23 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
1
War rumors said Wolfe's Schnapps were unavailable. The Holland-made liquor is in ample supply, and wine and spirit merchants, hotelkeepers, and the public are urged to report any claim otherwise to the agents for prompt investigation.
A fragmentary wartime reminiscence notes a night on guard in desert campaigning. The narrator contrasts patrol duties with a romantic, dreamlike landscape under moonlight, mentioning Australian bush imagery and distant caravan routes toward modern signals and fires. The piece hints at tense waiting for an enemy to appear on the horizon.
The entry details a march to Tel el Kebir, remount duties, and a rugged camp life with horse regiments. It recalls a bombing incident, a move toward Bilheis, and a stark tour of Bilbeis slum conditions, noting heat, dust, and a populace view under wartime eye. It highlights Australian soldiers' popularity and a dramatic desert landscape, ending with a conclusive note on the campaign.
A finicky diner Mr Right is offended by a fellow patron who eats rudely. The other man retorts with a sharp quip about adjusting manners, leading to a brief exchange over politeness and tone.
Secretary John W. Doyle of the Eight Hour and Labor Demonstration Committee writes on July 1, 1916 praising Hean's Essence as a fast acting cold remedy. He notes it surpasses usual mixtures and claims strong appeal to chemists and stores with ample supply and favorable price.
Timetable for Sunrise and Sunset revised to May 23 1916. Calculations made for the latitude of Geraldton. Includes Friday entries and times until new notice.
London Directory puts traders in touch with English manufacturers and dealers across pods. It offers exports, steamship routes, provincial trade notices, and advertising options. A copy can be obtained by postal order with 20s. content includes timetable snippets and distribution notes.
Wee funerals are reported as conducted across the district with small services held for numerous pets, reflecting local customs in rural communities. The brief note highlights community involvement and accessibility of memorial rituals for animal companions.
European Agency advertises wholesale indenting for British and Continental goods at low cash prices. It lists fabrics, hardware, machinery, jewelry, and perambulators with commissions from 24 to 8 percent, sample cases from £10, and consignments sold on account. WILLIAM WILSON & SONS, established 1814, 25 Abchurch Lane, London. Also notes rapid progress of collapsible perambulators and a Geraldton Express news brief crediting T R de Lacey and others.
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