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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1912
Page
2
A brief report notes a case involving Niner at Field with Glasser and Rewatoy in the proceedings. The item lists parties and indicates the matter remains in court, with no final disposition reported in the available fragment.
Shipping notices describe Fremantle and Sydney departures and arrivals for November. Vessels Minderoo Paroo Pardo Gorgon Allinga Warilda report laden cargoes of general goods wool skins and sheep, with dates and ports including Fremantle Singapore Geraldton Albany and Melbourne. Passenger movements list Ryan and others bound for Foemantip Gorton and Fremantle.
A blend of council actions and local items. Topics include Methodists and church services, land deals and planning, a fire station funding proposal, nuisance abatement for hogs, pet complaints, road repairs, and upcoming meetings. A local businessman Thomas Coombe is fined for falsifying tax returns, with details of his claimed profits and losses. Administrative matters cover probate letters and wage discussions at the Globe Brewery.
A report covers Cr Maston resigning from the Municipal Council, with thanks from colleagues for years of service. It notes a proposed group photograph for the chamber, a railway guard incident, crop reports from Gillmanning district praising yields, and a Bunbury mayor’s letter urging reform of fire brigade funding and district control under the First Brigade Act.
The dispatch reports officials debating price cuts for coal and gas to ease consumer burden. It notes a proposed 0.154 to 0.101% per 1000 cubic feet and broader questions about utility charges, with references to council and committee reviews and possible public actions.
Northampton notes from November describe new cottages near Miners Arms Hotel and a Gere Alton Red Hollow branch in progress near the railway. It reports rapid town growth, sheep delivery, favorable hay yields, a talk at the Mechanic Institute by Mrs Hedtoe of the Women’s Liberal League, erratic weather, and local home improvements including Venetian and Oriental blinds by Lambs Linoleum Cream.
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