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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented old notice describes making a home cough remedy from Heanzo Essence with herbal extracts, added sweetness, and a pint of ready mix per bottle. It warns of dangers to children and suggests ordering Heanzo tonic from chemists or GW Hean Manufacta Chemist. Also mentions nerve tonic claims and Weevil destruction via roofing to fumigate stored wheat.
A returned soldier recounts an audience with King George V and Queen Mary in London and Windsor. He describes rides through London, meeting Lloyd George, Asquith, and Haig, with light humor about a motor drive. The piece notes weather, rainfall, and local mining updates alongside personnel changes in the district police.
The Honorary Minister announced the closure of the 1917 18 wheat pool at month end. No off season wheat will be received with the 1918 18 wheat when offered by farmers atsidings. Penalties will be imposed for mixing old and new wheat, per evidence before the Royal Commission.
Quotations cover cattle, sheep, lambs, pigs, and beef across Dalry and Midland Junction markets. Prices show ranges for weight classes from light to heavy, with bullocks and cows commanding up to £18 and common calves and pigs listed with per hundredweight or per head figures, reflecting late 19th or early 20th century market values.
The ordinary monthly meeting of the Greenough Roads Board was held with chairman Logue and members Readhead Broad Anderson Dunesn Reynolds and the Secretary J F Cuneo present. Accounts totaling £28 0d were approved for payment. The Government audit report showed a satisfactory position with 98 percent current and 100 percent arrears corrected. Licences collected for the year rose and road repairs were generally good with fair value for expenditure. Subscriptions from the Central War Loan Committee were allocated £2,000 with £1,000 from Broad Bros and Logue each. The WA Recruiting Committee ballot scheme instructions were noted. The Supervisor was asked to spend where most necessary on the Filendate Estate to Eilen Male road, and an inspector’s report urged repairs at a Walkaway dwelling. The local inspector was to notify owners for urgent attention. Generally the report was satisfactory.
De Moxon, the new medical officer for the district, arrived Monday and attended the dying Thornes O'Slate, 34, an employee of Mr Sims, who died early today at Mr Sims residence. The cause is understood meningitis. The deceased leaves a brother Mrs O'Hare and two sisters. Interment planned at Gwalla graveyard.
Provisional directors urge shareholders to unite before the first meeting to stabilize the Butter and Bacon Company. They note broad regional representation, potential capital increases, and plans to align with New Zealand markets while facing wartime constraints and the need to boost the district’s stock food resources.
A letter urges immediate action to secure salts, cattle for breeding, and water supply. The writer cautions against government delays and urges shareholders to join before the share list closes, noting risks of lower returns and equal footing costs. The tone argues self reliance and timely investment to resolve district water and farming needs.
Wodonga Greengugi discusses dry stock logistics and prewar prices. He details Sydney Melbourne Newcastle and other ports as major shipping centres with ample facilities to handle mutton and sheep, noting long trade ranges from Bourke to Queensland. The piece projects large freezing surpluses, argues for port advantages, and hints at continuing coverage.
In Rome President Wilson’s peace proposal ranking cursorily addresses Austria and ends with insufficient terms. The message outlines a position on subject races and raises questions about the feasibility of the proposed terms amid evolving diplomatic pressures.
The Austro Hungarian government in a note to Sweden and the U S proposes to halt fighting and begin armistice talks on all fronts, referencing Wilson’s 1918 points as a foundation. The U S reply, via Secretary of State, rejects the proposal citing new developments, including belligerency of Czech and Slovak groups and Yugoslav aspirations, requiring different peace terms.
A long testimonial claims Dean's Backache Kidney Pills relieve backache headaches and nervous symptoms. Mr Eaton of Geraldton reports dramatic relief after use for years, with a later update confirming lasting benefit. Pills sold by Foster-McClellan Co. in Perth at 2/9 a bottle.
A garbled storefront ad lists cures for deafness and coughs including a great peppermint remedy. It mentions Victoria District Veterinary Hospital and Agustus Street in Garaldton, with scattered references to Mataway Ossota Howatharra Snag and medicines Iweke Nabawab Northampton. The item reads as an unclear request for contact in cases believed to be inebriates.
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