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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
2
A Broome cable reports a sensational Pearl dealer license issued to a Chinese man causing alarm over further Asian licenses and illicit trade. Officials debate responsibility as policy precedents are challenged and public concern grows.
The Allied Labor Federation announces a general secretary’s action by Mr A Mo Heng to accompany the interataty delegation to the forthcoming Labor congress opening Monday June 17. Premier T J Ryan and Minister for Hailways Me Fibelly, with wives, will attend June 16 preparations and address a public meeting at Big Majesty's Theatre June 18. Delegates will also tour river via a State executive event and the Savoy hotel's banqueting hall hosts the congress.
A fragment from an Erument note references an upcoming proposal that has not yet been discussed. The readable portion notes only that the plan pending debate concerns a specific issue without details or dates.
The fragment from a Western Front observer in Perth describes a high altitude view of a railway crane with magnets and two sets of gear. It notes rapid movement along light rails drawn by engines and a sudden explosion scattering the plant, concluding with the watcher marveling at the enemy's mobility.
A Brisbane telegraph reports Premier Ryan plans to leave for Perth on Sunday to attend the sittings of the Federal Labor Comtereuos. A Toronto cablegram announces the death of John Rats Robertson proprietor of the Toto ta Telegraph in Canada. The Howard Smith Steamship Co informs that Louis Williams son of A Williams of Franch-street Geraldton is among 11 crew members reported lost at sea. This is the second son Mrs Williams has lost in just over a year. Mr and Mrs D. Ferguson Arring receive news Vernon Ferguson wounded on the Franch front with second pension status.
Church notices from the Church of England list the Second Sunday after Trinity with 11 am Matins and 7:50 pm Evensong. Evening services include a 7:30 pm prayer meeting and a 3:00 pm missionary intervention. Ladies' Guild and entry meetings are noted, with Wednesday activities including baptisms and intercession.
The Board of Management announces prayer meetings for War Intercession Monday at 8 and Wednesday at 8. All torally invited to attend.
The summary hints at a community notice from a Salvation Army source. It mentions a Wednesday schedule at 8 PM and a Mentone gathering with a C.C. Mass event. Devotions appear at 7 29 style sala, with public testimony and a ministry emphasis.
A fragmentary OCR item from Wesley Church lists Rev J H Langdon and Rev ot with sermon and hymn references. It mentions Daniel Series No 1 and an anthem titled Belahurour a Bat quet, plus a Lord Soloist Miss Bartlett Faun Point.
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