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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 29, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR recalls a motion in a legal or official proceeding with references to Orlane and a proposed remedy said to bring a lasting cure. The text mentions Barnleky of Dallwattia and Seley, with parts directing correspondence and money orders, and a cryptic line about Dartford, Kent.
The Wise family publishers promote the Wise's Hun Post Office Directory a comprehensive State edition covering Perth Fremantle Boulder Claremont Cottesloe Coolgardie Guildford Kalgoorlie Midland Junction Northam and more with an Alphabetical Directory and a Trades Directory for Western Australia. The work spans 975 520 square miles and aims as an advertising medium to reach extensive territory including offices in St George's Terrace Perth Sydney and Welbourne.
A reader testimonial endorses Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for backache and kidney pains. The ad cites Mrs Hutchinson and Miss Futenin praising a short course of the product, noting complete cure and timely relief after a chill. Sold by chemists and stores 30 pence per bottle, with postal options through Fooster-stecallan Co.
A fragmented notice explains that Nicholas Aspirin is sold under Commonwealth Government license and can be procured from chemists or Geo. H. Nicholas and Co. Chemists at Flinders Lane. It warns users to be careful with aspirin usage and mentions origins and verification.
In his Thursday summing up Mr Burnside stressed that road use imposes no duty to delay others but requires vigilance ahead. He remarked that faster vehicles demand greater lookout and that the road belongs to all, regardless of engine power or vehicle type.
During the debate on the Income Tax Assessment Amending Act a provision to equalize single earners with dependents to married exemptions was carried. A proposed exemption of federal taxes from state taxes failed. Critics warned weekly tax collection would burden intermittent workers and press administration costs higher than revenue.
An old medical patent style claim touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a blood purifier and tonic aiding chest complaints with no alcohol or stimulants. It advertises a strong nerve tonic and health aid labeled as a purifier and restorative.
Ballarat laborers claim rich gold finds after a trek to Hiteor-Mivs mule. C Allison reports honey-like yield as he shows nuggets weighing up to 15 or aio. ounces. The crew has collected about 25,000 dollars in gold so far from the vein north of Ballarat.
Acting Prime Minister Watt said the government aims to finish work on Federal Horses midweek and invite recruitment while addressing administrative problems. Parliament reassembles in August. Watt denied plans for an immediate loan, confirming two loans per year. The Finance Council meets today to discuss Jesus and note issues.
Across Collins Street banners for the Red Cross pageant featured a flag image by a noted scenic artist, Yr Kioty Johnson. The standout banner, bearing Commonwealth and State coats of arms with the Red Cross, sold for £275 to Me. E. Solomons of Melbourne after the day’s events.
A prize premount/ honoring ceremony occurred at Purnerven State School on Friday afternoon. Mr T Biyning of Winterie Station unveiled an honor board listing about sixty scholars, eleven of whom died or were wounded, with the rest at the front. A.M Geary addressed the crowd, and Kathleen Egan unveiled the board as the National Anthem closed.
A bachelor buys a woollen muffler and finds a photo of a beautiful girl with a note asking singles to write. He falls in love, but learns the Mary Jones in the photo is his grandmother, who died nine years ago. The tale reveals the dealer did not advertise.
A gymnasium instructor drills his class with physical exercises as pupils show sluggish response. In punishment he orders his own exercise of leg movements while lying on the back. The sergeant comments sharply about a pupil’s effort.
The piece discusses soaring freight rates since 1944, noting grain shipments to England and profit shifts for shipowners. It cites rising tonnage charges to cover risk from submarines, a shipping firm's extra profit of £690,000 in a year, and large gains for shore-based investors. It also mentions old ships selling for high prices and wheat freight rising from 10s per ton to over £2 per ton.
An archaic cynical advertisement touts “NICHOLAS ASPRO” as a safe non injurious remedy for headaches and neuralgia. It offers bottles of 10 talots or 25, 100 units with prices and a mail test option, asking readers to mail stamps and a letter to Gro. Mt. Nicholas & Co in Melbourne. The text imitates newspaper notices and cites the Geraldton Express.
The Presentation Convent Greenough boarding school announces a fourfold Christian doctrine based program. A full course follows the Government syllabus including English mathematics French Latin and more. Vocational studies cover shorthand typewriting business writing and commerce. Music piano and violin taught with examinations linked to Trinity London colleges and University. Further details available from the Superior.
The Exranas credits persistent campaigning for Crown Lands opening and mineral wealth recognition over 39 years. It claims past opposition by vested interests, and notes broad support from both allies and opponents alike to push development for the state’s general good.
The Geraldton Express notes a booming subscriber base but warns of paper price hikes. It will excise in arrears names quarterly, not annually, with a sharper policy to curb unpaid accounts.
The Geraldton Express invites country correspondence on industry matters and public questions presented without malice. Writers must provide real names if published, or opt to remain anonymous with the editor’s confidence. The paper guards against disclosure of anonymous contributors and welcomes fair, fact based discussion.
The Geraldton Express proclaims its age as proof of popularity and stability. It claims no other country paper matches its large foreign and interstate advertising volume, with fixed reasonable rates and a message that a regular ad will boost trade. Many agents and towns are listed for delivery and subscription options.
Fragmentary OCR lists quirky product names and claims such as a Wit Cure and attention aids. It mentions a Great Peppermint Cure and references audiences or events at a VIC venue, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent context or dates.
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