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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
4
War era fragments depict British recruitment zeal and public sentiment. References to German foe, Canadian and British regiments, and calls to defend homeland appear amid garbled lines. The piece notes recruitment rhetoric, casualty mentions, and a quipped incident about a toe amputation.
A Melbourne era notice details Mr LOM Fraser and his grandsons serving in the war. It lists Corporal MG and Sergeant J Fraser among the family members, including William Fraser and other descendants from Rockhampton and nearby areas. The piece notes lineage through Fraser of Halanverstreet and Osbourne, with battles noted in Dardanelles.
The Geraldton City Band held its annual meeting in the bane room at Queen's Park last Tuesday. Secretary G Lester presented the balance sheet showing a set credit, assets, and liabilities, with officers re-elected and praise for the conductor Mr Chay Lappy and band members for war relief efforts and public appearances.
An advertisement claims salid leaves offer permanent weight loss without pills or surgery. It asserts gradual fat reduction for those weighing over 20 stone, promising renewed vigor as weakness fades, with results measured only by the amount of weight lost.
A detailed postal timetable lists multiple lines and stations with closing times and dates. It covers Perth, Northampton, East Chapman, and other regional routes, including Te Saunders, Teakle Bros, and numerous towns. The document preserves station names, patrols, and schedule notes, reflecting a historic mail delivery system.
European Agency advertises wholesale incentives and low cash prices for British and Continental goods across categories like books, boots, chemicals, china, cycles, hardware, jewellery, and groceries. William Wilson and Sons offer special quotations with 8 percent commission and consignments of produce sale on account from established London address.
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