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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
4
A special note on Geraldton harbour surveys describes the port's critical role for future wheat export and rising agricultural trade. It details survey methods using steel wire rope, two survey rafts for boring work, and precision soundings to chart the reef and jetty area with measured, repeatable accuracy.
In a coastal assessment, tests show a large raft works offshore but fails near land due to swells. The reefed bay area offers natural shelter but lacks a suitable harbor. Proposals favor transforming the western Champion Bay coast into a harbor for Geraldton, exploiting reefs with minimal cost and risk.
A discussion outlines extending a rocky coastal area jetty, with dredging and reclamation ideas to fund costs from reclaimed land. It describes current velocities, moats used to map currents, and the need to protect anchorage from drifting sands while improving harbour access and protection.
Sixteen candidates presented for examination at the Presentation Convent on August 30. Honors and marks noted include Mies Williams with 65, Enees Pollet 13 aria, Drage 72, Cripps 70, Biase 68, and others. preparatory singing led by Norma Aymiurner and Eilern Pollett amidst a critical appraisal of the proceedings.
Melbourne reports a strong opposition by Labour and civil groups to the deportation of Mrs. Von Uaor and the Minister's immigration ruling. Critics call the interpretation of the act a barbaric violation of humanity and warn it clashes with Labour ideals and civilized governance.
Letter from R. W. B. Rose of Waroona dated January 27 1903 reports a fourteen year struggle with piles ended by Standard Remedies after doctors failed. Rose endorses the treatment and urges others to seek the remedies.
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