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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1911
Page
4
A correspondence from a ratepayer argues for secure tenure for town clerks and permanent office status, urging fixed terms and adequate salaries to ensure efficient service. The letter cites long-serving clerks and compares the role to undersecretary duties, stressing integrity and protection from harassment.
A Geraldton reader argues against continuing Waggrakine water scheme work. He disputes dam effectiveness and suggests pumping as the only water source. He offers to show a nearby pool as a more practical site and urges prudent expenditure for the town.
Reports from London describe a disruptive protest at Voryent Garden as workers—bricklayers plasterers and joiners—seek work under an ad advertisement. Police restored order after a large, excited crowd swarmed offices all day. The scene reflects broader political tension amid debates on constitutional policy and immigration.
Fragmentary report cites a guilty plea and life sentence for a man linked to a disturbance, a former wife receiving years, and an investigation proposal by a national employers association. Includes remarks by Australia officials on education and hospital nationalisation. A boxing match in Brisbane was postponed to Monday night.
The Aurora departed Saturday toward the polar Antarctic regions after a farewell from Hobart citizens to the explorers.
The article reports Federal revenue for the first months of the financial year at 41,600,210 with an increase of 308,211 over last year and notes opposition from states to a Commonwealth Savings Bank proposal. It cites Melbourne debates and Adelaide Treasurer Vaughn arguing the bill would divert funds from state savings banks and threaten local financial stability.
A fragment lists marks and certificates for Cecvent pupils including Mies M. O'Commor with SS marks, Mickey Gibson 96 honors, Master Jack Coffey 85 honors, and others in subjects like Mandoline Elocution and general grades. It notes nine month trainee status and association with royal and Trinity London examinations.
Reports indicate progress at Payne's Find Sweet Wil Tam Carnation and Lake View, with high values and satisfactory results. A small purestaf tans unit from Sweet Wil Tam traveled over 100 miles from Valeoo to Mt Maeuet for treatment, yielding 39.08 fine ars of gold over whites. government plans to preeting Customs mill Way raised hopes among snot balders, but rejection suggests future valuable stuakings.
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