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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
2
Limited signal on ship movements from Fremantle with several departures noted. Kurnalp sails to Geraldton then Fremantle to Eastern States, ship Katoomb departs Fremantle for Eastern States on Saturday the 19th, midday. Dimbeola and Timboola also bound for Eastern States with February dates and noon departures.
A flawed report highlights Ernie Cavill presenting aquatic entertainment at the esplanade jetty Monday. Cavill, once a NSW age record holder and world champion swimmer, returns to Geraldton after 23 years with four daughters educated locally. Proceeds partly benefit the aquatic committee while the event aims to boost public interest despite market inconveniences and poor opening-hour conduct.
A notice recalls a special meeting of the Geraldton Yacht Club at the Victoria Hotel for urgent business. Other items report Parliament reconvening, local injustices to Esperance settlers, a workers’ meeting, a railway mishap, a native camp fatality, and a proposed reward for Kangaroo crew members with war service notes.
A fragment from a 19th century reporting column covers details on a £26 cheque to be handed to Able St Fark Eggiestone for enterprise support, December’s import values totaling £498,000 with major spend on butter and jams, and a court case about Burns burial ground. It also recounts a prowler incident in Gerallt described as a noted household intrusion followed by police intervention and praise for vigilance.
Personal notices from Bese Melbourne report Private Everard D of the Camel Corps is on transport to reach Fremantle, after head and hand wounds. The piece notes health concerns for Inspector T Houlabsu and Mrs Houlahan, plus other wartime casualties and local figures visiting mines and towns in the Geraldton district.
Minister T Ramshaw of Shentonent received by mail a letter dated Jan 21 from Henry Grey secretary of the British Rel Crows Society. It reports Sergeant L Ramshaw, held as a prisoner of war in Germany for about 18 months, and conveys glad news via a convention with your son.
The Minister for Mines and Chief Mining Engineer visited Nuoka mine and the Wheat Fortune property, reporting encouraging ore samples and discussing mining issues. A social at the Mechanical Institute followed with debates on mining payments, ore assay, a state smelter, and railway extensions to Geraldton, registering strong local interest and requests.
In a lengthy discussion the syeskiog spokesman argued against renting a local plant while favoring a monopolistic approach to smelter operations. The debate covered wartime ore shipments, smelting costs, and the potential for a government built smelter to spur regional development. Ministers weighed expenses, ore quality, and future prospects, with visits to Geraldton wards and planning for water supply and port facilities.
An unclear report notes a ring day at the allies event with limited readable details and no identifiable persons or organizations. The fragmentary text suggests a gathering or ceremony but lacks concrete actions, dates, or locations.
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