Repatriation scheme outlined for Australian veterans
A 1917 article discusses the Commonwealth repatriation plan for soldiers, outlining a central commission led by Senator Millen, state and local committees, and a dental commission. It stresses duties beyond travel home and notes funding via the War Profits Bill projected to raise around 4 million pounds annually.
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Commonwealth
Ile
Sears
Australia
Bat Ie
Dental Commission
Centralised subscriptions and repatriation plans debate
The Minister disclaims pooling subscriptions while discussing the Patriotic Fund. Local bodies will ensure no soldier suffers and that funds are directed properly. With war’s uncertain end, early action is urged to align postwar living plans with soldiers’ wishes once legislation passes.
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Patriotic Fund
Geraldton Local News and War Anniversary Plans
Town reports a ship incident near Geraldton involving three passengers who did not pay fares and were ashore after refusing to work out passage. Geraldton notes a Rifle Club meeting, a UK style war anniversary observance, and local business and mail service updates with a plan to close shops at 12 noon for a war solidarity resolution.
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Geraldion
Germany
Geraldton
Fis
Alps
Zurika Captive Princess delight at Town Hall operetta
Geraldton Red Cross notes a large Town Hall audience enjoyed the three act operetta Zurika Captive Princess by Clementine Ward. Casts led by Lilla Box and Dorothy Hardwicke delivered bright singing, effective choruses, and refined dances with striking scenery and lighting. The performance, featuring Prince Dareall and other principals, drew praise for stage work and vocal quality, and a repeat show was planned for this evening with another large crowd expected.
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Zurika
Clementine Ward
Priscons
Lilla Box
Els Jpeth
Dorothy Hardwicke
Kola
Jack Greville
Prince Dareall
Jace Pond
Mary Lewis
Keith Herbert
Dorothy Conning Day
Gwenn
Eva Femples
Beatrix Thomas
Laleron
Ap Tod
Mr Nathan
Wil Begi
Corporal Scott Letter Shows Tidworth Scout and Trench Duty
Corpl J H Scott writes from Salisbury Plain England to Mr Huddy dated June 3 describes fortnights at Toth Yona, reports pleasant weather and spring, paraded for Major, notes aiming for France battalion join in three weeks. Photo of class at Tidworth School accompanies letter. Also reports Private Dr Frazer killed in action July 17 age 32, single, from Bluff relations. Police court notes theft of reball bags by John Gilbert Scott pleaded guilty, restitution paid 6s. and costs. Ernest Alfred Johnson charges withdrawn.
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J. H. Scott
S Huddy
Salisbury Pisin
England
Sonia Pretty
France
Tidworth School
Scott
A. Craven
Dr. Frazer
Batt
Catherine Frazer
Salisbury Plain
Gilbert
Scott Pea
James Blight
Costa
Ernest Alfred Johnson
Midland Railway Disaster Funeral Echoes in Geraldson
Funeral services for the Midland Railway disaster at Geraldson drew broad sorrow from families and groups. The noted outpouring included relatives, schoolmates, council members, merchants, and railway staff, with Beaxie and five daughters among those honoured. the mourners and community expressed deep sympathy in a lengthy, somber ceremony.
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Midland Railway
Geraldson
Porrow
Geraldion
Benzie
Ase
Dick Urges
SL. Barges MY Faenery
John Drummond
Winnie
Masjory
McConkey
B.A. Tessle
J. F. Teasie
Miss Teakle
J.fee
Rere
J. Taylor
P. Crothece Crothera
B. Gibbings
Marchant
W. B. Fallowfield
A. PB. Mock
Mea Kent
Mcintosh
Frank Critch
F. Green
Eaton
Lindon
Weather and local affairs wrap in Geraldton text
Fragmented notice preserves snippets about a Guardian of the Sighs and local governance. Mentions of Geraldton, Weather Times, and recurrent references to public matters hint at a dusty page of city notices and transcribed chatter about civic topics and upcoming events.
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Anjee
Olla Oyperts
Clowe
Wells
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