21 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
1
W Zimpel's Warhsouse and Valory in Perth advertises latest room furnishings and coverings, office furniture, baby carriages, and custom stock. The note encourages readers to visit for advantageous purses and stock suitable to customer needs.
Towns and Co of Sydney Nova Scotia advertise fish samples prepaid by post and ointment to heal. The notice references global availability and a sales method through mail order, with a focus on health products and postpaid samples.
HGS reports a vomiting incident affecting Flats of Poth and Flamantic. No formal injuries noted. investigation or further comment pending. Officials remind readers of health precautions and urge affected individuals to seek care if symptomatic.
The Honorary Minister for the North West Mr R Underwood said the Government bought several stud cows from Queensland and wires confirm arrival in good condition at Moors Wilg Station. Cattle were moved from Queensland to Port Jorn to stock government herds and settlers with quality stock amid a season at Moola Falla that has opened well with recent good rain.
Sir the municipal Council have joined the rates for the coming year as per attached General rate 4d in the £ Loan Rates No 8 Aya No 4 1d No 5 14d No 8 dd No 7 24d No 8 28d No 4a Hesith rate 4d in thor And that an annual pan charge off 5s per annum payable in two months on the 1st January 1918 and the 1st July 1918 be levied upon the owner of every house in which say pants in use My protest against the method adopted in striking rates The town has not been valied for three years by sworn volunteers and Voices have declined more than a third A great portion of the town are vacant and so many fuses rents have been very such remitted and other places are occupied by caretakers I contend it is pernicious system for Council to stop year after year the rate struck by boom times The Council He most bodies like plenty of money to handle use free dans one call the ratepater can appeal This has been done but what is the use of appealing to the Council when its members are both judge and guru Yours etc ROBBED
A letter from Mr Hartman reports travel from Magnet to Youanmi to attend Mr Teitmann’s meeting in Geraldton. It accuses Mr Fleitmann of lies about urging disruption and of avoiding a debate, notes a planned Saturday night debate, criticizes Mr Fleitmann’s statements on labor and conscription, and questions his temper and conduct toward the audience and others.
Football internationalist Joseph Dodds sought domestic relief to renew a wartime exemption. He cited 30 years old, married status, and service in France, with four brothers enlisted from Tarhike. The appeal, aided by Tom White, was refused. a two month delay was recommended for duties in Dundee.
Italian residents in Perth are informed that all conscripts and reservists born up to 1874 and now 18 or older are called to join the colours. Exemptions include peace time birth abroad, expatriates before age ten, and those born or before May 31 1916 who have reached age 52. Further medical and embarkation details to follow. Italians should notify Shallard of their address.
Official figures show December go period with 5 803 000 bags on hand from the Australian Wheat Pool. Shipped total 28 983 060 bags across regions including New South Wales Victoria South Australia and Western Australia. Local sales total 19 081 000 bags. Harvest total 46 602 000 bags with advances to farmers amounting to £51 090 000 and expenses £7 954 000.
Government Gazette announces a proclamation postponing debt payments incurred in the grazing industry from March 31, 1914 to April 6, 1914. Conditions require debts be charged to the Colonial Treasurer under the Industries Assistance Act, with exemptions for settlers’ cash advances and certain taxes and rates.
Advice on infant bathing and skin care emphasizing warm water for healthy babies and partial substitutions for frail ones. Recommends rubbing with oil such as olive or coconut, drying gently, and ensuring clothing is warm and well aired. Suggests gradual immersion and best bath time between seven and ten in the morning.
A testimonial from Mrs E Rawell of Blue's Point North Sydney touts Zam-Buk as a must have for holidays. She recalls her daughter cutting a foot on an oyster shell at Lavender Bay and suffering weeks of pain until Zam-Buk eased symptoms and drew out infection. The ad claims Zam-Buk soothes and antiseptically treats eczema prickly heat sunburn injuries and many skin complaints. It sells for 1/6 and 6.
The piece touts Wise Directories such as the Post Office Directories for Victoria New South Wales Queensland New Zealand and Australasia. It claims widespread circulation in Australia Britain and America and urges advertisers to circularise specials across states to reach farmers ranchers and shopkeepers with wall maps and contactable listings.
The London Directory outlines export merchants and steamship lines arranged under ports with notices to communicate directly with foreign traders. It lists leading manufacturers and provincial centers in the United Kingdom and notes forwarding copies for larger advertisements.
European agency notice discusses consignments of produce and accounts with William Wilson & Sons. Mentions London address and cable reference Aususire. Fielding details are fragmentary but indicate agency operations and accounting obligations tied to Continental goods.
A local craftsman promotes durable furniture using well aged timber and modern methods. He states his shop sources boards and timbers from trusted suppliers and offers sampler pieces along with tables, bedroom furniture, and veneers. Purchasers are assured reliable products produced with up to date workmanship.
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