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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note references Wolfe's schnapps and a court or committee context with unclear names and actions. Readable elements include a likely advertisement or notice mentioning drinks and a formal proceeding but essential details are missing. The item appears to be a brief newspaper fragment about a schnapps-related matter and a committee or court entry.
An elderly innovator starts with eighty cents, buys stock and ads, earns three dollars daily, expands to a plate-glass corner store, and keeps hustling with bold advertising. Locals know him as the Merchant Prince Wick for smart promotions that drew customers during hard times.
Advertisers must voxed their insertions for this issue by 2 pm. Alterations to standing advertisements cannot be guaranteed unless received the day before publication. Notices of withdrawal must be in writing. Geradlton Express Ltd.
A notice lists town agents including TLR de Lucey Bear Oey Laing and J C Clarke for obtaining the Geraldton Express. It mentions Wolfe’s Schnapps as a tam tam stimulant and references Rosam and Co. and Yan Where in relation to the sale or distribution.
Authorities note over 10 percent of stomach issues stem from diet or fermentation and that Biagnesia with a little water after meals provides relief. Many have tried remedies without success, leading to skepticism, but the product claims a money back guarantee and satisfaction proof for dyspepsia indigestion and related symptoms.
The document outlines pension arrangements for Australian Expeditionary Forces members and dependents, detailing pay scales per fortnight by rank, allowances for wives and children, and conditions for widows and retired personnel. It emphasizes pension administration by the appropriate authorities and urges veterans and dependents to consult the recruiting and pension offices for qualification and payment procedures.
A fragment mentions Olfe's schnapps and a note about a west seizure or sale tied to a distilling incident in Dosten, reflecting a brief local legal or commerce snippet with unclear specifics.
Fragmented OCR describes treatment claims for a skin condition with Cuticura trial results and mentions a brand advertisement. It references a person named Miss BW Fogeew and notes about a cake of Sen aid and various unverified details. The text is garbled with names, places, and nonsensical phrases.
A dense, largely unreadable draft references a sequence of people and places in a murky narrative. It hints at named individuals Livie and others amid dramatic imagery, but concrete facts, dates, or clear events remain obscured.
The notice directs mail schedules and delivery changes to January 1917, with revised postings for the Geraldton Post Office and related destinations. It lists indented places affected and specifies altered routes and handling times for the stated locations.
Fragmented OCR shows a jumble of names, farms, and weekly mail delivery times across multiple days. It lists Mende of Corattiem, Maynard Thompson, Forrester Bros, Ballarday WAT, and local farm Criddle with scattered dates and times. The legible items sketch a schedule of mail days and names without coherent event context.
The London Directory showcases manufacturers and dealers in all goods with colonial and provincial markets. It lists steamship lines, shipping routes, and trade notices for merchants, with ad rates from £1 for cards and £3 for larger advertisements.
To town residents. Own readers experiencing any difficulty in obtaining the Express from safes bays can obtain their papers at any dayline agency. Names listed include Ryan Gee Lau Clarke and others. YGRRALDTON EXPRESS co, LTT.
European Agency advertises prompt price reductions on broad goods from books to hardware. It touts rapid progress in goods like carriages and furniture, with special quotations and a wide range of items including shoes, pottery, glassware, and textile wares.
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