23 May 1917
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
1
Zimpel Furniture Manufacturer advertises bedroom suites in Oak, Walnut and Jarrah with matching bedsteads, dining room suites in various woods, upholstered Morocco hides and leather cloth, drawing room sets with French tapestry, and hall furniture. Kitchen dressers and safes are offered. country clients are urged to provide ideas for design and receive full particulars.
A colonial advertisement touts Wise's Bion Post Office Directory and related regional directories as tools to expand business reach beyond Western Australia into Victoria New South Wales Queensland South Australia Tasmania and New Zealand and even Great Britain and America. It claims vast acreage for potential purchasers and urges circularising to farmers graziers manufacturers and households, promising strong returns.
An advertisement announces a hairdresser and tobacconist business covering Perth and Fremantle with claims of personal supervision and emphasis on cleanliness, attention, and civility.
The document outlines pay and allowances for Australian Imperial Forces personnel, detailing private to sergeant major rates, embarkation and active service pay, separation allowances, and pension provisions. It names W. B. O'Kealte as local recruiting officer at Geraldton and lists pension scales for widows, children, and dependents, with references to disability pensions and officers' pay.
Stephen Dalton enters the Fault study and waits as Mr. Machin and his sister discuss his fate and a life income. The dialogue reveals tensions over inheritance and a proposed marriage arrangement, with Machin and the sister guiding Stephen through legal and familial stakes.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Kail Tima Tabla and a Matinelese item at the Geraldton Post with places listed for inscription or annotation. No clear dates or outcomes are given in readable text.
Railway timetables list service lines for Meese iam iv dures Pearse Wise Rock and several towns including Meekatharra Wongar Mills and Sambstone Limes. It records daily hours for trains and buses with a variety of departure times from early morning to late evening across multiple routes and days.
The calendar notes occurrences of the May moon phases with a full moon on May 7th, a last quarter on May 14th, a new moon and first quarter on May 20th, and a first quarter on May 1st. This summary records the sequence of lunar events for the month.
Fragments indicate residents seek assistance from various listed town agencies and firms regarding sales or inquiries. Names include Tif de Luccy J. Ryen Geo Laing Clarke Rowe Snell Kel & Co Blight Mist Ab.
London Directory text lists manufacturers and goods in each class, with commercial reach to London and regions. It notes steamship lines, ports of sail, provincial notices, and a large advertisement section for agents and sellers, reflecting the commercial and shipping focus of the period.
European Agency presents large comfortable spring models in ash and wicker frames with up to date inter designs. The catalog highlights sturdy, padded, foldable go carts for trains and trams, offering stool wood and wicker constructions with versatile use for children.
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