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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
3
In a wartime London dispatch two raiding parties were repelled in a fierce aerial clash. Bombs fell on southeastern London causing no major fires. The Daily Chronicle urges renewed offensives to stretch German defenses and keep aviators tied to homeland protection.
Field Marshal Maig reports an attack on a wide front near Ypres with good progress this morning. The report notes heavy artillery and infantry advances across the front, with frontline positions under pressure from British forces.
London reports Mr Phillip Gibbs telegraphing that German forces face heavy casualties and are pulling in new drafts as they fail to stem Allied advances. German batteries retreat and move to positions beyond observation while infantry losses rise and line gaps threaten continued combat.
The Hague correspondent of the Daily News reports an informed source says Austria is pressing Germany to accept Entente terms. Bulgaria and Turkey are said to back Austria, with Bavaria and Württemberg believed to fully support the stance.
British and Anzac forces push along the Ypres front after a night of heavy fighting. Observers report successful first objectives by the Anzacs with strong British advances toward Mieluvell and along the Mersin Road. Fierce actions near Polygon Wool and near German counterattacks persist as prisoners are taken and air raids intensify.
War fatigue grows as Baden and Bavarian forces claim higher losses than Prussians and threaten mutiny while insisting they will not surrender. Latest battles show a stubborn enemy. A weekly shipping report notes British movements with 0466 ships sailed and 15 sinkings versus last week.
An Avenzis Nationale report claims the Austrian Emperor on September 16 moved within 600 yards of Italian trenches with ten motor cars bearing his staff. An Italian aviator spotted them, and Italian forces ordered a quick assault that captured the position where the Emperor stood moments earlier. The Emperor and his suite reportedly escaped by train to Vienna after heavy machine gun fire.
Vatican sources report the Pope insists on financial reconstitution and Belgium's independence as essential steps toward ending the war. He warns Germany that delaying Belgium's future blocks a just durable peace and makes a round table conference impossible.
An Amsterdam message quotes Admiral Tirpitz addressing the German Patriotic Party in Berlin. He declares peace beckoning, England vanquished, and calls for Germany to be the protecting power on the continent. He claims Belgium justice supports German aims and demands an adequate annuity from England.
An official notice says anti aircraft gunfire drove off aeroplane raiders near London last night with possibly two penetrations. Casualties listed as fifty fighters killed and seventy injured. Enemy airships crossed Yorkshire and Lincolnshire coasts but did not penetrate far inland, attempting to approach defended areas. Three women were slightly injured, with little material damage.
London reports Field Marshal Haig says the raid east of Epehy succeeded and posts northeast of Lene were captured. Enemy artillery operates east and north of Ypres as German accounts describe a battle growing in size and ferocity with stubborn English defense.
A Russian official message reports occupation of enemy positions south of the Pskaz high road after a fierce struggle. The statement notes enemy losses and four corpses found, plus ten prisoners taken. It also mentions submarine operations with losses and sinking of U boats.
For the week ended the 16th inst the Times reports German submarines sank 62 000 tons, the lowest weekly total since February. Officials attribute the drop to a tightened convoy system, with the US praised for its role. Fourteen submarines sunk since July and further destroyals noted as German internal troubles loom.
At last night’s council meeting Dr G Baston complained that his Hall booking was not honored after a sequence of bookings and misentries. The town clerk and officials disputed who secured the hall for September 28 and 29, with allegations of fake entries and miscommunication. The mayor urged integrity, while council members stressed adherence to proper booking procedures.
Sydney reports a failed conference between Coal Shale Employees Federation leaders and the State Cabinet over re engagement rules. Miners fear victimisation from discretionary manager hiring. a tribunal appeal option was rejected. government will invite miners willing to resume at ten mines on Wednesday. Separately, the shipping trade abolishes casual labour, moving to permanent wharf work with registration and weekly wages, as about 3,000 Sydney wharf labourers adjust to the system.
Odd fragment outlines a Geraldton Trench Comforts Fund event with musical entertainment and a 48th ball. Mentions dance, a venue once occupied by Mr John Ureb and traders closing on a Friday. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary list shows post office, James residence, St Thomas School, Hull Sing stage school, Mr Rulall residence, and pols day events. Mentions Meadow Upt and returning terndews with trustee note from 1917.
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