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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1919
Page
2
A dense Perth and Geraldton column covers health fears from New Zealand plagues to influenza measures in Western Australia. It notes ministerial actions, Red Cross influenza planning, local obituaries, military nursing arrivals, and a sharp state deficit for January with totals and reminders of notable figures.
Mr Colebatch replies from Melbourne to the Colonial Secretary protesting the lack of health authority for quarantining passengers at Warkestomn. He argues the action by Victorian health authorities is lax and requests support from the Commissioners of Health, citing state law and health protection.
Elections in Bloemfontein see De Wet de Grobler named as delegates to seek independence at the Peace Conference but passports are refused. In Perth pigeons staged a ten minute protest at the Town Hall seemingly in sympathy with tramway strikers. Geraldton Yacht Club reports a windy Open Handicap with Ada winning in 1h 7m 35s and Cygnus second. King’s Theatre hosts two nights of Hayes and Tack Phillipa Company featuring Miss Maisey and other specialty acts.
Geraldton discusses proposed freezing works for meat fish and curing at various North-West coast centers. Acting President of the Board of Trade confirms support for insulated sales to ensure marketing to a centen port, with readiness to assist freight space if shipping becomes scarce. Cautions against relaxing harbor facilities timeline.
Fragmentary OCR notes list Red Cross Society funds, special appeals, and several local donors or events. Mentions include Freviouly acknowledged items, Kie Yung School, Ngilsie School, Day Proceeds, War Bonds interest, Flour Mill donation, and Merrot Concert. Details are incomplete.
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