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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
3
In the department notes trimmed garments and accessories across underclothing and children's items. Includes hats, corsets, dresses, chemises, singlets, knickers, dresses, socks, hose and voile fabrics with prices and available colors. Also lists embroidered trimmings, embroidery flouncing, and white pique Voile materials for dresses.
A fragmented list of department merchandise including ribbons and neckwear. Items include curtain nets, towels, white gloves, black patent leather belts, neckwear lots, novelty handkerchiefs, bags, and hosiery. The text references various styles, sizes, and pricing hints amid a scattered catalog layout.
The fragment lists mattress and kapok pillow prices, clothing items including poplin shirts and trousers, and references to military site terms. Names such as Ted Gent and Hm appear, plus scattered figures like 28.55 and 60. The garbled text points to a catalog or ledger of department store goods and military related notes without coherent context.
On the Western Front the note says Italy will supply heavy reinforcements in exchange for territorial concessions. Germany asserts its peace offers are sincere as Britain braces for shortages of cereal, food, and fodder.
Distorted wires recount Balkan conflict developments and Allied reactions. Reports from Washington and London note government plans on armament, land seizure, and crops as part of wartime logistics while field reports describe recent hostilities and territorial shifts.
Fragmentary telegram listing appear to be race card or betting terms with names and odds such as Third-Place Handicap and Neier Handicap. Many words are garbled. readable items include numbers 3.50 and 1.25 and references to plates and horses or riders without clear context.
The report announces Col. W. F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill has died. He led the famed Wild West show and was a celebrated scout. Many stories about him are mythical, yet he remains a storied figure of American frontier myth and entertainment.
Random readings discuss Julius Caesar’s invasions of Britain, Roman rulers, and the Latin origins of English terms. It notes tin mining in Cornwall, Cassiter Street in Bodmin, and Roman roads like Watling Street and Ermin Street. The piece links language spread to English during medieval education and cites historical sources on British antiquity.
In a Saturday update from the dinghy scene, owners Tawlerstam and others prepare for a January race. Entries list several crews and boats with nearshore sailing plans, noting wind conditions, start times, and the expected lineup as competitors gather for the event.
A fractured report of a Municipal Council session notes debate over road and drainage projects, bids, and delays. It records concerns about street paving on Booulas-street, inspector presence, and arguments for and against various improvements. References to officials, residents, and local entities appear amid garbled lines of the original account.
The readable portion references various names and phrases in a jumbled stream of text, mentioning people and places in an unclear context. It lacks coherent events, dates, or concrete facts to form a clear summary.
A fragmented account describes church figures and ministers opposing betting during a tense week. It cites ministers Craven and Denkin, churches in Hyland, and Wray, with mentions of a meeting and the public view on gambling. The passage notes a council view and actions by church leaders amid controversy.
A garbled excerpt lists soldiers wounded in action including Private Ww Bishop and Private Alt Fyde with partial spellings and unclear regiments. The fragment mentions a second occasion and provides few readable details.
An old advertisement extols Zam Buk as a universal healer for accidents wounds burns and skin diseases. It claims rapid healing with cleanliness and bandages and praises Zam-Tak purity and reliability, urging households to keep it handy amid doctor shortages. It lists uses from cuts to eczema and rings for a pot price per jar.
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