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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
4
A government related land resumption in West Perth led to the return of 168000 pounds and a 209917 pound shortfall in the Situe project. Over the last 34 years spending exceeded 875787 pounds on uneconomic campaigns, with an estimated further expenditure of 261500 pounds anticipated.
The Labor Government advances treatment over punishment for alcohol dependency through the Inebriates Act. It allows voluntary and convicted inebriates to be placed in homes for reform, with commitment possible by relatives or officials. Critics note gaps in enforcement and the need for quicker full reform.
The Labor Government appointed women inspectors of factories and two women on the University Senate. Women serve on hospital boards and Children's Courts, with the maternity hospital cited as a valuable institution. The piece argues women have earned constitutional rights through wartime and reform success.
After a hard legislative Council fight the right of women to be members of the official issuing committees of the Hospital for the Insane was recognised and one woman was appointed among the three board members.
The Commonwealth war loan prospectus is fresh in our advertising columns. Terms mirror prior issues and include exemption from wealth tax and Commonwealth and State income tax. Instalments run from November 1916 to November 1918 with payments 15 to 20 percent at issue and on the earlier date. The government urges voluntary, spontaneous support from individuals, firms, and all who have the homeland at heart to finance the war effort and maintain Australian defense.
The article argues that victory depends on finances and fighting power, noting allies’ economic strain nears breaking point. It urges every citizen to support the war effort by investing in the current loan to relieve Britain’s burdens and hasten victory.
An analysis shows the Lyceum in London with 1616 seats, seating 600 more than Deury Lane, and the major West End houses each capacity over 2090. The list includes several music halls with varying capacities, noting prominent venues like the Bish Lak Bi and others in a fragmented report.
A witty ad style note touts Wolfe's Shnapes as the king of drink served with utmost care at the World Trade Center. It promises always fresh and cool refreshment, with a playful misspelling emphasizing brand personality.
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