23 Nov 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
1
W Zimpel offers furniture for every room including wood bedsteads replacing iron, oak walnut and jarrah bedroom suites, bedside tables, drawing room furnishings, curtains, office furniture, and baby carriages. Visit 40 W Zimpel’s Warehouse and Factory, Great Perth, to view the latest designs and quotes.
Auckland report from May 16 1916 notes distress and disfigurement amid unclear details. Readable segments mention figures like Glan Bair and events affecting people, with limited context and several garbled phrases.
Fragments indicate a Perth based headline about extensive alterations to a head company line. Readable details are scarce but suggest people named Mairdresser and Toragcorist involved in the context. Further specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A Ballinrobe case centers on Thomas Cunningham a 14 year old best man and Catherine Cunningham nee Dent 30. The tale covers alleged neglect and desertion with a marriage proceeds to Mayo Abbey. The husband is jailed for a week. evidence shows abuse and desertion claims amid contentious finances over a jointly held bank account.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a drink called SQUIRT served at the VIC with emphasis, and reference Kay's Linseed Compound for coughs and colds, plus Wolfer Schnapps. The text mixes product names and unclear phrases, offering little coherent narrative or dates.
The readable fragments discuss stomach indigestion remedies including neutralising acids and a mention of Bistraten. The text shifts to automobile maintenance detailing pedal wear, rusted rims, tyre changes, and a method to roughen pedal surfaces with chalk and punch marks. Names, dates, and clear events are absent.
In the Commons yesterday Foreign Secretary A J Belfour stated Britain's aim to establish a Jewish home in Palestine after the war. Britain had not informed the Allies but believed they would approve. Zionist groups sent telegrams of thanks for the letter to Lord Rothschild endorsing a national home for Jews while preserving political status in other lands.
The Perth City Council, in a Monday meeting, approved the lighting committee’s recommendation to buy a corner property at King Street and Murray Street for 12,000 pounds. The site, 100 ft frontage on Murray Street and 107A ft depth on King Street, will house new offices and showrooms for the electric lighting branch, replacing inadequate Wellington Street headquarters. Owners are Messrs Hochant Holmes and Co. and negotiations have been ongoing.
New York reports from London indicate President Wilson backs a unified plan and control of war resources for optimal use. The cable requests Colonel House attend the Supreme War Council meeting, seen as pivotal amid Lloyd George opposition and House of Commons debates. The move stimulates Allied cooperation, described as historic for Europe.
Tianjin correspondent reports Yuan Shikai Presid ent reinstates Tuan Chi Jui after failed bid for Premier. London Morning Post notes Japanese influence and possible capitain share in anti capitalists. Cabinets resign to force Yuan’s hand as Beijing maneuvers unfold. Describes military governors urged compromise with southern factions and a provocative telegram from Peking dated November 19.
A promotional note claims Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills cleanse blood purify stomach and revive liver and kidneys to prevent common ailments. It asserts pills are a universal family remedy aiding health in Australasia with early treatment and natural purification.
The Geraldton Express, founded 1878, published Monday Wednesday and Friday, priced one penny, promotes democracy and district interests. It highlights war news, local intelligence, mineral wealth, and Crown Lands open to selection, urging prompt subscriber payments and announcing quarterly roll pruning for arrears.
The paper invites country correspondence on industrial development and public questions while avoiding offence. Contributions must be factual and fair, with real names provided if desired. Anonymous writers may be kept confidential, and precautions ensure their identity is not disclosed.
The Geraldton Express advertises its long established history and wide reach as an advertising medium. It notes stable publication since 1678, high paid foreign and interstate ads, fixed reasonable rates, and urges continued client support via local agents and advance subscriptions.
Fragmented OCR data lists latitude related numbers for Geraldton with values 5.80 5.20 5.97 4.26 6.25 5.25 5.2 5.28 529 5.21 and includes abbreviations BAT BAM SAS BAT SAT S17 H18 5.15 6a 8.45 suggesting measurement codes. No coherent narrative or dates detected.
London Directory lists merchants and foreign markets with sailing lines and trade notices. It notes manufacturers and trade cards, with a copy of the current edition available, freight paid on receipt, and larger advertisements from £3 in the London Directory Co urban area.
Abchurch Lane London offers a range of goods including stationer y earthenware and discount quotes. Special quotations on demand with sample cases from £2 upwards. Address listed as Abchurch Lane London with entries for Aanuatre Loudos.
Jarral shows timber limits by W Zimpal with five year uncut rule and a new factory showroom at Hay Street. Tables, bedroom suites, and chandlers are offered as stock from an up to date factory using high cost methods to assure buyers of a dependable article.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.