Wartime Stamp Law Changes Reach Local Readers
The December issue notes the 1918 Amending Act requiring receipts for all payments over £1, replacing prior stamps and duties. It lists affected stamp laws, local notices from the Church of England Northampton, and upcoming services across churches. A mission month at Botblock, sermons on the Holy Spirit, and events at Tiventy Gully and Yalgoo are announced with times and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landbank
Forey
Church of England
Northampton
Bectar
Botblock
BE King
Hector x
Ghyiet
Tivdty Gully
Yalgoo
Marion
Tonaday
Mum
Eytergs
Owen
War era letters and events at The Bothy and London show
A jumble of wartime notes and announcements describes The Bothy’s pest inspection for horses and a Christmas Eve screening of a propaganda picture at Kings Theatre. It mentions soldiers, a war coincidence with the Geraldton Ladies Hockey Club fund raising, and a City Band recital. The piece also notes holiday shipping hours and postwar plans involving customs and police overtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoms
Atkins
London
Pesce
Wome
Kings Theatre
Lucavy
Trial of Warwicker for alleged cash defalcations at lodge
The Geraldton Quarter Sessions concluded the trial of Frederick William Warwicker charged with stealing £1672 118 3d from the John John Shipton Lodge 526 MA 1.C.C.F. between 1906 and 1916. Audit details showed ledger and bank book alterations and discrepancies totaling about £1000, with defence and Crown counsel presenting testimony on balances and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick William Warwicker
John John Shipton Lodge
I. M. Gee
Me Davis
Aln. Altorfer
Downing
Perth
E. Robinson
F.C. Gverheu
Clarke
Meg Eaton
Ing Ees
Wilmeed
Tegani Te
Altorter
Wither Sde
Jury considers if bank deficiencies were fraud or error
In Fremantle proceedings, counsel argued whether defendant altered bank books to defraud after 1906, with discussions on cash disbursements, admitted statements to officials, and whether the estate should bear liability for alleged £1000-plus deficiencies amid audit irregularities and signature repudiation.
Not Guilty Plea in Trustees Accounting Case
The passage describes a trial where trustees face charges of mismanagement and a missing book. The accused claims no fraud, arguing he was a victim of circumstances and that others blame him to whitewash themselves. The jury is urged to find him not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwe
Angi
Charge to the Jury in Deficiency Fraud Case
The chairan summed up that the accused faced theft of a deficient sum and could be convicted if any part was proved. He linked the charges of stealing and falsifying books, noting seven admissions as key evidence. The jury must decide on guilt or innocence across four counts, recognizing the close connections among the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altorfer
Uwlalge
Fremantle
Ay Ous
Lansing
Lodge
Ing
Drew
Downing
J. A. Chapman
Kay
John Stokes
Messrs
4. A. Cayman
E.G. Farrington
Toon
Wan
Chairan
Ile
Roger
Ion
Tonyone
Aly
Qverheu
L. J
H. Chapman
J. C. Gunson
J. A. Herbert
James Stokes
H. W. Easther
Achimed
Verdict and mercy urged after guilty verdict at trial
A jury found the accused guilty on all counts after deliberating from 2:23 pm. The foreman noted a rider urging mercy due to negligence by lodge officers. The chairman indicated mercy was considered but the court would not treat the defendant as a first offender. Sentencing followed with a request to allow bail and further proceedings until December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Pn
Irman
John Shipton Lodge Y
Hich Yue
Rex
Pirinon
Che
CME
Racing Notes from a cluttered six furlong event
The report lists multiple horses and weights in a rough race card with about six furlongs and five furlongs segments. It includes detailed horses such as Greylanis and Monee Meier with weights, betting odds for BLACKBOY NANDICAP and others, and mentions a third class plate over six furlongs. The legible fragments hint at a jockey roster, entrants, and betting pools though many names are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greylanis
Monee Meier
Pet
Beesle
Meriinctie
Galen Mie
Teby
Lally Kony
Nataire
Tomy
Meieartore Newls Tey
Renee
Demeka ' Aestates
Lady Buh
Ited Hansen
Nautiner FM Strugall
Secret
Porth
Wile
Muzakoda
Crows Thistle
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. E. Quick & Co
BK. Quick
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
Cash Drapers
Winter, Brandt and Co
Armstrong ST
Pere Croats
Telephone
Elite Supply Coy
Hardwickes(co
Singapore
Rder
Minderoo
Kingspore
Hardwicke & CO
Farmers Cooperative
Merwesere
Gs King
Christie
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Gavin
E. C. Bartlett
Geraldton Sunedian
Pailli
Justion
Wislay Churet
Wee Dy
Ker JO Jenkin
Father Xmas
Geraldton Ladies Hockey Club
Overseas Club
Southern Crees
P. Hepburn
Lee
Arthur
England
O.K
France
James Brown
Reno
Olicera
Jerys Strong
Oswell’s
Moses
Setuet Frost
Claus
West Australia
Helena Vale Meztors
Drury Lane
Shanam Loch
Pepe
Chay
Itethy
Tubrug
Sagill
Wiiek
Tee
Ayelore
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