Hose sale and thanks note from Geraldton
Elite Supply Coy at Marine Terrace promotes all wool hose claiming cheapest or best value with large stocks and pleasing mothers fathers and children. Acknowledgments arrive from Isis Margarets to express thanks for kind friends and support after bereavement, with thanks to Dr Henwood Nurse Cox and Mrs Emit for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Elite Supply Coy
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
Margaret
Conkex
Henwied
Cox
Emit
Memory of War Loss and Community Resolve in Wartime
A fragmented wartime notice reflects on loss in Germany and the nation’s mood. It discusses political party dynamics, stating the Country Party may align with Nationalists during the war but should preserve its separate existence afterward. Traffic and railway service updates follow, along with local notices on a children's ball, stock sale postponement, YMCA cautions on raffles, court fines, a comic opera production, and theater programs. The miscellany paints a community pressed by war, reconstruction debates, and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Wur
Country Party
Ite
ATHS MARRIAGES & DEATHS BIRTHS BROAD
Fragmentary notice from a historic paper lists names and events with unreadable parts. The readable pieces mention Parker and a sanbeded timeframe, indicating a social notices column including births marriages and deaths.
Country Party Confirms Stand Against Ministerial Breaks
Geraldton Sungdian reports the Country Party’s stance after disputes within the Farmers and Settlers Association over members joining Mr Lefroy's Government. The association supports actions favoring the state’s broader good and endorses ministers who reflect farmer and settler interests, while condemning perceived lax governance. The scene reflects internal contention and a push for principled leadership in 1917 politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
Country Party
As Settlers' Association
Labour Party
Liberal Party
I of Heaven
Messen Gardiner
Willmon
Baxter
Lufrey
Lefroy
Ervat
Amocia
Hom
Claremont Parade Notes and Customs Duty Revisions
Claremont reports that the annual parade sales showed active interest but no purchases. Customs and Excise duties rose across spirits beer brandy whisky gin and other items, with some reductions in imports offset by higher rates. A notable change is the removal of the 1 percent duty on certain cloth jute and textile goods, allowing free entry for these mature items, pleasing farmers and users alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont
C. It. Fielding Ltd
Alent
Bowe
J. M. Dickson
Unions Plan of Campaign Sparks General Strike Fact
Sydney speaks on labor revolt as railway and tramway workers halt work. About 35 000 on strike, with ships Bombala Indarra Canberra canceled. Food supply duties guarded. authorities may act under the Federal Arbitration Act. wages lost exceed £100 000 weekly. domain scene notes plan to pull unions when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Bombala
Indarra
Canberra
Satunday
Trike
Willis
Thia
Strike Fever Spreads as Sydney Railway Trouble Grows
About one fifth of the railway and tramway staff refuse to strike. The August 2nd total staff, excluding active service men, stood at 99,995 with 19,322 remaining loyal to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Sydney Dockers and Ship Painters Strike Action
Sydney port workers and ship painters strike disrupt loading of trampers and gas transport restrictions. August calls out all hands from this afternoon as unions discuss terms and job actions affecting shipping and loading operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sirice
Ct Tumers
Victorian Wharf 1 Stroke Transport Work Continues
Melbourne reports serious developments in the port as transport work resumes while other shipping is suspended amid industrial tensions. The August 15 dispatch notes rapid shifts in shipping and dock labor in the Victorian wharf system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Serius
Australian railway platelayers down tools near Kalgoorlie
About 80 platelayers on the Trans-Australian line stopped work at Kalgoorlie amid a planned suspension of all line work. In another item, 28 loaders at Barrawang halted loading after a penny per ton raise request was rejected. State electoral rolls offices stay open late to process entitlements for the forthcoming Assembly elections with delivery of claims via post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalgoorlie
Trans-Ausiisting
AL Barrawang
Geraldson
Iain el Tiwir Naves
Geraldton Hotel shooting shocks town in melee
Readable fragments describe a shooting at the Geraldton Hotel during dinner hours. A Belgian woman Covise Dani is in custody amid a chaotic scene where multiple residents and staff, including a yardman and a Mrs Todd, were involved or affected. Police and local authorities assess the incident as a significant disturbance with ongoing inquests and political tension noted in the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Covise Dani
ML Todd
Wika
Les
Mies MeBos
Daniels
Irwin Bridge Improvements and Local Works Proceed
The board considered licencing for utility of erecting a baker and bacon, and planned cross-approach works to Irwin Bridge. The secretary was instructed to engage a fence contractor to prevent river crossing, repair water holes for £2 10s. It was decided to proceed with works after Mr Watson’s input. Tenders will be sought for diverting ballast from Greenough Road into the church. A letter of thanks was sent to several contributors and accounts were approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWD
Rec
Sim
Abe
Comalder
Elery
Irwin Reidge
Ale
C Slopey
Watson Cemsidera
Gates Ecroas Milo Reed
Irwin Bridge
Irwin
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Dalgety & Co., Limited
Hardwicke & Co
Singapore Suits
Yromanii
W. H. Derry
H. J. Mills
E. C. Bartlett
Sontrastor
Aot
Oratas
Staret
Astronomical
A— A Lom Te Rez
Simon Hirgwie
Ourmany
Germany
Caver
Wille
Esters
Orphers
Midland Railway
Three Springs
Wathheroo
Walkaway
Midland Jtetion
Watheroo
Midland Junction
Wongan
Red Cross Society
Utakarra
Dalgary
TMC
Rod Ralles
Y.M.C.M
Australia
YMCA
Associatonn
John Alderson
Wiliam Eason
Polog Court
Aypus
Robert Anderson
Jketon
Berg
Mootim
Walters
Pereras
Aesin
Matake
Sergt
Mowat
Palpan
Bux
Giong
Jowekate
Pules
Conatabte
McVietora Park
Maltens
Abergius
Aberogal
Jack Raynor
Coen
Reg Piratom
Aljens
Victor Swanson
Tulle
Abedo
Pholt
Polar Court
Hinerd Melee
Walter Earnwon
Ayabe
Mékady
Nglie
Thay Namie
Cuecn
Sanbede-Mateon
THE
AMD
Unions
Sydney Railway Trouble
Posiiion OF Transports
Victorian Wharf
Oswell
Seach
Halie-Crown
Aswell
P.O
Gruden
Gemma Poli Qadre
Gee Ate Com Neres Ag
Sisters Action
Coustry Pangy
Maken
Ceve i
Accep Ag
Tims
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