Geraldton Ad Advertises Friday April Entry
The Geraldton Advertiser notes an April Friday issue with local notices and advertisements. Readers see listings for events and services in town, including small business promotions and community updates.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
2
The Geraldton Advertiser notes an April Friday issue with local notices and advertisements. Readers see listings for events and services in town, including small business promotions and community updates.
In the House last Friday Mr Mackay signaled plans to act if the Government fails to curb patriotic funds use by States for government loans and private enterprise. The Deputy Postmaster-General noted UK parcel rules may impose charges on redirected soldiers’ parcels. direct addressing to the addressee is urged. The Premier McH. Letroy described his Melbourne overland journey, noting rain, rock, and grass across plains, with impressions of the Nullarbor and differing Australian states. City Band recital aims to aid Returned Soldiers’ Association. Master of His Home at King’s Theatre shown. The Scarlet Dandies in Geraldton with a six-month Perth season summary.
The article reports large war subscriptions reaching over £42,000,000 with more applications likely. It notes a Perth child’s death after a boiling water accident, an attempted self-inflicted wound by a soldier Lieut Ryan who is recovering, and a Fire drama involving a long candle burn. It covers fund drives, the Red Cross Appeal Day, and upcoming Victoria District Turf Club races with 58 entries. Municipal council hires an electrician and discusses salary raises for staff. Personal items include political arrival of W Angwin, Willcock family honors, and the death of Private Everard Cream in action, with condolences to his family.
A colonial military list shows wounded soldiers from the 303d casualty side led by Sir William Levine and Lt. Gen. Mandy night. Names include Gunnar Claude Box Geraldton Reginald Connolly Greenough William James Wight Northampton Arthur Geo. Criddie Neraling Jos Thompson Moaliabsenie and others. Officers H. B. Latray and secretary M Y E ate cot prepare to depart Fremantle for a conference in Sydney on May 8 with Protier Mr J. Gardiner also traveling to Sydney for the same purpose.
A large crowd attended a Wednesday night concert and dance at the Town Hall to aid the Red Cross appeal. The program included Elgar and Bach pieces, solo violin and piano works, sung numbers, and a final chorus, with praise for performers such as A R Kelly J J Cartwright and Mrs A H Wells. The event closed with a spirited dance benefiting the Red Cross.
A faded advertisement describes Dr Williams' Pink Pills as correcting complexion flaws by boosting blood supply and appetite. It claims to remedy paleness, listlessness, and dull skin, asserting noticeable improvement within days and offering mail order from William Medicine Co. in Sydney.
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