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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
2
A damaged OCR item mentions a slipping agent renert and references the manner of appointment or authority of an heir. The readable fragments indicate a legal or probate related action connected to the Enion limited or similar entity.
The fragment discusses Northampton copper prospects, mining reports, and historical activity. It mentions the North Midlands district, English companies, and early operations from the 1810s to the early 1900s, with references to ore extraction, shaft work, ore processing, and efforts to develop the site for copper export. It notes excitement over potential and past feasibility studies by various firms.
An aboriginal disturbance near Ce Gwella copper drives on Surthampton southern boundary led to a surface strike of rich ore. Early processing faced machinery delays, but initial output filled blocks and shiploads reached England. The mine prospered briefly before prices and operations waned, with many copper finds noted in the district.
Readable fragments describe debates on federal parliament timing for conscription and recruitment age, with Minister Pontes proposing 45 for active service. Other notes recall Australian WWI veterans, Gallipoli service, and medical care for wounded comrades, including surgery in field conditions and appeals for patient revival preparations.
A fragmented record notes a referendum result with 156,002 voting to retain the second chamber and 168 to abolish it. It mentions prosecutions under the Way Precantans Act at Pivarra and figures about local officials, plus a Sydney hospital pin incident and theatrical notices.
A chaotic local page describes a Boolurrly meeting led by Morchisao Tyce for Friday with Geraldton residents invited, plus train warnings for Pi tar event. Geraldton miners advertise for tenders for the Wheel May Lead Mine near Northampun, noting historical ore yields and value. Geraldton business and civic notices discuss shares in the Persidtus Bakery Co and AWE changes, with audit and secretary updates as the town eyeing property deals.
A gala tribute in Meekatharra honors Trooper Thoniae Tenton and Trooper Frank McMahon among Gallipoli veterans. Nestled in speeches by local officials, the event awarded a purse of 7 sovereigns and praised wartime gallantry including Distinguished Conduct Medal awards and a Victoria Cross connection. The gathering celebrated courage and loyalty amid public thanks from residents and returned soldiers.
A garbled ad promising a special mixture for coughs and bronchitis to be made by soon with no fuss. It instructs mixing with warm water for a soothing tonic and suggests a postal order price of 2/9. The copy uses misspelled terms and odd phrasing throughout.
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