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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reveals a planning notice or travel listing with names and dates in a maritime context. It mentions steamship movements between Adelaide and Melbourne, with scattered references to places like Tahiti and Brunswick, and several personal names. The readable items show a scheduling or itinerant notice rather than a full event report.
A fragmented age of learning and artistry outlines Adelaide University and Royal Academy ties with Trinity College of Music and Phonetic Institute. It highlights public exams, distinctions in Arithmetical and Musical fields, and studio offerings for art students with accommodation and tutoring details.
The article critiques parliamentary pay scales and allowances in the Commonwealth ministry. It details salaries of about £12,000 a year for ministers, plus private member payments of £4,000 yearly, plus £2,400 by some calculations, totaling around £14,505 annually and distributed among seven or more ministers. It questions the legitimacy and transparency of these expenses and hints at hidden perks and honorary roles.
Shipping notice lists Steaner's movements and agents of Burns Philp Co Ltd arranging steamship departures. Fremantle service shows routes to Kurkalpi, Trai Geraldcon and Myantny with weight and freight details for a February 3, 1912, voyage.
The notice lists multiple venues Palace Gardens Empire Pictures King s Hall and Ouray each evening with events including sales and performances. It mentions Thursday sales of produce Mackenzie Nant Wa and various names such as Tan Gerakion Verivulldend Syed amd Wheto and Anthony Siam with dates and showings around February.
Obituary note portrays late life of 87 year old Afolomtat with mentions of family ties, Warrnambool connections, and surrounding communities. The fragment references relations to Norah Lawwry and Leelee, with limited readable names and places.
The document discusses allowances for travelling costs and related provisions for officials and workers. It references rationing, public funds, and the need to avoid excessive expenditure while ensuring access to essential travel. The text mentions Fisher and government officials and critiques prevailing policies on subsidies and allowances.
A firelight crowd witnessed a collapse during a Pittury show at Kitty's Hall operated by Mr. Martin. Reports describe the operator as severely injured and in danger, with authorities investigating alleged health and safety failures. The incident prompted warnings about crowd control and venue conditions amid ongoing inquiries.
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