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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1916
Page
2
Substantial price list shows metal shop cash rates for bags and ash goods within a twenty mile radius of Perth. Five siblings per ton may be added to prices if ash is booked for seven or more days. Rates include per 1501b bag and 251b bag figures with shillings and pence values.
The Adelaide Steamship Company reports ves Tyets routes with Fremantle departures for Melbourne, Catron, Sydney, Brisbane, Mackay, and Bowes. Agents Burne and Co. note Fremantle sailings to points including Geraldton, Bunbury, and Hors, with specific Saturday and Thursday departures and dates in late September to October.
Tomson BROS and MR8, 3. G. WOOLHOUSE announce the death of John Charles Thomson at Victoria Hospital, Geraldton, on September 19, 1916. He was the fourth son of the late Yemos and Amalia Thomson and is deeply mourned by his brothers Joseph, J. U.S., J. B., David, Robert, A. C., and by Mrs Woolhouse and niece Gladys.
The piece denounces a charge of mutilating an opponent’s name to appear foreign, condemning such tactics as unfit for public discourse. It cites Mr Colebatch and Mr J Morrew, demanding justification or withdrawal by the Colonial Secretary, and stresses commitment to fair fight without blackguard methods.
Local and general probate notices list Edward Albert Rulley of Northampton and Aveta Jane Kil Jey with a £190 claim for flour and butter. An advertisement under War Precautions Regulations fixes wholesale and retail price ceilings for Rout roindilers and butter from September 2, 3916. Geraldton Ready Board bans certain activity from November 1 to February 7 under the Feraldion Prowda Act. A fire on Tichawnd street destroys belongings of an elderly pensioner. Reports cover Queens Carnival funds, regional commissions, and agricultural inquiries, with notes on mining accidents, local Show preparations, and community notices from Greenough Farmers Club and Geraldton.
A letter to the editor from Mr Drew MLC defends Colonial Secretary against Mr Colebatch. He notes recent newspaper errors and argues that a single printer's blunder does not prove a plot or wrongdoing. He urges proof of misdeeds.
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