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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1917

Page

3

Bomb German Towns and Peace Items Reported

New York reports the requisitioning of American shipping has been elective and only a fraction of a million tons were taken. Paris notes a secret session planned to discuss M Ribot’s claim that Germany hinted at restoring Alsace Lorraine if peace talks proceed.

New York Paris Chamber of Deputien Han Dscuss M. Ribot Germany Ple Alstre-Lormine France

HUSTAIN'S AERIAL POLICY GERMAN TOWNS TO BE TAMNED

London reports a House of Commons discussion announcing an air policy with plans to deploy aircraft over German towns. Field Marshal Haig notes active patrols on the front with counter battery work and some prisoners taken amid clear weather and artillery exchanges.

London House of Commons Honor Law Smutsbary Haig

Sinking of Mail Steamer Citta TH Bara in the Mediterranean

A station mail steamer of 1489 tons named Citta TH Bara sank in the Mediterranean after a submarine attack. About two hundred crew members perished, including the Consulate, while the tragedy is linked by reports to ex-King Constantine as part of retaliatory actions.

Athens Citta TH Bara Ly Aoenor Furing Hone Turkey Switzerland Constantine

Latest Wives GERMAN DISCONTENT STORY OF MUTINY TOLD BY OFFICER

Article reprints an escapee officer Tar dolp Glatleider’s account of a German naval mutiny. It covers uprisings at Wilhelmshaven Kiel Bremerhaven and Hamburg, including attacks on barracks zeppelins ships and forts. The piece cites disloyalty groups within the navy and broad suppression by authorities.

New York Tardolp Glatleider Schwarlaul Magdeburg Flandians Liban eHatfeller France Belgium Kiel Sud Wnd Vad Eglir Giatiokdor

Admiralty Weekly Report and Russian Front Briefs

The Admiralty report records overall movement of 4414 against 315 last week and 18 sinkings versus 16. A Russian communique says forces retired about six miles toward Moon Island, severing land link with Ocsel and Moon Ishank, and a witness notes enemy mines. A warship was seen leaving the coast after an explosion with unknown fate.

London Admiralty Moon Island Ocxel Moon Ishank Ocsel

Train timetable protests prompt alterations in Geraldton rail service

Telegrams protest changes to the Yuna and Alana Geraldton railway timetable. Geraldton service departs 9.20 am on Mondays, with return and other runs set for Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays. Main aims seek same‑day arrivals for business, with an indignation meeting planned at Naraling and talks with Perth railway commissioner scheduled.

Yuna-Geraldion Ajans-Northmapton-Geraldion J. C. Vock HK. Maley W. H. Fallowfield Geraldton Emhrasty Alann Servie Thureaye Weiner Y Yuna Bervice Sanday Anomog Setor Seine Prevent Naraling Messrs Maley and Widcock Perth

Deaths and War News From Front and Home

News arrives of Private Len E. Chisholm dying of wounds in France while in the absence of the Rev Crane the postmaster J R Sinclair told his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Chisholm of Augustus Street. Earlier reports list Private Vivian Mitchell wounded and Private J Hansen also wounded with other local appointments and military updates.

Dawn Roads Board Jas Inglis Wright Vivian Mitchell Bertie Mitchell Mt View J. Hansen Ogilvie Len E. Chisholm France Craven Walter Chisholm Augustus Street J. R. Sinclair Chisholm Geraldton Melbourne

Wool Spinning Association Acknowledges Donations

The secretary of the Geraldton branch of the Wool Spinning Association records donations received including wool and spinning apparatus. Donors include G Hinkley Erada J Hamersley Dandarragan Mrs Thompson Tumor Geraklon Mrs Jookin Mrs B C Clark Cunningham Brok J Bandy and others.

Garaldton Wol G. Hinkley Erada J. Hamersley Thompson Geraklon Jookin B,c. Clark Northampton Pranch Woul Cunningham Brok J. Bandy

Railway Pie Day At 19 Mile Tank Gains Spectators

Reports describe the annual railway outing at the 19 Mile Tank in fine weather. About 1100 travelled on a special Geraldton train with six coaches eight vans and two engines. The event featured the City Band and a public refreshments stand while committee members and MLA J. C. Willcock received praise for organizing a day of sports events and entertainment.

Geraldton W. Thirkey J. C. Willcock E. King Dug Green Walter Forman

False Caper and Euphorbia Terracina in local weed issue

The article discusses eradicating Euphorbia Terracina, known as false caper, urging rapid action to prevent crop damage. It notes spraying with bluestone and cites cases of children suffering skin rashes from local weed play, with fragmented dialog illustrating confused accounts.

Yachting Club Prepares Vote on Commodore and Officers

The Yachting Club faces a vote on the position of Commodore and the office of vice Commodore with Lea ura and Jouown likely candidates. Secretaries Mora B Gibbe and C Waller assist as secretary and assistant secretary as the club plans a meeting next Monday at the Shemrock Hotel to decide the course changes and address members’ concerns.

Leaura & Jouown Pell Ube Cleb Mora Gibbe C Waller Shemrock Eil

The Sheep Industry Talks At Unemploy Show

Graupemarke at the Unemwat Show lunches a speech on the future of the sheep industry. He warns pests and drought may threaten flocks and wool prices, urging farmers to unite for better export policy, price stability, and vision for research and works to support producers.

Graupemarke Unewomel Saya Farners Om Monger Wwe Uy Pty Butler

Farm policy debate on horse breeding and mechanization

The article discusses W McKenzie Grant outlining Commonweal policies favoring horse breeding for wartime needs and opposing machine supremacy. It critiques using pastures to feed horses, questions pastoral development versus industrial farms, and notes inadequate arable lands and regional temperance concerns. It mentions potential crops and territories but emphasizes sustainable breeding over mechanization.

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