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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
2
In a terse dispatch two towns relay plans for a service change. The Rertern States schedule shows a Saturday departure to Premantle and Eastern State routes note a key stop on Seterdey August Bth at noon.
Apostemar Agenas notes that the Wednesday August 8 edition highlights Friday’s open market at Geraldton. It aims to cut middleman costs, offer farmers fair profits, and give buyers access to essential foods, urging producers to consider the creed of small profit and quick returns while planning product disposal.
The Northern Times notes cattle and sheep shipments through Roebourne and Mesurugville. Drovers Waldeck and Pearse lead transfers totaling about 4 700 head to Mullewa and Anchorage Tutchering, with routes via Wanroaringm and Mredo to Byro. Simultaneously shipbuilding in Comeda Cannin aims for 50 wooden steamers at Government yards within twenty months, and an equal number of motor ships to follow.
The Mikado based on Gilbert and Sullivan is staged with high expectations. Royal Opera contrasts are praised and local actors are urged to attend rehearsals to gauge balance with the visiting company. Returned Soldiers’ Fund benefits from the production, while seats and proceeds are outlined by Mr Willa.
A varied Meekatharra column reports the death of a prominent 40 year old figure who served with Coe Fire Brigade and Imperial Bushmen's contingent in South Africa. It details community events including a race meeting at Meskatharra on August 3, fundraising, local band reform plans, electric light talks, weather impacts from recent rains, and upcoming lawn tennis plans. The piece also notes community discussions on rising living costs and council deliberations.
A turbulent account from wartime Australia cites August as an anniversary of the Great War with a broad movement and liquor trade concerns. It notes special Herth and Fremantle mails closing at 6:30 am tomorrow and reports pensions paid to accident victims, plus legal actions over duty and reform payments. The piece discusses tobacco policy shifts and youth smoking, highlighting social tension during the era.
A 14 year old, Francie Smith, died after a railway yard incident at Meekatharra on Thursday evening. He and two companions were near shunted trucks when a truck opened and another boy rejoined his group. The train moved as he crossed between two trucks and the brake gear struck him, causing fatal injuries. He died at 11 am the next day after lingering in hospital. His father and peers mourn a popular youth, a Boy Scout member, recently confirmed at the Church of England.
A public meeting of Tower citizens met at the Parlor over four evenings to oppose ner yal retail merchants pushing to move the half-holiday from Saturday to Wednesday for retail stores. A governing body was formed with officers including President Ar Tarper and Treasurer CT Bt, to organize and sustain the universal half-holiday, with authority to add two members.
A largely signed petition in the district urged change, claiming it would benefit supporters. Government offices and machinery agents attended a Saturday meeting at 6 pm, four delegates were appointed to interview the electoral trustees, explain minority status, and permit previously discussed petitions to be reported at the next meeting, which adjourned after a vote of thanks to the chair.
A condolence list honors the late Mrs McConkey with tributes from numerous relatives including Elliton McConkey, J Allen, I McConkey, TL Hall family, T C McConkey, W R McConkey and many others across White Peak, Houston, Onke Vande, and Seebe. The notice records survivors, relatives, and friends sending regards and sympathy.
Local readers and volunteers rallied to aid the Trench Comforts Fund with knitted garments and packed boxes for soldiers. Mrs Dalesel donated funds for a second competition while Williania led children in creating warm items, with over 100 boxes already prepared at Eves Buildings and ready by the 1th.
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