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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
3
London officials express hopeful outlook on resolving strikes amid trade union pressure to resume work. Police clashes and street disorder are reported as 179,000 workers remain on strike. The scene centers on Britain’s struggle to balance wartime needs and labor demands.
A New York dispatch notes President Wilson sails for America in the battleninth New Miycicu and will return to Paris by the end of March. The attitude of Mr Hughes and Mr Mab say is cited as to the diplomatical plan and the German colonies. The Canadian press criticises Wilson's policy, arguing it oversteps our history and invites consequences.
The Sydney outbreak shows seven new pneumonic influenza cases, three soldiers and four civilians, with eighteen cases at Randwick Military Hospital. Proclamations restrict hotel gatherings and seven day quarantines imposed. cabinet moves to close theatres and limit church services to outdoor worship with mask use. Melbourne reports 6 fresh cases and four deaths today.
Kalgoorlie January reports the Great Western express arriving at St Parkeeton depot. Passengers and crew were placed in quarantine after local medical officers examined them. No suspicious sickness detected.
Dalgety and CoLtd report 7 000 shop and lambs offered at the Metropolitan Markets this week with good demand for Prime stock. There is reference to Wheat Handling Arrangements and changes affecting farmers. Community notices mention a Salvation Army meeting at Elcaror Street and a carpenters' drive to collect waste bill at the building site. Mr Jus Hickey MLC will be in Maybourne. Mr J Willsock attends to Parliament during his absence.
Prem Our Correspondent reports Yalgoo baked under exceptional heat with 109 to 115 degree readings across last week and Wednesday, claiming the highest in a decade. Smoke engulfed town and hills Sunday evening from fires near Push Fuu and Wongen. Local entertainment praised Variety Company and the Gallipoli Strators announce shows en route to Murphison. George French was charmed by an Essex event on the 24th. wool trade and war lean dynamics influence local markets as wool deliveries continue and Road fps withdraws a manor flaw amid Seventh War Lean.
In North Cumberland a cottage with over 600 years of continuous family occupancy is cited. The kitchen fire allegedly never left its hearth for more than 1200 years, while other English lines claim long-held schools, inns, and family tenancies. Notable mentions include the Fiennes family at Winchester, the Chequers Inn at Slapestones, and the Churchwarde tenancy at Stoke Gabriel. Historic inns like the Grand Venice hotel and Maison Dares in Paris are cited for perpetual operation.
The article explains finger meanings in Japanese and Chinese palmistry, assigning each finger to ancestors, father, mother, spouse, and descendants. It notes finger prints are used for identity and signature, with ink impressions pressed to paper. It also mentions palm readers studying the tips of fingers and thumbs beyond the palm lines.
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After a long absence the village of Hongarra remains unchanged yet decayed with aged seaside charms. Locals recall crowded beaches, barroom banter, and a lively variety show led by Vic Dewmond and Myrtle, with the crowd dancing and good humor flowing despite worn facilities and stubborn town authorities.
Church notices list Epiphany week services across Anglican Methodist Catholic and Salvation Army. Holy Communion and chorale services at 11 am, 3 pm children’s service, Wednesday use at 11 am. Wesley Church at 11 and 1:30 with Rev Langdon. St Francis Xavier Cathedral Masses 7:29 and 10 am with devotions. Salvation Army meetings at 7:30 pm and Sunday School at 10 pm with H Malou, Captain.
A London message from the Association of Export Merchants of Raw Material and Yarns at Bradford urges rapid sale of imperial government wool to foreign buyers. The executive committee of the union opposes protective limits, seeking free competition and government wool sales abroad.
A meeting notice for the Geraldton Yacht Club invites all members and prospective members to attend Monday night at eight o'clock. The message is signed by Gardner and the Hoo Hesty committee, urging participation.
In Wood Queensland Mary Beaver endured a severe left foot ulcer reaching the ankle with blood poisoning risk. Zam-Buk Balm applied by her mother relieved pain and swelling after several uses. The ulcer cleansed, the wound filled with healthy flesh, and healed completely, as Zam-Buk proved effective for septic wounds and related ailments.
A short London News article discusses immigration policy and transport costs to Australia. It notes the decrease in steerage fare from 14 to 25 pounds after pressure from wealth representatives and Top Textations, and emphasizes Australia’s wartime debt of about 300 million pounds. The piece argues for expanding primary industries to ease the burden and promote immigration.
The Variety Enterteliers, a tall company of reformed soldiers, played to a larger crowd Wednesday, delivering three hours of entertainment with strong performances by Stan Comway, Vic Demmond, Monty Morris, and Jack Moore. Encored and well-received, the show kept the audience entertained without coarse humor, signaling a successful opening night.
Nominations must be paid with entry fees before weighing. Secretary closes nominations February 22 with weights declared March 1. All marked distances to be accepted as correct per rules 98. a. B. Hordiner, Hon. Secretary.
Fragmented OCR shows Gibraltar style catalog entries with items like tobacco, turpentine, Lifebuoy soap, biscuits, jam, tea, and flour. Mentions AMY and Navy stores, packets, and goods deliveries to Geraldton with prices in old shillings and pence.
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