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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1913
Page
2
Report describes a Fremantle salmon launch by an expert named Wtas Whiteble for 48 tensing or private use, length 89 feet, began 5 tent bp, Union engine. It also notes a 24 Oh.p Union engine, carrying 2 persons, at White Dor Ward's Boatshed Perth.
MES. D. BRADY wishes general public patronage for past tailoring services. She has engaged Mr. CANNON as cutter and manager. his name is guarantee for all work. Note old address Marie Terrace opposite the CCR Hotel.
The shipping firm Mears Burns Pally snd Co lists movements of their steamers including S S Dimboola sailing from Newcastle in February to Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Fremantle and back and S S Kepunda sailing to Newcastle Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Fremantle with dates in March. Other vessels such as S S Kurnalpi and S S Kapunda depart Fremantle for Eastern States and Geraldton with recurring returns to Fremantle and various ports including Java and Singapore. The notices detail planned departures from Fremantle in late March and voyages to northern ports and Derby with multiple stops and return legs.
Farm for sale listing seeks buyers for a 67 acre tract located about 24 miles from Siding in Northampton. The ad highlights good improvements and likely strong value, inviting quick inquiries from prospective purchasers seeking a bargain rural property.
Officials announce rents for the current ball at Northampton and Mullewa in the district survey plan. J. M. Lefroy District Surveyor notes changes and directs agents in Eisherby and nearby localities to follow the updated procedures in February 1913.
Seed wheat trade notes Oliver personally canvassing in the Varieties wealler for salt. Seed from fallow land crops yields 4% bushels per acre. Varieties listed include Alpha Marshall No.3 Dart Imperial Bobs Bunyip Baroota Wouter Croasbred Yandilla King Vomeback Cleveland Federation Lott's Thaw Zealand.
The Kalgoorlie Board of Health reports improved infectious disease figures for the year ended October 31, with 14076 cases and 170 deaths in 1904 170. 1908 145 cases and 8 deaths. 1910 283 cases and 15 deaths. 1911 109 cases and 10 deaths. The section notes common diseases and references fiercela of the lunes, commonly PCP unclear.
The piece argues that coal mine dust fosters pulmonary fibrosis and tuberculosis risk among miners, predicting rising disease rates as long as mining continues under dusty, strenuous conditions. It calls for health authorities to remove fibrotic workers from mines, noting the Workmen's Compensation Act helps but is insufficient to stop health deterioration.
In Geraldton a discussion compares local homes with Colombo's Colpetty workers' housing, noting neat interiors and tropical exteriors but questioning origin of flour shipments. Court actions address landowners over rabbit traps, with fines recorded. Electric installation requests prompt council to act swiftly amid drought and trade notes with Singapore and Fremantle shipments.
Council debated who should certify electricians and how inspections would be handled in Kalgoorlie and Boulder. A motion to require Council inspection before passes and to set a £1 fee for certificates was adopted, amid warnings of heavy fines for unapproved installations. Rabbits and pest control were also discussed as a public safety concern.
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