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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1918
Page
2
Shipping agents report movements of their steamers. The cruiser Fremantle bound for Fremanthe and Eastern States sails on February 2 at noon. Another vessel exits Fremanthe for Fremanthe to Fremanthe. The steamer Dimboota departs for Western States on Saturday the 5thinst at noon.
The Geraldton Express reports a Friday visit by the Minister for Wines to inspect the Narra Tarra Northampton and Getalline mineral districts. It calls for state support, including a proposed mail smelter and a Ravensthorpe plant, to boost lead and copper mining and profitability for prospectors amid wartime prices.
A brief note highlights the aid Fouis Amigures will receive to improve performance at Wise. The plan aims to sharpen skills, with expected progress guiding future steps and oversight by Wise officials.
A six month old baby perished when a house in Harrismith Great Southern district caught fire after a settler wife Mia Kay left the child asleep inside The mother was severely burned while attempting to rescue the infant and is hospitalized in a precarious condition at Nerrogim hospital The blaze followed a passerby striking the house and spreading to the kitchen causing the structure to collapse The report notes market activity and other rural news items in the same column with various local updates.
Reports note scattered bacon output from Geraldton firms meets town needs, while Southern Crow district shows interest in establishing a local bacon supply. The piece also mentions Carpentier and Napoleon references, plus Railway freight talks and a ministerial mining rail visit itinerary through Geraldton, Prothero, Northampton and surrounding areas.
Willie Davies a 53 year old Welshman faced Bruce Northam Police Court under the War Precautions Act for alleged disloyal language on December 1. The defendant was accused by W. L. B. Robinson of using offensive terms against Rugland at Bruce Block. The case was heard on December 26 before Mr W. D. Sean BM.
The North-West Echo reports Mr J Biber and Mr J Willcock arriving by train through the Maranhã district and planning a brief town stay with Minister for Miser Mr eden visiting local parishes. A December 6 1917 wedding in Broome united James Joby Villiers and Esther Kelly with local clergy and friendly witnesses.
War correspondence from Captain Chaplain Blatcolmaog in France and Private FTW in Belgium relays letters home describing a soldier’s death, gallant actions, and the toll of war. A clip about an English girl seeking a sailor husband in Western Australia is noted, alongside camp chatter, shortages, and longing for peace.
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