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Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1912

Page

2

Local council borrows for electric lighting plan

In Geraldton during April 1912 residents hear a notice of motion for borrowing funds to improve electric lighting and ship shipments. The council's intent, interest rate, and term are outlined with conditions for public input within a month. Observers question feasibility and impact on ratepayers and landowners.

Urs. Goldhere Kempton Mantvipat Council Vhart Abe Coynett LDN

Referendum Backed For Private Electric Lighting Hike

At Narrogin a recent referendum passed by ten to one supporting private enterprise for electric lighting of the town. The decision marks a shift from public to private provision and reflects strong consent among voters.

Narrogin Tha Lown

Monopolies and Civic Gels Spark Public Dissent

A critical commentary on public utilities and municipal governance argues private monopolies govern civic supplies, predicting backlash as costs rise. It questions the wisdom of paid vs unpaid public service, noting councillors and directors face abuse while civic work remains challenging.

Narrogia Ty Browne Moberty Almire Marthment E Puiblic

Local council debates pay increases and town matters

Reports show auditors Kidd and Civorken pressing for higher pay amid questions of council clerical work and costs. A proposal to fund the Crae, Nirele and Hartheit comedy effort for the Koombana Relief Fund is approved, with use of Queen's Hall for a fundraising picture show. Local notices include police, school transfers, and municipal inspection updates.

Nic Mimmpal Kidd Civorken Tts Abe Coundi Wan Moore Ely Perry Aileen Guiins Leraldton Ceraklion Comedy’ Co Els Gmfel Koombana Cra Nirele Hartheit Hetter Leo Frewentis Church of England Streell Aino Queen's Hall

Government to move site for road and water grant

A crowded deputation from the Wasth aldian Progress Association urged the Minister for Works for a grant to build a road and secure water supply for blocks near the railway feature just outside municipal boundaries. Speakers pressed for a block exchange, water access, and a municipal reserve, while other attendees requested government action on a bore and street improvements. A separate note records Tom Mitchell's two week sentence for disorderly conduct and a forthcoming raking draft.

Wasthaldian Progress Association Walt Widay Syoning Mesara Constantine Hinks Tadley Try St Hooley Pilling Hutiakin Ulm Pyrene Pisa Sfohmuet Jay Janet Ji Elsie Street Hath Olsea Waithex

Moonyoonooka Mems Report on Local Meeting and Drew Clash

A readably garbled report from Moonyoonooka notes a meeting on the 17th about Mr Drew and Maynard's moves. Attendees are described as elderly residents with about 35 present. The piece mentions local tension, Mr Drew's support, and Maynard's attempt to replace him. The writer promises completion by April 27.

Drew Mr. Drew Tate Providence Maynard KeiIy Uth Fursiors

Political Pars Addressing the eleciars at Budury

A garbled report notes Sir Winthrup Hackett urging comprehensive attention to parliamentary needs and national policy. It mentions government experiments in brickmaking shanties water supplies irrigation timber milling and public works funding with insistence that national costs be borne locally and the value of practical economies.

Budury Winthinp Hackett

Pillage Rumors Stir Chamber of Commerce in Geraldton

A correspondence dated April 23 discusses alleged pilfering along the Geraldton wharf and railway area. The Chamber of Commerce is urged to address the claims amid accusations of ship cargo pilfering before reaching the port, with mentions of railway departments and agricultural district impacts.

Roente Thane Geraldton Uber Moretmain Uwe Whaeven Fremantis Linus Vulien

Midland Company Faces Public Backlash Over Transport Delays

A Midlands protest describes the Midland Company as cruelly slow in delivering transport workers and goods. Residents and chamber officials criticize the firm’s handling of northern districts, press for government action, and warn of renewed public opposition if delays persist.

Pbc Famors Tonkutewa Midland Company Fas Midland Perth Midtland Tha Milam Alidlatd Wtvico Ubu Thy Iaiheays

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