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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1917
Page
3
Austro German forces launch smashing attacks as a big coup is attempted. Italian army withdraws deep into defense, while invasion of Italy unfolds. Heavy losses reported in prisoner counts and battlefield casualties.
An official message received yesterday says the Second Army failed to resist the home unit and retreated in cowardice without fighting or surrendering, allowing Austro German forces to penetrate our defenses on the Julian front. The note condemns Italian retirement troops for cowardice and cites the collapse of other units as part of the broader retreat.
Reported German language dispatches describe a rapid Allied advance with Italian forces countering. The front line shifted as authorities claim gains near Gorizia and a sequence of small victories highlight the evolving regional momentum.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Vienna issues a cease move claiming Austrian forces occupied Gorizia and that Italian forces have withdrawn across the border. The message cites military movements and a shift in front lines amid ongoing operations in the region.
October 29 Asmeritans fired their first shot at six oclock Sunday morning. Intermittent fighting has continued since. American Liberty Loan mammoth subscription aims to push totals past one hundred thousand dollars.
London October 29 an official Tuliza communique states troops are fulfilling duty regularly and check the German advance. London October 29 an official German communique reports the second and third Valin arming are retreating. a halt is described between mountains and sea. Prisoner tally reaches 100,000 with 700 guns captured.
English newspapers discuss if Allies can assist Italy by shipping troops and guns while considering whether ongoing Anglo French offensives force a troop withdrawal. Some argue the offensive limits aid, others claim Anglo French aims to maximize superiority.
London dispatches summarize Taian front accounts as showing a mix of adverse and unexpected conditions that hindered Italian efforts. Analysts note a weakened Italian line under heavy numerical pressure while German forces gain strength from new equipment and larger transports in disruptions near the Hajustena Plateau and Dalian area.
Washington reports that advices indicate General Gallen plans an engagement at the Taglimonto River. Details remain uncertain as officials assess troop movements and potential risks. The situation prompts caution across allied commands and local authorities.
Reports from Amsterdam via Viensa cale state Austro German forces have moved 5 kilometres into Italy. Dispatch notes urgent help for Italy as troops press forward and supply lines are strained amid the pristanre movement.
London reports Italian Tenth Army retreating along the Adriatic after a collapse at Tounzo. Coromns is captured and German forces press toward the coast, with continuing actions 10 miles east of Coromns. French lines at Chaume Wood and Bezonian front endure artillery bombardment and a German attack that is driven back with some ground retaken north of Caurieres Wood.
The Annusi Megetug was held on a Saturday evening with modest attendance. A balance sheet showed a profit of about £00 on the year’s schemes, and a substantial balance carried forward. Officers and committee were appointed, including Pagot as President and J Given as Secretary, with several others named in the long list. The weather was noted, and preparations for events in the town were discussed, with next events planned in two weeks.
London reports an Italian official statement from October 28 detailing Italian lines on the Monte Canji Indrio Valley sector repelling major enemy thrusts on the Carso front. It notes ongoing brutal fighting and widespread casualties while confirming a large German prisoner count and artillery captures as Austrian German forces push toward Italian plains along the Isonzo front.
In York on October 9 an incident or notice involving Serre and Malan Cine is reported as a resignation. The fragmentary text indicates a personnel move or leadership change likely affecting a group or organization. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
A garbled 1911 1915 era report notes a man named Sydney Murry Gro We with prior convictions and a 1911 March admission. the text hints at jail, financial troubles, and warnings to government, with unclear details due to damaged OCR.
A fragmented dialogue mocks newspaper ideas and office life. A youth recalls the wastepaper basket and the editor questions a singer Madame Top-See. The exchange touches on aging voices and audience quirks with playful mischief.
Fragmentary text discusses public abstention and a call for unity among community members. Mentions welfare, tax questions, and potential transfers or costs. Lacks clear event or identifiable individuals due to garbled OCR.
Fragmented text discusses using certain plants to produce paper with methods from colonial sources. It mentions lamate trees for pulp and biscuit-like plant fibers, notes potential paper types for local use or export, and references a proposed complete paper system with large mast stands. Guardian Lae is cited as the source.
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