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Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Sep 25, 1918

Page

2

Government Officers Allowances at Geraldton Questioned

In Geraldton district discussions in the Legislative Assembly questioned the grant of district allowances for government officers including police, mirroring Railway Department practice. Replies stated no sufficient justification for such allowances. A Carlton murder case continued in Melbourne with key witness Nesput, formerly Thomas Norman Violet, admitting involvement in a fatal beating. A Sydney mother shot by her stepson prompted police action. injuries reported. A Red Cross fundraising show in Sydney features Miss Edith Compton's company with multiple crowd-pleasing acts and local rehearsals. The Light of Asia mine at Cue sold to Maraton Gold Mining Company for £18,250 cash plus 10,000 shares. capital increased accordingly. Governor Sir William and Lady Ellison-Macartney arrived from Perth for Northampton engagements and Geraldton events. The Kwolyin murder post mortem noted head injuries with a hammer-like instrument. body moved to Northam. French Mission to visit WA from November 16 to 27. tax instalment proposal via Treasury stamps considered. Royal Show opens with strong entries. Ballar River scheme receives £200 for preliminary work. The Dimboola coal hulk collision in Fremantle Harbor caused delay and salvage. Kangaroo steamer reported to be en route west. Major Baker and Brander noted in separate items. A near-miss shooting incident at Youanmi and a record bullock weight at 1,275 pounds were reported alongside racing date denials and notable yields from Boccardie gold lease. Geraldton population decline noted as rail movements bring crowds to Northampton for agricultural events.

Taft's Club Announces All Future Events

Taft's 14 card members outline plans for forthcoming activities. The club commits to schedule updates and calendar events for the year, inviting participation from members and local supporters.

Taft's Club

Navy changes and ship movements reported in Fremantle notice

Movements of ships including S.S. Kurnalpl and S.S. Dimboola from Fremantle to Geraldton and Carnarvon are listed for 25 to 27 inst. The Australian Navy appoints Rear-Admiral Arthur Levison to command with Rear-Admiral Sir Lionel Halses succeeding him, while Captain Oliver Hadhouse is replaced as commander of HMLA.S. by TC Bystews.

Poynton Melbourne Arthur Levison Lionael Halses H.amls. Powerful Oliver Hadhouse HLMLA S. -Allatto- Ua Dogtaln TC Bystews

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