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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1917
Page
2
The Prime Minister announced a government conversion of 4,000,000 tons of wheat into a contract for shipment, aiming to keep mills busy and stabilize prices as states face bran and pollard shortages. Recruiting drives in Mingenew and Moora, plus U.A.O.D activity, echo wartime mobilization.
Sameday events at Mereh Stik with neon Sa. Tnitnera feaven Prevenile listed for Faster Stites Saturday. Kutocuins toaves-Peeutantle is noted for Eastern States event on Saturday February 17 at noon.
In Narrogin Observer commentary Wilson is attacked for failing to uphold responsible government after taking office. The piece accuses him of mediocrity and loss of authority, claiming taxation and reforms were mishandled as the government seeks political safety. Also notes a cricket match: town team from Greenough to host a return game at Golden Shout Central Greenough next issue.
An enjoyable day as Wallin cricketers visited Greecoush to face Ceraldton. Steadman top scored with 86 in a 108 run victory as Millard and Elliott shared key wickets. Pearse, McGuinness, and Grifin executed early bowling strikes while Evanson remained not out for Walkawa.
The Greenough Roads Board held a meeting chaired by G. Anderson with Walkley and others present. Minutes show accounts totaling £231 passed for payment and routine inward and outward statements rechecked. Correspondence included thanks to engineers for water supply improvements and discussions on immigration, public works, and boundary inquiries.
A chaotic record notes a town council session discussing a security or secretary matter, district concerns, and a road and construction project with proposals led by several officials. The document mentions delays, voting motions, and a plan to address drainage, gravel, and road alignment, with a focus on timing and attendance.
The report details a local whimsy involving a harvest festival and a court session. It notes a church event on Sunday evening with varied displays, and a legal dispute before Mrs. Gee at the Twidan court. The case concerns a promoter and a plaintiff seeking declarations and damages over a property or venture, with a judge’s adjournment and compromise discussed. The piece also mentions unusually thick fog and rising temperatures observed that morning.
An ad style note proclaims Squirt as the king of drinks, served frothy and cool at the 10, emphasizing attentive service and refreshing quality.
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