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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
2
In a war time appeal, SRL. Elliott announces his candidacy for the vacancy caused by EK. Heitmann’s resignation. He pledges to back National Questions with freedom on legislative action and asks electors to hear him before pledging support, citing wartime unity and the Mayor’s Forum on March 24.
The 17th Fire Brigades Demonstration opens Saturday April 8 with AML processions from the Fire Station. Geraldton Roads Board election nominations due by April 4 for a three-member board and one auditor, polling on April 11 at the Board’s olive. Carded yacht race handicaps released for the dinghys Cambria Edna Seagull Zephyr Victoria with varying wind categories.
Moneta Hurns Philp and Co Limited shipping agents report one movement of their steamers. The terse item lists a single vessel movement with minimal details and no dates or destinations included in the fragment. The notice appears as a routine stock line in a shipping section.
A garbled report from Perth outlines a tense scene at the Slate Children’s Teperture in Mat Quie-street where performers, patrons, and officials confront a delayed arrival of a Herth capress. Witnesses describe shouting, disjointed dialogue, and a crowd awaiting direction as authorities prepare for an improvised next act possible on the Wednesday inwinninig.
The unreadable fragment mentions casualty references and private soldiers from an implied district, plus a note that Sir John Forrest’s associate is hospitalized for eye cyst removal. It also states a municipal council decision to buy two draught horses for tow requirements.
The report covers a yachting event with teams such as Cygnus Shamrock THM and Linda competing under the Patron Todd and Hardwicke trophies. Fygai and Sinisa are highlighted for strong performances with Winnie and UNH competing closely. The piece notes leading positions, early pace, and anticipated results as the field contests the day’s races.
Notes from the Arta and Crafta Exhibition recount displays by many exhibitors including Mabel Netion a water color landscape and Miss Nicholls peaches works. The afternoon featured painting and sculpture with Prof Reynolty and Mulgreite presenting selections. evening program included violin and cornet pieces and a party atmosphere with volunteers and officials coordinating stalls and entertainments.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for rheumatism claiming they improve blood flow and overall health when combined with nourishing food. It warns against excessive meat and notes price stability at 2 shillings 9 pence per box with a booklet offered on treatment.
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