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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
2
JP Thomas Brooks as Nahuwah failed to start and finish his contract by May 27, 1912. The company will hire others at its expense to complete the work. Signed JH Webber Moonyoonooka.
The Adelaide Steamship Company reports ship departures and arrivals including Kyarra from Melbourne to Fremantle and Geraldton on May 25, Hallarra from Port Pirie on May 26, Twillarra from Geraldton to Derby on May 27, Allinga from Geraldton to Fremantle near May 30, and Minderoo from Fremantle to Geraldton and onward to Singapore. Also notes vessels heading to Northeast Singapore, Java, and other Western Australian ports with dates in late May to early June.
The Geraldton Advertiser outlines that one catchment near Vevum is too small to meet Geraldton’s needs with about 4,080 residents. It estimates 174000 gallons from average rainfall, suggesting conservation could yield 17 million gallons annually for town use. Other catchments, like Sandalwood Hills, offer 90 million gallons yearly, enough for about ten per head, but long term viability remains uncertain.
Local notes report the change of name from Millers Karri and Jarrah Company to Millers Tibor and Tra ding Co as the firm broadens its interests beyond Jarrahjerking to New South Wales Tasmania and Turkey. The piece also notes plans to lease town lots in Narngily and Howatharra and mentions forthcoming rail and land developments along the Great Southern and Southern Western railway systems. It covers women's suffrage in San Francisco and general public notices including missing persons, hospital facilities, and a forecast for coastal weather.
The fragmentary text discusses a water shortage and the need to secure a year’s pine water supply, noting residents face delays and inadequate sanitary conditions. It references a report by Mae Morran and concerns about the town’s hocking sanitory conditions and essential infrastructure improvements.
An unreliable fragment describes a missing man case near Walkaway with police search efforts led by Constable Thompson and Inspector Hol. It mentions Wardens, hospital reserves, and a governor’s past banking role. Racing events and local government figures are referenced, with scattered details about areas from Cream Street to Marine Terrace and a Pinear Races program.
A Thursday night dance at the Oddfellows’ Hall supports charity. Tickets from local organizers. Miss Nash hosts a new school building with facilities for French, German, and English studies, inviting interested students to arrange interviews or calls. The note details rooms, bathrooms, and early construction issues, plus community concerns about municipal council and services.
A representative meeting of residents gathered at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon by mayoral invitation. Speeches praised Mr. Partridge and Mr. Trigg, urged water and electric work for Geraldton, and wished the absent dignitaries well. The gathering noted civic progress and thanked Mr. Nox, the town clerk, and others for service to the district.
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