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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1918
Page
1
An OCR fragment from a dealer advertisement touts curtains and furniture with quotes and orders for baby carriages and other items. It promises to match stock not on hand and claims specialization in certain goods, inviting orders from elite buyers.
A dense listing of commercial and consumer names with addresses across Geraldton and Melbourne, including Ashton and Parsons agents, Blight Bros Stationers, Doan’s Pain Reliever, Fong Co Grocers, Green and Co Universal Providers, Gollin & Co Proprietary, and Melbourne agents. The directory enumerates manufacturers, merchants, and service providers, plus notes on rail and shipping connections and related products.
A historic essay argues humans are creatures of habit from birth, shaped by instinct to seek air, water, and nourishment. Habits govern obedience, work, and sport, with vacations urged to reset disordered routines and sustain health, adaptation, and progress. The piece cites Professor Kammerer and Drew’s psychology on migratory and vocation instincts, linking back to modern calls of nature and seasonal travel.
Local business owner in Geraldton updates his hair styling saloon offerings citing new alterations to attract customers. The move positions the establishment as a standout in the area, with added emphasis on service and client experience.
War Council of Western Australia urges reconsideration of war memorials for peace and funding via War Bonds or Certificates. They argue delaying memorials aids returning soldiers and prioritizes urgent war expenditures, with funds invested to earn interest and benefit society after the war.
London Directory outlines export merchants and manufacturers, with steamship lines shown as gateways to ports and approximate sailings. Provides commercial guide details and large advertisements from the London Directory Co. Ltd. at Abchurch Lane, London EC.
An early catalog-style notice from William Wilson and Sons highlighting drapery millinery and general wares including hardware, jewelry, and photographic goods. It mentions trade discounts, special quotations on Dewand, and deliveries around May with produce and timbers. The text references timber procurement policy, imported furniture materials, and modern factory methods for reliable craftsmanship.
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