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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item reports shipping events and duties across Mosars and neighboring communities. Mentions a vessel names and routes between Masten States and Eastern States with departure on Saturday and February date. Notes freight movements and cargo concerns amid unsettled conditions.
The Geraldton Express reports a heated national crisis as Prime Minister Hughes refuses to guarantee support unless peers are conferred, triggering resignation and a quest to form a new government amid clashes with the Labor opposition and questions about the coalition's future.
Fragmented text accuses the Labor Party of German influence and disloyalty to the Empire. It claims negotiations with Home authorities blur lines of control and warns MPs like Mughes may betray imperial interests. Reader sympathy is urged for Nationalists facing humiliating political pressure.
A wide range of local items including Walkaway School renovations and a Diamond Jubilee note, followed by global irons such as the South African diamond harvest value and its history. Also covered are a Pekin plague warning, a Swan River waterspout, a Perth court case, and a weather and probate brief.
The City Band gave a Sunday recital after church, performing a varied program including Rotunda, Are you from Dixie, Re views, and Fearless Tootstops, with good attendance despite a cool windy night. Also reported: plans for a new stock rate and state route discussion from Wooramel to Ajann, pending information from the Padlia Works Department and subsidy talks. A Fingall accident left a man with a compound fracture of the right ankle, admitted to Cus Hospital. Obituaries note Horton McGillits, aka Gordon, dying New Year’s Day at 78. Pabelek Conflom, age 58, died recently after a long period in Coolgardie Hospital.
On Sunday morning December 16, a shark attack occurred at Port Hedland near Send Spit. Me F W Dean of Nullegine dived into the water twice and was mauled, losing much blood. locals and Dr Browne aided him as he was carried to the hospital in precarious condition.
The piece notes the ongoing ill health of Mr John Taylor of Prancis Street, described as frail with heart concerns, and praises Geraldton figures including W B Christie. It mentions the death of Mrs J Gibbons at Woolerton and recalls her Geraldton origins, family ties, and a bereaved husband in the Railway Department.
Mind Elsie Margaret Wilson a prominent Geraldton Telephone Exchange official, transfers to Yerth offices after promotion, leaving a wide circle of colleagues and friends in the area. The report also details front-line casualties and other local wartime notices, including X names and service statuses.
The following areas have been selected to row on the 28th. Senior fours include B W F, Smyth, Tindal, Smyth, Conway and Bawton Gourte. Junior fours list Watterson Triggs Brede Maslow Twine Marshall Wood. Reeve Eyounng Patterson Edwards Henvock Box J Davies K Pitt… Cons Bhelter scheduled to Club Howe. Races to be rowed morning of the 28th. All rowing supporters invited. Special general meeting of the Club will be held next Sunday at tram.
On Wednesday January 6 at the Chagmn River a pic nic party including ladies and children faced trouble when a bath attempt left a woman in danger. Aubry Burt aged 9, son of Mey and Mey 0D, acted quickly aiding the struggling swimmer and keeping her head above water until Mr Sheehan arrived. Bart’s quick first aid and courage earned praise from the Boy Scouts and local onlookers. Royal House Sovinty may be asked to recognize the brave act.
A troubled rural scene shows wealthy sheep owners benefiting from a new government led system while smaller farmers struggle to adapt. The text notes delays, debt cycles, and the need to seek vaults or credit under evolving policies, highlighting tensions between big owners and smaller producers amid governance changes.
The Northampton New Year meeting drew praise for vibrancy but posted lower receipts with £15 18s pledged and £2165 below last year. Secretary Marwood notes high costs, members’ spend, and a planned surplus though weather, prices, and export questions weigh on agriculture and sheep output trends.
An obituary reports the death of Private Leonard Tans Green at Fremantle Hospital at age 10 years 2 months. He was eldest son of Mayor Frank Creen and Mrs Crean, a prominent figure in the One Centat Province. Green joined the ATF on 18 September, trained at Blackbox, and fell ill after a Christmas trip to Geraldton. He was transported to Fremantle, then to the Mose Hospital, where he died on January 11 after a fever and complications. His family traveled to Fremantle for the bedside, and burial took place in Geraldton on Saturday night.
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