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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Widay Syoning
Mesara Constantine
Hinks
Tadley
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Hutiakin
Ulm
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Sfohmuet
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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.
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Mr. Drew
Tate
Providence
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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.
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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.
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Thane
Geraldton
Uber
Moretmain
Uwe Whaeven
Fremantis
Linus
Vulien
Midland Company Faces Public Backlash Over Transport Delays
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