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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
3
May 14 Lannon reports Marcel Hutin in Echo de Paris praising Australians for their mobile gunners who overwhelmed German light troops near Buljetourt, including thirty two battalions of the Prussian Guards.
London May 14 The Australian war correspondent Mr Bean telegraphs that British troops with Australian forces seized the remaining area of Bullecourt. The Australians, taking their objective from the Grenadiers of the Third Guard division, captured 178, including three officers. Victorian troops joined the attack.
London May 14 report states German casualties in the West New Year drive are higher than Verdun with about 150000 killed or taken prisoner, 190000 wounded. German losses and tank construction plans signal tougher force than before. Five weeks haul shows 48579 prisoners, 976 officers, 444 guns, 643 machine guns, and numerous mortars.
A Zeppelin was chased by British naval aircraft off the English coast early this morning. A squadron pursued the airship, battleplanes overhauled and forced it to dive. The airship, identified as L232, crashed inland after the pursuit. Two officers flew from the wreck as the craft landed about 300 miles from the coast.
A London message reports Admiral Jellicoe has been appointed Chief of the Admiralty Naval Staff. A separate dispatch from Amsterdam states the Central Powers peace programme will be presented at the current conference in Vienna and opposed in the Reichstag.
British dispatches report Field Marshal Haig establishing control in the ruins of Bullecourt and Rouex, with German forces sustaining heavy losses in failed relief attempts. Australians defend tenaciously as Haig confirms holding trenches astride the Arras Cambrai road amid fierce fighting near Bullecourt.
London dispatch from May reports intense speculation in Germany over Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg as political chaos surfaces in Berlin. Ambiguous signs point to leadership instability and shifts within the cabinet.
Report notes damage in five of the enemy's saroplaces and that five were driven down uncontrolled. The message emphasizes concern over ongoing bombardment and its impact on Zeebrugge defenses.
Government appeals for calm as a widespread stoppage by workers in munitions plants disrupts production amid rising French offensive expectations. Minister Ad Vassot notes union officials urge workers to resume Monday pending cabinet explanations of the dispute.
Saturday saw the quarterfinals of the Harry-om pairs with Williams om Builder y Young and Kavhndgh unable to use No 3 rink. Young crock fault and dropped, Silt the junior rising to carry the win as No 1 rink edged the opposition. No 4 rink featured Fro Packet with Kendrick and Robinson Forman and Hutchison. the round two was strong with Robinson excelling for the Ten Neads. Hatchison and Forman drew. Kendrick and Robinson emerged as the standout pairing.
An annual meeting of ratepayers in Tony Geraldton on Friday May 1 discusses formal business under the Act. Mr D E Grant urges more care for road drainage. financial statements show revenue and expenditures. discussions include windmill works at Narngulu and proposed road and land projects. efforts noted to eradicate the carmation weed within municipal boundaries.
A Perth deputation including City Council members and the Roads Board meets Minister for Water Supply to press action on the Limrswood filter beds amid strong local fear of a water crisis. Residents near the river warn of potential catastrophe if no solution is found, with critics decrying reports from the Sewerage Department as insufficient. The piece also discusses public figures and political comments on civil service bias and national governance.
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