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Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 17, 1912

Page

2

Geraldton Council Deliberates on Gas Plant and Lighting Plan

The Geraldton Council debates funding for gas plant improvements and a possible auxiliary electric lighting system. A referendum chooses the preferred scheme amid opposition claiming ratepayer burdens and procedural disputes.

Municipal Council Geraldton Cowell Peanouneld Coumeil Gixing Alp H Im Tommy Mttvanpl

Our Back Pages and Local Church Notices

A collage of items including worker reports and telegraphed notes on page four, plus a local court report on page one. Advertisements promise gifts on Saturday at EXGELARECHT’S, with interest from Men, Woden, Bors, and Cirle. Methodist Church notices announce Sunday services and a fortnightly Bing Point service in the afternoon.

Mark Twain Miracelians Exgelarecht's Woden Bors Cirle Bfe Linton Toduty Methodist Church Sev Caleb Simper Bing Point

Notable retirees and rainfall drive regional notes

A list of six journalists among retired officials accompanies news of persistent rainfall across farming districts. Rain fell widely with measurements from Mullewa to New Norcia, including 142 to 158 units at inland stations. Reports mention the Workers' Homes Board survey in Geraldton and a Fire Brigade Dance scheduled for next Tuesday. Public works contracts and local sales are noted alongside bowls results where Snell edged Flegvitch 35 to 32.

Mullewa Thee Springs Carnamah New Norcia Algo Cue Southern Cross Noraeman Hatracoppin Roorabhin Korrelocking Ketterberrin Mrredin Gascoyne Great Southers Tate

Legislative Council Elections Report From Geraldton and Provinces

The Legislative Council results show Liberal strength in farming districts with Mr J A Drew winning Geraldton and sweeping mining areas while Mr W H Maynard leads farming centres. Postals favored the Liberal candidate, boosting overall support. Three new members Colebatch Sanderson and Lyms (Lyons) are noted as capable additions to the Upper House.

Legislative Council J. AM. Drew Severn W. H. Maynard Thera Party Drew Maynard Geraldton Victoria Shar Mr. Drew Geraldston Mullowe Mr. Maynard Messrs Doland and Brimage Mr. Brimege J. Cornell Thy Bea Dolund Uriumge Roger Colebatch Mesara Colebateh Lymm Sanderson Mens Colebatch firm sy @ mma Perth

Poll declares Central Province Legislative Council nominee results

The Returning Officer declared the poll for the Central Province seat in the Legislative Council yesterday in Town Mell with supporters of both candidates watching. An error in Longarra vote counting was noted and corrected. final Dengarm figures show A Maynard 97 votes and other provincial totals as reported.

Legislative Council Offene Merody Humber Mr. Way Longarra Het Place Mingmow Dengarm Drew A. Maynard Maynard Sherdorr Leglerve Council Webister Forsem Gerrdton Why Aly Ila Aiman Milarly Shaxhard Indies Drew Chase Udy

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