Gorakkin Municipal Council Meeting Report
The Gorakkin Municipal Council met in monthly session led by the Mayor. Attendees included Crk Partridge and several council members. financials showed accounts totaling £11 4/ in arrears for payment while a balance at the bank stood around £172 9s 7d. The session covered quarry screening permissions, bridge weight limits, pump purchases, croquet stand tank needs, and ongoing works with the Works Committee.
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Uswil
Gorakkin
Weld Oon Momlay
Kinanl
Baston
Trip
Crabhe
Bath TE Wine
Discussion on Tyre Width and Vehicle Checks Initiated
Dr Trine led a talk on tyre widths. The Town Clock noted many owners had not come forward to have their vehicles weighed. Vehicles carrying ten items faced licensing. Authorities pondered police aiding enforcement while the Mayor admitted some wheat was being carted unlawfully.
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Trine
Correspondence on Yalgoo visit and water shortages
A reader reports that at Yalgoo the railway platform displays nine labeled "Hire" tickets, none containing water. The Railway Department appears to provide no water for fire or drought relief, and local diners are blamed for lacking water supplies. The letter claims the ladies’ waiting room also fails to offer washing or drinking facilities.
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Yalgoo
EYE
Bhettalion
Rome
Fire Brigade and Cr Smart Clash Over Recreation Ground
A council report recounts a dispute between Cr Smart and the Itunici Fire Brigade during a cricket match at the Recreation Ground. Firemen allegedly moved to resume practice after a warning, while Cr Smart claims he sought an officer change and criticized brigade conduct. Both sides assert differing versions, leaving readers to judge authority and behavior.
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Itunici Council
Cr. Smart
Tessa
Alten Geler Wiing
Cr-Smart
Islso
Dr Smart
Waamen
Taye
Thi
Charm
Tonto Urs
Dr. Smart
Pagan
ONEIN
Non
Soy
Geraldlin
Saturday half holiday proposal debated by town shopkeepers
A disputed plan to grant a Saturday half holiday is debated by local shopkeepers. The letter argues better welfare for workers and children and predicts support from calico dressers, bootmakers, and others, while noting Sunday events and a well dressed crowd in town.
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Ueto Parent's
Halitay
Pers Ami
Sport Muat
Gorwktton
Price of Wheat Muddle Clouds Market Outlook
Fragmented notes describe uncertainty in wheat prices and market conditions. Reportedly buyers seek price guidance and farmers may visit Geraldton to assess stocks, while interviews hint at price expectations and trading friction across regions.
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Ooueys
Geraldton
Yuan
Watton
Ia Furmet
Tony
Mearesy
Grralitom
Sotthum
Conference calls abolition of state governors debated
Telegrams report that the recent conference resolutions favored petitioning to abolish the office of state governor. Premier Murray and Treasurer Wait backed the motion as directors of the association discussed options. The goal is to secure action at the next session.
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Melbourne
Tuewsay
N.A
Murray
Tyeakay
Wenulil
Tvs
Insuring Civil Servants Debate In Melbourne
Tursday report from Melbourne notes Prime Minister Deakin proposing joint action with the Commonwealth on life insurance for civil servants. State Treasurer Watt remarks that Victoria has no prior proposal, but any state Commonwealth cooperation would be treated with earnest consideration.
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Melbourne
Deakin
Ty Commonwealth
Watt
Sali Bordag
Rafererteo
Dearkin
Commonwealth
Telega and Jordon Shot While Traveling to Weekly Sales
Telega the Bark of Australasia at Hamilton and Mrr Jordon teller of the Hamilton branch of the Bank of New Zealand were driving to Opunpo for a weekly sales when they were fired at from the serals. The inn e bolted and My Focdon was severely wounded though not dangerously. Police informed. inquiry ongoing.
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Australasia
Hamilton
Mrr
Jordon
Bank of New Zealand
Ounpo
Arnst and Webb Sign for Akaroa Championship Rowing
Wellington reports Avie from Christchurch says Arnst and Webb have signed to row at Akaroa in April for the world championship race with a prize of £300.
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Wellington
Avie
Christchurch
Arnst
Webb
Akaroa
Man jailed for fraud in Norwood division temperance group
In Adelaide on Tuesday a man named Jarret was committed for trial on charges connected with a change of secretary duties in the Norwood division of the Temperance movement. The case alleges he altered fees and financial records during his tenure.
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Adelaide
Jarret
Thialava
Norwood
thesSonttt Vusteation Samat
Fem
Perance
Tragic NSW Farm Murder Suicide Reported At Eureka
In Sydney Tuesday a grim farm incident at Eureka ends with Hugh Clark aged 42 shooting William Keys then killing himself after dispute over possession of a gun. Clark and Keys were brothers in law or close associates with Clark’s wife entangled in the tragedy. Local reports say Clark was distressed and the two men clashed leading to gunfire and a fatal outcome.
