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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
4
A columnist shares anecdotes on frugal habits by cashiers and others who save small coins. One elite employee saves pennies to the point of accumulating a notable sum by year end. Another person saves all penny and threepenny pieces, while a family marks a child's birth year with the saved coins, creating a hidden wartime-like fund.
A sweeping, disjointed survey covers trade duties in the United Kingdom, wartime and peacetime labor, population, land grants, rail and tram activity, and industrial capacity. It notes motor spirit duty, coastal chair rentals, timber and paper imports, road maintenance costs, union membership, and international exports.
For readers seeking furniture, W Zimpel’s stock is advertised as moderate in price and good looking. The notice argues that affordable pieces improve the home, with emphasis on comfort and value, inviting readers to consider a purchase.
Dalgety and Co at Geraldton announces ongoing appraisements and receipt of consignments with liberal advances. Emphasizes ample warehouse space accurate weighing attentive handling and prompt returns to protect growers interests in wool dealings both large and small.
An Australian advertisement cites specialist advice on excess stomach acid and the need for antacids like bisulated magnesia after meals. It also references historical railway proposals linking Queensland borders with Camelowan and the Pine River line extending to Newcastle waters and the Barrier tableland.
Melbourne January 14 The minister in charge Senator Russell announced the definite withdrawal from the corneacke trade stating imports are ended except parcels in transit. Stocks on hand or due to arrive total 32,000 bales allocated to Victoria 15,000 South Australia 10,000 New South Wales 5,000 Western Australia 2,000. The fixed price will be applied to distributors and those applying for supplies with a latest f.o. Melbourne to Calcutta quote of 4d per dozen.
The Australasian reports the Commonwealth Government is reconsidering railway policy in the Northern Territory and weighing a Darwin to Wyndham or Lake Nash line. Queensland’s Acting Premier Theodore says the matter has been reviewed by the State Cabinet, with views being sought from the federal government. Distances to Lake Nash or Wyndham are about 120 to 150 miles, with no major engineering obstacles besides the initial Darajaria segment, and no firm decision has been reached.
A Mullens reader writes to the editor in January 1914 complaining that the Soldiers’ Repatriation Committee’s provisions favor married ex servicemen. He argues single men who enlisted and returned deserve the same chance to start new work, noting many left good jobs to serve and are unable to resume prewar employment.
In committee, Hon. J Mills and Sir Edward Wittenoom debated using Murchison and Gascoyne lands for soldier settlement near railways. Mill argued subdividing 514,000 acre lots into smaller holdings could sustain many settlers, while Wittenoom warned of costs, fencing, water, and long payback. They discussed government purchase and legal steps to aid returning soldiers without ousting squatters.
An opinion notes that Germany rose as a great manufacturing nation by adopting methods and machinery from the United States and other nations. It argues that German industry depended on copying or importing ideas, rather than original invention, highlighting sectors like cotton, hosiery, ships, engines, and glass.
To Our Subscribers, we regret we are obliged to add 6d. per quarter to the present rate of subscription. In future, therefore, until further notice, the subscription to the Express will be 1/2 per quarter in advance. or 4jauf booked. Geraldton Express Co from Maring Terrace, Geraldton.
A historic brief notes Kay's Linseed Compound marketed for coughs and colds faces scrutiny over its claimed health benefits. Regulators warn against unverified efficacy, urging consumers to rely on approved remedies.
An advertisement urges thrifty households to use Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to support liver and kidney function during a crisis. It claims the remedy is economical, widely affordable, and helps avoid costly medical care by maintaining proper bodily systems. The copy describes bottle contents and price ranges, emphasizing value and simplicity for all classes.
Fragments promote a tonic remedy for headaches neuralgia and nervous breakdown. The text touts a nerve tonic product said to nourish and restore nerve health, promoting vigor and economy. It references dosage hints and availability through chemists and shops.
A promotional item highlights Squirt as the king of drinks served with Osre and Advention at the VIC Always Frrab and Qool, attracting attendees and noting brand prominence.
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