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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
4
Local extract from Ganmain NSW notes a brief street scene with a partially legible name jumble and scattered place markers. The fragment references Millie Cor and a mill area near Ganmain with uncertain context and no clear event.
Annis McGuire, alleged to profit from race winnings, faced a court hearing at Belmont Park with evidence on tote tickets for Malt Mark and other horses. Elderly woman Lai Johnston was charged over a 52a ticket linked to Annie Methuire. Detective testimony and defense statements preceded Magistrate Davies awarding a £5 fine and costs.
A dated notice reports the Zealandia a 1000 tonne interstate steamer temporarily withdrawn from the east to west route. It notes no replacement vessel confirmed yet and suggests the 55 Katoombs may also be withdrawn. Information came via a telegraphic message from the Zealamia owners through Dalgete and Company to the head office of Waiddart Parker and Vo.
A recent inquiry into charges against Fremantle Gaol Superintendent Mr Hugh Hann found no charges sustained and his suspension was lifted. The inquiry followed prisoner escapes at Fremantle Prison and a separate incident linked to the North Fremantle case. cabinet and public service commissioners reviewed the report and upheld the decision to reinstate Hann.
Melbourne and other Australian centers faced alarm as rumors spread that the country would be more affected by air raids. Defence Minister Pearce urged calm, noted precautionary shipping protections, and explained aircraft markings to distinguish British and Australian planes from German machines.
The Express asserts its role in highlighting district mineral wealth and pledges renewed effort. It boasts growing patronage and warns subscribers to pay promptly, warning of quarterly roll pruning of names for unpaid accounts and stricter collection practices.
A long reader note outlines letter writing rules for the paper stressing factual public questions without offense. It praises the Express paper for foreign and interstate advertising, lists local agents in Geraldton and surrounding towns, and notes subscription details.
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