Geraldton News Briefing Ailing Leader Dies At Home
Ailing elderly resident John Dayton of Geraldton passed away after years of frail health. The funeral, held at 3 PM, included relatives and friends from Perth and Northhampton. interment followed in Geraldton cemetery. Markets reported steady demand for mutton and pork with limited beef, and a Melbourne wheat sheds inspection noted progress toward grain reception. Special theatre attractions highlighted Miss Betty Brnett and other features with ongoing advertisements and a correction notice for a prior page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beren
Heather
John Dayton
Geraldton
J. Geonss
Perth
Sove
John
Demen
Clon~ Neckone
Massrs Day
Davit
Margaret Thomas
North Xjupton
Woulegan Portio
Geraldtonemetery
Mesura J
T. Davies
Sens
D G Henkin
Mr. G Lester
A. F Pearse
Public Works Department
Blut Point
Pearse
Willie Davies
Thera
Victoria Hospital
William Davin
Tate
Mr Davies
Wald Sod
Wesern Australia
Shipping movements logged for steamers and town activities
Fragmented OCR notes record movements of steamers and escorts toward Premantic for Gervinoy with unclear dates and names. Mentions Friday and Saturday entries, unrecognizable place names, and scattered abbreviations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movamesta
Kurnalpie
Inirs
Premantic
Gervinoy
S. Any
Geraldton Express Opens Friday in Taneary 4 Town Edition
Fragmented OCR reads as a local notice about the Geraldton Express opening Friday March 4. Details are unclear due to garbled text but imply an inaugural event or publication start in the Geraldton area with likely timing and venue cues.
Gustemale City Devastation Amid Earthquake Aftermath
A chaotic scene describes Gustemale wiped out by a major earthquake with theatres and mills collapsed. many inmates killed or injured amid panic as the final shock destroyed the city. A service at Townt Mall and Wesly Church planned with offerings to cover expenses and charitable funds. Willie Davies obituary notes long Western Australia residency and a life of local service.
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Gustemale
Guatenwa
Costes
America
Lowry
United Intercessory
Wielock
Renkin
Hatrictic Fund
Arrival of the Karualpi With Cargo and Passengers
The vessel Karualpi of 495 tons under Capt. Donaldson arrived on time at 1 30 this morning from Fre mantle. She brought 200 tons general cargo and two passengers Mrs. Roney and Mr R Anatin. She is to depart on the return voyage late this evening after taking in Toll load of won ufo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karualpi
Donaldson
Fremantle
Roney
R Anatin
Ufo
Zam-Buk Healing Balm Promises Skin Relief
Zam-Buk is advertised as a herbal skin balm with a world wide reputation for healing skin troubles and wounds. It claims to be a refined vegetable balm free from animal fats and minerals, working quietly to purify wounds and promote clean healing, sold in pots at 1/3 and 6d.
Marist College Magazine Honors Centenary and Fallen Soldier
Sty Jidephonius College Magazine celebrates its first Christmas issue at New Norcia and marks the Marist Brothers centenary with a portrait of founder Mourcellin Champagnat. It notes military service by alumni, including Private Norman Donaldson killed October 4 at 20, and praises the magazine as a refined literary production with art illustrations and progress in education.
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George
Marist Brothers’ College
New Noreia
Cus
Ihe
New Norcia
Mourcellin Champagnat
Peice Eee
Norman
National Mutual Life Association Holds Annual Meeting in Melbourne
The National Mutual Life Association held its annual members meeting in Melbourne on December 28 to receive the directors report for the year ending September 30. New business written reached £3,503,163, up nearly £270,000 from the prior year, new premiums totalled £140,672, and total income was £1,770,193. Member payments rose to £846,197 while insurance in force increased by £741,428 to £10,869,000. policies increased by £250,000 due largely to war claims. Lower fund interest due to taxation and government war-time investment reduced earnings. Despite higher commissions and fees, overall expenses as a share of premiums fell versus previous years. The report was adopted.
