Midland Railway’s Recovery After State Aid and Missteps
The Midland Railway, long financially sick, benefited from Western Australia’s guarantee on half a million, then improved through land sales and revived traffic receipts. Yet critics flag persistent gear failures, aging rolling stock, and service irregularities that burden patrons despite a reported rise in revenue and renewed optimism.
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Public Meeting Jan 1 By Liberal Candidates
All members are ordered to attend a public meeting at the Masonic Trail on Wednesday next at 8 pm where Messrs Harper and Sanderson the Liberal candidates will deliver addresses.
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Shipping movements of Dalgety vessels and partners
Messrs Dalgety and Co shipping agents report movements of steamers Minderoo Gorgon Charon Riverina Koombana and Kyombana with departures from Geraldton Fremantle Melbourne and Wyndham to North West ports Java and the Eastern States. Dates range January 18 to February 6 with multiple legs and intermediate ports.
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Public rail service woes prompt government action
An old Midland railway service faces decline as aging engines fail to cope with demand. Proposals hinge on shifting to state control and improved regular user experiences, amid public distress over travel reliability and growing horror at the current conditions.
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The Long L od The Chie Hachor Master reports Point Moore lighthouse
Capt Irvine notes the Point Moore lighthouse is sealed and painted with no vandal signs and clocks adjusted. Pilot Gilmore says lightbooks and gear are in good order and Geraldton work has run all year. Human crew conditions remain a concern with fatigue and low pay cited. Two officers at Point Moore work 81 hours weekly.
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Local and General Fuural Elections spread across the State
The piece outlines upcoming Federal and State campaigns in Western Australia with Liberal and Labor contesting. Senate candidates N W Harper W Kingemitt A Sanderson will tour the state, inviting voters to meetings in multiple towns from January 17 to 29. Attendees include Branch members of the Australian Women's National League and others. speeches planned at St Anthonys Northampton Mechanics Institute and Greenough.
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