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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
2
An extensive advertisement lists a vast assortment of goods for Christmas shopping including toys, furnishings, jewelry, watches, musical instruments, pianos and organs, household items, glassware, books, and presents. It highlights discounts, stock from multiple firms, and various brands with prices, urging readers to visit the displays and make festive purchases.
A damaged wartime notice discusses recruitment rules and eligibility, detailing ranks and procedures. It mentions listeners, volunteers, and officers coordinating enlistment, with references to location and dates, and notes about handling equipment and personnel during a tense period.
Messia and Co limited agents report Ede and emarnts of their steamers at Jo towns. Fremantle sailing for Fremantle and other services are listed with schedules and departures.
In memoriam notice recalling Wickey Tatov temor at war with family grieving. Father Wir sled at Moulder Cup, Boving Day 181. Lovingly remembered by daughters and daughter in law, Ctanes McKee.
Local notices describe admission by silver coin at the Esplanade Pier for a patriotic fund, with janitors at entry points and receptacles for proceeds. Christmas Eve carol singing is reported across Geraldton churches, with a charming effect and hopes for a brighter season. Open-Air Concert on the Esplanade promises electric lights and a strong turnout, organized by A T Hardwicke with City Pond performers under Br. Loupy, and a New Year’s Day programme on the pier expected to attract large crowds.
Yesterday morning the train bearing Major Tom Kidd was two hours late into the platform. Despite enemy missiles and severe illness, Kidd appears well and maintains the bravado and prestige of the West Australian soldier. He will stay about a week in the town he has represented in the cave of the foe before returning to duty.
Thess. Ashridge, 5 824 tons under Captain Kidd from Newcastle N S W via Albany, entered port early yesterday. She will discharge 2 000 to 3 000 tons of coal for the Burns Philip & Co agency. Thess. Kurualpi due Craldron on about Tuesday January 3 1917 on her usual voyage.
The Roll of Flower boards commemorates gallant soldiers who enlisted to fight for home and country. Public structures display the boards in pride, recording honored names and generations to follow.
The forty seventh report of the National Mutual Life Association was submitted at a Melbourne general meeting. Andrew Newell chaired the session. The year saw a £107,000 surplus. total income rose £196,000 due to war deaths, with a £730,090 fund increase, up £38,000 from last year. Premium and death ratios improved to 1 to 1471 and 10.97 percent respectively. The motion to adopt the report was carried.
M Hughes Le Roux describes Dr. Carrel leading a Red Cross hospital effort at Compiegne with Rockefeller Institute support. The surgeon develops antiseptic methods to conserve wounded limbs without amputation, enabling greater chances of recovery and return to service or civilian life.
Market reports from Dalgety and Co. detail wool and pelt prices with varied conditions. Prices cover full wools, pull wool, pelts, hides, and by products, noting higher or lower prices by grade and weight ranges. Damaged and faulty items are marked lower, with Wolfe's Scan noted as a reference.
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