13 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
1
An old man built a thriving business from a penny stock ad system and full page ads. He expanded to a store on the square, fixed up the windows, and kept advertising unrelentingly. Locals called him the merchant prince, crediting luck or skill for his success.
The Geraldton goods schedule changes from October 30. Monday routes cover Meekatharra Sandstone Ajarm Perth Walkaway Wongan Hills line at 5 pm. Tuesday services to Cus Ajana Wongan Hills at 5 pm. Wednesday Meekatharra Walkaway 5 pm. Thursday Cue Meekatharra perishable unit Wrest and Walkaway 5 pm Northamption 12 noon Perth 5 pm Yuna 12 noon Mullewa Wongan Hills. Friday Northamption 12 noon Sandstone Walkaway Yuna 2.9 pm. Saturday routes to Meekatharra Ajana Mt Magnet Sandstone Walkaway 11 pm.
Fragmentary item notes Wolfe's schnapps and a Weston reference with vague context. Readable elements show product mention and possible promotion but lack clear action, date, or outcome. Further text needed for a complete headline and summary.
The Select Committee endorses changes to the Wheat Marketing Bill, proposing a revised advisory panel including a practical farmer and a milling expert, to better guide government policy on Western Australia’s wheat and flour issues. It calls for faster action on flour exports, control of offal by boosting domestic milling, and liberalising certificate assignments while allowing banks to be exempt from certain restrictions.
Private H. Clarkson of the 51st Battalion writes from Hounwhere Braue and from Belgium to his sister in Australia describing health, convalescence and letters home. He mentions Stanleys, family friends, and Christmas cards, and notes wartime conditions, cold days, and concern for Bernie. The letter also references other soldiers and the strain of long separations during the campaign.
Postal list dated November 1916 lists closing times for undermentioned items at the Geraldton Post Office. Entries include lime related goods and other items with specific cutoffs and locations.
The page lists a fragmented schedule of sunrise and sunset times, locations, and station names across multiple towns and farms. It includes references to Geraldton, Harding Maynard, Roslyn Farm, Erin Lander, Dillstone Nanson, and Winknestay with various daily and weekday time entries such as 4 Weirnisnger 104.9 am and 5.10 pm.
The text describes a blouse with a right side fastening using two buttons and mingled fabrics. It contrasts a left side with a blouse front and notes collar, print, knitting, and silk rib fabric choices. It reflects era styling, tailoring details, and hints at social commentary embedded in the fashion description.
An unnamed event labeled as porerala was conducted across all parts of the district. The note provides no dates, organizers, or outcomes, leaving the scope and purpose unclear.
Important notice informs residents experiencing difficulty obtaining the papers from local sellers can pick up their copies at designated offices including Cows Aerts Menses and Lucey J. Clarkes Rowe Swell Leu Roam Blighters Miss Richey and the Feraldtom Express office. Details on where to collect are listed with several names and locations.
The London Directory lists manufacturers and dealers with a commercial guide to goods and foreign trade. It includes steamship lines arranged by port, provincial trade notices, and lists of leading manufacturers and industrial centers in the United Kingdom. A current edition copy can be forwarded with freight paid on request. Advertising rates for agencies and trade cards are specified.
European Agency advertises prompt wholesale discounts on British and Continental goods including books stationery boots seeds hardware and many sundries. Special quotations and samples offered with 2 percent commission. Mention of travel from Abchurch Lane London and list of associated towns and suppliers.
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