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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
3
Allied reinforcements at the ready as reports cite British submarines destroyed in Russian waters and German losses cited by the British Admiralty. The piece discusses the postposed German offensive, awaiting fresh formations, while British and French forces prepare for renewed engagement.
New York May 17 Charles Grasty of the Times telegraphs that a high French officer believes the Ablies may hold the Fiernans, while messages from Germany show growing doubt among the German people about success but the High Command hopes the danger of losing Paris and the Channel ports may push Peace.
London May 17 Field Marshal Haig says raiders were repaired near Moy en Vime and south of Arras. Night artillery roared in Parant wool sector and north of Hinges. Artillery fire rose between Lacon Hinges and Nieppe Forest to Meteren as Americans join the front in France.
Reports say additional American troops have landed in France to reinforce British lines in Northern France. A May 16 Budapest telegram notes a new Central Powers agreement aimed at countering a Russian threat no longer operative. The front remains active with skirmishes near Kemmel and Amiens as French and Australian forces counter German advances.
News reaches of Private J Keats and Private J Beema who returned home after three and a half years away. Both men were warmly welcomed with praise for service in Egypt. One is to undergo another operation at Fremange Hospital within a fortnight after shell damage. Mr George Beston and Mr J are also noted as visitors.
Returns from Sandstone and surrounding boxes show little difference in outcome. Mr Drew led by eight votes in one box while Wongan Hills Vine offset by seventeen votes, yielding a final advantage of eleven for Mila tend. Delays in polling are noted as contributing factors.
A fragment describes 12 a 1 Mile events with Ge Ewing and Juba retiring. The text hints at a suitably responded entry and mentions B. bog and miscellaneous scores or recitations, but specifics are unclear.
The Returning Officer and staff were thanked as J Mills was named winner. Mills expressed gratitude to supporters and vowed to serve the Central Province, while neighbors and rivals commended his efforts and stressed the value of independent candidates in future elections.
Veracen wins Goodwood Handicap over one mile and a quarter at Goodwood meeting in Perth. Rivose and Presbyterian are among notable runners. Upcoming services at East Fan Church to be conducted by Mea Nh Creqtin. note references to chest complaints.
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