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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1918
Page
4
The London Daily Telegraph notes ongoing paper shortages as the Ministry of Munitions trebles weekly needs for shells and war materials. Domestic mills seek waste paper and local supplies while foreign imports plummet, with prices rising and stock depleted. Australia suffers due to reliance on imports.
London reports the South Wales Labor Federation Conference endorses Ireland immediate Home Rule. The record notes a 178,000 word debate and strong support within the movement for Ireland’s claim to self government.
Edinburgh Court of Session heard a case involving William Bowyer Smith and others seeking a declaration of legitimacy against Eling Fechnie Malcolm Bowyer Smith and two others. The narrative recalls 1865 meetings between Sir William Bowyer Smith and Eliza Fechnie Malcolm in Perthshire and London as part of the contested lineage tale.
The Express urges continued support and warns of quarterly arrears pruning due to rising paper costs. It celebrates past advocacy for Crown Lands opening, cites mineral wealth, and notes growing sales and a larger literary staff while threatening stricter subscription enforcement.
In a complex 19th century case, a woman believed a man to be unmarried after he claimed a marriage by ring, later learning he was a baronet with children. The couple produced twelve children, some later found illegitimate, and the dispute centers on legitimacy under Scottish law and the jurisdiction of the court as two daughters born after 1875 contest the proceeding.
An advertisement touts Heenzo cough mixture as a superior throat and bronchial cure costing 23 and compare a pint ready-made mix at 42s. It claims HEAN'S Ton Nerv Nuts aid growing girls from adolescence, promising rich blood and nourished nerves, with 13 days’ supply priced at 9s per box or six boxes for 17/8.
SHORTHAND and TYPEWRITING classes at Presentation College Grandion run 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm with tuition from experienced teachers. A speed class is 7 to 8 pm. each term is 11 weeks and may begin any time. Fees: Two guineas for one subject, three for two or three subjects. Messrs H Wise and Co Ltd publish directories in Australia and New Zealand and offer advertising rates.
A lengthy notice promotes the Appotriority Wise's Fetus Post Office Directory published by H Wise and Co Ltd of Perth. It touts statewide coverage including Perth Fremantle Boulder Claremont and Kalgoorlie with town and district directories plus an Alphabetical Western Australia Directory and a Trades Directory for Western Australia, highlighting the publication as essential for business and advertising reach.
The paper invites factual letters on industry and public concerns and asks contributors to reveal real names if desired. It warns against personal malice and promises caution to protect anonymous writers, while noting editors may publish with consent and caution in sensitive matters.
Advertise in the Geraldton Express noting its long history since 1878 and wide foreign and interstate reach. The paper pledges fixed reasonable rates, urges continuing ads even in downturns, lists agents and country agencies for distribution and subscription details.
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