02 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1916
Page
1
EGS declares completion of extensive alterations to his Hair Dressing Saloon in Geraldton. The business operates under his personal supervision and promises cleanliness, attention, and civility, aiming to render the establishment second to none in the town.
Morine Tetave appears in a fragmented entry noting an Addresa Orrosite Kines Treataxe Exteince with unclear context. The readable terms suggest a historical ledger style mention or ceremonial reference. Further details are not present in the fragment.
Market reports quote Prime heavy Murchison bullocks at 21 to 24 pounds, extras to 42. Mis weights and Derby cows range from 12 to 17 pounds, with lighter and medium quality offerings from 10 to 16 pounds. Heavy weight bulls fetch around 39 to 50 shillings per tusk?
Fragmented market listing shows Merino buyers and wool grades with bids from Mastin to Landry. Terms include 28s to Sua and 2s to 17s, lamb values around 255 and 7s, with assorted lot quantities and conditions.
A fragment discusses late night patrols for “crooks” and promosigns, then shifts to a morning view on drinking. It notes police encounters related to strong beverages and warns against tea substitutes, recommending No. 1 Grade tea as the best option.
A regional cattle sale near Warding saw various lots auctioned including cows, bullocks, steers, and store cattle with prices noted. The event faced delays and some items were privately disposed of after the public sale, while a formal accounting and goodwill remarks were recorded by attendees.
Fielding Ltd reports at Copleys Siding on a Tuesday with prices steadier than Kevins week. Extra prime hay and beef prices quoted, with prime bullocks up to £24 and heavy beasts to £31, plus cows and light weights ranging to £15 and £12. Sheep prices fall slightly on Midland market, while crossbred and wethers show mixed gains and steady demand.
A garbled London cable this week notes a market tilt toward growth with cautious optimism. An Australian vargo is quoted at fifty-two per year, signaling buoyant prices and possible expansion for Thlyety Co and associates in the near term.
In a letter from Khevgt dated late Sust 28, Private Slohn Cacson describes intense fighting around Isseka Rien. He notes thick Turkish fire, brief strong fusillades, and the capture of one prisoner and several machine guns, with many casualties on both sides but the enemy suffering more.
A distressed letter describes grief for a lost soldier, Lance Corporal Thos, detailing the bravery and sorrow of his death. The writer appeals to a father and mother for strength, recalling his refusal of risky positions, and asking for support as families cope with wartime loss.
A fragmented dispatch discusses Allied communications and troop movements tied to a revolution at Metie Vu and political tension around Constantine. The report notes Greek and Balkan alignments, naval and ground forces, and guard actions near Athens as fronts shift and public opinion reacts to the wider conflict.
A fragmented timetable lists various mail lines, stations, and departure times across many towns and providers. Entries reference PETSH LINE, YUNA LINE, and other regional routes with departures typically in early morning hours and midafternoon, including Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Saturday schedules for places like Northampton, Meckatharra, Mullewa, Yuin and more.
The London Directory offers a complete commercial guide to London and suburbs with lists of export merchants and the goods they ship, colonial markets, and ships’ ports with approximate sailings. It advertises agency ads and pricing, plus a note on new wheeled perambulators and collapsible go carts from W Zimpel, highlighting steel wood and wicker models for trains and trams.
Timetable snippet lists multiple days and times for Perth Line and Meekatharra with entries like Tuesday and Moiday S10 and Wednesday and Saturday 7 pm walkaway and 8.30 am. Also shows Soudstone and Northampton with various afternoon and evening slots including 4.80 pm and 10 am.
The notice provides telegraphic time data for sunrise and sunset in the Geraldton district. It lists monthly readings with latitude and longitude references, October figures, and daily solar times across several days, including yet unclear tokens and numeric values.
The record lists October lunar phases with first quarter on October 4, full moon on October 1, last quarter on October 19, and new moon on October 27, providing a concise monthly sky chart.
The Geraldton Express mentions Messrs T R de Lucey J tuan Geo Laing J G Clarke E Ivell Geo Rosam and Co end ines Riches in a town gathering note. The fragment confirms names tied to local business figures and reflects period signage.
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