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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
2
Returnable Wednesday April 24 1918 for the position of Chief Resident Medical Officer. Note also that the Hall-Yearly General Meeting of shareholders will be held Friday April 25 at 2 pm in the parlor of the wealth Hotel. By order of the board G Fielder Wednesday April 24 1918 at 8 pm.
Mowers and others note steamers movements with unclear dates. Fremantle departures listed include 27th, 13th April, May 1st with noon departures for Eastern States. Vessels Dimboola and Kurnarpt appear, heading to various eastern ports and Carnarvon, with Wednesday 17th for the latter.
In a public discourse from April 17, residents urge adherence to economy across sectors. The speaker notes ongoing exhortations in streets and public places, with various branches proposing cost-cutting measures to benefit the broader community.
Parliament is crowded with long speeches as both Houses debate the First in Bill in protracted sessions. Lawmakers push to build records, while economy policies are strained by the costs of extensive rhetoric and the public pays for the parliamentary gas and extravagance.
Regulation fixes interest at 7 percent per annum on all future advances including improvements. Progress of the Carnival reports nearly £100 raised by the Treoch Comforts Fane Carnival, with expectations of doubling tonight. A contract for eight new wool warehouses at Fremantle aims to cover 13 stores. The Yalgoo accident details an inquest into the death of Alfred Osmeron after a fall from a train, with remains to be buried tomorrow. Cattle sale notices from Deiesty & Co. Ltd and Mauair Delgety & Co., Ltd report 80 head sold at a best price. A Popular Girl Competition controversy involves Miz Keeley and objections to judging methods. An encounter with a venomous snake near Wangaratta ends with injuries to a mother and two children, the mother using remedies and medical aid.
A report notes a doctor treated the sufferers with subsequent admission to hospital and ongoing recovery. The Water Supply gang under Foreman Phillips faces guilt after overhaul work at Wilspa and Lawlery wells. A Friday parade by Boy Scouts Troop XVI is planned at 7:20 p.m. with instructions to wear uniforms.
The Premier attends the Governor General's recruiting conference then plans immediate travel to the metropolis for business. Meanwhile John Slade Durlacher, a respected Pioneer family member from Kiama Claremont, dies aged 57. His mother was a former Resident Magistrate of Geraldton. A widow travels south with her son Gordon, recovering from a long typhoid ordeal, hoped to regain health through change of air and rest.
The Dovgiss Maes a 300 ton vessel from Carnarvon to Fremantle put in this afternoon Langdon also in port. She carried sama mail matter but no cargo during the voyage.
The Trench Comforts Carnival opened with Mayor F. Green and officials attending. Sergeant Major Odam opened the display. speeches praised home gifts for soldiers, noting funds raised last year for Christmas comforts and aid to Geraldton and the 48th Battalion, with June dispatches to front-line troops.
The Rev. E. F. Cameron and the Rev. Craven spoke to a big assemblage at the Carnival opening. A vote of thanks to Sergt-Major dem was moved with musical honors as the procession led by committee chair presented. Stalls and attendants were listed, a fortune teller drew keen interest, and evening crowds filled the hall. The Carnival resumes at 9.30 with events including the Popular Girl Competition and a special Serpentine Basket display at the front.
Tonight at 10 o clock Geraldton hosts a Popular Girl Movement event to crown the most popular young woman. The dance at Pariah Hall features refined music, with a range of acts including a piano duet by Mia Bolnes and Mim Hardwicke. A carnival program lists Mr Templeton and Mr Starmen among performers for a nine o clock start.
The ad touts a patent cough and sore throat mixture sold in pints with claims of easy preparation and savings. It lists a Chemist address at Castlereagh Street and promotes benefits for headaches neuralgia insomnia and nervous conditions while urging purchase through unspecified vendors.
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