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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
2
A town hall gathering on Saturday September 1909 at 2 o clock pm discusses government plans to place Victoria Hospital under local governing body. A committee report prompted enquiries to be shared with attendees. Roads Board, Friendly Federation, and Labor Unions are invited to attend.
Fragmentary report covers ships with passengers from Singapore and Nor West ports, listing names such as JB Mercer and S Vickers while segueing into a political critique of provincial politicians. It discusses Commonwealth subsidies, state contributions, and Deakins fixed five million yearly offer in relation to immigration policy and fiscal balance.
Steamship movements listed with departures from Geraldton and Fremantle. Paroo sails to Fremantle on Wednesday August 35. Minderoo to Fremantle Tuesday August 21. Minderoo to Nor'-West and Singapore Wednesday August 25. Paroo from Fremantle to Geraldton and Nor'-West on September 5. Woolgardie to depart Preman te August 21 for Geraldton.
In a Sydney era dispatch, Avtar notes eight years of fruitless discussion and a new financial agreement between the Premiers and Prime Minister. States resist Commonwealth obligations while Commonwealth reps refuse to be browbeaten as nine conferences yield little progress.
Local and general: most Eastern papers hail a vial agreement and Bratislila victory as 0,000 attend the Provantle Oval on Hazurday for an Americas Boys exhibition defeating Fremantle. On Sunday 6,000 watched Sanday visitors perform and a purse of 1,000 guineas changed hands as Massey, a young Opposition leader, garners attention.
Tar workers at Tabourera in Perth return to work at the old rate after a 1038 day stoppage last Friday while waiting for a conference between the Federal Workers' Union and the Builders and Contractors Association. They cite improved trade as a basis for higher pay.
The report recalls a series of local deaths and bereavements, noting a widowed woman and a large family left behind. It discusses funeral rites at St George’s Perth, organ improvements, and a broader scan of public works debates including harbor plans, health board decisions, and council governance. It also mentions a new Mr. Carson shop opening and local advertisements.
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