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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1917
Page
4
Alfred Bagster delivers a bundle of oak apples to Mrs. Winford and the young Miss Marjorie. The gesture sparks a remembered tale of a wedding, tying the present moment to past romance and family ties in a Victorian household.
An Australian notice promotes Hean’s Essence as a ready-made cough mixture for children. It claims mothers can prepare a pint with less effort and cost, highlighting the product’s convenience and purported effectiveness.
A narrator recounts Miss Mille Goodman once the fairest girl in Wroxhampton and her family. Her father Tom Goodman runs a famous local hotel and admires fine living, while the narrative hints at the future of Miss Goodman and the social circles of London and Malvern education.
The piece recounts Irish soldiers and German troops sharing laughs across no man’s land. A German veteran in the trenches bows with a smile as the Leinster Regiment sings Bryan O’Lynn, and a captain ferries a wounded German to safety with a dog-led stretcher. The anecdotes highlight brief pauses in fighting and mutual sympathy amid the war.
A fragmented report cites Australia facing multiple threats to its vitality and wealth. It mentions a dragon figure, a swift response by new forces, and references to George and a grand endeavor to overcome death, alluding to significant national challenges and resilience.
An old man started a small business with cheap stock and a full-page ad. He earned daily profits, expanded stock and space, and built a storefront on the square. His visible ads and steady growth earned him the nickname the Merchant Prince. Locals credit savvy advertising and persistence for his success during hard times.
Receiving days at Geraldton and other lines show rail departures for Monday through Friday. Highlights include Meeka Murra Sandstone Ajana Perth Walkaway and Wongan Hills runs with listed 5 pm or noon cutoffs. The fragmentary telegraph-like timetable also mentions Niowch Bupton Nedge and Kothurra along with ad text about medicines and a tonic.
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