This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
4
A short narrative titled Two Pants presented under an arrangement with the copyright holders. The text appears as a compact fiction piece likely serialized or syndicated in the periodical format.
Annie seeks a secret stash from an old family desk as she faces a moral dilemma about Tom and money. Laurie Derbyshire and the Squire assess a cache of gold coins found in a desk bought at a jumble sale, testing trust and temptation in Ford End.
The wife laments a stolen crown and seeks something to brighten home life. The husband responds with a poetic offer, saying any gift that pleases her and improves their household happiness would suffice, provided it remains within modest bounds.
A party guest recalls Miss Brown singing it is a long way to tipperary and days later kept humming the tune. A friend who attended the party notes the haunting effect and remarks on the performance.
Bess to nau informs friends and patrons he has given up tenancy of the Railway Coffee Palace and taken a lease of the Geraldton Corres Palace run by J. A. Clarke. Ads must reach by 2 pm. alterations not guaranteed. withdrawal notices in writing. Also mentions Heans Essence remedy for colds praised by J. W. Doyle of Sydney in 1915 and available from chemists. two shillings for a pint.
Market notes from Dalgety and Co Ltd showing nominal prices on wool hides pelts and Hides and skins for a sale on November 7 with varied values for full wools three quarter wools and other items and indicating damaged lines and faulty lots with prices stated in a local market format and rough valuations for hides and skins and related goods.
Fielding's report lists weights and prices for various cattle sheep and lambs. prices show light to heavy weights with ranges from 3d to 5d for light weights and up to 10 to 12s for prime cattle. total pens penned 1,299 with prices easing slightly over the week.
A long Victorian style passage discusses a recurring mistake in love, the impact of early memory on later choices, and the limits of time and marriage. It shifts to etiquette on business letters, proper salutations, polite responses, and the care of written communications in social and professional contexts.
About 128 years ago the Jenny was built with timbers from old British oak in Nevin Carnarvonshire. Her registry shows the build date and place. The craft has weathered many storms and has been driven ashore more than once but never sustained serious damage.
Sentley, a famed singer then unknown to fame, was traveling through a Mexican mountain district with companions when bandits demanded valuables and threatened torture for ransom. Guided through rocky gorges, they were robbed of money and clothing, and the party believed the Americans might be behind the attack. A fancy aria sung by Sentley under duress charmed the attackers and led to the release of the captives after a lengthy recital of melodies.
The narrative traces Diego Velasquez birth in Seville on June 6, 1559 and his early training under Herrera. It notes a pivotal moment when Velasquez secretly painted after hours, using Herrera’s brushes, revealing extraordinary talent that led to advanced study and later fame as one of the world’s greatest painters.
In a crowded church scene a boy expresses sympathy as clergy bear a procession. A second voice blurts alarming news that Mike Fionnagan has fallen from a scaffold and killed himself, shocking Mrs Fionnagan and others with stunned reactions and bewildered humor.
An instructional excerpt explains gas production from coal using a simple domestic setup. It describes heating bituminous coal, directing gas into a water-filled bowl for collection, and using large iron holders and ejector pipes to transfer gas to homes. The passage emphasizes the practical steps and apparatus, including purification by water and gas transport through holders and pipes.
Daily timetable notes for Western Australian Government Railways list reception days and routes. It enumerates destinations served each weekday from various stations including Mecks barra Lanustone Ajana Perth Wongan Hills Cue Walkaway Northam and Yuna with midday and afternoon times. The fragmentary text covers Monday to Saturday services and mentions perishable and urgent shipments on Thursday.
A fragmented item notes Wolfe's Schnapps amid a vigil event and mentions a whale potion. The readable portions suggest a local spectacle or promotion with unclear details and quirky phrasing. No clear names, dates, or places are confirmed.
A corrupted 19th century mock anecdote reveals a German emperor figure inscribing a verse, with showy dress uniforms and royal vanity. The tale pivots on a signature moment, a knife request, and a quip about moving toward an aquarium as a pompous display of authority.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.