In loving memory of Lorna May Hancock
An obituary note from bereaved family remembers Lorna May Hancock who died in Geraldton on December 6 1917. The message expresses deep grief, seeks comfort at heavenly gates, and is signed by her mother father and brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Lorna
Geraldton
Myra
Sonnel
Ter
Lorma May
Tikeness
Heavenly Gates
Bister
J. and & M
Queenie
Joyce Hancock
Australian Troops Demobilisation and Gallipoli Visit Mentioned
A London message states many Australian troops may be sent to Egypt and may visit Gallipoli before returning home as demobilisation nears. This could relieve English forces for demobilisation by British and American troops. The Geraldton Yacht Club lists tomorrow’s handicap yacht race entries by wind strength and boat name. Returned Soldiers Association reports progress on the allied and military ball tickets and ongoing ticket returns. Three Railway Commissioners article notes voting on a bill for the appointment of a railway authority, with the government winning 25–17 and an amendment to shelve the bill rejected 25–14. Public health notes vaccine protection from six to twelve months and new inoculation programs in WA. Government pensions and licensing details reveal liquor licensing changes and financial aims. An address at Dongarra is announced, with free seats at the Roads Board Hall. The King's Theatre Orchestra to perform, featuring a new music programme. The ad claims customer sincerity in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Egypt
Asl
Gallipoli
Botmenta
England
America
Tropa
Correction and notices from a past Midland Junction report
A correction clarifies a report on the Allied M Story Ball naming Naval Comforts as the fund. The stock sale notice from Dalgety and Co Perth reports over 7,000 sheep and lambs yarded at Midland Junction with firm sheep prices and lamb prices down per head. Government scholarship recipients include Veryl Mills Winifred Astro m Geoffrey Builder and Misa Beryl Mills receives congratulations. extends to family survivors and military service, with burial arrangements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith
Trench Comforts Fund
Dalgety ‘and Co., Ltd
Perth
Midland Junction
Veryl Mills
Winifred Astrom
Geofrey Builder
Misa Beryl Mills
Obituary of Mrs Honora Williams Pioneer of Willowgully
Honora Williams aged 76 a long and exemplary life. relict of John Williams of Willowgully. died Tuesday at 10 with esteem across Northup to district and State. Born in County Clare Ireland she arrived in WA at six. moved through York Mt Erin to Northampton Willowgully. farmed with husband. raised a family of eight. A devout Catholic and charitable neighbor she supported the needy and infirm, a respected pioneer who helped mould local industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honora Williams
John Williams
Williams
Northumptom
County Clare
Ireland
Honora Morrissey
Western Australia
Morrissey
Pha Williams
Bowes
Victoria
Wiliam Burges
Northampton
Willowgully
Pia Good
Wiliams
Morrisey
Masy
Return of Nurse Olive Hall Honored in Geraldton Hall
A large Geraldton town hall gathering hosted by the Red Cross and Municipal Council welcomed Nurse Olive Hall back from wartime service. The event featured decor with Allied motifs and a program of music and speeches praising her and other nurses.
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State Steamship Service
Fremantle
Iwest
Kwinana
Kremantle
Nethern
Wyndham
Gorsldton
Sallier
Marine Terrace
Gerallaon
EL. Lockn
Sydney Fong & CO
Fitzpatrick & CO
Eleanor Street
Geraldton 1
Hogle Bros
FLAVE
Sty
Brandt & Cvige
Armbtrong
Pure Crystal Ice Manufactures
Joe
Or &Mall
Telephone
Whitby
Btatioa
J. G. Ros
Tailor and Outfitter
BraBarry
Pickett Caam
Gernidon
W. Ornella
Inmwfaaterer
Cupp
Pinna Tener
Kine's Theatre
Othie
Siardwigke
Zotrance
Hardwicke
Crooks & Brooker, Ltd
Matin Terrace
Issancongers
Yolel
Glasgow Explosives Coy
Dom
Grou
Vende Rowboat Motors
Charles Hormann
P.O. Box
Broass
Excaxon
Thomas
Thornley
A. H. Mountain & Co
Uniter's
Hospital Branny Ponthld
Greno's
New Zealand
Tnsuranes Co. Ltd
F. A. Woodward
H. Locke
Dalgety & Co, Ltd
THE
Western Australian Turf Club
J. C. Clarke
Gent
J.C. Ross
Panama
Nv. Co. Ross
Toc
Anatos Abe
J.T
Jendfre
Minister For Works
Utakarra
Qbraldton
Ira
Marina Terrace
Jesus
Grigaby
Terrace
He Geraldton Gapress
West Waton
Geraldtow
Asby
Charles Edward Blakely
Geraldton Yacht Club
Shamrock
Groper
Doreen
Loreen
Shawrock
Proper
Returned Soldiers Association
Notual Casalle
Atkinson
Hr Maley
M.L.A
Treign
Lefroy
Veryard
Legislative Assembly
Dongarta
Roads Board
King's Theatre Orchestra
Zimpel
BOANS
Xmas Toy & Gift
Pucuo Boans
Santa Clause
Roan
Nellal
Boan Bros
Wellington
Mar
Universal
Ray Streets
Messrs
Michael
Maurice
Henry
Patric
Pons
Mite
M. JJ. Morrissey
T. H. Smith
Leonora
Collins
Maytanla
L. C. Burges
Jim
Howetharre
Nortiatgotoks
George Lester
Promi
Olive Hall
Red Cross Society
Nurse Hall
Red Cros
Ubird
Geraittom
Ami
G-R
Hall
Imlaw
W. Oswell
F. Green
Commprinie
Mra Day
Professor Reynolds
Miss Day
Miss Baker
Mr Joel
B. Blight
Mamic
Miss Holmes
Princess
Vocalisi
Mims Hardwicke
Debust
Sergt
Major Matthews
Eulogie Ting
Nurson
Witkel
Captain Craven
Church of England
Nurse’ Hll
Waraes
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