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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1914
Page
3
A fragmented classified style ad lists numerous footwear items with prices and descriptors. Items include Ladies Derby Shoes, Princess Inst and Nurse Shoes, Felt Slippers, and children’s options. Prices range from 1s to 11s with various styles and sizes noted.
Mr Headdan the Premier faced a roaring Geraldton Town Hall reception as he campaigned for Labor candidate We Ne Meitiaman. The meeting, attended by Hon. Mr Troy and others, charged with electoral boundaries and government policy, highlighted spending, rolls, and welfare programs amid Liberal attacks and claims of extravagance.
A mosaic of political debates and figures emerges as readers ponder party loyalties, leadership, and national direction. The piece touches on candidates, policy contrasts, and public sentiment shaping the upcoming election landscape.
Amice EtD Tani presents a garbled OCR style record with multiple proper nouns and fragments. The readable items include names of people, places, and random letter clusters. The passage lacks a coherent narrative or clear event to summarize.
A fragmented report describes officials and agencies debating wheat sales and pricing, with references to contracts and transport delays. Officials discuss price support and site actions while departments consider road and railroad impacts on shipments. The text cites various unnamed figures and departments, hinting at political friction over agricultural logistics and market stability.
A reader from Victoria objects to current wheat freights to London, noting prices per ton from 806 to 459 and 104 per bushel in past years. He argues buyers’ practices are inflated, urges farmers to act now while seas and season allow, and mentions rail transport and flour freight parallels.
A garbled report from Melbourne describes shop windows linked to the Native Association and a Victoria wide push amid a looming council or district meeting. The piece hints at reforms, a government push, and a forthcoming sale or auction with stocktaking bargains.
The Victoria Hotel in Geraldton is reported to have been taken over by the Wisse caterers. The notice highlights the new management and the highly experienced team expected to provide refreshed services and catering operations.
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