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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1918
Page
4
A serialized tale presented in two parts under special arrangement with the proprietors of the copyright. The work appears as a literary feature in the publication, outlining a concise narrative in two installments.
In the August afternoon at a ridge shooting party seven men gather at a host's home. Jesse Luttrell admires Mona Gillanders a wary sportswoman and offers to take her snipe shooting. They bond over practice and risk. Mona proves grit under marsh and mud while Luttrell notices her growing resolve. The pair plan the morrow's bag but she refuses leading to a charged exchange.
A man replies that he did not answer an advertisement for a baker's assistant because the offer says live in and pays seven and six a week. The exchange implies the job requires moving in and a modest wage.
A cryptic exchange recalls a company of men perfectly silent and a riddle about identifying the two eldest present. The dialogue hints at memory, obedience, and a moment of quiet authority within a group.
Dalgety & Go Ltd in Geraldton announces continued appraisements and receipt of consignments with liberal advances. Emphasizes ample warehouse space accurate weighing good showing careful attention to details and prompt returns to protect growers interests in wool handling, large or small.
A Perth publishers notice promotes the Australian Post Office Directory for Western Australia. It highlights street directories for Perth Fremantle and major towns, an alphabetical state directory, a trades directory, and broad coverage across 975 520 square miles. It notes publishing offices in Perth Sydney and Melbourne and invites advertising quotations.
Don’t neglect a simple anal trouble as it can lead to serious diseases. Mrs J J Smith of Geraldton reports four years of itching and protruding piles cured after using Doan’s Ointment, purchased for 2/9 per pot or by mail order.
Northampton Jockey Club announces its annual meeting for January 1, 1919 with six races including Hack, Flying Handicap, Publicans Purse, Northampton Cup, Hurry Scurry, and Forced Handicap. Entries, nominations, and stewards approval required. distances range from five to fourteen furlongs and weights are specified for each event.
WA.T.C rules govern entries with exceptions for Harry Scurry and Forced Handicap. Secretary accepts nominations by 6 p.m. on December 11 1915. Weights announced about December 18 1918. Acceptances due by 6 p.m. December 23 1918. Un-scratched horses become acceptors. owners liable for fees. Weights may be amended after declaration. Description, age, pedigree, and colors must accompany nominations with fees. Committee may reject any nomination without reason. All stakes subject to Income Tax deductions and amendments. Exempt Rules 43 and AfR for Hacks.
The Geraldton Express can be obtained from town agents Messrs T. R. Lucey and J. Bygo-Gent Gine, with promotion of a drink named SQUIRT served with utmost care and attention at the VIC Always Fresh and Coal.
Archureh Jane is listed in the London Directory with an address detail omitted. The entry notes a cv and a price of eight dollars. No additional context or affiliations are provided in the readable text.
An early 20th century style ad touts tonics and tonics as nerve restorers. Claims promise relief from anxiety insomnia irritability and fatigue and offer product tubes with prices and purchasing details through chemists or direct mail. A second remedy extols home made asthma and bronchitis cures with bottled tonics and sweetened water for a family remedy at a low cost.
An advertisement offers 10 000 samples of Nicholas Aspro to prove its headache relief. It promotes the registered trade name Nicholas As Pro in bottles priced 1 3, 2 shillings 6 pence, or 7 shillings 6 pence per 100. Readers can request a free test by mailing a signed notice with two penny stamps to Geo. R. Nicholas & Co. at 325 Flinders Lane Melbourne.
Geraldton ExPreas published a brief public notice concerning local affairs. The readable text mentions community matters and official actions scheduled in the near term. Further specifics are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Short Hand and Typewriting classes run at Presentation College Craldton with sessions from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Tuition is offered by experienced teachers with proven results. Ordinary students can gain speed for commercial use. a special speed class is 7 to 8 pm. Each term lasts 11 weeks with flexible start dates. Fees: two guineas for one subject, three for two, four for three or more.
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