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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary shipping notice lists movements by Mewes and Pally agents. Vague entries note Fremantle departures for Eastern States on Saturdays in February and March, with no clear destinations or full vessel names.
The Federal Commissioner of Taxation states that livestock schedule forms are available at offices across the state. He rejects a growing belief that war time profits tax excludes excess profits reinvested in mining ventures, noting the law taxes all excess profits except for mining company carve outs in Section 15 7b. The ruling clarifies deductions and timing for capital appropriations and profit accounting. Pass End Water Supply improvements planned for Lewis Street hospital area to alleviate water shortages. A well near the hospital is to be connected to provide reliable supply amid hot weather, replacing the old windlass pump system.
Queensland elections proposed for March with proxy voting under the Elections Act. Also covered are questions from Sr Willcock to Premiers about abolishing Governors, a donor praised for charitable gifts, windmill disturbances near a wireless station, rabbit destruction and Vermin Board measures, a pavilion school tender, an Adelaide storm with damage, and municipal market inspections reporting livestock numbers and sales.
A Saturday match at 2 0 pm between the Northampton selection and the Cluh is planned with all players expected to attend. Events include Harvest Festival services led by the Rev J G Jenkin, a moving pictures show, and a prohibition debate by the Western Guild. Health notes report January births and deaths, and water-supply actions are being pursued. The Trench Comforts Committee meets Tuesday in the Parish Hall, subscriptions due. House of Great Soulder Hotel ram fines discussed. water supply and engineering visits announced. Army and Navy Stores announce reductions and store renovations. Municipal Market observation notes punctuality and market activity. expect market space to expand.
Abe Cornells meeting resolves to send congratulations to Lord Forrest on his elevation to the peerage. The King's honor is viewed as a dignity for Australia and reflects on the nation.
Fragmentary text reports workers' accidents and mentions Zam-Bak as a remedy. It references healing wounds and household use, with unclear attribution to products or names. The readable fragments suggest a medical or consumer note style.
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