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Sydney
Eureka
Hugh Clark
Willian Keys
Clarks
Keys
Clark Cime
William
Clark
Strike at Chemical Works Causes Adelaide Tensions
Adelaide reports a strike at the Mt Lyell Chemical Co plant with workers rejecting offers from management. The men, employed at both establishments, met and decided not to accept current terms. No work stoppage was confirmed, and the situation remains unsettled.
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Adelaide
Testayros
Mt. Lyell
Mortdelaide
Mt Lyell
The Big Strike and Southern Miners Demand Ballot
A South Coast meeting of the Coal and Shale Miners Federation failed to resolve a return to work. Southern delegates pressed for a ballot on restaffing next week, while Western delegates backed Northern calls. Police intervened as demonstrators clashed, with seven traders arrested amid jeers and red flags at Darlinghurst.
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Sydney
Council of the Coal and Shale Miner’ Fed
South Coast
Handver
Wagin Board
South Bui
Lemonstral
Cocreinn
Kou
Isis
Darlinghurst
Sven
Uke Tradors
Cloncurry Blaze Ravages Town Center in Queensland
Describes a devastating fire at Cloncurry in Queensland with much of the town’s business district destroyed. Portions of the town were burned, two blocks including hotels were wrecked, and financial damage estimated around 4215.0 (currency not stated). Local reports note extensive destruction affecting shops and infrastructure.
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Nrisbane
Cloncurry
Double Drowning in Bundaberg District
A drowning accident occurred in Bundaberg district today as William Aut Donat Gibson and another youth attempted a rescue at a waterhole. The elder brother reportedly disappeared while trying to save the younger, who had begun to sink. Local authorities investigated the scene as two bodies were recovered.
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Brisdane
Emda
Bundaberg
William Aut Donat Gibson
Setnkh
Arity
Wan Names Branch Manager In Auckland Robbery Attempt
New Zealand police report an attempted robbery at an Auckland bank where two bank officials were shot. Wan, the branch manager, and another employee were injured as the incident unfolded on Tuesday. Further details were not immediately available.
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Auckland
Wan
Local court notice from Wes Tenn Alpstioulta hearing
Purporting to cite an extention warrant, a public court notice sets a hearing at the Chit Hotel in Geraktlon on a Wednesday in February. The document details charges, party names, and legal actions including property and penalties, with references to a Mul laewa venue and associated individuals and clubs.
Express copies at Mt. Albert News Agency Perth
Tsitors in Perth sell copies of the Express at Mt Albert News Agency Central Arcade between Wellington and Murray Streets near the Railway Station and Mr Patterson GPO. For colds influenza Wolfe’s Schnapps hot with lemon at bedtime recommended.
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Perth
Alto
Mt. Albert
Central Arcade
Wellington
Murray Streets
Wr. Patterson
GPO
Tookstall
Paris Protest and Will Controversy Stages Debate
The document describes debate over a will and protests in Paris tied to religious and political demonstrations. It notes concerns about influence on education and financial matters while naming individuals and groups involved, and asserts intentions to continue the educational work begun.
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Ferrer
Paris
Miter
Iris Reave
That Tank and the Water Tank Problem
A garbled Naugle source describes a water tank calculation. It mentions a tank containing 47.225 gallons and a procedure using depth and a constant to compute an amount, referencing a person named Geraldton and a hand calculation method.
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Actl Charksin
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Trigg
Uis
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Abia
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Eeman
Yalgoo Railway Station
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Pu the
Daitor
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Victoria
MR. Deak
Telega
Arsst
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South Australia
Wales
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True
Kerlie Flavanius Olivaritee Malinsey
Captain White
Niger
Ommma Coletity
Koorin Brookong
Midaglia
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Waite
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Joeleo
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MALDP
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East Web
Nuc West
Iran
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Westenn
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Geraktton
Clutter CR Bros
Wy . Lock and Sons
Lars
Asidore Baten
Gerakllon
Fearoory
J Smyth
Hair
Rovel Palaci's
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WWE
Conlin
Wolfe
le Non
Bean Bros
CCR
Boan Bros' Emporium
Wellington Street
Porth
E. Snell
Mark Terrace
Nickolson's Ltd
Armstrong's Cycle and Motor Agency
Edison Phonograph
WIS
A. Gibson & CO
England
Rememper
Essary
Gent
W. B. Armitace
Bodos Suet
Drew
Globe Brewery Ale
Wr. L. Brinkley
Tal Jose Eloutt
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