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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
4
A jagged, fragmentary 19th through 20th century text describes ointments and soap trials for eczema, mentions relief sought through post samples, and blends into dense fiscal excerpts on depreciation, bad debts, lease deductions, and partnership taxation. The garbled prose ties personal suffering to proposed tax provisions and reform notes, with scattered figures and references to sections, profits, and allowances.
Louis J. Horne argues that the Amending Income Tax Bill 1915 remains flawed despite prior changes. He highlights misinterpretations by the High Court on club income and notes proposed changes to treat subscriptions, salaries, and investments as business income while exempting certain clubs and agricultural societies. He warns that amendments risk misclassifying income and urges careful consideration of exemptions and stock value rules.
Presentation Convent Greenough boarding school for girls, run by the Presentation Nuns, to open in January. It will teach shorthand, typing, welding and commercial exams, with ties to Trinity and London Colleges, inviting inquiries to the Superioress at the convent.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Pep Rieg and Freedman in a boxing or wrestling context, with unclear action. Readable bits show names and a fight setting, suggesting a local sports or bout report.
Me Perth Police Court heard Freak Abbott charged with making a false declaration regarding his eligibility to vote at the West Perth parliamentary election. The case concerned a September 29 incident at Maryn Hall polling booth where he allegedly claimed to be on the electoral roll and provided conflicting details. Solicitor General F Sayer presented for the Crown.
The Express notes sustained focus on the district’s mineral health and potential. It reports no prior period demanded such attention and pledges to seize all opportunities. An expanded staff enhances coverage while support grows from supporters and opponents alike for the broader good.
A court described a case where a man moved to West Perth and claimed entitlement to vote in that district. He challenged the electoral card at the booth and admitted to making a false declaration about eligibility. The defendant pled guilty to the charge, with similar prior charters noted and a plea for penalties to cover costs.
Mitene Ost lodges complaints about a criticized work titled Great Peapenuliy Caer dated in 24. Officials review the issue amid ongoing debates over authorial intent and project oversight.
The Geraldton Express warns its readers that rising paper costs force stern action on unpaid accounts. It will drop names from its subscription rolls quarterly, replacing old ailing credit with strict collection measures and no mercy for arrears.
The Express outlines policy for country correspondence and letters to the editor, urging fair, fact based public questions and full real names. It notes established 1874, strong advertising volume, and agent delivery arrangements via Geo. Rosam & Co. and Miss Ritchie.
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