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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions tension and unease around fees and officials. Mentions events, places, and dates in a vague civic context with scattered proper names and locations. Content is garbled but signals past and present civic concerns.
Geraldton Express reports on Mir Frank Wilson's September speech criticizing the Labor Government's handling of state finances. The piece notes rising expenditures, a growing deficit, and questions the Premier's economy pledge, with warnings that deficits may exceed 90,000 pounds if trends continue. It mentions proposed taxes and fare increases tied to treasury strain and wartime repatriation costs.
The article relays sharp criticism of Mr. Wilson and Mr. Scaddan amid financial turmoil. It notes a deficit of about £241 and shows three months of shortfalls since July 26. It mocks past claims of balancing the accounts and questions the Premier’s credibility.
The Geraldton page reports on the dismantling of a local camp amid wartime strain, a Gibson Rifle Trophy on display at Locke & Co, and recruits being moved from Atacarra Camp to Northam. It notes medical discharges, civic nomination deadlines, and a municipal council transition while detailing a theater charity event and local tradesmen cutting prices as Holaman Bros. and Free mani adjust staffing.
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