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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1917
Page
3
Advertising copy lists undergarments and children's items with varied fabrics and colors. Highlights include voiles, silk louse, voile moures, print chemises, embroidery, and crimp crepe patterns. Prices are given alongside item descriptions, noting multiple yardages and stock lines.
An entry from Manchester Department features assorted items including Glass Towelling, White Towets, Curtein Nets, and Special White Chamois washing Gloves. The quirky catalog lists quantities and descriptors such as 45 Seid awit 10 yard, 10 aheaties, 6 and TF yd, 9 prir gloves, and leather belts.
Readout lists various neckwear items and styles with prices and colors. Mentions special for diverse tastes, including kerchiefs, tones, and novelty pieces. References vendors Gil and allies with price points around 9.15 and 11 each.
A dense, fragmented price list from a furniture and mercery department ads section. It items mattresses, chairs, veils, suits, trousers, kitchenware, china, linens, puddings, and groceries with prices and sale notes. The content lists numerous items, quantities, and figures, reflecting a bustling retail catalog.
European War report notes General Falkenhage’s encircling movement thwarted by obstinate rear-guard actions. Allies save stores and grain at Brasia as Greek press signals imminent war declaration against Entente Powers.
Brief dispatch notes the Central Powers watching and waiting for the Allies' note with no immediate answer expected. Von Zethmann-Hollwegg plans to announce developments in the Reichstag as latest war cables report.
The fragment reports telegraphing from a correspondent about events and rising tensions. It references a pass and a warning to a city, noting pro German sentiment and imminent actions. The copy is garbled but indicates a wartime or political news item with named places and press association.
Reports from Canberra indicate expected developments in federal politics as Parliament reconvenes. Key figures including Mes sen Eughey, Cook, and Lyons discuss reform proposals and potential representation changes ahead of an anticipated February session.
Representatives from the Wires discussed routes this weekend with figures including Gene, Lew Ny, Vallulio or Marcoue, and a Sunday session. UK Prime Minister London and Italy’s Vel development in industries were cited as progress, with hopes for stronger ties and tangible outcomes from the meetings.
The article reports a tentative Allied plan to gain time amid uncertain political moves. It notes royalist fears in Britain and Venizelist shifts in Greece, with German and British press reactions praising naval strength and warning of potential losses of the Twenty. The piece cites Heenan papers and German writers shaping public sentiment.
Fragmented OCR notes mention attacks near Crux Valle, forces at Fowbank, Kopatun and Kopan towns, and an offensive broader push. Details are garbled with numerous unreadable names and places, but imply a military operation with captured clvs, restored positions, and shifting front lines.
An unclear report notes tensions between the Contra Payers and the Allies, highlighting delays and strategic posture. Observers reference a notable figure, and speculation centers on whether decisive actions will shift toward a broader war stance.
A fragmented telegram report describes an estate matter tied to a priestly or clerical group, noting private holdings and a complex dispute. Figures cited include damages up to 350,009 and 800,008 pounds, with references to related legal actions and a Clermont connection amid unclear names and dates.
A valedictory gathering in Geraldton paid tribute to Mr Willeock, long time engine driver and leader in the Labor movement, marking his transfer to Perth. Attendees included ALA President J.C., A. Christensen chairing, and speeches from Burns, Lyons, McGregor, and other officials praising his 16 years of service. The event featured presentations, clock gift, and remarks on his steadfast support of railway and Labor causes, with plans for his future role in metropolitan work.
The Railway Institute secretary highlighted that all furniture in institute buildings belongs to members and the library holds 145 000 books, with 3 000 added in five years. Membership rose from 116 in 1915 to 300 in 1916, and the library includes many periodicals. Courses cover safe working, telegraphy, and station accounting, with high marks earned by students.
The text offers home care guidance for illness and preventive steps in plain, early 20th century language. It cautions against eating when not hungry, avoiding stimulants, toasting bread, walking instead of riding when possible, and keeping a doctor away unless necessary, reflecting era-specific medical temperance.
Milk has been found to possess healing qualities and has been applied to wounds in an early stage with excellent results. Compresses are soaked in milk and applied to the wound, renewed nightly. An extensive experiment has reduced a mirror to one quarter its original size and a liniment treated with olive oil and oxide of zinc healed rapidly with best results.
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