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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
2
The organization has scheduled a meeting at the Town Hall Saturday at 12:30 pm to discuss trader and assistant preparations for a gathering. A pledge of peace amid a fake war plan is noted, with references to an Entonta victory and hostilities anniversary.
Fragmented notices show ships Kurnatp from Fremantia to Geraldion on Tuesday August and Kotoamba from Fremantle to Eastern State on Saturday August. Dimboote sails Fremantle to Eastern State on August 11 at noon. Tailarta departs Foamantis Joe Puntern Staley on August 25 at noon.
An article notes a mice plague threatening wheat stores in New South Wales and discusses government costs for reconditioning affected stock, with debate in the House of Representatives about who bears the Wheat Pool costs and relief measures. It also mentions cricket fundraising and other notices.
Fragments discuss pests harming grain, urging farmers and governments to reduce wheat loss. Notes on Weevil damage, grain storage, and the need for Parliament action to support farmers. Highlights costs from pests, freight, and handling, and calls for using grain to revive allied industries.
An Australian parliamentary scene unfolds with figures like Col Archer Shee and Mr Pemberton clashing. debates touch on recruiting costs, election endorsements, and district challenges. The report cites tensions in Kalgoorlie over Scaddan’s poll strategy, federation endorsements, and calls for government action on infrastructure and wages.
Meflcme avuncances report a heavy rain overflow at Mondaring Reservoir flooding the Mondaring Fentvoir. Meekatharra Miner notes a surprise from Jasper Hill miners and progress at the 200K mine, with shareholders awaiting an official report. The article also mentions a sale of work, weather heat, and local community notices.
Water Police Constable O A Even tm received a telegram from the Biliary Authority announcing his son Driver Albert Stanley Even was bed hoon winded so violently. A message today notified that Driver tyneses of the Field Engineers had been admitted as Lae Ham Military Hempita fongland 9s UBth Tal with a wound in the head and right hand. Driver Krenema left Sydney for Keypt on 9th November, 1 has, however, been in Mtates beginning of AprilW1G latter received by his parent June Lot 1917, stated he camp in France. Mr Z Dushalm of the Melbourne Argus arrived Kal oorlis, started for work Auguste. He has been commissioned by the Commonwealth Works Department to write a booklet on the Transcontinental railway routes. The commission was first offered to Ronald afebonald of the Argus. The booklet should be very interesting indeed. Wolfe's Schnapps.
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