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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
2
A social and presentation at the Presentation Convent Hall honors the 19th anniversary of Bishop Kelly of Geraldton. Attendance is expected from the entire congregation with no invitations issued.
A memorial verse honors Private Will May Hipper of the 46th Battalion who died of wounds in France on 25 July 1916. He was the eldest son of W and F Mipper of Northampton and Lowther of T R Hipper. His family asks readers to remember him and drink the cup of sorrow.
Parker announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Broughton Warker in Saigon Cochin China on June 18.
Fragmented OCR note details postal routes and schedules for loyal and outward mails. Mentions local Canton policies and timing in Perth, Vernidton, Port Ailfine, and Western Australia regions with references to political assemblies and magisterial districts.
The fragmentary note notes Wolfe Scana a named figure and an action described as bottled for tome san with unclear context and missing supporting details.
Reports note milder weather and very early crops across the wheat belt. Farmers face possible loss to pests if weather stays mild, with hay made from half sown crops and urgent cutting advised. Local notices recount auctions, euchre party, and electoral updates in Geraldton district.
The report notes a delayed response from MauiLdon to a deputation and a promised reply on Monday. Advertisements outline train arrangements for next Thursday through Saturday, while a Defence Ministry update allows youths to enlist at 18 with leave without pay until 19, subject to parental consent for stay in Australia.
An afvedate recounts a famous poster appeal by Lord Kitchener, with a humorous note about its handwritten revision. Western Australia news reports honours, hospital updates, military medals, and local tragedies including the death of Corporal J. D. Pearse and the injury of Boniface in hospital.
At the Geraldton Hotel a shooting incident occurred on the night of February 2. Lovie Daniels allegedly attacked Mrs Teck and was later found with a revolver. Daniels was charged with discharging a weapon with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Court proceedings followed with possible bail terms discussed and a continuation for further examination.
LF Keawery of the Geraldton District Trade Association argues for extending the district referendum to farmers outside the municipality to vote on Saturday trade changes. He notes many storekeepers were forced by the act to move their half holiday from Wednesday to Saturday, with some unaffected. The letter contends farmers should vote and questions objections to extending the district and incurring extra costs for a second poll.
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