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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
4
The document surveys proposed liquor traffic reform, arguing for earlier hotel and pub closures, stricter permits, and potential price increases. It claims curbing alcohol availability would curb social ills while warning of economic disruption and unemployment among workers if licenses tighten or bans rise.
A national campaign to fight tuberculosis among workers is summarized with references to tuberculosis associations in Connecticut cities and major unions. It notes coordination by the National Federation and mentions leaders Samuel Gaspers and W. Perkins, plus related industrial health efforts and forthcoming recommendations from an industrial committee.
A garbled historical clipping describes a dramatic game moment involving a marshal and others with references to Berlin and a fatal incident prior to the nominal game. The text names several distorted terms and lacks coherent dates or clear entities, making it difficult to extract concrete facts or identify individuals, teams, or outcomes.
Aldupgelle passengers who exho fit by the ss Western Australia was Met WD. Fogarty, the inventor of The var wWheelstrive central draught harvester. This machine is designed with no side draught and is pulled directly from the draught apparatus attached to the centre of the machine. It features a central quill for even power distribution and a unique steering mechanism. The device promises easier threshing, reduced weed load, and higher efficiency, with trial reports noting potential time savings and operation in various weather. Bruce Rock trialled the incline. further testing and a factory plan to produce and sell through farmers' cooperatives are discussed.
Local area notes report weather impacts and water-supply warnings as the Water Supply Department struggles with sinking, river and aquifer concerns. Tenders are called by the Roads Board for a town project as preparations continue for St Patrick’s Day events. A travel meeting near Yalgoo is planned for April with a new rabbit-proof fence route under consideration and railway disruptions noted as trains run late.
A long list of mail delivery times and stations revised to June 1 1914 shows postal schedules at Geraldton and numerous towns. Times vary from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. on different days including Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays, with entries for Northam, Northampton, Moonyoonooka, Walkaway, Dongara, Mullewa, and many others.
The London Directory markets a yearly trade guide for London and provinces with export merchants and colonial markets listed. An attached art union offers prizes including a world trip and cash, with entry through Melbourne representatives and urgent deadline dates in May 1915.
Hay street shows go carts now valued by mothers and nurses alike with affordable prices. W Zimpel and Tomier display a wide stock including combination chairs and rocking chairs. Many lines promise sturdy utility and style for households seeking practical child furniture.
Geraldton College highlights its notable Tudor Tower Gothic Turrets overlooking the Bay with a roof garden and medieval-style features. The Presentation Nuns have long led Australian education with Adelaide University and other boards recognizing 126 distinctions across arts, music, and commercial studies. Private lessons and special accommodations for art and technical drawing are offered with courses in shorthand, typewriting, and languages.
European Agency offers wholesale indents at low cash prices for British and Continental goods including books stationery boots shoes leather chemicals druggists sundries ceramics cycles motors drapery millinery hardware jewellery optics provisions and more Commission 24 408 per cent sample cases from £10 consignments of produce sold on account address William Wilson and Sons established 1814 Abchurch Lane London Importer advert text with mis-spellings and old formatting
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