28 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1916
Page
1
Statement from Wine and Spirit Merchants assuring hotelkeepers and the public that Wolfe's Schnapps, produced in Holland, remains plentiful despite wartime conditions. Readers urged to report any contrary claims to agents for prompt investigation. Sydney and Melbourne Australia.
A patchwork of political chatter notes scandals praise and economic commentary. Mentions aggrieved figures like Mitchett and John sons, shipping profits up to 79 percent, White Star dividends, and calls to scrap state steamers. Includes legal public notices about liquor policy and press critique of NSW conscience.
London reports Haig’s lines near Chaillemont and La Pasare with raids and counterattacks amid a broader Allied push. Bulgarian movements and Greek and Romanian signals echo on a volatile front as German envoy discussions surface in Bucharest. Trade notes from London market conclude with livestock prices and market activity.
A fragmented dialogue shows Tic Banker and Mig Jones debating marriage with a wary father. Mrs frown dismisses involvement, while Pootinoker touts a matching pair of boots and a sales claim about an Arctic Explorer boot.
Chronic chest complaints prompt an herbal remedy note as Woods markets Great Peppermint Curs. The item, advertised as a remedy, claims to address persistent coughs and chest discomfort, with local buyers urged to try the product.
Dalgety’s weekly market report lists various stock items with prices for different qualities. References include dalgety and co agents, with terms for bullocks, cows, calves, and sheep. Prices range across quality grades, noting lighter, fair, medium, and prime lots, with quoted pounds per head and per cwt.
Market commentary notes irregular wheat prices with delayed cables. Australian cargoes and sample prices around £1 per unit cited. two trucks sold at around £1. remarks on quality and wet conditions affect prices. Market stance noted as volatile and unclear.
A short column reflects on the daily sun patterns in Geraldton, describing local times for sunrise and sunset and noting how coastal winds influence evening light. It frames the day’s rhythm around the town’s lighthouse and harbor activities.
The London Directory lists manufacturers and dealers in London and suburbs with export merchants and ports, steamship lines, provincial trade notices, and advertising rates. It notes freight paid on postal order and agencies advertised, with the address at 23 Abchurch Lane London.
European Agency advertises prompt restocking at low cash prices across British and Continental goods including hooks, stationery, fashion items, cycles, motor cars, drapery, jewelry, and more. Special commissions and discounts offered. instrument practice and go carts featured with rapid progress claims and extensive models for trains and trams.
The Gerahiti Express may be obtained through leading town agents including Messrs T R de Lucey J Ryan Geo Laing J G Clarke BE Snell Geo Rosam and Co and Misa Riches, offering a distribution channel for the service.
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