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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
2
Jays C entered a contest posting a score and split times amid a busy meet. Hoese and Fee led with strong performances as the team posted solid times despite a tough field.
In The Geraldton Express and The Geraldton Advertiser of 13 1913 a sensational item from the Daily News claimed the government bought a new iron ship for England Australia trade, distinct from a Diesel vessel. The Perth and West Australian papers disputed the tale, while the Daily News remained silent on the issue, inviting criticism of journalistic honesty.
The Adelaide Steamship Company reports shipping movements and weekly services. Vessels run between Melbourne, Dallas, North Queensland, Brisbane, Mackay, Townsville, and other ports with departures from Fremantle and Geraittan. Weekly sailings and port calls are listed with dates and routes for the Eastern States and allied routes.
A council meeting is planned for tonight in the chamber with a 1 o clock start. The proceedings include notices about a poll and a public appeal to support wounded soldiers, while a change in local business leadership is announced with Mr F Dawson taking over the Miller studio.
The Royal Show highlighted Miss Hatey Gunner's Miss as the top harness horse, winning multiple prizes and a reserve ribbon in the breeding class. Town Hall events saw W Metren hosting a reception for the Queen’s Park clerkship with compliments to Mayor Colin and councillors. An upcoming household sale by Mackenzie and Co. advertises auction on Gregory Street. A local grievance concerns a soldier's promotion status affecting Patriotic Fund aid. Public meetings and plans for a Fight Tours Demonstration Committee event include sports, processions, and Red Cross fundraising. A wedding in St Francis Xavier’s Church united Francis John Kris and Miss Flora Lawrie Waterhouse with guests and Wheat Commissioner remarks on wheat samples.
Last week residents heard from Mr Sutton that rust on wheat shows only a tiny spread in samples, with warmer days expected to slow its progress. In Geraldton a Traders' Association meeting backed a Geraldton Week plan with a full event schedule from Boxing Day through the weekend, including aquatic activities, cricket, tennis, and various ceremonies.
Telegram style sports brief reports show mixed results with references to teams and figures like eclipse staren and poristthins. The fragmentary text mentions matches or events dated Monday with unclear outcomes and partial names, suggesting a chaotic and garbled recap.
Professor Dein and Mr A Mann spoke at a gathering of Citizens and others in Geraldton. The lecture outlined aims of the War Munitions Supply Co and the planned operations for the new venture in explosives and munition production, with details on members and roles.
A wartime report details German aggression fears and British public skepticism, noting troop supply shortages and a new War Patents Supply Company formed to produce explosive shells locally. The plan centers on pooling resources at Stirling Street Perth to supply shells within weeks, funded by public shares and with profits reinvested in a distress fund.
Fragmentary OCR text from a 19th century column notes alleged bigamy claims about a man with seven wives. The piece mocks the notion of marriage, mentions Heaven and Victoria, and references Schnapps. Limited legible names or dates.
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