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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
2
A garbled early text fragment shows job ad snippets including cooks needed and a general help wanted notice. It reads as a messy listing with mentions of Henry Wit Polet and L. J Eves seeking work, rent terms noted but unclear locations and full duties.
The Adelaide Steamship Company and Meews Burns Pulp and Co. publish vessel movements. Steamers depart Fremantle, Geraldton, and Fremantle to Geraldton, Western ports, Singapore, and Eastern states with dates in June and July. Several ships plan Wednesday or Saturday departures and transshipments.
Local discussions concern amendments to the new Act and license controls. Delegates question who benefits from proposed reforms as Premier and officials weigh community interests and district license caps.
A government plan to extend local option for liquor sales faces heated debate. Mr Walker supports a broad approach while critics urge caution on nationalisation and Sunday trading, noting risks to vested interests and public order.
The article discusses immigrant removal proposals and the climate of Australia, noting tensions between settlers and government. It mentions Midland Company and government roles, with references to Welsh settlers and calls for tailored suits at James Red House for ads and miscellaneous matters.
A composite item covers local theatre crowds and safety at the Tore, reports on council meetings, public works including paving plans for Geraldton streets, and remarks on the security of gas works. It notes community meetings, charity and philanthropic discussions, and obituaries plus a summary of a death and funeral arrangements.
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