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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1916
Page
2
A LORMRS of terse notices from Geraldton include job ads for a pearced position at the office on Bras Street with a January 16 deadline, a dance at Walkaway Hall on Friday January date, and ticket info. Also a furnished room to let, a grocery ad for EMY & NAVY STORES, a cook for station, and a finder notice for a New Year’s Day chain bangle.
Local reports recount a Thursday accident near Cue where a train hit a horse and cart, killing the horse and wrecking the trap. the riderless horse was later identified as Mr W Fischer’s. A separate note describes a horse and stallion stock intrusion on a Moonyononka wheat stack with mares recovering after veterinary care. Another item reports the fatal shooting of Edward Gibson at Tangsy, Day Dawn, detailing his death and bereavements. Additional items announce a drapery sale, new appointments in the judiciary, a newspaper acquisition, climate notes, and a ministerial visit schedule.
Residents of Cue and Kalgoorlie provided a Christmas feast for the local aboriginals with support from Mrs Mussen Mrs Lennon and local Cue residents including Mrs Guibble and Mr Brown. Walkaway Jimmy led a house to house fundraiser south of the Terrace attracting donations though rumors implicated theft en route to the camp. Two boys Hindge and Thomas attempted to rescue a drifting boat while 13 year olds Crabbe and Drew swam to aid, then returned to the pier. A shipping note reports the S S Kurnalpi of Burns Philp Co arriving at Aeraldton from Fremantle with cargo and passengers then sailing for Fremantle.
The personal item reports Mr W Noig resuming duties as stationmaster at Magnet after sickness, and notes Sub-inspector O'Stalloran’s transfer to Perth and inspector Duncan of Albany. It highlights Sub-Inspector Hatlortan’s familiar service in Kalgoorlie and praises his fair, tactful policing and promotions through multiple postings.
Telegrams from Melbourne report Mr Hughes announcing that Britain and France will take portions of wheat shipments totaling 200000 tons. The plan aims to save freight and boost employment in Australia by reducing space used per ton. Executive details include employment of capital and labor and improved efficiency.
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