20 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
1
Fragmented letters reveal a soldier’s reminiscences of France and Egypt. He describes camp life, sightings of fallen comrades, and the Egypt landscape near the pyramids. He notes friendships, unit moves, and hopes for leave to see the Great Sphinx and Nile scenes.
The readable fragments reference a maritime context with names like Crete Lewurne and Albania Fahy, mentioning tea time and a trenwher like a social event. The text hints at family ties, premiums, and a lament about naval or courtly duties, with uncertain details and scattered references to places and people.
A night school social at Continuation Clapton Wagnett featured dancing and games amid mixed events. The early portion honored cancer patients with remarks and tokens, while later hours included dancing and raffles as attendees enjoyed a lively evening hosted by local organizers.
A siezed fragment shows Sergeant Major 1 Ateece writing from abroad on 3/111 to Lavinia Pickling, describing a Welcome fetter and delays. The letter mentions rooms, domestic details, and references to schooling and teachers, with remnants of a personal reflection on life abroad and material concerns.
A partial letter from a prisoner of war in Germany is shared, detailing scarce rations, concern for family, and requests for food, clothing, and medical items. The writer asks relatives to send care packages, notes hopes for better treatment, and mentions plans to endure until repatriation. The style reflects wartime communication from a POW, with personal pleas and mentions of names and locations.
An old parrot in a family as a pet lasted 48 years while a bright talker and mimic. It was seen beating its keeper with its feet as it whistled a tune correctly. The piece reflects on parrots living long in captivity and rare cases of remarkable behavior.
A fragmentary, comical exchange centers on saving grocery costs and a demand for information. Terence O Grady in the garden hears his wife call out, prompting a startled response as the couple discuss the odd meal plan involving tay, touet, and eggs.
The notice announces a revised mail timetable dated November 8 1916 and lists the adjusted schedule for postal deliveries, routes, and pickup times affecting local routes and offices.
A clipped table entry notes sunrise and sunset times with scattered names such as Gareldtes Esliney Teloma Mats. The readable portion hints at a local almanac style listing of daily solar events and associated figures. Further context is limited by damaged OCR text.
A London Directory listing shows traders and exports across UK provinces, with merchant lines and freight notes. It mentions Boulyn Farm, Owen, Tetley Lander Poat, Di L'Eaillier, and shipping terms, plus dates and times for markets and communications. The notice advertises advertising rates and the directory’s annual publication by The London Directory Co. Ltd.
Important Matice lists town agencies and agents for purchasing the Geraldton Express paper. Readers are directed to outlets including T R B de Lucey J Ryan Geo Laing G Clarke J Rowe K Snell and others for paper sales.
European Agency advertises rapid price cuts on continental goods including Books Stationery Boots Shoes Leather Goods Hardware Machinery Jewellery Watches and more. Trade discounts quoted and sample prices from zero upwards with consignments of produce seldom accepted. London address listed with multiple agents for the Coraltton Fixprema.
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