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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1916

Page

2

Shipping Movements Reported by Burns Philp and Dalgety Agents

Messrs Burns Philp and Co report steamer movements with Dimbdinla departing from Peomintle to the United States on a Sunday in August. Ss Natoorata sailing from Fremantle on September 2, and Dintionla from Fremantle to Easter States on Saturday September 11 at noon. Dalgety and Co record Chiron from Genttlien to Fremantle, Peasantin from Suey on a date in August, and Zonlinaia and Albans sailing for Ade laida in August with various Fremantle departures noted.

Messrs Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Limited Chiron Genttlien Zonlinaia Loers Fremantle Adelaida

Local court notes and community notices from Geraldton region

On Saturday morning at the Police Court a man named Francis Mulqueen was charged with stealing seven pounds three shillings from William Vease. He was remanded for eight days with bail. An August 23 Harrington Benefit at the Town Hall will aid the wife and family of W. J. Harrington, an inmate of Wooreuloo Sanatorium, with The Geraldton Dramatic Company presenting The Chimney Corner led by C. I. Davis. a post-show dance and refreshments follow. Reports from Bradu Cropa praise local agriculture with hundreds of acres in crop, plentiful feed, and high lambing rate. Football at Victoria Square saw Rovers defeat Railway Junior 62 points to 9 behinds 19 goals 62 total. Temperature readings since Aug 11 show highs of 79 and lows 53.4 on Aug 11, 57.8 and 49.1 on Aug 12, and 67/54 yesterday with 40 points of rain over three days. Northam shipping: Mulbourna Far Geraldton vessel departs Aug 22. merchants urged to secure space. Death of prominent Northampton resident E A Nilley noted. formerly a Wesleyan probationer, later a painter and curator, then ran A L Smith’s business. The town mourns a respected local figure.

Harrington W. J. Harrington Wooreuloo Geraldton Dramatic Company C. I. Davis Thermom Front Ince

Labor Party Draws First Blood in Gardie Election

A private wire from Kalgoorlie reports early counts in the Gardie election with Lambert leading Labor, McPherson Independent, Boileau Liverel. 50 votes remain. The Coolgarne electors show support for Frank Wilson’s Liberal Party, while Labor gains deposit against the opposition candidate. A separate note records Victoria District meeting results with a strong financial year balance and officer elections.

Labor Party Clifford Alm Kalgoorlie Cogardie Lambert Labor McPherson Boileau Liverel Saks Coolgarne Frank Wilson

War Repatriation Fund appeal urged for soldiers' relief

The War Council seeks public support for the Repatriation Fund to aid soldiers returning from service and their dependents. Officials warn state authorities will coordinate relief with municipalities and road authorities, urging generous response to the appeal already reported in the press.

War Council Federat Ul Yale Comemonwearth Panini

Late Boating Fatality Leads to Ashore Body Find

The body of 37 year old Francis Henry Austin, drowned last Friday, was found ashore near Lint Point after police searches failed. A jury opened the inquest before Mr BR Geo By M, with evidence leading to adjournment until the next morning. The funeral was held at 6 pm with many workmates present, and burial followed at Wesleyan Cemetery with Rev J G Jenkin officiating. He leaves a wife and two children. Dir Austin is his wife’s name, and his sister is Mrs Sohn Carpenter of Northampton.

Francis Henry Austin J. McDonald Lint Point Messe H Fasther D J McGanran Wm Clarkson Geo Thie Téihe Austin Dir Austin Ethel Sohn Carpenter Northampton J. G Jenkin Gy Lester

Mrs Worthington Informs Son Wounded In Action

Mrs George Worthington received a message from Rase Records noting that her son Private Knack Worthington had been wounded. The note, dated from Brance, ral Noa ark, was the only update she had. Mr A L Abbott, recently head of the wool department at Fremantle firm O Ti Fielding & Co, arrived by the Saturday night train to discuss firm business and will depart by tomorrow evening's train.

George Worthington Rase Knack Worthington Worthington Brance A.L. Abbott Messrs O. Ti. Fielding & Co Fremantle Abbott

Private Enterprise Fights Reform in Rocking Bay Metropolis

Fragmented verse laments reforms and defender of private enterprise. It warns that shops for harvesters will close at Rocky Bay and passages imply tougher labor terms, longer hours, and cheaper labor to boost profits. The piece critiques workers paid nine bob daily and predicts shifts in shipping and markets.

