08 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
1
London court sentences an unnamed defendant to three years in prison for attempting to hire at an exchange for 28 pounds. The case centers on forged bills tied to Pierpont Morgan devices and a designed sale of a statue. The prisoner remains partially traced as investigators pursue the links to the forged instruments and the involved parties.
A ship in Melbourne on February 4 experienced a shaft mishap when a derrick hook failed. An ape engine shaft weighing no tons dropped into the hold, breaking the hull and forcing the vessel to dock for repairs. Today's trip to Launceston was cancelled.
Melbourne reports a severe storm at Newport causing fallen trees to break 321 telephone lines and disrupt telegraph services. By night, 200 lines were restored. A chimney collapsed at St Andrews Children’s Home Brighton but no injuries occurred. A cow was blown into a pine tree and rescued. A parliamentary party on horseback faced heavy rain and sodden passengers aboard a Brighton train rocked but stayed on track.
Public health authorities advocate greater care of health amid wartime. Despite no epidemic surge in Britain, diseases such as measles scarlet fever and smallpox persist, with the Metropolitan Asylum Board spending about £500,000 to combat them. Medical officer Charles Porter urges better personal hygiene and infection prevention, including washing hands and proper ventilation, as essential to curb spread.
Melbourne February 5 report on cyclone debris at Brighton shows the only damaged grave in Brighton Cemetery is Adam Lindsay Gordon’s. The stone pedestal was toppled and a marble wreath hurled. a nearby wattle tree survived while distant pines were uprooted.
Kathleen Macdonnell starred in The Willow Tree at Sydney’s Criterion Theatre. Gallery laughter spoiled a pivotal scene as a kiss imitator sparked tears. Macdonnell fainted and was escorted off stage. A doctor was summoned and the audience cheered her recovery. Linseed Compound ad follows.
An important conference at Sydney Trades Hall gathered representatives from bricklayers plumbers painters progressive carpenters and small organized carpenters and builders laborers. They discussed forming a single federation for a federal award and urged unions to accept proposals for immediate formation. A mass meeting of Operative Painters Union and Amalgamated Painters Society considered amalgamation at the largest painters gathering in Australia with near unanimous support.
Melbourne reports the Commonwealth plans new ships built in America with contractors delivering vessels to be merged into the Commonwealth mercantile fleet. The aim is speedier construction and quick commissioning. First ships to be launched soon, then crewed and sent to America to load wheat and other produce for export. With US Food Controller agreeing to meet Allied wheat needs, Commonwealth vessels and allied ships will be used to move Australian wheat to America, aiding transport.
The fragment describes claims about nerve health and cures for neuralgia rheumatism and related conditions. It references an “Ame Pirin” treatment, mentions nerve restoration and relief of symptoms, and cites testing and government authorization under Commonwealth standards. Distributed by Nicholas Agpiria and Jérem Geo, Kt. Nicholas and Co.
Mrs Jane Chitko of Denison Street Navrable NSW recounts long years of illness with temporary relief from doctors. She credits More’s Indian Root Pills for twelve years of improved health and urges others to try the remedy, noting she has not used medical aid since her recovery.
The record lists lunar phases for February: New Moon on the 4th, First Quarter on the 11th, Last Quarter on the 18th, and Full Moon on the 28th. No additional context provided.
London directory notes commercial activity and maritime trade under ports governs the drift of vessels to industrial centers of the kingdom. It highlights trade notices directing ships and crews to appropriate destinations within the realm.
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