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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
2
The Ministry through His Excellency the Governor spoke to Parliament and the country yesterday, delivering remarks in the Legislative Council session. The record notes emphasis on governance and public policy, with statement to both houses and national audience.
A lengthy speech covers repatriation and land settlement with Avondale and Yandanooka being subdivided for settlers. It notes potential partial repurchases near rail lines, state taxation timing, and plans for two treatment plants. Land selection rose by 300,000 acres and 204 million acres leased for pastoral use. Prospects include Wyndham freezing works and new rail and road funding, plus commissions and bills on traffic elections criminal code and fertilisers act.
The report notes no official communication to appoint a permanent minister representing the Commonwealth in London. It references media chatter on imperial policy and mentions Senator Pearce as saying no formal notice had been received. The item sits amid broader war era notes and local notices.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder to fight influenza and restore vitality. It claims thin blood weakens sufferers, advises warmth and rest, and notes pills mailed post paid for 2 per box plus six boxes for 16 shillings through the Des WW Ian Medicine Co. Box 694 GPO.
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