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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
4
A historical note examines tuberculosis prevalence in Australia, comparing state rates and deaths. It notes higher male mortality, dynamics of ages 20 to 50, and a broad societal cost estimate with discussed prevention and treatment implications.
The writer argues tuberculosis harms working life by reducing earnings and shortening lifespans. He cites averages of 2 10s weekly, 15 years lost income totaling 1950 pounds, and 121 deaths among men aged 35 in 1911. He notes production, birth rates, and education suffer as families are disrupted. Publicity is urged to draw attention to the disease's ravages and drive improvement.
A December 6 meeting of the Executive Council discussed nominations, published minutes, branch reports, and correspondence. The council welcomed I N Cos to the Social Paper committee and approved publishing future council meeting notices in the Sunday Times.
A meeting of the Farmers and Settlers Association approved motions for suspending and restructuring payments due in 1914 1915 and 1916, arranging interest relief, and launching a wide appeal for cash and in kind contributions from farmers and producers to aid those affected by the storm. A committee was formed to oversee collections, produce deliveries, and distribution to sufferers, with plans to contact bank and machinery firms. The next council meeting was set for January 4 at 10:13 a.m.
A Perth reader recalls key claims for Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills after a long back injury. The letter asserts a permanent cure nine years earlier and urges others with kidney related pain to try the product, noting pricing and postal availability from Foster-Beeton Co. in Murray Street, Perth.
A Tonghated traveler boasts of a Techard business and schemes to make great money. He claims big houses follow his travels and markets lectures advertised as for women under thirty and men in debt. The reader is urged to see the eager crowd.
The revised timetable lists train names and stations from Eliendale to Yuna and many Western Australian stops. Services run on varied days with early morning departures, including 3 am to 6:30 am windows on weekdays and weekends.
Fragmentary OCR reads Stella Waris at THF Geraldton College Todor Doble Turreta and a written examination note. The text is garbled with references to a shore college. may indicate a school event or exam record with unclear surrounding details.
Special accommodation announced for art students with class registration details and terms. Clas Taithon i Theory of Music per term for board.
A sprawling OCR of business notices lists ADELAIDE 8.8. COY. Geraldine Branch, ARUNDEL and CO., and numerous tradesmen across Geraldton, Fremantle, Perth, and Port LIREVUT. The page catalogs advertisers from drapers to engineers, mercers, and shipping firms with addresses on Marine Terrace and Terrace streets and mentions a wide array of local retailers and services. The jumble reflects a bustling mid era commercial directory.
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