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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
2
A dense OCR fragment catalogs a vast array of holiday goods and gift items. It references toys, clocks, phonographs, pianos, organs, jewelry, household wares, and Christmas presents. The ad notes low prices, varied stock, and extended holiday stock lines from multiple vendors, urging readers to visit stores for cheap festive offerings.
Shipping, Burns Philp and Co report the elements of their steamers for government service and private transport. Vague notes mention vessels like Mont noah and Hininnole, with departures scheduled from Promantie and Piers_Saturn, including Ulster dates and Saturday sailings.
A partial historic ad copy hints at a broad Variety and class of goods carried by the seller. The garbled text suggests cedar hou and OMBISTMAS IEQUIAC appear as stray phrases. The readable portion implies a general retail inventory in a period-typical catalog or shop notice.
Boans Brothers Universal Providers R and MRA express heartfelt thanks for the support after their daughter’s injury. Mrs Y Someth Mrs Kein and others assisted, with thanks to Mr Stephesia Comstably Farning and the Victoria Hospital staff for their sympathy and care.
A Perth region debate highlights the Scaddan Government's purchase and nationalisation of tramways, with plans for a metropolitan trust and a power house completion. Critics warn the move may shift control away from taxpayers, risking electrification of suburban railways and state revenue. The piece also notes wartime economic issues, a Roman Catholic Bazaar, and local notices.
The town reports changes in leadership at the State school and remarks on Mr Conlon’s departure for advancement. It also notes the death of Private Jaren Fitzpatrick, brother of Mrs Heatrice Fitzpatrick, and offers sympathy. The council welcomes returning and new members, with Dr Gard acknowledged for health and service. a possible fatality from a distant conflict is mentioned.
The drawing for the Art Union linked to the Gala Day of the Agricultural Society, held on November 21, will be decided at King's Theatre tomorrow evening. Reports from Fremantle mention a death by own action near Perth, with coroner Dawley noting temporary insanity as the verdict. A clergyman in Perth was found dead near Hill Street river Trent, with an inquest pending and Delusions cited as motive.
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