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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
3
Local council debated winter work on Francis Street drainage and bum of the Well project. Urges for lead contractors and calls to notify owners for immediate tasks. Geraldton water supply plans and catchment results referenced, with UK and Moldavian Union notes. William Henry Howger charged with sailing a shipowner’s property. remanded.
March 26 event combined with a bazaar to aid RC funds attracted many spectators. The afternoon program featured races and demonstrations led by secretary J J Brown, including Sheffield Handicap and various track events. A successful bazaar fundraiser raised around £180, with a plain and fancy dress ball on Easter Monday drawing good attendance and ending the night’s festivities.
A church event showcased numerous names including Dandeman Cana Gentle man Mise Strahan and Miss Lily Berry among performers. Mr Pell served as MC while Misses Thomas and Curtis assisted with music as villagers gathered for an ornate fancy volume program.
A Frenchwoman Mrs Johnstone and a man Totinaom suffered severe wounds in Mesca tharra. Hector, the alleged assailant, was shot by Constable Cooney after a daylight confrontation. Hector died later at hospital. an inquest will be held. Cooney reported the incident after pursuing Hector who allegedly resisted arrest with a stolen tie.
A special committee report from March 19, 1913, proposes changes to the Council Office. It urges the Town Clerk to control the strong room keys, handle petty cash, and manage receipts. It suggests dissolving assistant town clerk and treasurer titles, retaining an accountant role, and requiring the clerk to enter payments. It calls for remodeling the office layout, eliminating an office boy, and defining duties for the Engineer and Health Inspector. It also emphasizes stronger Town Clerk authority and standardized leave allowances.
The fragment describes rising demand for a waving device amid climate conditions and food shortages. Mentions Tabor and dis Ancion avoided to unite MTLEMAST Comes and Mitte containing Cotte, Ricar and APE, with a note on water stock prepared and tinned by xeeri Ra.
The motion by Goldberg and Sander carried and the report was received and adopted. Except for clause 7 on the relocation of council offices, Ces Kempton and Brede moved to postpone the clause twelve months due to financial reasons. The layover was approved.
The mayor announced his resignation after stating during a Wednesday night session that he intended to step down and withdraw from mayoral duties. Dr. Conway and Dr. Wungerford debated the reasons, while Dr. Kempton and Dr. Goldberg pressed the council to have him reconsider. The Town Clerk noted the resignation was not in order yet, and a motion to reconsider passed, leaving the mayor as acting for the moment. A separate note praises a recent performance for punctuality and reliability.
A reader from Magil Road Adaida recounts a painful infection in her son JARED and a daughter MYRTLE that resisted doctors and surgeries until Zam-Buk was used. She claims rapid relief and restored health for both children, urging others to try the remedy despite prior failed treatments.
Cablegrams report a night bombardment of Adrianople lasting three hours with concerted Turkish fire. Bulgarians press other sectors while Turkish artillery defends strongly under Shirkey Pasha. Sofia notes Shukry Pasha offering surrender to a neutral power as rumors of Bulgarian advances surface, including a claim about Chatalnia being captured, which remains unconfirmed.
New York dispatches report flooding effects in Ohio causing hardship and distress among residents. Early details describe hardship and ongoing relief efforts as the situation unfolds with reports of affected communities and welfare responses.
The meeting reviewed the recent ratepayers gathering held Wednesday night. Mayor Conystrps UA warned the council to consider resolutions, and Cr Stone urged accountability while questioning outside influence. Gardner outlined works, and a proposal sought delaying resolutions to a future meeting.
A physician notes that excessive acidity harms the stomach and can cause ulcers and growths. Ordinary magnesia quickly neutralizes acid, aiding digestion. A published medical report cites a long ulcer case cured by simple, inexpensive remedies, inviting readers to try for better health and comfort.
Robert Willoughby was arrested on a charge of possession in connection with a gold-bearing treasure raid. Police traced defective tracks from Kalgoorlie premises to Willoughby's home after a break in at Kalgoorlie Gold Recovery.
In Sydney the Yearling Sales event reports strong bidding and healthy prices. Multiple lots received solid tags as buyers showed brisk interest, with several consignments achieving solid demand and notable competition among bidders.
Port Hedland experiences a vigorous Willy Willy with heavy rain and gales along the coast. Forecasts warn of strong winds from the northwest across the M area, with warm temperatures inland and rain extending toward Hobart, Melbourne, and Roehourne as the system moves southward.
A severe bush fire in the Newnarracarrs vicinity threatens large grazing lands and feed. Fire fanned by strong westerly winds has scorched about 3 000 acres across Moonywineoka and adjacent areas with firefighting crews battling to contain the blaze. посвящено
March 38 Yalgoo report notes a modest Miners' Institute party and dance raising funds despite dust storms and easterly winds. Prizes awarded to Miss Cook and Mr. Thomas. Carricks to appear Friday. Dust, loading shipments to Payne's Find, and local notices on police changes and hotel business also mentioned.
Rural miscellany discusses drought impacts on pastures and livestock, noting warm spells, scarce fodder, and the need for sturdy fencing. It describes fence designs, including nine to ten feet spacing and three plain wires, plus the use of barbed top wires to deter stray sheep and dogs.
Reports from the Murchison mining scene describe ore prospects at several mines including Queen of the Tilly Meckatharra and Fenn Mine. Mines like Whit Well and Northangton show activity with expected employment and revival, while ore tonnages and values are cited for several sites.
Trwin Burges sent word of results from Katanning with Mingenew defeating Bedouins twelve to four and Katanning beating Mingenwr four to ten. Weather yesterday and today was hot with strong easterly winds and a disagreeable temperament.
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