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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
2
Applications called for the position of road foreman or inspector with good knowledge of road construction and repairing. Applicants must provide suitable forms and references. Close date is Thursday 1st July 1617. James C. Kidd, Secretary.
In the matter of the estate of MARTIN DOWLING, deceased, the court outlines proceedings related to final settling of affairs and disposition of assets. The filing notes representatives appointed and deadlines for claims and filings. Strong entities include MARTIN DOWLING and the court.
Subscription notices warn readers of price rises and paper-cost hardships as the Geraldton Express Ltd reorganizes renewals. Customers in far regions face delays. those who fail to pay may be dropped from waiting lists. The notice hints at broader local finance concerns and upcoming political interest in Bengal.
A mix of brief notices reports and appeals features. Troop convoys reach France while the Russian Workmen and Soldiers Congress passes a resolution about amatristica and national matters. An inspector warns of enforcement by Parliament powers over edicts. Local council debates meat inspection staffing water supply and land/market issues. Archbishop visit includes multiple confirmations and a weather brief notes. A drowning tragedy in Lion Hill and other community items wrap the page.
The Geraldton Express outlines shifts in the new Ministry with Franklin Wilson and James Gardiner exiting and John Seaddan and James Gardiner coming in. It notes political maneuvering, cabinet reassignments, and possible Labor and Nationalist impacts, including potential delays before Crownhill-Feanhoe.
The State steamer Tambra is due to Geraldton tomorrow from northern ports en route to Fremantle. It berthed at Onslow yesterday evening for Carnarvon and is expected to arrive at our port before Sunday. The Bindhew will be leaving Curratton on July 31.
Muskett Bros at Centan Fish Market announces a fresh fish supply caught daily for town and country residents. Local customers are urged to visit the market to secure the new stock and inquire about varieties available each day.
Secretary of the B C Cathedral invites bids to July noon for the Geraldton Cathedral roofing project. Plans and specs available at Geraldton Timber Co Ltd office. Tenders (labor only) close with the Bail For Bronchial Coughs, Woods Groat Peppermint Cure advertised.
Archdeanery hall hosted Archbisho n Lodu discussing the Red Cross work in the Aust ralian front. The event featured Miss Ivy Smith and Mrs Mulgreane with songs and piano, ending with the National Anthem as funds at the door reached about £81.
A local Geraldton family learns of Taner Smaith from Fitzgerald and several local men including Lance Corporal Marshall and Private Hutchinson being wounded in France. The report lists multiple servicemen from Northern areas and notes it is the third wound for one young soldier, with hopes he will recover. Dr Maloney and officials in Fremantle relay casualty details.
An advertorial text warns of anxiety and nervous exhaustion from overwork. It promotes Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People as valuable for nervous diseases and claims benefits for both adults and children, comparing relief to a cooling bath on a hot day.
A garbled Northampton dispatch describes rail travel, church confirmations, a church dance planned for the 28th, and a regional measure of rain with several named places and figures. The report notes rainfall reaching up to twelve inches in some areas and over eight inches elsewhere, affecting local affairs and travel.
Acid stomachs are dangerous causing irritation to the stomach lining and poor digestion. An antacid like magnesium carbonate mixed in water neutralizes acid and reduces danger when used with caution. Keep magnesium readily available at home for immediate relief after meals.
Church notices list devotions and evensong times, minister names, and anniversaries. References include Holy Potentalon, Holy Seamount, and Uhutdeon’s Song lee with notes on a twenty fourth anniversary at the church on July 24.
Fragmentary OCR notes list a Wealey Church event with a treacherous mix of names and song titles. The readable items include J G Sonkin TL and a piece titled A Permeating Enfie sure with solo and chorus numbers and a Pot song. Readers should expect further clarification.
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