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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
4
A chaotic scene unfolds as a diner complains of the soup and staff dispute the fault. The waiter refills, Pat persists, and the chef is summoned to resolve the odd exchange about utensils and taste. The exchange highlights a humorous dining mishap with no actual defect claimed.
A social hosted by Mr Collier drew a large, engaged audience. A disruption occurred when a spectator shouted an inappropriate remark, triggering pears and apples being thrown toward him. He exited under escort as polite order resumed and the event continued late into the evening.
William Diggory Barnets, publisher of the Barrier Daily Truth, appeared at Broken Hill Police Court charged with publishing statements likely to prejudice recruiting on January 23. He was fined £100 and ordered to enter into recognisances of £150 with a surety to comply with the War Precautions Act for the duration of the war. In default, six more months in jail for the fine and six months for the recognisances in default. An appeal was allowed.
The Prime Minister Mr Hughes said he received from Messrs Stone and Siddeley a plan to build a 1, ton concrete vessel within seven months and to follow with one ship per week if developed. Ministers and engineers considered the idea feasible but paused for further inquiry at a recent cabinet meeting.
The article critiques the repatriation scheme for Western Australia soldiers, led by Jas Mitchell, highlighting uncertain policy shifts and proposed transport solutions. It questions the £120,000 cost to settle a few men at Normalup and lampoons motor tractors as a transport fix, urging wiser, more accountable leadership for returning servicemen.
The president of Freaks Secret Society declares the organization near perfection and calls for a treasurer as members chant The Legloas Wonder in a chorus voting on leadership roles.
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