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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
2
Retail notice details reduced prices on costumes and coats including maids Gatbailioe and Tweed items. French Flannel coats in large sizes described with mauve and black colors at 5/11. Sports coats cleared at 8/11 with blue patterns.
Partial OCR describes a livestock find at Bean Bros Universal Providers Wellington and Murray Streets PertA with a red Outlook heded by ear notches and missing ear segments. The chaotic text mentions a braided ACL, white spots, hive slits near ear and body markings.
The Geraldton Municipal Council, for a month past noon, seeks reform without raising rates. Insurance firms demand water reserves. council cannot guarantee. Public protest argues rates rose despite water supply improvements and a functioning fire service. Community fears profiteering and criticizes unions and insurers for exploiting property owners.
A fragmented local note recalls the Geraldton Advertiser’s emergence two years ago and praises Perth printing, with fond mention of Governor and Secretary Captain Mellor’s arrival. It notes a Governor appreciation of pipe music and the attendance of pipers Wayland and Maller at a ceremony in Guhpough Cy Daluiely.
A fragmentary railway and road accident report from Northampton describes a group of children traveling to school being struck by a horse drawn vehicle, leaving one girl severely injured and transported to hospital while relatives assist. Other items note postponements of political meetings, wartime welfare efforts for soldiers wives and mothers, a newly formed Geraldton branch, and government measures on oil bounty and paper conservation amid shortages.
A Victorian style summary notes probate administrations granted by the Supreme Court listing Arthur Ghhmewow Isle of Wiluy to Elieabady Mary Aidiwadyw with 75 pounds. It mentions butter shortages, sugar price hikes, railway progress near Melbourne Cup timing, a shooting verdict of justifiable homicide at Camperdown, labor unrest in New South Wales, and Premier Lefroy’s cost of living inquiry.
A busy able earnest politician drew a crowded crowd at a State Labor Party event вечер. Phil Al Tomy Hall spoke Monday evening to supporters, then prepared to travel to the North Cool electorate and arrive in City next Monday morning.
Fragmented notes describe fluctuating prices for staples at the municipal markets and criticizes storage and co op measures. It mentions poultry shelter needs, limited coop space, and inspector concerns about glut and wastage. The discourse reflects tensions between farmers and officials over distribution and pricing.
Personal notes recount Mr P May’s feotioneering campaign stance while Mes W Digiles visits old friends in Geraldton Maseenotee and Albany, with plans to focus on local districts. Reports state hospital surgery for Reg Arthur Maeva improved, Premier St Lefroy to give a speech at Mona, and news of George Vowles and another brother killed in action after enlisting from England.
Fragmented notices list a church sermon proposal and choir anthem with opening events. It mentions Sunday after Trinity services, Mary Communion, and various meeting times including 3 pm and 5 pm events, plus midweek prayers and intercession.
The Allisters The Row at Mesbyterian Church presents a sermon titled The Sermon on the Mount and The Care of Adversity. Cameron attends with The Saviour of the North, Moontoonooka, and the Board of Management arranging daily sessions.
A fragment listing Mass at St. Xavier and devotions times with stray numbers and garbled notes for EWMye Ing and 7.30 pita. The text is incomplete but indicates religious service times and devotional offerings at a Catholic church setting.
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