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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
3
Reports from Melbourne indicate the first Australian expeditionary force is prepared to commence operations and move to the front when required. German and Russian fronts show heavy fighting around various villages with strategic movements and attempted offensives noted. Severe wartime measures and economic shifts are underway, including a 250 million war credit and commodity price adjustments.
Local report notes The Bank of New South Wales intends to remove their premises from Tasting now occupied by 8 lines central and ay the opposite side of the street to build new premises on the block at the corner of Elwesstreet Mi Marine terrace CHekEL A tea. Also details a match against the Railway Club, and lists players for both sides. Nominations and a by election for Fremantle are announced with limited candidates. The Governor’s speech and upcoming events include Greater Victoria settlements, a Patriotic committee, and plans for aquatic sports and public catering for the Nahawate gathering.
A fragmented ledger style note from the Geraldton Patriotic Fund mentions collections and acknowledgments. It lists entities such as the Geraldton Yacht Club and municipal entities, with figures like 130 and 2190 cited in vague context. The text is garbled but indicates fund allocations and the total amount, reflecting contributions and shifts in the fund.
A fragmentary notice lists acknowledgments to L1H 7 6 Mas and Works and a local department with statements. Mentions Hee and Mrs. Raven and a date 14 8, indicating a formal fund acknowledgment or grant recap in a distressed fund record.
Government Statistician estimates NSW wheat harvest around 15 78 000 bushels for consumption and seed, leaving about 3 300 000 bushels for export. High prices may trim domestic consumption and seed use, possibly reducing export demand to other states. Overall, export availability hinges on domestic needs and prices.
Rough estimates by Ket ral Huron of Avnans and Stat tsheo net down the wheat yield for Australia for the coming harvest. Projections include New South Wales one million bushels, Victoria 15 million, South Australia 3.4 million, Western Australia 2.5 million, Queensland 1.5 million, Tasmania 0.5 million. Figures are stated as rough estimates for all states.
Several important increases under the new federal tariff are noted. The duties affect beer, tobacco, hats, machinery, swats and shoes, wearing apparel, paper, and related items with no advance orders yet placed.
Federal politicians clash over a Contitutional amendment act and conciliation measures. The House held a second reading debate before adjourning, while the Senate passed arbitration and damages provisions amid a private session afterward.
The document outlines new naval and public works spending, listing items such as fortress and signal equipment, with costs including 1.98 pounds for minor works and 225 pounds for a war signal project. Total naval outlays approach 130,000 pounds, affecting overall funding assumptions.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a warlatent or war latent event in Melbourne with unclear names and a date. The readable bits show a battle context and a Tuesday reference, but specifics are largely unreadable. The item seems to be a brief notice or item involving Melbourne, a named event, and a weekday.
In a late edition, race results and notable entrants are listed including Tow Los Feb Sates, Prime Cuneo, Maori tak, Cron Phistie, Mintle, and connections to secretary Gattey Queen. Other horse names include Lucky Beggar, Sturever, Welcome Hugh, and Veo with mentions of venues like Kirn Cambadte and Vollae Bietator.
A letter forwarded by the Greenough District Posts Board to the Farces’ Assistance Board protests the lack of publicity and information on seed wheat supplies for next season. Farmers ask what steps are being taken, prices, and whether government will fix and supply at a set price. H. K. Maley, Secretary of the Greenough Roads Board, signs the bid. An auction of the estate’s ere and plant is announced to be held at Hackett's Store Ur snough on Tuesday, December.
The Geraldton council chamber hears a heated debate over the water supply tariff. Mayor and Works Minister face scrutiny as residents state high charges and demand a fair rate for water from Grimshey’s Valles. The session records broad opposition and calls for reassessment of the water rates.
At a town hall gathering in Heraldton the Mayor and councilors heard plans from the Minister for Works and other officials. They discussed using a public works program to absorb unemployed residents, clearing land at Mullena and Dartam, restoring foreshore, and proposing a payment scheme to fund local jobs. Ministers signaled early talks on an agreed rollout and urged civic participation.
Fragmented OCR summary of a Northampton Presentation Convent page notes music studies and diplomas. Mentions a female student and various subjects and awards amid garbled text.
A garbled clipping mentions BORN BROS Universal Providers in Perth with street anchors Wallington and Murray. It references a council, secrecy, and an election or selection process, naming various local terms and individuals in a unclear sequence of events.
Fragmentary text explores color, blood, air, and life themes with scattered references to human senses and scientific notions. The piece wanders through garbled phrases about Wheat, oxygen, fortune, and a poem-like discourse, lacking coherent narrative or clear individuals or events.
At a city meeting the mayor and council discussed escalating tax concerns but found no trace of expected funds. Officials stated no payment records were found and promised further discussion and clarity on the issue.
Teal sale on Dnekichor Street promising good furniture mostly new and high quality. Inspect morning of Wednesday the 9th. items include various pieces with emphasis on value and readiness for purchase.
Linseed compound for coughs and colds loosens phlegm and aids breathing. Product description notes soothing action, marketed as a domestic remedy with emphasis on expectoration. Containing seed extracts, it claims to relieve chest congestion and speed recovery.
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