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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary report describes a person reacting to an unidentified substance with itching burning and rashes on hands feet and face. Mentions sleep disturbance and use of a skin remedy and a shampoo product marketed for dry skin and dandruff.
An American judge orders a motorist to refrain from riding in an automobile for one year after he hurried away from a pedestrian collision and damaged property. The judge warns that any future unauthorized ride will trigger a harsher punishment.
In Criminal Court on Tuesday Mr M G Lavan applied for an extension of bail for the Aversion case relating to Bell Robinson and Thompson. Chief Justice Sir Robert McMillan noted a local report that bail had been granted to the July sessions and indicated he would extend if doubt remained, though he might not be present.
Ruby Loosley awoke to gunshots in a Blackheath residence at two yesterday morning. Linda Loosley lay dead in night attire and James Collins, 51, a married man, was found by the bed shot and alive but nonverbal. Police report a revolver by Linda. Collins is in critical condition at hospital. the motive remains a mystery.
Fragmentary report shows revolver found near the scene and testimony that the deceased may have been fatigued by life. Police at the inquest assert the fatal wound was not the result of a quarrel. a sister claims the man visited the house several times.
Sydney Clarke of Brisbane has arrived in London after being repatriated from U Holland. He was captured at Bapaume in February 1917 after a bomb injury to his foot and amputation followed. In Cambrat he saw two Australian comrades forced to work behind the German lines. He notes prisoners rely on Red Cross parcels for bandages, dressings, food, and clothes while still in hospital.
A report circulating among Australian forces states medical authorities favor lowering the medical standard and raising the service age. Strong opposition argues elderly men are ill suited for winter campaigns and have reduced recuperative powers.
London July 4 Mr J D Connolly Agent General for Western Australia reports Western Australians awaiting repatriation protest that preference goes to troops in the Eastern States. He notes transport difficulties and urges an early Fremantle direct voyage. Connolly urges repatriation of limbless workers who would train in Britain with artificial limbs, warning Australia bears training costs.
The Town team defeated Country in a long tennis day at the Minge new club. Spectators filled the courts as Ladies Doubles Mixers and General Doubles produced tight sets and close scores. Evening dancing followed long bouts of play with guests entertained at dinner and tea.
The Express extols regional mineral wealth and notes steady verification by realisation. It lauds broad support including opponents, reports rising sales and expanding subscriber lists, and warns of strict credit practices. It pledges fair editorial discussion and swift removal of in arrears, with readers assured of plain, facts based discourse.
The American humorists view the Russian situation with biting satire. They critique Kerensky and the political mood, noting his talk over action and the theater of leadership. They question whether his name is pronounced with the first or second syllable, highlighting the era's confusion.
A garbled OCR item touts a rinse product claimed to fight coughs and colds. It mentions relief and customer complaints but readability is poor and no clear details on ingredients or endorsements are provided.
Mrs Violst Ludwick of Rockhampton Australia sent a letter with a photo praising Comstock’s Dead Shot Worm Pellets for curing her restless 2 year old daughter Doria. The product claims to erase worms in children and adults and is sold by mail order at 6 2d per pack postpaid through W H Comstock Co Sydney.
Advertises the Geraldton Express as a stable postwar paper since 1878 with wide national reach saying ads are reasonable and effective. It notes non-delivery from the office but available via agents including T. R. Delwcey J Ryan Geo Laing Snell B0 Rosam Miss Ritchie and country agencies.
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