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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1916
Page
2
A fragmentary wartime notice discusses service, enlistment, and exemptions, naming towns like Bradenton and Northamytos and mentioning a military residence. It lists individuals and places associated with draft processing, with procedural notes on required filings and legal authorities guiding wartime recruitment.
Burns, Philp and Co ship agents publish movements of vessels including freighters to East coast ports and Australia. The report lists steamer routes and departures, noting ships such as Frewantie and others sailing for Adelaide Sydney Melbourne and beyond with dates in September and October.
They prepare along the river for a voyage with a mission to study scientific findings. The group includes Musses, Poolearis, Myan, Gee, Laing, Riv, Ps Susul, and Reva. Miss Aushiy is also present as they explore the area near Nantealdton.
At a Geraldton council gathering debate focused on rating and property valuation. Critics warned overassessed land boosting Commonwealth and State taxes, noting declines in local value yet unchanged municipal ratings since before the war. The tug between fairness and revenue drew sharp remarks from several council members.
Geraldton reports on October weather readings and community happenings. The Eight Hours' Committee outlines fundraising, dance, and sports plans with public participation and auctioned booths while funeral details memorialize the late Mr. A B Kent. Local meetings cover conscription, YMCA appeals, and social events at the Town Hall and recreation ground.
The cargo vessel Koraalpi is expected to arrive from Bremantle tomorrow and will depart again for Fremanty early Wednesday afternoon.
Yalgoo news notes strong easterly winds and a charted shift on Wednesday. A local branch of the AAP formed in Valgoo with Mr Htourke as president and Mr Uf. Abrive as secretary. Loni Pope, an longtime resident, received word that his son was killed in action. Residents express sympathy, shearers are scarce, and railway staff like Inspector Clarke visit for departmental duties. A rifle club is being set up, with over 40 members sworn in as the club seeks to operate soon after its July 1914 formation.
Personal Mrs T Ramshaw of Shenton Street Wersldton learns her son 2010 Bergeant I Remshaw Blat Battalion is missing since 5 September 1916. casualty list names Private WW Broadinest, 20, son of Floninest Broadhurst of Cottenloo. Lance H Crawford, a South Australia recruit. Corporal Seattfe, famed Galipali hero, discharged after Perth return. Vicar Dr Kelly to Merkatharen, confirmation and baptism duties noted, as the community mourns and salutes the war effort.
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