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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1917
Page
2
Shipping agents report movements of steamers 93 folio Sm Katoomba Pimboolg and 5 5 Tadarra with sailings indefinitely conceded Kuronint expected to depart Fremantle for Geraldton on Saturday and return around Monday with inet
Fragmentary readable text indicates a Geraldton newspaper name with a date of 1917 and references to the Geraldton Express, suggesting a vintage advertising or pub heading. No complete event or story details are recoverable from the fragment.
Two women police were added to the Fate force last week with Mrs TL Ht Dugdale and Miss LE Chip listed among new appointees. The report notes a nurse previously employed by the Charm's and State Children's department, and mentions decades of social work by a Baltic Army member. A fatal accident near Moodsoedtsition, Agar Adelaide, Saturday evening involved John Jason Howard Fry, age 36, struck by an express train as he tried to alight at a Worvhet race. A separate sensational rumor claims a famous city chemist was arrested for murder of a woman who vanished ten months ago.
Fragmented report covers exhumations at Toowong cemetery a peculiar incident at St John of God grounds, police actions, and local updates. Also notes on Macka tharra electricity considers carbide to electric light, population figures for Banana State, revenue shortfalls in New South Wales, and community events in Meekatharra and Murchison district.
The Kurnalpi trader plans a Bramantia to Geraldton trip next Saturday with a return around September 1. Mr Willcock’s campaign committee reports praise for recent work and notes support from lady members. MLA Phil Callie hints at a Geraldton speech Wednesday night as Wilcock campaigns. Wilcock arrives Tuesday to back Mayor Mayore’s Northampton bid and speaks across Eastern Goldfields electorates.
The Governor toured the district on Monday and Tuesday visiting the Well to Hah region, Geraldton town, and the local schools including the State School and convent school. He met with mayors, the bishop, and school officials, praised education, and observed musical performances and a National Anthem.
The Northampton Prom Quo Uotrestandent notes a pleasant social gathering at the King s Hall with a trench comforts fund drive. A Ugly Man competition drew attendance and voting led by Rev. J Green, raising funds to aid the Victoria League Trench Comforts Fund. Donations from local schools and residents totaled about £50 with further gifts listed from numerous patrons and groups.
The ceremony took place at the parish church with Edwin Gale officiating clergyman Bellow I Ror Woot presiding. Alice Elizabeth Brittain of Banbury was given in marriage by her father with a quartet and attendants at the vows. After the service the couple, joined by guests, travelled to Geraldton by train for a reception at the bride’s home.
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