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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented dialogue challenges residents about virtue, selfishness, and social pressure. It contrasts harsh judgments of aid and wealth with a call to act rightly for the common good despite personal cost.
Acting Prime Minister Watt defended federal action amid shortages and rising costs. He noted other countries faced petrol constraints, warned of higher taxation as long as the war lasts, and said Australia would fund loan money and revenue to meet obligations while the government pursues measures to curb fuel use.
Melbourne report notes a shift in regulation allowing only two days’ supply for normal trade needs. From Tuesday next, entries are to be limited for goods in quantity, with further instructions to be issued soon. Tea, rice, corn, tice and bereme listed among likely items in the new duty list.
From Perth under Mate September 93 the Deputy Comptroller of Hepat Wialton reports approval of a Local Repatriation Committee under the Repatriation Act. The committee includes even members from each local committee and five are appointed by the committee. Local powers include disbursements for soldiers and dependents, inviting and receiving land stock goods for allotment, organizing voluntary services for soldiers and dependents, placing men in employ, and supervising expenses stored for applicants by state boards or deputies.
The group aims to advise and assist soldiers when needed and to perform actions the local committee deems beneficial for soldiers and their dependants, supporting welfare and outreach efforts.
Premier introduces constitution bill to abolish the Legislative Council with amendments to prove the Crown remains a factor. Repeal clause clarifies that measures refer to the Legislative Assembly. Supporters expect passage next year as Upper House supporters vow to resist. Motion passes by votes to one.
Under the 1916 Wireless Telegraph Regulations ships leaving Australian ports must carry transmit and receive gear with at least 150 miles range. An emergency transmitter operable independently of ship power, with 100 mile day range and six hours operation, is required. Operators must hold a competency certificate from the Naval Board or UK authorities. Unlicensed vessels may not depart until licensed, with possible exemptions by the Naval Board. Applies to ships of 1600 tons or more registered in Australia or engaged in Commonwealth interstate trade.
Pte Criddle of the 10th Light Horse writes from Palestine to his Midland aunt recounting visits to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and the Holy Sepulchre. He notes Catholic and Orthodox churches, the Mosque of Omar, the relics at Mount Calvary, the Tomb, and a gold adorned statue of the Virgin Mary with extensive jewelry gifts.
A witness recalls a royal figure’s display of pearls and diamonds given by Kaiser and the Prince of Wales, with General Allenby placing his medals around her neck. Monks hid and then restored the jewelry to protect it from Turks. The account mentions fourteen plates where Christ rested and nine more outside the Holy Sepulchre.
Dalgety and Co Ltd report prices for skins and hides with values for sheep skins by wool type from full to half and three quarter grades and notes on coarser quantities and damaged skins. Kangaroo skins and tallow values are listed and a sale term date is noted as September 25.
London market reports a quiet wheat market with supplies now meeting or exceeding demand. Inferior samples sold around 5 12s per cargo and prime wheat ranged from 5 2s to 5 5s, with average quality 5 0s to 5 2s. Mediums and inferior sold 4 to 4 8s, oats supplies steady with good clean feeds 3s 1f d to 3s 4d, weights 7d.
Fire destroyed Winter Brandt Co ice works and cool storage beside the railway reserve in Mt Magnet. Ammonia explosion at about midnight alarmed residents as flames consumed machinery and buildings. Ice works closed for winter. destruction affects regional ice distribution for summer. building insured.
A letter from a resident asks why Geraldton cannot run a large agricultural show like other towns. He praises an ideal site with water, fences, and buildings, urges active local organizers, warns of deterioration and white ants, and notes the Government may reallocate the Utokarra ground if unused.
A brief item cites youths raising issues about public spaces and decorum, mentioning concerns over erecting or maintaining structures and odors. The note frames youth input as a community signal prompting local attention and response.
A curio piece on Scottish wit and proverbs contrasts Highland and Lowland sayings, notes about women and public preaching, and playful jests about clergy. It recounts folk expressions, humorous mishearings, and dialect responses from parish life and children’s biblical answers.
A 1730 scene shows a pedlar advertising his stain remover amid a servant warning that the house has suffered a fatal explosion. The pedlar quips about removing a grease-spot from the exploded gentleman, offering his product as a quick fix.
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