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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

3

Command of the Air and American War Potential

Reports from Washington and London highlight aeronautics as the decisive war factor with plans to maximize U S aviation production. The New York Times notes a proposed 120 million pound aviation appropriation while Paris foresees air supremacy enabling destruction of German aircraft and artillery. Italians claim Ortigara and Aguilla victories as Austrians face heavy pressure on the Asiago Plateau with 145 Italian aircraft involved.

Paris Daily Telegraph Ortigara Aguilla Pass Lugano Asiago

Russian Government Says Constitutional Assembly to Be Convened Soon

Washington reports M. Bathuwell, head of the Russian mission, stating that revolutionary achievements would reflect the policy enacted by the Constitutional Assembly to be convened as soon as possible. The government intends reorganizing all state branches, raw material, food, transport and general state affairs.

Washington M. Bathuwell

Nations call for freedom amid German aggression

A fragment notes nations seeking free choice of dominion and condemns Russia allied actions. It reports vigorous Russian activity in Galicia and continued German offensives in Champagne, with French lines holding near Vaux Aillon and Be region as fighting intensifies along a 400 metre front near Teton id Champagne.

London Vaux Aillon Filain Braye Loainais Teton Champagne

War news notes German retreat and air raids across front

Reports from the Western front describe waning German troops and disciplined units held by overwhelming artillery and relentless air raids. The Petit Parisien notes British raids erasing German vocabulary of resistance while vital victuals are blocked. Amsterdam reports Belgians leaving Flanders for Limburg as Germans evacuate coastal areas. In Greece a Daily Chronicle correspondent cites two lists by M. Jonuart ordering exiles and others to reside in surveilled towns.

Petit Parisien Amsterdam Lux Nouvelles Flanders Limburg London Daily Chronicle M. Jonuart MM. Govnaris Striet Douss MM. Lamed Skouloudia Itans Mis Metropolit

The Coup in Greece King Constantine's Shattered Dream

London reports M Venizelos credits M Jonnart for pacification and unity in Greece after conferences in London and the St Jean de Maurienne Legations. Ex minister Guillemin says Constantine's fate was decided, while Constantine hopes for peace and compensation from Germany. Swiss anti-Hun demonstrate fierce resentment in Germany with veiled threats.

London Venizelos M. Jonnart Greece Ay Guillemin Athens Constantine St Jean de Maurienne Noth Joouart Noe

Allies Aerial Plans How America Can Help War Effort

Washington dispatch reports Lieur de la Grange says a French aircraft missioner outlines an invasion plan of Germany with victory assured. The strategy includes targeting submarine bases and sinking ships, asserting Berlin could fall under Allied air power if American planes are supplied.

Washington Lieur de la Grange Rat Abe al- Yea Germany Amarien Berlin Ameis

Russia’s Determination to Fight for Democracy

The report quotes a Lisbon or London sourced pledge praising New Russia and allied forces to overcome autocracy in Europe in the cause of peace and civilization, signaling unwavering resolve in the democratic struggle.

Russia Europe

West Australia Belmont Park racing results recap

The Belmont Park meeting in Perth shows results from the hurdle race over two miles and 50 yards with Moongoon winning and Bombariier and Golden City noted in the betting. Other events include the First Class Plate and Seven furlongs event with top runners listed and betting odds. A Richmond Cup over one mile three furlongs features Defence and Vocal King among the contenders, with odds quoted.

Perth Moongoon Tle Bombariier Golden City Inser

Community concert at Roman Quote Church hall draws strong turnout

From Our Own Correspondent reports a Saturday night concert at the Roman Quote Church hall featured piano duets, violin solos, songs, dances, and school performances. The program received enthusiastic applause with encores, and organizers hope for a successful season. Farmers report heavy rainfall and delayed sowing while lambs and feed conditions improve, and local plans push for school additions and timely building work.

Wong France Mje Suh Mas Sander Rucitaten Mr J Bunny Misa May Giles Dolly Angel Mr Kempton Junior School Hitle Grey Howe Mr Fieldgate Fallen Comruijan Berg Sheridan Auytretin Mjvaas McGuinesa Waldeck J. E Gites Schoo Fieldgate

German airmen desperate in massed French battle context

London dispatch reports German airmen desperately trying to regain lost prestige after heavy British air activity. German sorties fail to mount single attacks and bursts of British planes scatter a squadron of 15 machines, dispersing them as they retreat.

London Morning Post France

French Front Report of German Attack Near Vaux Aillon

A June 21 report from London cites a French communique on a German assault east of Vaux Aillon. The attack, described as very violent, was conducted by special assault troops from a division recently moved from Russia. Allied forces resisted firmly and repelled all enemy attempts to break through with fire and counterattacks.

London Vaux Aillon Russia

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