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National Mutual Life Association
Melbourne
Faudy
Kangaroo Seized by Federal Government Sparks protest
The premier claims the imperial authorities requisitioned the M S Kangaroo for wartime needs, prompting an official protest from the state government. The agent general and colonies secretary were in contact, stressing the action as unfriendly and arbitrary and seeking clarification from the federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Lelroy
Lelroy
Imperial disputes over WA waters and Kangaroo voyage
Reported London on December 31 describes friction as Australia debates imperial authority over coastal waters. Premier warns imperial powers not to interfere while Western Australia protests a Commonwealth offer of the Kangaroo and the Colonial Office stalls intervention. The Kangaroo sails under WA charter, potentially earning about £100,000.
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London
Hughes
Commonwealth
Western Australis
Western Australia
Roller
Joseph Maclay
Walter Long
Deadly mine hazards and wartime notices flood local pages
An assortment of grim notices from Rosella Hospital casualties to miners injuries, deaths in action, and memorial letters. Names such as J A Watson of Yower, J Edward Cagting, Delver Jack Drew, and Major William Redmond appear alongside hospital reports, enlistments, and tributes from France and the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phthiais
Geraldton
Rosella Hospital
William Redmond
France
Lalor Pedsmond
Olft Howe
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Sélbourne Ss, Co. Ltd
Rodney, Malt
Ai Divtool Jas
Jane Jumah Setlings
Rom Fremant
Dimbaola
Otter Tereste Cotas Ais
Kournalphia
Foresitae
Gad Samuary
Tamiare
Newcamie
Wand, Sue & 00, Ltd
State Steamship Service
Cama Fares
ANI
FPO
North
Wier Forts
Bambra
Imvo Fremantle
Pickett
Cash Butcher
Marine Terrace
W. Ouwells
Sydwey Fong & Co., Wine Ang Spirit Merchants
Muskett Bros. Pacearon
Martin
Pebiic
Whitby
Boiey
Deraldttom
Hardwicke & Co
Quality
Hardwicker's
H. E. Quick
Cash Drapers
Manchester
Crooks , Brooker, Ltd
Ueralutun
Fareham
Acuinsar Tacem
Pulmisg
Pulristiuss
Uistvg
Ornegol
Wall Nobel
Glaaguw Explosives Coy
Aledo
Tad
Partin
QUO' Croan
Perdriau Mice
Acsteelisy
Komurude Kowloat Motor Manufacturers
Gulvacced
Gisep
Caria Troasnir
TION
Mullane
Fetraombury
Carson
Haturninie
Baloon
Ieraldton
BOANS
Mammoth
Born Brothers
Universal Providers
Eas
Wodonsday
Pipe Mejor Wayland
Sailor
Greta
Compu
Eva Compton
Beaker
Edward Purws
Protheroe
Kathleen
Hindgs
K. Muley
Pavot
Cerakiton
Saturda
Australia
Fim
Chos
Brmett
Hove
Keystone Coimley
Tipat
Josh
Lindy
Topkins
Andy Ricket
Ty Nn
Neatle
Pete
Scvtte
Peng
RealIn
Newne
Ater Afl
Shipping
Sui
Charles Hormann
Rte
Tanermoxes
Venizelos Palace
Cafe DE Luxe
Rest
W.A. Bank
Wade
Vctoria District Veterinary
Hospital
Augustus Street
Crmalnton
H. Nathan
Greeanaghe
SreeNa
Greenat
Maceius Two
Genault Mn
Naw Man Soemmnt
Holzman Bros
Freeman
Winter, Brandt & Co
IGE
Armstrong Srukht, Gilealdtns
Pure Crystal GE Manufacturers
Phodoge
TelepHone
Tagasday
MM. K. Mally
Geraldton Express
Apegemmer
Taneary
Iocal
Generel
Mise Collypton
Goniforts
Butes
Mise Compton
Shipping Notes
Sty Jidephonius’ College Magazine
the National Mutual Life Association
Bengaro
A. J. Watson
Yower
Gabbie
Ray Lewastewet
J. Rumble
Walkaway
Laproye
John Edward Cagting
Bite
Weardon Sahatarum
Willam Cream
T. Cream
Af Bradt
Ruri Gutly
Cairo
Egypt
Fut Chia
Everard
Mr Crew
West Som
sDoke
Moly Land
Bilt
Pone Fiverani
Paul Schlick
Hindenburg
War University
United States Navy
Witeon
Delver Jack Drew
Sumter Leppard
Drew
Hin
Tim
J. E. Morgan
Von
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