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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
2
Aes G of the Geraldton branch of the above Association will be held in the Soldiers' Institute at 8 o'clock tonight. Business includes election of officers. B. Matthews, Secretary.
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Local and general post-mortem examination on the body of William Jordon, who died suddenly in his bath on George-street, West Perth, confirms death from natural causes. Other items note December gold receipts in Perth Mint, Fremantle Demobilisation debate, and various shipping, mail, stock, and finance updates.
Scattered thwarting of Esplanade tree guards endangers young Moreton Bay figs. German internees escape from Darlinghurst Barracks. bookmakers defrauded at Flemington. President Wilson’s Manchester speech lauds unity against jealousy. A Geraldton boy narrowly avoids drowning at the jetty, saved by Norman Snell. Shipping investments by Mr Hughes paid off. Farewell to Ensign and Mrs Marion as Salvation Army quarters open in Eleanor Street. Mayoress to attend. donations welcome.
Messrs J Hicney MOL C J C Willcock MLA and Vic Johnson A W organiser leave by tonight's train for Perth to attend the bi annual meeting of the Western Australia branch of the A W A to be held in Perth on the 6th.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Williams Pink Pills to rebuild impure or depleted blood after illness or fatigue. It claims the pills provide energy and renewed vigor, likening them to a holiday restart. Includes price 2/0 per box and six boxes 15/3 with an offer of a free booklet via Dr Williams Medicine Co. Sydney.
Presbyterian Church notes Rev E F Cameron leads Thanksgiving Sunday observances. Session meets Monday evening. Catholic St Francis Xavier Cathedral schedules Mass at 7:30 and 10 am with 7 pm devotions. Salvation Army opens new quarters with Mayoress at 3 pm and hold farewell meetings for Ensign and Mrs Marion with services Sunday morning and evening. Welcome to Captain and Mrs McNess on Sunday January 12. Methodist Church observes Thanksgiving Day with services at 11 am and 7:30 pm under Rev J H Langdon. Anthem Ye shall dwell in the Land. Communion services at Bluff Point 7 pm Naragulu 3 pm.
Correspondent defends a proposed amendment to a bill on discharged soldiers. The writer clarifies distinct aims from a 20,000 acre extension proposal, suggests a board should judge area limits, and emphasizes repatriation goals and existing compensation under the Land Act.
P C David McVea of Victoria Park arrives to take over as Clerk to the District Inspector in Geraldton. Police constable J Harvey leaves after two years in Geraldton for new duties in the C D Office. Archibishop Clune and other officials travel, with Birdwood's potential visit to Australia in 1919 discussed. A 100th birthday is noted for Charles Mallaley, and William Gibson executors seek estate distribution valued over £1.5 million.
Messrs Charles Watson and Co. received telegrams listing Tattersall’s Carrington Stakes results and prizes. First Carrington Stakes awards include Morgan and Co. and D Devery among Sydney participants with £1600 and £1000 prizes. Second Carrington Stakes offers £5000 to Jet and £1300 to Weevil Syndicate with associated Sydney and East Perth entries.
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