03 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1917
Page
1
A cluttered note offers postal order deals and money offers with vague assurances. It mentions Dortford Dartford Kent England and a price of 4/6 for some unspecified item. The message urges readers to act quickly and contact Orlene Co at Watling Street.
Prime Minister Mr Hughes approves of some ideas and suggestions from Mr C W Bean that Australia should buy the Pozieres burial area from the French Republic to honor Australians who fell there. The government promises to support any action to preserve this resting place and ensure the memory of those who died for Britain.
Cable from Cardinal Gaspari to Sydney details Pope Pius XI action on Gallipoli graves of Australians and New Zealanders. Illegible names and common graves hinder identification. Apostolic Delegate in Constantinople pursues records, Turkish cooperation limited. Vatican will share available information promptly.
In September 1916 Geraldton subscribed to a YMCA hat appeal on the Western Front. On June 27 a six Australian VALCA troop was opened at Ronelles France by Brigadier General J S Nicholson. Leslie Jenner chaired the event with W Sargood among speakers. Adelaide and North American VALCA delegates attended. A concert by the Australian Concert Party closed the proceedings, highlighting Geraldton VALCA links.
An OCR readable blurb promotes Alwave Fresh soda as a cool thirst quencher with claims of care and attention at the VIO, highlighting the product name SQUIRT and a catchy slogan style.
Letter to the Geraldton Roads Board recalls a noxious spurge plant near Queen's Park and Mrs Shaw's Greenough Road property. Dr Pasa first raised the issue three years ago urging immediate eradication. The writer argues removal by hand, under compulsory supervision, would take three to five years, and fears inaction may continue without pressure.
A letter from Asotindr at Fat Play criticizes municipal markets and council spending. He alleges the Town Clerk and Foreman John son profit from Tuesday and Friday markets, questions who pays them, and cites lack of branding, inspection, and fair weighing. He urges stall reforms, rental stalls for farmers, and equal local trader access while criticizing Health Board oversight.
Market reports from Dalgety and Co Fid, Rey Port note that last week’s results are echoed with private buyers active but prices remaining very low. Kangaroo skins, hides, and tallow show varied price ranges. demand remains keen for Not Western and Murchison consignments, with a large catalog ready for sale.
The Geraldton Express, founded in 1878 and published three times weekly, is praised for fearless war coverage and advocacy for local issues. It emphasizes democratic principles, Crown Lands policy, and public works support, noting its role in opening unfettered land selection and highlighting district mineral health and potential.
The Geraldton Express reports expanding subscriber lists but warns that rising paper costs force strict credit limits. It will trim arrears by quarterly cuts, excising ineligible names to secure solvency and ongoing publication.
The Geraldton Express invites country correspondence on industrial development and public concerns while avoiding offense. Letters on public questions should be fair and not spiteful. Real names of writers may be required and protections exist to keep identities confidential if desired.
The Geraldton Express advertises its long history and stability since 187 percent, emphasizing broad foreign and interstate advertising value. It cautions against retrenchment in tough times and urges regular ads to sustain trade, noting agents Blight Bros and available delivery by arrangement with miners.
Suarino, aged 62, is noted with a time 8.59 near sunrise and sunset observations. The fragment mentions October data and a numeric note of 5i, indicating an observational log entry.
Fragmentary note outlines lunar phase names and events aboard an observatory or temple log. Mentions full moon, night watchers, and a ritual sequence tied to specific dates and locations, including a reference to Oelpher Int. and Etalon tith.
Fragmented ad lists London directory details for exporters and manufacturers. It notes trade notices, markets, and provincial centers of the United Kingdom with prices for ordering copies and agency adverts. The passage resembles an early 20th century catalogue notice from PHE London Directory Co Ltd.
Wholemde Incente offers cut rates on British and Continental goods including tanks, leather, glassware, cycles, motor cars, drapery, millinery, and hardware. Trade terms include generous allowances and bulk discounts. address given as Amigaite London.
Unable to extract coherent facts from the fragment. The readable text shows garbled words and lacks identifiable persons, organizations, places, or dates to form a factual summary.
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