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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
3
Allied forces advance in three localities between the Somme and Ancre taking prisoners. Hostile artillery active between Lacon and Rovere station with notable activity in the Meterei-Kevimel sector as operations continue along the Somme front.
The American steamship Tyler was torpedoed and sunk off the French coast on May 3, resulting in eleven lives lost. This wartime disaster is reported from New York with details on the sinking and casualties.
London May 6 United Press Association reports The Australians pushed forward on three hundred yards of a five hundred yard front westward of Me and five hundred yards one six hundred yards front north east Ward of Sailly Le Sar.
London May 8 The United Press says Australians attacked at midnight with a feint and heavy bombardment. The second and third waves struck simultaneously while German defense unleashed heavy machine gun and skynet fire. Australians held their line as artillery thunder intensified around Baileul and air forces swarmed overhead.
London reports a French communique claiming heavy artillery firing at night along the Avre front north and south, with raids in feagard, Thien nes or Grevianes failing. The message notes strong torques and adjourned engagements in the indicated regions.
Washington reports U S forces exceed 600000 with expected immediate resumption of German offensive. London notes Ministerial statements questioned by General Maurice in a letter to the Daily Chronicle, urging parliamentary investigations to protect troop morale. British aerial bombardment at Ostend Westende Zeebrugge with losses claimed on enemy machines.
Mr Joshua Mills spoke to a representative gathering at Walkaway, chaired by Mr M J Logne, outlining his district roots and proposed service, noting potential loss of about 100 pounds yearly if elected. He criticized past Labour mismanagement, warned of direct taxation, and urged farmers to adopt wire fences and bush fences while optimistic about future freezer projects and improved wheat pools.
Tonight Matt Milly will address the electors at the King's Theatre. He will be supported by Mr Wor. Maley, Alla. The event brings local political activity to the venue this evening.
Reports say verm may or Feldman and Edward C loran, occupants of cells, were held on charges connected to a sensational North Fremantle robbery. They allegedly reached the roof during a failed escape attempt when captured yesterday morning.
Doogarra marked Avie Day with a bonfire after a Red Cross appeal. a large crowd gathered and many small gifts and parcels were distributed. A local churchwoman, famed for kindness, is mourned by a large family as her funeral moves through town. Also noted is a wedding at St John’s Church, Capt Reginald Flemingway and Miss Craigie wed, with memories of wartime service and a March return.
Senator Searce supported Macday measures ending parental consent for youth enlistment, aligning with Imperial Army practice. The policy extends citizenship rights, including voting, to youths age 16 and older who enlist, following wartime precedent.
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