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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1917

Page

2

Boans Winter Fair Offers Extraordinary Bargains

Boans presents a winter fair with extensive discounts across goods for men women and children. The public is invited to explore a wide range of described items at notable value levels.

War fears and political pressure on Lt Stubbs in trenches

An Australian wartime letter rails at alleged appeasers and profiteers while detailing Lt Stanbs Stubbs and his mother’s parliamentary ties, urging loyalty to the Empire. The piece accuses Nationalist forces and Labor factions of endangering soldiers and demanding a stance on Germany’s war efforts.

Stanbs Parlement Mallighe Alent Fond Lievenant Stubbs France West Australia Te Faner Party Jones Waal Nox

Political loyalties and wartime recruitment debate surface in Australia

Readers debate the impact of party allegiance on recruiting during wartime. Questions arise about whether political organizations hinder or help enlistment, with critics suggesting some groups mask interests of commerce while others defend patriotic support for the war effort.

Local and General on Much Onveted Progress of Enlistment

Recruits passed as Bt for etvies: Gerald Forrest Ryan Colston Tobn De Lacey James Willenden Abraham Barzel. Medically unfit rejections listed for Mavries Fienberg Bart Sydney Bennett Drury Stephenson Macarthur Taste Ten Gribbin Alfred Howard Tanks. Kwinana calls at Geraldton postponed. Premier Lefroy and Colonial Secretary advise arrangements with Geraldton call 24 hours after Fremantle. Municipal Market brief with limited supplies and crowding. Government botanist Dr Steward studies the carnation weed and recommends eradication steps. local officials accompany him.

Kwinana Stevens State Steamship Service Plots Kwinae Tno Geraldton Fremantle

War Profits Tax Bit Condemned by City Vendors

A largely attended gathering in Sydney heard protests against the wealth tax as inequitable. Representatives of many interests urged the Government to consult with commercial and general interests on alternative funding measures. The Governor and Mayor Fallowfield announced a reception at the Town Hall that night to welcome the new brother on his diem visit to Garden and the district of Kick The entrepot. War Precautions Act amendments render registered clubs liable to be closed for intoxicant sales.

Willian Fllison-Macartney W. B. Hallowfield Sydney Fallowfield Geraldenn

Weather Lifts District Crops Amid Flooded Roads

The district reports crops improving after recent fine weather. dew helps standing crops but wet low areas still risk damage. Travel is hindered by washed out tracks and poor roads, prompting officials to act. The note mentions local concerns and a store for travelers amid rough conditions.

Tarmiork Ooncilman Esnion

War News From Evans Atrest And Nearby

Mr A Baligrove of Evans atrest learns his son Private GQ Baligrove of the 16th Battalion is reported missing and presumed prisoner in Germany. Col Tilney at Hackboy Hill mentions a grim wartime memory as the Kainguoe Beams Hood concerto echoes amid shell guns. Mr A W Holmes of Perth plans a journey for aviation training. prospects for admin into the Flying Corps are noted. Deaths include Mrs Wilhelmina Hormey wife of Henry Hormey a long-time teacher, reported after a long illness. The Midland Railway general manager may undergo another operation while Mel Fooks, affected by influenza, shows marked recovery.

A Baligrove Evans Atrest Mill Tieligrove Germany Hua

Inauring Good Digestion I Inauring Good Digestion I

Digestive health hinges on proper stomach work. Fermentation in food causes gas and distention, and acids upset the stomach. BISURATED magnesia neutralizes acid and prevents fermentation, easing digestion when meals upset the stomach.

Hor Camères Church Notices at Minster Service Schedule

Presbyterian Church Minster presents Holy Communion on 13th Sunday after Trinity with afternoon children's service and evening Holy Communion. Evening prayers include a baptism and confirmation section. The schedule lists Holy Communion in the morning, then a children’s event, with prayers and references to the Sacrament and survival principle in the context of city ministry.

Minster Caméres Athens

Wesley Church Notices and Services Across Parishes

The bulletin lists Methodist and Catholic services with details for Rev J G Jenin and Rev J O Jenkin at Wesley and Lewd noted sublet, MEUMAX, and Vine. Times include 3 pm at Narngulu and 7.30 am and 10 pm devotions at Catholic church, with mentions of parish movements and commemorations.

J. G_ Jenin UU Am MIT G. Griffiths J. O Jenkin

Legislative Assembly Election Geraldt on District Nomination Day

Writ issued for election of one member in the Geralton district. Nomination Day set for Wednesday September 12 and Polling Day for Saturday September 39. Returning Officer Raymond Cre presiding.

Alsave Tay Meadowcroft E.G. Stenborg Wednes Way W.at.c Twrly J MacCallum Sith North Perth Wednysday Raymond Cre

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