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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
2
A sprawling sale listing a vast Christmas display with books toys and electronics like watches jewelry pianos phonographs gramophones and musical instruments. It includes prices and items from publishers and toy makers along with railway and department store mentions and seasonal promotions targeting families and shoppers.
Advertisement showcases a vast stock in Geraldton offering a wide range of Christmas requirements. It promises variety and quality aimed at customers seeking seasonal purchases.
Shipping agents report fragmented notes on crew movements and overseas connections. The garbled text references several names and places such as Kurmalph, Fremonthi, and Conadian, with uncertain dates and operations about a morning period.
A noisy session in the West Province Legislative Council featured opposition leader Mr. Lynn protesting the rush to pass the Appropriation Bill with limited committee review. Members like Mr. Kirwan and Mr. Allen argued for thorough scrutiny and fiscal restraint, noting ministers pushed through items without adequate information.
A debate on public finance faces opposition from four government critics as members press for careful consideration of estimates. The West Australian faces criticism for censoring dissenting views from the parliamentary report, shrinking coverage to protect party lines and stifle key warnings on public finances.
The notice outlines wool sales resuming on December 15 under War Precautions Regulations 1910 with price controls for tin plates in proclaimed areas across the Commonwealth. It references a Melbourne firm Englebrecht & Co and notes patrons receive tickets with prizes.
An afternoon of extended harness and horse racing is planned with many events, including the Flying Stakes. Back Baer and Welter Mandivap are favored bets as there are bets and odds noted. A funeral service for the late Mr Murray Cole is set for Monday afternoon with mourners and railway staff in attendance at Uatvdir Cemetery.
A detailed, if garbled, report describes a local concert and various village activities. It mentions performers such as Milas Snowden on piano and Miss Harkin, with other names and ensembles noted in a long, partial list. The piece also references church gatherings, weather, and upcoming visits by Mr Herberts, along with mineral graphite interests and town happenings.
In a garbled letter from the Northampton Feature section, the author laments community memory and public works. The piece references public esteem, civic projects, and gratitude, with several unclear names and dates obscured by OCR errors.
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