This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
2
A notice urges patrons to back those who have contributed, urging the public to patronize those who have done their bit and helped others. The message frames support as a community duty and highlights solidarity with U2.
Mr Clarence Brown reported a pigment deposit in the Victoria District yielding powder suitable for oil-based paint with a glossy finish. The pigment could be sold at about one third the current paint price, requiring only a pulveriser plant and motive power for production. A small syndicate may form to develop the deposits and manufacture the finished article.
London cable reports cut in outward freights by 10 to 50 percent targeting secure goods. Western Australia to gain about £3,000,000 from latest wheat pool advances with rapid certificate issues. Also notes corrections to Senator Needham’s address and various wartime and quarantine updates including Transcontinental train health holds and influenza concerns.
The article reports the engagement of Cape Captain Hugo Throssel VC to Katherine Prichard in Melbourne with the ceremony held on a Tuesday. It notes Osprim. Price being named a member of the Order of the British Empire and includes updates on returning servicemen Private Pead Corporal J H Scott and the Waudsville Gallery Company leader Byron Hayes.
A note outlines the handicaps for tomorrow's yacht race with entries including various crew mentions and tentative adjustments. The fragment lists several encoded terms and participant notes, indicating a structured but unclear handicap setup to balance boats and ensure fair competition.
An outbreak burned through Tenindewa on Saturday destroying part of Mr H Johnsons crop and 80 bags of wheat plus stubble owned by Mr A Benoit. Insurance is reported for portions of the losses as authorities assess the damage. The visit of Senator Millen, minister of state for repatriation, was cancelled due to quarantine restrictions, with plans postponed though officials may travel to Western Australia later.
Sir there seems to be opposition to erecting 17% works in Geraldton. The writer questions stock sufficiency and urges caution before proceeding. He notes government support for Fremantle works and private enterprise collaboration, urging Geraldton directors to consider stock availability and local impact before acting. He signs E H Wittenochny, Port 28 January 1919.
Nervous breakdown and fatigue due to household and work stress are explained as health issues not moral failings. The article advocates Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People to restore blood and nerve strength, claiming renewed energy and mood. It cites a free booklet and lists price per box as 2/8, six boxes 15/8.
Kay's linseed compounds marked a 30 year milestone with renewed attention from users and distributors. The note highlights continued availability, evolving formulations, and the product's staying power in the market.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.