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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary tender and rental notices list various items for sale or lease including a steamer, cutting tools, and household accommodations. Mentions include Eleanor Street Geraldton and Pitapatrick shop with imperfect OCR. References to tickets, a sports spam note, and estate agent contact clues appear among garbled phrases.
The Sede Steamaldo Company reports movements of their steamers including departures from Fremantle for Geraldton and Fremantle for Western States. Regular weekly service operates Melbourne to Cairns via Sydney and northern ports.
Movements report shows multiple vessels sailing from Fremantle to eastern states and global routes. Ss Rapinda Kaleonda and Tur Fastery States depart for eastern ports while Parop sails Geraldton Fremantle route. Other ships like Nath West patty and Chiron Waves head to Singapore and Java. Remaining ships list ports to Adelaide and New Zealand with dates in September.
The Geraldton Express notes Lord Kitchener’s front visit with the French and British armies, signaling renewed Allied confidence. It predicts a major forthcoming operation, urges better organization and munitions, and suggests a spring offensive could decide neutrals and shift momentum in the Western war.
A wartime column quotes a Minister of War praising Allied resolve and plans. Local items include Geraldton Rifle Club open-air meeting and recruitment tour by Mayor Kempton and Sergt-Major Lenslow. Also notes on a moora injury to Roads Board secretary Hayton and a municipal council meeting with dual-town clerk/supervisor posts up for bid.
A muddled local update reports a motor race near Recreation Reserve, a sheep shipment arrival at 9:30 with 700 head landed in good condition and sold at Osuleyarde, and a junior football match where Brigade clubs defeated the Rovers. Theater listings note crowded audiences at King's Theatre with films and drama, while midland railway delays affect trains and transfers.
The district learns of the death of Ton Burges at Anzac Line during Gallipoli action. He served as a reliable figure among settlers, linked to Kalgoorlie’s early history, and was beloved by all social classes. A tribute from his family and the Mt Miner editor extends condolences, noting his bright prospects and brave defense duties. The note also mentions the editor’s personal loss from illness and ongoing hospital care.
In the legislative session the second reading of a bill to set licensing hours by referendum was moved. The vote would pick an hour that the executive proclaims as the closing time for licensed premises, with hours earlier or later affecting the result.
A motion was filed calling for a Select Committee to investigate the inception letting and cancellation of the Nevantos Co contract for establishing freezing works at Wyndham. The motion seeks full inquiries into surrounding circumstances and reports on the contract process.
Perth reports August figures show Government City Markets a loss of 4115 and Bora Quarry a loss of 197. The text then diverts into unrelated and garbled prose about travel, jungle treks, and odd anecdotes with numerous misspellings and lacks clear context or coherent events.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention bankrupt stock and social scenes at a shop called Esgelbrechts Store. The text references strange phrases about a sale, discomfort from cold, wheezing, and a product named Peppermint Cure, with unclear names and details.
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