Rocky Bay Wyndham Schamp Lews

Also Mentioned on This Page

TWE Adelaide Steamship Cd Adel Jarne Sydney SIAR Dimboote Fo. Ltd TME Adelaide Melbourne S.S. Co. Ltd Eastern Star Diwncore Dinvoola Framant Dimboola Nmboola Salieday Kruvarnan Geraldtoy Angas Wedsta Newcastle Burns, Philp & CO. Ltd Geraldton Bambra Northan Sitarks Bay Carnarvon Ashburton Rds Cossack RE Depuch AGRPT Hedland Broome Derby Wyndslam Warwin Fremantle Way Pareas Bingle Clare Oe Elth Gheen & CO Eleanor Street Telephone Commonwealth Hotel Marine Terrace Michael Quain Sandstone Harry Pickett Cash Butcher Marina Terrace W. Oswells WWE Oi MacKenzie & Go John Darling & Son Esplanade Geraldton Ees Miss Jones Sydney Fong & CO Chocers Ayer Hardwicke’s Dalgety Ger BOS Ae Ci UINO Commission Derthev Svell Florida Lloman Fire and West Australian Steam Nagation Ci Ocean Steamsi Co, Ltd Buddard Pauafr Ltd Sistralian Steam Studs Ltd Surfool White Atak White Star Fenciay Ware Bakir's Ear Alee Light of Australia Fatuty Gus Raley Biotor Lorri Acta Fronantle Nor-Weet Tava Pod Sinespere Passopers Londra Fraular Bergice Lastern Staten Toulon Pia Werina Ove Pral Tenet Shey Brwoliog Fahd Bal Poieu Santas Machboee Amd Y Srantireartiony Thatigen Feadeard Gute Orhuey Serrius Dainter Ad Bilek Farmers, Graziers & Others C. H. Fielding Warwick House ST. George's Terrace Perth H. Pass Pass Mr. C Elias the Avonis Mutine Terrace Pam MacKenzie Leonard Torres Victoria Ing Ogilvie TS. Myckenate & CO Netionters Town Hall Geraldton Damatic Society W. J. Hlansysarox Wosrooloo Sanitorum Danice Mas T. Marsh Northampton Hospital AX Oren Baltic Mechanics' Institute Webb Staten Springfield Parra Ajanx Arouilder T. IL Kenyon Sotich Thik Industaal Unie Murchison Dunstan Beelary Fenders Ae Deliany White Peak Ue Distriet Beer Geraltnn Ith G. Thursux Distek Tagine E. Snell Sporting Winsor End Rewton Artiss Westen Mitel Borda Mateh Columbia Wise Columbia Tilison Goa Triumph Tronius Otochy Ss Gilwicks Beale Australian Iit Ansyniin Marine Ter Special Ince Ladies Holzman Mae Freema Logal Tailors Marine Terme Albion Ghealdcon Milliasid Coffee & Ed Jn Adelaide Steamship Com Fremante Sallive Hay Allinga Merialta Patinga Rupata Cairns Queensland Brisbane Mackay Suven Townsville Public Motice Opis Nf Jocal Yar Grevtores Ervessy T'yive Geraldton Express ORI+ TeoonzeRarey Geraldtow Francis Mulqueen Willian 'Uease T. Crear Zear Victoria Square Rovers v. Railway Recreation Ground Seer Kurnalpi Northaton E. A Nilley Killey Wesleyan A. L. Smith TL. Wills Co Hogeile Commonwealth Htc Stoggall AE. Grant E. Grant We Mek Straut Henr Mallet Vonnuittes F. Mackenzie A. Todd P. Rock A.C, Bogle Green Mick Quain E. King Houston Crothers Messrs P.M. Stegall T. Herman Lould Fiandty Gemoral Ure Wynillmyy Mal Hall Bren Caplin Saunders le Rayshes Tacrosse Island Esteanish Orr Stevens Lacrosse Island Cambridge Gulf Wort Quen Bambea Iit Singapore Kittel Sonphy Paidock Southgate Holonice Chas. Hormann Eleanor ST Labor Vanguard Goosa George Ducky" Robinson Chanes Boulder Wilson Lefroy Mitch Solebatch Robinson Baw Connolly Canning J. W. Brrecss Onningtons
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