Parkinson's Mine Incident and Flood Threat in Geraldton
A chaotic report outlines a deadly mine incident involving Joby Eliphant and O Schultz, with miners saved by a timely evacuation as floodwaters spill over the Holler River. The piece notes testimonies from local officials and residents, the rising river levels, and the government's potential action on water power policy. It also mentions a suspected act of sabotage on a horse track and a major fundraising effort for wounded soldiers, alongside plans for Gilbert and Bull's Mikado in Geraldton and a major charity drive for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert and Bulli van
Geraldion
Fyn
Geraldton
Mills
Fers
Wartime charity and local notices from Geraldton
Local columns report on war aid efforts including a knitting sock competition won by Beatrice Thomas and others, ambulance work meeting details, and a tribute to Mr Tathes Michel. Community events include a voluntary parade at the Drill Hall, a soldiers’ welfare tribute, and a dance by the Morebison Returned Soldiers Association. Also noted are military draft updates, service rejections, and an assault on Judge Shand with local police response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trench
Sizier
Senr
Trench Comforts Committee
Marine Terrace
Beatrice Thomas
Dorrie Webb
Connie Day
Morebison Returned Soldiers Association
Town Hall
Tomerrow
Shi
Geraldton Red Cross Society
T. R. Reidhead
Geraldton
Med Cross
Justice Shand
Townside
Bet Biot
Northampton
Bob Doherty
Bob
Gulkilord candidates and rainfall report in Geraldton
Monday night reception for Gulkilord candidates signals support but no National ticket endorsements. Rainfall in August shows steady totals and risks of washouts on rail lines while weekly temperatures range from 45 to 69 degrees. Jail Traders meeting announced at Patich Hall with full attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmuitier
Nelionaiate
Urushie
Raddan
Geraldton
Patich
Commemoration of the War Anniversary in Geraldton
Geraldton marked the third anniversary of Great Atelia’s war declaration with a solemn service at Fivey Minster. The Mayor and councillors led a gathering that pledged continued support and noted names of volunteers for service on August Vath. a memorial was read, and a resolution to pursue victory was passed amid prayers for strong wartime unity.
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Great Atelain
Germany
Geraldion
Fivey Minster
Geraldton
Ith
Alt Browne
Heat
Taardwell
Frank Chapman
Reg
Lark
Campbell
Deasington
T. Tanlop
Wol
BC Francia
Gunn
Krsty
Sh. Mithertay
Hohnwom
Kendrick
Killedy
Newton
Yaletinna
Rail traffic suspended after extensive washaway damage
On Stete and Midland Railways traffic on the latter is suspended. Extent of damage unclear. Reported washaway and disruption affect operations. authorities note considerable disruption and assess the extent of the damage and repair needs.
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Stete and
Midland Railways
Perth
Peps tablets praised for coughs and bronchitis relief
A lengthy period piece describes cold season dangers and praises Pep tablets for soothing coughs and lung symptoms. It extols the medicinal fumes and claims of relief from bronchitis and pneumonia, urging use during illness traditionally seen with winter weather. It also includes wartime reflections and civic music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peps
Wuenza
Loms
Pepe
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Dinbools
Perea Dimboola
Stormeata
Bis
Wormaly
Fremantle
Geal and
Geke
East Me
Philp & Co., Ltd
State Steamship Service
Omy Yares and
Tarights
Worth
Bamera
Vremantle
Derby
Shipping & Family Butchers
Marios Terram
Garaldtea
Eleanor Street
A Gunn
Harry Pickett
Cash Butcher
Marina Terrace
W. Orwell
Sydney Fond & CO
Crocers
Courthy
Ming
TE Central Fish and Oyster Saloon
Muskett Bros
Telephons 141
Ordon
Bhorlest Mall
Cg, Stokes & Co
Sadlle, Harness
Hed Oollad Maeaab
Terrass
Jalchion
Pearance
Martin
Pharmaceutical Chemiat
Southampton
England
Harper
Ccc
J. Millard
Optodate
Atric
Barper
Ireasons
The
Victomarar Saat
Whitby’s
Gtation
Molfe
Sofiapfs
Vewizelos Palace
Cafe DE Luxe
W.A. Bask
Amderson
Victoria Distaige Veterinary Hospital
Augustus Streat
H. Nathan
Watkawa Yaaret
Hocawerra
Oakabela
Hatra
Nabawali
B.S. Barford
Sandford Streat
Kekesheongh
Mingonow
Bogle Bros
Auntioneers
More
Boru
Polo
Aimited
Katoomba
Rinstern Sipics
Dimbnota
Miss Hipper
Townshend
F. Stevens
Geraldson
Sis
Tadarfa Tooves
Orth
Everitt Atrineon
W. McLaren
Olek
Upper Irwin Roads Board
W. M1
Linthorne
Upner Irsin Runds Rost
Mingenew
Uly
Wolfe’s Schnafps
Williamson Limited
Otlrerd and
Suttivan
Hardwicke’s
H. E. Quick
Cash Drapers
Manchester
Crooks & Brooker, Ltd
Maine Telrace, Geealdtun
District 1
Moongoonatka Glengirry
Hess
Croping Ji Pituit Road
Woodbine
James C Kidd
Midland Railway Company
Western Australia
Midland Junction
Agusa
W. Strad
TLE
Margaret McConkey
Oarabella
Ds. Oemsted
Cox
J. Ebert
Ee Memoriom
Rauchlow
France
Latta
Dorrie
Thora
Ramshaw
J. Ramshaw
Sth
Fozieres
Moore
Willie
Roy
Nator
Syste Atlan
Durst
Kalgoorlie
Joby Eliphant
O. Schultz
N. PeMras
Margaret Metonkey
Liv
Marks
Uuin Gad Lohh Alma
Ld Tieton
Sir Uing
Iy W. Watts
Howe
Fiwekracker
Darin
Pingersiury
Tory Fte Films
Cammicha
Keoren Loter
Garsien
Earlioat
Geraldton Express
Sean, Aeal
Imt
Jen
A. At
Murchison
Towa Wall
Frovreds
Movators Garmdton Red Crow Derioty
Lution
Parnell
Becrekery
Herat
Hieber
MLC
Sunita
Ulasa
Connell Chambers
Nest
Hipper
Tathes Miche
Raxidente
Northart
Brida
Dy Bovre
Innes Mitchell
Mitchell
Messrs
Colebatch
Throseer
Frank Wilson
Cee
D Cay
Beth Ty Tety
Charles J. Velo
Jasper Hill
Joegh Baleeba
Moora
Gilbert Klomon
Alfred Clement Bogle
Alfred Williams
Edgar George Werrett
Henry Mr. Oates
Thomes M Dewar
Pertl
J. Doneld Dolgarries
Mingener
Sorloue
Narcis
Australia
Sydney
Hou
Seoton
Parvayalom
Ani
Charles
Hormann
Eleanor ST
Sydnevy
Brisbane
Fremantle Commission
Subars
Thomas
Tiornley
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