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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
4
Field diary style account of Red Sea oasis patrols with Light Horse and Camel Corps in desert operations near Ismatia. Describes march hardship, transport issues, siege environment, palm shaded camp, outpost duties, prisoner sightings, and a reflective note on birthday spent in the oasis during Civilisation’s campaign.
An analysis from Labor Vanguard on Liberal governments and women. It cites few appointments to Children’s Courts, notes opposition to women’s organizing, and mentions shop assistants and tailoresses awards being fought. It condemns Liberal missteps and praises Labor gains like equal pay in the Old Age Pensions Act and Maternity services. It warns women’s votes will weigh the balance against conservatives.
An advertisement extols Dr Morse Indian Root Pills as a corrective for blood, stomach, liver, and kidney disorders. It claims the pills purify blood, cleanse the stomach, strengthen the liver, and stimulate the kidneys, preventing common ailments when taken regularly. It cites widespread use in Australasia and urges trial despite vague medical assurances.
The Geraldton Express may be obtained from Messrs. T. St de Lucey J. Kvan Geo. Laing J. G. Clarke E. Snell Geo. Mesam and Co. and issa Richey.
An 19th century notice praising Wolfe's Schnapps as a highly useful stimulating tonic. The brief ad-like snippet emphasizes its broad utility and potential benefits, typical of period medical/product blurbs.
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