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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jul 18, 1917

Page

4

Luttrells Dash Sparks a Sporting Invitation

In a late afternoon at a country house, Luttrell exclaims a bold plan to take Miss Mona Gillanders on a partridge shoot at Moor Flats after a day of game and social theater. The party reacts with humor and speculation as they rehearse the unlikely pairing and the future hunt.

Ian Lhu Jeane Luttrel Everyo Fm Luttrell Asia de Barr Miles Gillan de Barr Luttrall Wright Society of Indies Moor Flats Aben Bob Pott Alesmere Groom

Shooting trip sparks bold Miss Gillanders and Luttrell

In a marsh yard tale, Miss Gillanders joins Jesse Luttrell for a shooting outing. She endures mud, birds flush at long ranges, and equal footing talk before another day of hunting. Luttrell admires her grit as they head home, with a cliffhanger hint of tomorrow’s challenge.

Mona Miss Gillanders Luttrell Ofer Mark Jesse Luttrell Whit Ax

Silent Assembly Hints at Eldest Among Women

Fragmentary dialogue shows a man and others discussing a bakery job ad and a question about a group of women remaining perfectly silent. The exchange includes a boast about not taking a low wage and a note on reading difficulty of an advertisement for a baker's assistant.

Yalgao Police Court Deals With Rifle Possession Case

From Our Corresp ont. At the Police Court of the Yb inst an aboriginal manned Carna muah Fred was charged with possession of a rifle. the firearm was seized. On the next day P Coyne storekeeper was charged with delivering the rifle to the native. The defendant pled guilty but was cautioned and ordered to pay costs. Licensing Court transfers Cub Hot license to Richard Annakin. Weather shows showers. June points 342, nine points this month.

The Ybinst Fred P. Coyne Dadga Lowns J.P Coyne M. Mackay Richard Annakin

Soldiers Letters From Cheltenham Hospital Read Like Mail Home

Wartime letters from Private P F Butler of the Lyth Battalion writing to his mother from Cheltenham Hospital describe eight weeks in hospital 44 days leave and good care by English staff. He recalls wounds in February the rough fighting in France and hopes to return to service. A second letter by Private J Butler from the Palestine front recounts heat 115 to 117 degrees and back of the firing line for days, tanks in action and camaraderie with mates. He mentions marriages among peers and longed-for home comforts as he and Doll keep well and hopeful for tea and rest.

P. F. Butler Lyth Battalion Mra France Mia Mc Nuges Frank J. Butler Trans Palestine Australia Amie Slavin McGuinness Doll Billy Bolling

Mingenew district meeting features odd carnival night

Local officials recount a weekly school committee session in Mingenew where a free time event saw masked locals commandeer Moore’s warehouse for a night of unusual disguise and riotous fun. The piece notes a curious party with improvised costumes, a kangaroo scene, and a shooting accident injuring Martha, who received first aid and was taken to Perth Hospital amid town sympathy.

Gill Mingenew W. 3 Olivers J. A. Wall Montrs. Stops Minge Moore Ape Ciem Tim Wall Thoms Iit Ladhem Altough Martha Murtha Switane Bourthe Perth

Cure for Deafness Promises Quick Relief via Opaque Gum

A vintage advert claims a new gum remedy cures deafness and ear trouble within days. It asserts rapid results, offers a sample and full cure by ordering with payment of 4/6, and directs readers to send money to Obene Co in Dartford Kent, mentioning the paper.

Rick Fick Dalbeattie WB. Wick Oblene” CO Mgwards Watling Sthkey Dartford Kent Eng

Dalgety and Co report July 14 on sheep skins and kangaroo pelts

Dalgety and Co Ltd issue a July 14 report detailing prices for sheep pelts and kangaroo skins with varying qualities. Figures list full wools and cross seeds, with per-ton and per-weight rates, plus condition-based adjustments and inferior grades. The notice notes related advertising text about a popular drink and refreshment claims.

Dalgety and Co., Ltd Perth

Market Reports from Dalgety and Co Ltd on Post July 11

London cables report a quiet market with unchanged driers. Wheat supplies of inferior quality meet demand, selling 18s 6d to 28s 6d per bushel. prime samples £5 17s 6d to £5 8s 6d. Chaff lines catalogs at metropolitan sales show prime at £5 17s 6d to £6 8s 6d, good mediums £3 to £5 5s, inferiors from £2 0s to £3 15s, with many consignments arriving damaged. Feeds strong with good heavy feeds at 2s to 2s 6d per cwt.

Messrs. Dalgety F.a.g

Wheat Shipments Melbourne Saturday

Minister Fowssell defends wheat shipments amid allegations against the Wheat Board. A South African firm complained after a Wallaroo loaded steamer, while the Central Wheat Board says no freight opportunities were missed and government chartering reduced by its agents to keep rates reasonable.

Melbourne Fowssell Wallaroo South Australia Central Wheat Board Commonwealth

Railways Schedule Notice for Geraldton District

Government rail services announce daily schedules from June 1 in Geraldton area. Monday routes include Meeka to Launy, Ajana and Perth, Walkaway. Tuesday covers Cuz, Ajumu, Wongan Hills. Thursday lists Cue to Moskatharra and Walkaway. Friday sets Cus to Northampton and Magnet to Sandstone. Saturday includes Moc katharra, Alana and Mt. Magnet to Sandstens and Walkaway. Times vary by station.

Cuz Ajuum Atlow Wongan Hills Moskatharra Walkaway Northampton Perth Yuna Yue Wongan Hille Hine Mockatharra Alana Sendstens

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