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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1927
Page
6
City officials hear a push for expert guidance on repairing the City Hall walls after long deterioration. A sub-committee studied options, debated costs above C200, and urged a plan to obtain professional advice before council action. Separately, charity appeals and local notices appear amid a busy municipal meeting agenda.
June 31 Melbourne edition reports the Commission of Public Health discussing the proposed Geelong morgue site on Little Ryrie street. Critics fear on street visibility while noting no complaint from Musselptreet residents. The panel reaffirmed openness to alternative sites but does not oppose the current proposal.
A grammar war memorial dedication runs Friday at Seelong Church of England with the War Memorial and a procession. Notables include Governor General Si Wheel and local leaders. a general meeting of the Wid Hlestons Orammiatiaig follows at the school. a large two-war-torn Australian poster is to be unveiled and mounted on a concrete pedestal, marking readiness for ceremonies.
A 61 foot reinforced standpipe near Winchcliffe's corner Geelong rises as a practical utility and architectural feature. It provides a 15 000 gallon capacity to bolster mains water for East Geelong Albany and nearby districts, with automated controls to regulate flow and prevent overdraw. The Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage Trust oversaw the project with contractor B Murphy Geelong.
In Melbourne about 390 unemployed workers again waited on the Premier at Hogans after marching to his office and then to the Child Endowment Conference, where the Premier’s absence sparked interruptions and heated exchanges with leaders Menara, Bagley, and Clarke demanding relief and steady work. The protest aimed to secure promised relief and employment, with officials and rankers clashing as talks stalled and plans for future action were discussed.
At a Melbourne meeting the Health Commission discussed sanitation steps and a new reservoir project while debating prosecutions and enforcement. Officials urged action to curb pollution as the commission planned inspections and investigations into septic tanks and watercourse contamination.
Ballarat appoints Dr Crick of Rockhampton as bishop following the resignation of Maxwell Gambleton. Crick, born in England and educated at Cambridge and Pembroke, has held roles at Clare and Janvet in the University system and was last theoretical rector in Pembroke. He is expected to be confirmed by the provincial bishops and will assume duties as bishop of Ballarat once all formal acts are completed.
The Minister for Homith announced approval of a 12,000 pound clinic in Melbourne. The facility, to be backed by the Health Department, will treat up to 600 patients daily and replace an aging building. Details of location and formalities were discussed at tonight's meeting.
A full dress debate in London focused on reform of the House of Lords. Viscount Alan outlined a motion for limited membership and addressing hereditary privilege, urging a single chamber and voices against excessive hereditary influence. The discussion touched on the Parliament Act, electoral reform, and possible future composition changes including elected or limited hereditary seats.
Berlin dispatch reports that Soviet trade orders from Lossox and British firms include a credit line of £ large to buy plant. British firms fear reduced domestic orders as negotiations push cargo credits through Bacetin. A weekend conference of European trade representatives proposed placing 3 to 10 percent of pending cargoes totaling £15,000,000 in Britain with most remaining split among the United States, France, the UK, Germany, and Czecho-Slovakia.
U.S.A. farmer prospects in Chicago gain from high wheat prices amid imperfect grain market signals. June Bf Laudera notes potential benefits for American farmers, but fears of delayed planting and unfavorable weather could threaten crop yields and market flexibility. Market observers warn that continued weather volatility may erode potential gains.
The Premier of New South Wales and Prime Minister discuss child endowment and living wages. Mr Lang questions the timing while proposals for a national inquiry and a commission on family allowances are floated. A July premiers conference may weigh the plan.
A fall meeting of the Life-Savers Association at the Western Bathes near Geelong was chaired by President L Webber. The gathering mourned the late YF M Cooke, chief instructor since inception. A smoke and presentation night is planned for July with committee set to meet earlier.
At yesterday's Public Works meeting Geelong Council faced river pollution concerns in Barwon River gleaned from reports by Ald. 7, Wally and others. Debates covered dam and street works, with officials noting illicit discharges and proposals for riverbank improvements, plus garden and park renovations funded by local committees and councils.
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