEL Lea

Missing Miner Hoard at Kangaroo Flat Station

A long search in the Kangaroo Flat railway area reveals a prospector named in a foreign listing died after hospital care. police uncover a hidden trove including £9,018 and mining shares worth about £2,000. No Australian relatives. heart failure listed as cause amid numerous documents found.

Jalve Ewckzerlani Kangaroo Fiat Henikge Bermit Eardchaw Tie Elf Man

Getaway From The Roll? Mrenre’s Roundup Tale

A garbled OCR fragment lists names including Josh, Lacey, Rosam, Chaners, Ritchie, and others alongside scattered terms like Getaway and seats. The readable bits hint at a group event or escape scenario but lack clear context, dates, or locations to form a solid incident or outcome.

Josh I Mo de Lacey G Rosam Lateg J & Certs J Eyes Ena G Chaners Ana Mim H Ritchie Gwapien MY P'Retmees Walewn

Golf Social Recaps Mixed Foursomes and Local Play

The report details Saturday golf results with Mrs Cummins and AX Alvifer among winners in mixed foursomes. Other pairs included Atlas Whefield with A C Bogle and several high scores. The piece notes ongoing play, social value of golf, and invites members to join the upcoming event on Saturday 24th at 8:40 for a 3g competition.

Stymie Saby FA Langley Avery Waites Nowor

Howatharra News Farmers and Raiders Association meeting

A draft of the Howatharrd branch of the Farmers and Raiders Association is planned for early July with two special meetings to organize the group. Farewell notices were given to Mr and Mrs Culahan as they relocate, and speakers praised community support and kindness during the gathering.

Howatharrd Fanners’ and Raiders What & Covjal Uae Culahan Uptrich Eclver Burnes Asd Celshan Dees

YMCA Work in Egypt Admired by Australian Troops

The reporter praises the YMCA activities with Australian troops in Egypt. He describes the aid to soldiers, camel rides, and field operations in desert conditions, noting the workers' dedication and the charity of Australian hosts. The piece highlights YMCA's indispensable role during wartime.

Ube Y.M.C.A Egypt YMCA Australea Ladmyre Tarjes Wyrkses Miles Brgaden Mahoany

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