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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
3
London reports rapid German retreat from Las suburbs as British artillery and air actions disrupt enemy positions. German forces demolished streets and craters to hinder pursuit around the city, while defenders note heavy losses and ongoing destruction as they advance.
Marshal reports successful night actions north west of Portaing to Cressilles with all objectives taken. Losses are light as gains extend south east of Lens. Positions across the Beeches River on a two mile front occupy a depth of about 1000 yards at La Conrotte.
Sydney June 27 Martin McKinnon cites Mr Hughes plan for national action on recruiting. He says the government will explain plainly where Australians stand what they must do and how they will do it to strengthen the army at the front.
Melbourne reports the mail steamer Mongolia bound for Australia has vanished in the Indian Ocean. Several passengers and crew are feared dead or missing and all mails are presumed lost. The incident follows its last known position off Bombay, with no further details available.
London June 3 an official Italian communiqué reports the enemy desperately trying to retake positions lost at Ortigura and launching heavy attacks and counter attacks. Italy says it has gained ground on the Carso front south of Versio.
The British report says controls close on Lens with advancing patrols keeping touch with retreating Germans. South of the city the Lune river line falls back via Avice Mericourt Avion, using Lens suburbs ruins and railway embankments as machine gun fortifications. Prisoners acknowledge heavy German difficulties. British hold high ground in the salient.
A captured document claims German air forces halted before flying over their front line during Haig's offensive. It questions whether operations will target Messines Ypres Arras or Bullecourt and notes a red hot, burning vehicle involved.
A French message says fighting remains intense near Hustekise with artillery exchanges. It notes capture of a fortified site named The Dragon's Cave, over 100 metres wide and 300 metres deep, featuring many exits and shafts and serving as a stronghold and base for enemy counterattacks. The complex held significant war material and prisoners.
British operations come under renewed pressure as security services tighten lines to counter Lexs across the islands. Intelligence reports indicate coordinated efforts between agencies and naval assets to disrupt threats. Officials say the focus remains on preventing attacks and safeguarding civilians amid ongoing global tensions.
Reports from Athens say M Zaimis resigned and Venizelos was appointed Prime Minister. General Jonnart declares agitators ordered removed have fled to the Peloponessus region where martial law is in force and their belongings are confiscated. An anti Venizelos demonstration is noted.
London dispatch says German reinforcements are moving to Flanders and approaching Ypres Dismond Ostend districts. Citizens have evacuated Mevin and Courtrai, signaling anticipation of an imminent British offensive and signaling shifting positions in Belgium.
London reports on June 26 that Germany recalls the minister over a mishanded plan tied to Norway and Mexico. The event follows demands from allied powers and reflects rising tensions in European diplomacy.
Geraldton Municipal Council discusses moving the market site from Marine Terrace to Garden Real and Eleanor Street, facing railway alignment issues. The Under Secretary notes water supply policy favors local boards. debate centers on delaying decisions until further information and ensuring adequate supply and consumption figures.
The list records acceptances and weights for a Perth meeting with numerous horses across first and second class plates and a park handicap. It notes horses such as Sir Fartonge Ireland Imahi Silver Lady and Lifehoy, plus others, with weights and running plans, indicating a crowded program and adjustments to weights.
The timetable lists starting times for races including Hurdles at 2.10 pm, First Plate at 2.40 pm, Second Plate at 9.19 pm, Park Handicap at 4.35 pm, and Welter Handicap at unspecified pm.
Six Francis For describes a two tube underwater Channel Tunnel with a chalk roof and water overhead estimates. Excavation uses cutters, ventilation, pumping, and security from a power station. Aims to connect London and Paris in under six hours.
Letter to the editor urging Geraldton town council to enforce a rat control plan after a mouse plague. The writer proposes a by law requiring every household to use standard rat traps and asks the town inspector for guidance, noting recent damage and the need for public action.
War era notices record Mr C Brodie ending three years as railway relieving staff and stationmaster at Wararga. Reports mention Private Jack Horton of Moony killed in France on June 11, and Gunner E W Smith in good health abroad. Geraldton State School and Perth travel updates include Harold Teams and Mr Jeans in staff movements.
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