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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1917
Page
2
Fragmented notice describes a Special Horse Sale and department provisions related to meat protection and sanitation. Includes references to inspector qualifications, transportation, and applications in the commonwealth region, with mentions of the Ga and North Label Heath areas.
Richard Burton Ne and family express gratitude for sympathy and acts of kindness following the death of their daughter Martha and grandchild Greta in the Fecest land Railway disaster.
In a lengthy bill discussed by the Australian House of Representatives, the government proposes subsidizing wheat silos for storage to deter export losses. Senator Maevell notes Commonwealth obligation to fund and states grouping will administer. Estimated total cost across states roughly £2,450,000 with implementation aimed before December. Authorities project silos to ease depredation and safeguard national wealth while awaiting passage.
Public notice from the Murchison Metropolitan Soldiers Association warns vehicular traffic not to use the unsafe 390 Greenatey Bridge pending repair. The board secretary Ht. Linthorne urges caution and states traffic proceeds at the driver’s own risk until work is completed.
Muskett Bros at Cenman Frat axp Ovsren Satoos announce a fresh daily supply of fish for Town and Country residents.
Shipping agents Mere Burns and Co report the government of their steamship operations. The notice lists voyage details and ports Fremantle and Western Australia, with dates mid August and a scheduled sailing.
Geraldton correspondent reports Privates James Dodd of Ganger J Dodd after two years in Gallipoli, Egypt and Fraser. He faces wounds with courage and family pride. The piece recalls meeting Harry Smith and notes election timing and ministerial choices. A tweed sale is also mentioned.
A short memorial notice for William Wrote, a cat linked to ALE and Vth Button, killed in a Gallipetl on 5th Tale 1913. Annerted by Sie faikoe, his mother and brother, with Croft Toppermint Cure mentioned for bronchial coughs.
The article reports the arrest of famous lightweight Mick King on his return from America in Sydney. It notes his $10 bail after failing to hold a passport. It also mentions appointments in the Civil Service and a memorial service at St John’s Church for Mrs Martha Beasle and her daughter, plus a war observance plan, weather brief, enlistment progress, and local government notices including railway and property developments.
News notes from the Avon River district mention Zurika's bow at the Town Hall and Geraldton, with tickets selling quickly for tonight and tomorrow’s final performance. Reports include hospital updates on Mrs Joanna Woul, tributes for fallen soldiers, and a dramatic rescue during an accident.
The Midland Railway disaster injured many as a night train near Geraldton was wrecked on Tuesday. Joe Kendrick, in a supervision role, guided relief efforts and officials reported the injured under his charge. The account notes the scene unfolded with chaos then coordinated rescue and control, amid the wreckage and urgent aftermath.
A reader challenges a Midland Company letter published after a fatal Midland line accident on Tuesday. The correspondence discusses a belief no official notification was sent to Mr Burgess and questions verification of the tragedy details. The district superintendent and Midland Company representatives are cited in attempts to clarify sympathy letters and official notices.
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