19 May 1930
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian And Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 19, 1930
Page
1
A Perth meeting briefly discussed the Geraldton harbour construction, noting government efforts to advance the work and employment prospects. The Premier Sir James Mitchell was to be informed of progress while references to wheat production and related economic grounds appeared in the discussion.
Arthur H. Salmon urges the Geraldton Municipal Council to seek expert advice on switching from direct current to alternating current. He argues officers can advise and questions the necessity and cost of an external expert, noting past estimates and cable limitations. Nottingham plans removal of public trophies.
Geraldton Municipal Council and Stokes Estate trustees debated drainage for cottages owned by the estate. Health Inspector W Harrop urged enforcement of a scheme, proposing either drainage for underground lines or for one Post Office Lane property to aid Eleanor Street yards, with concerns over waste disposal and pipe adequacy. The council planned inspections and to request trustees accompany the inspection to resolve the matter.
A fragment reports Yatinaniiat leader Mrs Sarajial Weide was forcibly removed from salt pans. The line mentions bodily removal and a time frame of 28 bears, though context and precise actions are unclear due to damaged text.
The Acting Minister for Trele and Cumoms Mr Forde moved to the bottom of the notice paper and the Bill for a federal workers award was postponed amid Labour party criticism. Supporters say the ministry signals Queensland members opposed to the measure, while opponents cite the amendment creating a federal tribunal authority.
Ship firms and port officials gathered at the Victoria Hotel in Geraldton to farewell Captain Hinclair who departs for a metropolitan post after years as pilot and harbour master. Captain Sinclair received a cutlery gift and thanked speakers while noting fond memories and hopes for the port’s future.
The gathering extended welcome to Captain Griffiths the new pilot and pledged full assistance in his duties Captain Sinclair also met the successor and noted that Griffiths appeared steadier than his predecessor Griffiths briefly acknowledged the reception from the assembly
Consternation seized the Glenfield Council as a Government Gazette note redefined the quarry for municipal purposes to a general quarry. The council fears loss of control as Main Roads Board contractors gain unfettered access, with road maintenance and traffic concerns mounting.
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