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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1915
Page
3
The Geraldton district council meeting discussed the annual report, warnings to residents about valueless cheques, and law enforcement actions. An inquest opened into a local death, while club events and social routines were noted, including a Lion’s Club social and weather updates.
A garbled notice describes various toy carts and accessories for children, mentioning models, vendors, and a push toward larger quantities and mixed merchandise. The fragment hints at a public display or sale with many items, including chairs, sanitary gear, and kid friendly wheeled toys.
European war reports say Rheims subjected to violent bombardment with many civilians killed and houses damaged. Allied forces claim gains near Souain Heausejour de Day and most of Stygswir in Alsace after repelling counterattacks. Turks cutting communications and retreating from Libya. Rome and Constan tinople positions noted.
President and leaders warn of serious international crisis as war risks rise. U S government pledges to defend merchant ships while calling for a unified response to German aggression. Reports from Washington Morristown New Jersey and Petrograd outline growing tensions and military buildup.
Reports from Paris say a Russian concentration is under way amid warnings after a torpedo attack sank the steamer Laiihank near Hels tiead. Four crewmembers missing, others rescued, with German and Danish interests cited.
A fragmented foreign dispatch reports bombardment of the Macdanellins and Turkish statements on warship actions off the coast. It notes battleships engaging with shells and damage described, with allied observers detailing naval exchanges and casualty implications.
A reader critiques the Vermin Hoards Act debate and the fence funding plan. The letter argues some statements misstate the opposition's position, notes farmers sought government funds to cover debt, and contends the majority chose a community fence funded by all settlers despite high costs and arrears. The author defends a halfrate reduction amendment and questions the board's maintenance charges on taxpayers.
The Geraldton City Band held a well attended concert with invited supporters. Notable performances featured Miss Gipson and Miss Mealywormt with a lively program including The Rosary and There's a Little Grey Home in the West. A humorous item by Mr Greenrod lightened the evening followed by a generous supper and socializing with the band. The event reinforced the band’s long charity tradition spanning over twenty years.
Mr T OW Mrew is ill in hospital with fever and expects to leave shortly. Mr Bath, a committee member, travels with Mr Drew editor of this paper who remains at Perth with fever and plans to return by tonight's train. The report mentions visits to Lunechie and Sandstone and references a private hospital sale.
Town residents discuss a proposed water project and municipal formation, with talks of a water scheme, sewerage plans, and potential local governance. Neighbors comment on water quality, bore tests, and neighborly disputes over compensation and rates as debates loom.
Melbourne wool market shows a tiny trading day with Dalgety and Co listing an eleventh sale of the season. The catalog includes Tasmanian and Victoria lots with modest advance values, while larger clips and specific consignments are noted, and weekly sales are planned for Melbourne Mondays and Geelong Thursdays.
The secretary Mrs Hemsted acknowledges receipt of funds for the Belgium Relief Fund. Items include guild entertainment, a bale of jam, and various donations from Ms Mayrairis Mrs Win Boll and others. Also notes a sale of jam and entries for February and March with multiple contributors and names.
A column criticizes municipal conduct and public sentiment around liquor licensing, labeling hypocrisy in officials and residents. It cites council language, hotelkeepers, and a parade of colorful terms used in debates, with anecdotes about a council meeting and a printer’s reactions to controversial speech.
The Premier introduced a bill in the assembly proposing a graded income tax aimed at funding public entertainment and labor projects. The levy would apply to all income from entertainment and related activities, with rates rising from one to eight percent as income increases, exempting charity. Revenues are earmarked for state projects and likely create about £50,000 to £2200 in derived funds, with spending directed toward prosecution and harbor works in Geraldton and related sites.
A medical advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary ailments, claiming long relief and restored energy. It pairs with a racing section listing Melbourne handicap entries and odds for races featuring Gigandya, Jolly Beggar, and Royal Alice among others.
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