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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
4
A wartime digest discusses German plans to retire to Belgium and Meuse defenses as Anglo Franco American forces press. It notes Paris price spikes for laundry and uniforms, Britain rationing labor for national service, and Allied war finance efforts. It also covers U.S. ship growth, flags history, and Victoria Cross honors.
The paragraph states that under no circumstances will a return of premium be made for any insurance that may have been steered with the Government. This reflects a strict prohibition on refunds in such scenarios.
A British and Belgian coast incident recounted by naval writer Archibald Hurd describing a mysterious moving mine or auto boat. It contends a wireless controlled vessel could be directed toward warships, carrying high explosives, with movement guided from shore and possibly aircraft observers, likened to a wire torpedo.
The proprietors announce no price rise for Holbrook's Sauce despite recent freight-rate hikes from England adding nearly two pence per bottle. They state the burden will not fall on the public and that the burden should be borne by retail customers rather than consumers, though the wording is garbled.
The Geraldton Express reports rising sales and expanding subscribers but warns that high paper costs force strict credit limits. It will prune in arrears quarterly, removing names of those behind, to avoid financial strain.
Country correspondence is welcomed for factual industry matters and public questions. Letters must include real names if desired for publication. special care is taken to keep identities confidential. Express boasts high foreign and interstate advertising volumes and urges continued advertising support. Papers are not delivered from this office in Geraldton.
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