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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 21, 1917

Page

2

Shipping notices from Fremantle and Eastern States

Shipping agents report imprecise movement of steamers and cargo routes. Fremantle departures include a voyage to Gérardiey avon and Promantle services to the Eastern States. Uncertain dates and destinations are listed with irregular spellings, indicating a scrambled telegraphic dispatch.

Kurnatot Innvos Fremantle Gérardiey Avon Aqiune Insy Reluenine Minty Cry Quest Sa Ditiboolu Tates Promantle Eastern Stribes Aytuniny Tates

Geraldton Express February 2, 1917 edition

The Geraldton Express publishes on Wednesday February 2 1917 featuring local notices and news briefs from the Geraldton area. Notes include community updates and ties to regional events of the period.

Intricate Opposition Motion Shapes Turbulent Parliament

The Leader of the Opposition tabled an intraconfidence motion that split the house. The Speaker's ruling was upheld by a casting vote amid 81 for and 241 against, signaling turmoil over leadership. Rumors swirl about appointments and loyalties as the Government edges toward a fragile majority and a looming resolution.

Johneston Sydney Stubbs Wagin Rugaeds Spi Stubbs Seus Wagia Aia Stubbs J.D. Connolly Tus Stubbs Wilson Connelly Gap Executive Council Presid Rocons Ita Solland

Wheat Freight Rates and Local Incidents in Fremantle

A Fremantle page item lists wheat freight rates by boat and rail from Canada to Fort Williams, with intermediate centers. prices include 1601b and 553 tons, plus 20.0 boat rail, 15 ad rail, and 23.7 boat rail. Other notes report a boy Bradshaw injured by wheat conveyance, a storekeeper James McDermott’s suicide, an inquest adjourned, local racing and school tenders, pension debates, mining updates, and a tribute to John Stephens.

Mauitola Canada Winai Twenth Brandon Moore Porta Named Fort Williams

Local horse Calstock tops First Class Plats at Goonalling meet

A Marvellous Tecphorse Calstock, thirteen, captured the First Class Plats at Goonalling and has won GL races including the Bayley handicap twice. He has two Fieraldton Cups and competed across Northampton Beverley Goomalling Taverton Mt Magnet Co Nanning carrying 13st 3lb. Owner J Brookes plans to retire Calstock to a paddock after this season. Explosion at Electric Lab section A City Council substation at Pyrmont Sydney caused a fatal blast. Towns Wearne died from injuries sustained when a wheat fuse exploded. his clothes burned except boots.

Calstock Menting Tes Coolgardin Arvekian Northampton Beverley Goomalling Taverton Mt. Magnet Nanning J. Brookes Electric Lab

Mayor's Return and Exam Honors Reported

The mayor, W. J. Fallowfield, will return by Friday morning after a business trip to the city. Min D. du Boulay, daughter of Mr and Mrs HL St du Boulay, has been informed by the Senior Inspector of Schools Aly Wallace Clubb that she excelled in monitorship exams at Desco Mise du Boulay.

Bern Cobeldick Pope- Hutchison Hughes Finleyson House of Trepresentatives Great Britain Germany W. J. Fallowfield Min D. du Boulay St du Boulay Aly Wallace Clubb Mise du Boulay Mere AH. da Geraldton Meniannte Jory Businesseembees Ailemnor-Kiree Imax Uptonrad Gretianl Lansing Sibir Henin Eying Prine Fia ANG Font Elestrie Tully Wittehoume William Dennet Te Manly Hermain Frank Crith Aueconm Cribb

Bridge Destroyed by Fire After Saturday Morning Blaze

A bridge over a creek near the Hommam was destroyed by fire early Saturday. Two rails remained initial, western portion wrecked, eastern rail and outside girder frayed. No injuries reported as firefighters contained the blaze. investigators note embers may have sparked a coal pile near the bridge.

Raya Rill Way Hommam Ste Aleppern

Soldier Letters From War Front to Brother Tom Crow

A long letters page from a soldier writing from the front to his brother Tom Crow recounts injuries and hospital stays in France and England. He describes conditions, rations, chocolates and dates, and notes he was wounded in the thigh and back, underwent an operation, and later faced recovery in two hospitals while reflecting on morale and letters from Australia. The piece also mentions a wages award for miners and a union scene in a separate note about pay standards.

Namal Bradshaw Fremantle Buieide Momlay James M'Dermalt Hogham and Co Bramantle Haintlaluaios Thadowcaned Prevent MrDerawott Meplanade Hotel Weiting Ta Hie Tom Crow Imder Warstos Ptal Paignton Devon England Privat Archite Arewa Trux Mig France Amd Australia Vousaine Mactan Therre Pratn

Fragmentary list of names and firms from a notice

A garbled excerpt lists individuals and firms such as de Lacey, Ryan, Laing, Clarke, Sasll, Goa, Bopes and Ca. with incomplete context. The readable items suggest a directory or notice referencing people and companies, but no full actions or dates are present.

Geraldton Hmesars RL de Lacey J. Ryan Ges. Laing J. G. Clarke E. Sasll Goa Bopes

Telegrams Win the War Demonstration Readied

Telegrams outline a protest aimed at signaling victory in the war. Demonstrators, including Welmiiens, plan to march and display imagery at a public venue while organizers coordinate signs and chants for the event.

The Rabbit Drive at Mundas Night Duel

A curious night event described as The Rabbit Drive unfolds at Mundas with a yacht contest and a ceremonial payment. The program includes a charity sale, gifts, and performances to support the Chilaven'y Ukivpital, with strict rules for participation and a focus on orderly proceedings.

Mundas Lurthey Luminca Peni David Hak Vida Cramer Radanye Wip Ubensiba Job Amit Ray Realite Chars

Unlucky Reptile Names In Admiralty Destroyers

The article notes Admiralty ships bearing reptile names such as Viper Cobra Serpent and more. It recalls losses of several vessels including three Vipers two Serpents and mentions the dangers ships faced from fog and rocks in the Channel and North Sea.

Admiralty Coinsidenee North Sea Spain Matelot Whipa

Squirt King of Drinks Featured at Wevie Event

A fragmentary notice notes a Wevie event titled The King of Drinks with emphasis on care and attention. It mentions Alwaye Frosh and Chek in unclear context, reflecting a small local item from the page.

Wevie

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