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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1918
Page
4
An advertisement from Towns & Co. Sydney promotes easy to prevent skin and scalp issues with a heat paste ointment. The note claims global availability and mentions W. throughout the world.
John Collings Wilcock M L A sworn in as witness discusses North West flour shipments from Geraldton, Fremantle, and Katanning. He estimates Geraldton’s share of North West trade at about 12 percent with Bambra handling around 50 tons every six weeks, noting higher freight and handling costs and potential savings if shipped directly from Geraldton.
The Greenough Board met on the 6th with Chairman M J Logue and members present. P W Waldeck requested one month sick leave, granted unanimously. Accounts £102 19s 9d passed. Balance sheet shows receipts £1,170 10d and expenditure £967 7s 3d, with credit balance £213 7s 7d. Local revenue near 0 percent. 1917 32 percent, 1916 29 percent. Budget for maintenance £41 5s 6d, construction £21 10s 4d, admin £15 1s 1d. Affiliation with Roads Board Association defeated 7 to 1. Committees formed for war loan and recruiting, with lists to base. Salary of Secretary raised to meet cost of living. Road works and graveling orders issued for Supervisor McCartner, Gregory Road, Arm: 4 Strong's, Wesley, Maley Kays line. Linseed compound advertised for coughs and bronchitis.
A long description proclaims the Express as a Democratic paper serving the Victoria district. It highlights war news and local intelligence, praise for its advocacy opening Crown Lands, value of mineral wealth, and rising subscriptions. It warns of strict arrears collection and encourages fact-based country correspondence while protecting writer anonymity.
JOE RYAN Arto Dars and associates announce extensive alterations to his Heir Saloon, rendering it second to none. The business will be conducted under personal supervision to ensure attentive service and enhanced patron experience.
The Geraldton Express traces its long history since 1878 and touts wide paid foreign and interstate advertising. It warns that cutting advertising is unwise, notes fixed seasonal rates, and lists city and country agents and subscription details.
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