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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
1
Porthaad Promaniay BGA announces extensive alterations to his hair dressing saloon in Geraldton. The business operates under his personal supervision with emphasis on cleanliness and attentiveness for patrons.
The Wheat Belt Commissioner notes surplus superphosphate due to heavy rains and outlines handling tips. Dry material should be broken and sieved to prevent drift, wetted phosphate becomes valueless, and leaching requires drying and reprocessing. Farmers can have samples analyzed by the Government Analyst for a fee to determine needed application.
An application was made in Melbourne on Saturday to Mr Justice Higgins by Mr HL FL Starke for the Federal Attorney General against the Waterside Workers Federation under section 60 of the Arbitration Act. The hearing sought to register the union's status, aiming to curb its influence and let voluntary workers proceed. The exchange touched on whether the Prime Minister could de-register the organization, with the judge noting the procedural implications and the possibility of a further appeal if the court sided against the applicant. The matter was adjourned to Monday with Starke not guaranteeing non-action by Mr Hughes if decisions favored the respondent.
Police investigate a bold burglary at the White Mart Hotel in Kalgoorlie as DL Mienborg discovers a locked chest missing about LHX in gold notes from her bedroom. The treasure was taken during a prostitution night at the hotel and a cigar box with cash was found later in a vacant allotment on Yugan Street.
The Gascoyne Minilya Road Board received Messrs Butcher and Wates report on a stock route from Hamelin Pool to Ajana. They deem the route feasible with water at intervals and a motor road practical, potentially saving about 100 miles of droving. Artesian basin water at Magnelia Pool yields millions of gallons, opening up millions of acres for sheep farming and expanding pastoral prospects.
The text reports on a War Pensions Act amendment to aid widows and mothers of soldiers, with officials noting the need for legislative changes. It also recounts a Magazine anecdote about Kitchener granting furlough to a bachelor who wished to marry, after years of waiting, illustrating wartime discipline and social norms.
Mothers across Advtratia mix Hean's Essence at home for coughs colds and throat infections. Purchased 2 shillings worth from chemist, diluted with water to make a pint of tonic. Claim notes the preparation costs far less than ready-made preparations and contains no dangerous additives.
The Geraldton Express, founded in 1875, credits its advocacy for opening Crown Lands to unfettered selection and notes its persistent push against vested interests. It highlights mineral wealth and calls for increased literary staff to meet rising demands, asserting broad support from both allies and opponents.
An 19th century domestic health note extols bowel health as root of many illnesses. It recommends daily bowel action and praises Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a family remedy to restore regularity and relieve systemic distress.
The Geraldton Express notes rising sales and a growing subscribers list but warns that higher paper costs force strict payment. It will prune arrears quarterly, excluding those unable to pay, and invites country correspondence on facts and public questions with writers’ real names.
Established in 1678 the Exiiess proclaims enduring publication and strong foreign and interstate advertising demand. It notes schedule cuts but maintains advertising rates as reasonable, urging traders to support the paper to sustain trade. Blight Bros.
Fragmentary weather and time data appear, with unreadable sections. The readable parts mention sun times and dates but lack coherent context or complete details for reliable interpretation.
A fragmented report notes Ve winning a septet event with unclear details. The text mentions Laut quertoy and new mind shifts in September with references to Hin September and Mh Feytemher. Notable terms point to a local or speculative schedule or results list.
A local report notes a street level baseball contest held in the older section of the district with participants and onlookers. The event highlights community sports activity and neighborhood engagement.
The London Directory offers a commercial guide to London and suburbs listing export merchants, steamship lines, and provincial centres. It notes trade notices, addresses, and rates for advertising from one pound, with freight paid on receipt of a ventral order.
An early 19th century London advertisement from William Wilson and Sons outlines wholesale and retail offerings across a wide range of goods. It lists prices and trade discounts, with sample cases and consignments available from £0 upwards, plus references to various lines including hardware, upholstery, and household wares.
A historical notice reports Wolfe's Schnapps facing unspecified legal action after a contested sale or dispute. The brief item notes parties involved and the local court context without graphic detail. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
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