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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1918
Page
4
A Dinkum Soldier letter argues against Pomeroy over harsh comments on Gallipoli and recruiting practices. He notes widows in Town Hall, trench mortars, and soldiers with trench feet, urging action at the Wednesday RSA meeting to remove or rebuke the former unit leader.
An old style health ad touts Peps as the answer to coughs and colds. It warns neglecting a cold can harm the lungs, promoting Peps tablets to soothe throat, loosen phlegm, and ease chest tightness, claiming fast relief and broader protection against damp weather.
A Katanning police court case involving a native girl chained to a bed post by the Carrollup Native Mission Superintendent. The girl testified she was chained from Saturday to Monday. Details reached the Protector of Aborigines, Mr A C Neville, and led to the resignation of the superintendent.
The article lauds the ExeRess for decades of agitation that opened Crown Lands to free selection and spurred interest in the district’s mineral wealth. It credits persistent effort against vested interests and notes growing support across political lines, urging continued focus on the region’s potential.
The Daily News reports on a Katanning hearing held July 8 where aboriginal Allie Morden faced charges of unlawfully enticing Dinah to leave the Carrolup reserve. Dinah testified she left to be with Morden, and claimed the Superintendent chained her to a bed from Saturday to Monday. The Superintendent’s testimony noted some girls escaped and returned pregnant. The case was dismissed, the Bench referred facts to Perth Chief Protector Neville, who visited Carrolup. the Superintendent resigned. Fryer praised for long service. Aborigines Act permits short confinement for guardians, but punishing young girls was not authorized.
The Geraldton Express notes rising paper costs and a growing subscriber base but warns that long credit is gone. It says it will ruthlessly prune names from the rolls for unpaid accounts, now quarterly and stricter.
Private All Ritchie writes to his mother Mrs F Ritchie of Greenough Road Moascar Egypt on May 13 describing health, upcoming return to the Stingle, brigade casualties, and plans to pass Jerusalem and the Jordan River area on the march, with light humor about a possible encounter with Jacko.
An Australian made Aspirin substitute, produced under government license, claims to be absolutely pure. Discovered by chemist Geo Nicholas in Melbourne, it underwent testing by the Commonwealth Government Analyst in the presence of the Right Hon. Hughes. The notice states the product can be purchased wholesale from Geo Nicholas and Co, Chemists, Melbourne, with a price of 2/8 per unit.
Wise and Co publish a sweeping Western Australia Directory listing Perth Fremantle Boulder Claremont Kootenay Cot t esloe Coolgardie Guildford Kalgoorlie Midland Junction Northam and more with an Alphabetical State directory Trades section and town alphabets. The publishers urge advertisers to quote rates for Australia and New Zealand directories as well.
The Geraldton Express invites factual letters on public matters and industry developments. Contributors may reveal their real name. the editor will not publish names if requested, with safeguards against anonymous disclosures.
Advertise in the Geraldton Express established in 1878 and praised for stability. The paper claims high foreign and interstate advertising volume, fixed rates, and widespread agent delivery through Geraldton and regional towns.
In a brief report from a smaller field, Robur and Teeny teams clash as Volts and Homphe contest a midweek gym matchup. The event highlights tense play and a narrow scoreline amid local sports activity.
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