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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
2
The Geraldton Express issue dated Wednesday May 15 provides local news briefs and community notices. It preserves city events, classifieds, and brief updates from the region, reflecting mid May happenings and public interest items.
Victoria residents saw weather relief as federal meteorologists confirmed wheat areas received from one to three inches of rain and Riverina up to five inches. In the western district rainfall was a light quarter to half inch. The report followed a parliamentary roundup including a juryman fined for failing to answer repeatedly and a Wheat Scheme update from Minister Baxter. A Soldiers’ Association meeting discussed securing better rest rooms, and local death notices from Tucknurra were noted as natural causes. Federal Labor Party leadership denial quoted, with Premier Rysu citing nonparticipation in federal politics.
Archbishop Riley arrived by morning train and attended a Christ Church service for the Ladies Guild. He later preached at St Catherine's Greensborough and was to attend a welcome social at Parish Hall. Tomorrow he will administer confirmations en route on his return to Perth and a local parade is planned.
A historical brief notes a trade mark filing for a linseed compound by Key's Compound Enemence of Caneed Fox Crete a Seda.
Melbourne on May 11 notes 1200 plus enlistees in the Commonwealth during the past week. Kerosene famine threatens Australia as the main factor, with limited tonnage between the Commonwealth and American ports. Local stocks are light and few ships are arriving, Mabourie says.
A New York luncheon marked the birthday of MMe T A Edison with the inventor absent due to business. Robert Vascortlandt a friend of President Wilson and part of one of America's oldest families has been found dead with a racehorse, his fortune estimated at £1,400,000, a bachelor who spoke of loneliness. Warrant Officer Bodioner arrived in Geraldton to take charge of recruiting, replacing Major T A Kidd, with service in the Gallipoli and Western Front campaigns. The latest returnees include Sergeant P A Hepburn and Privates J Keating M M and R L Helfane, welcomed home. The 390% casualty list lists fallen and wounded from the northern union, including Kte Vyceelay ecubatovich, Pte Percy Huwilton Cook, Pte Fred Loung Egan, and Lance-Corporal J J Stonehouse, with further details noted.
Keen district students engage in a school competition with hot lunches and costumes to gain votes for candidates. Money raised will go to patriotic funds after exceeding the required sum, with proceeds from a 24 May fete. Progress lists include Vere Lavenport, Linda Marsh, Elsie Margeteon, Kathleen Sherrock, Joan Dickson, Mary Sewell, Connie Miflin, Bill Ward, and others from multiple classes.
In the House on Friday Mr Breepan asked if the Government would enforce enlistment of individuals under 18 without parental consent. Mr Watt found the question offensive and suggested the matter was referred to the Imperial Government for consideration.
Maude L Oldtievey and The Trench Comforts Committee faced charges for allowing overcrowding at The Town Hall during the big carnival event on April 17. A guilty plea was entered. the inspector offered no heavy penalty and the mayor imposed the minimum fine of two pounds plus costs.
A meeting of the Stonawick Farmers' Association clarified the Brunswick Orchard dispute. Officials including Minister for Lands Mr F F Willcott faced questions about gra phing State or thatd and the push for an honorary Royal Commission. A proposal to place all State farms under a single board of management was opposed by Willcott but supported as a matter for his colleague Mr Bacchar to decide.
A London notice announces World War era literature compiled by Borng Philp & Co through secretary of Liv London. The reading list includes The German Crimea Calendar and General von Bussing's Testament, plus works on Armenian atrocities, German terror, shipping, and war history. Readings are available at Wee Marine Terrace Public Library for informed citizen understanding of German methods.
fragmented OCR notes show figures and names relating to a collection event. mentions Treasurer Mine R oaiload and Walsh & Sour Mileurs, with various monetary amounts and receipts. references to Proceeds Mecheearty and Total Collection to date.
An old Springfield anecdote features a colored family head described as lazy and abusive. The wife seeks church counsel, the pastor advises patience to "pour coals of fire" on him, but she counters that she has already poured boiling water to no effect.
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