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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1916

Page

2

Unable to fund lavish improvements for the town

The mayor warned ratepayers that finances will not support costly projects. The Finances Committee report denying the hoped for seven light improvements and budget expansions sets the council on a tight path with limited funds for the coming year.

Down Esteavagaure Sevenlight Ue Cole Te Finances Committee Council Coniforess Fy Council Sinel St Minuto

Council Budget Confirms Limited Road Repairs This Year

Council warns only patching possible with £1000 for road works as heavy loan burden looms. Interest and redemption charges of £3076 must be funded first, with ratepayers urged to accept economy and minimal expenditures while revenues and profits stabilize for future improvements.

Werai Oiler Directo Wis

Local Gold Yield for November Reaches 117,102.13 Ounces

The November gold yield amounts to 117,102.13 ounces valued at £413,583. Local sheep assets include Coe T7490 029, Day Dawn 206,820 oz, Mt Magnet 3,106.59 oz, Meckatharra S343.19, and Blak Bane 229.56. A Catholic Bazaar is planned at the Central Mall next week with a sale at the Cathedral Building Fund benefit.

Coe Day Dawn Meckatharra Blak Bane Foman Catholic Bazaar Thoreday Cold Maw Cony Allrar Tipas

Greenough Rifle Club trophy shoot entries listed

The Greenough Hille Club previews the trophy shoot next Saturday with entries and handicaps: Gilbert 15 and 10, Deas 10 and 7, Maley 13 and 10, Wansborough 8 and 8, Calvert 11 and 9, Anderson 4 and 8, Foster 10 and 13, Johnson 4 and 2, Trussove 6 and 2, Davidson and Mulford, McCagh 10, Connolly Land 7 and 4, Gliech 12 and 10, Johnson 4 and 12. Geraldton Quarter Sessions open tomorrow with a note on a deficit in trustees funds.

Greenough Selfowins Greenough Hille Club C. Gilbert T. Deas AL. Maley T. Wansbrough W. F. Calvert F.G. Anderson A. Foster W. Johnson A. Trussove

Licensing Sessions Reviews Hotel Values in Geraldton District

The annual licensing sessions held at the Court House chaired by B Gow and others reviewed hotel valuations. Railway Hotel sought under 1000 pounds but was kept above 1100. Freemasons Hotel renewed at over 1000. Geraldton Hotel asked under 600 with ingoing rent disputed. Club Hotel aimed under 1000 but declined. Shamrock, Commonwealth, Murchison Inn renewals noted with varying valuations. billiard and refreshment licenses renewed.

Court House B. Gow W. McKenzie Grant W. B. Fallowfield A. N. Allorfer Freemasons Bardwell Geraldton Commonwealth Altorfer Club Shamrock

Perth wartime notes and local notices

Betty Mills pursues nursing training and enters probation in the state nurses corps. C E Bolton posts to France with Railway Corps. L Dineen travels from Geraldton. S Storry now at Karrakatta camp. W Fremlin heads to Perth for three months’ holiday in the East. E A H Maxwell, once missing, is wounded and captured in war. Also reports on motor betting cases near Newcastle and public gaming tied to registration numbers. general wartime and local community updates.

Mias Betty Mills Perth Ree Sanstonum C. E. Bolton South Mission Railway Corps Petvies France Bolton LC. Dineen Geraldton Lay Mr &. S. Storry Yuna Karrakatta W. Fremlin Yum Station Murchison E. A H. Maxwell Midland Advertiser Moora Maxwell Southfrica Coolgardie Fremantle Midland Newcastle England Abe Yarry Law Keeekers

Racing IX West Australia Helena Vale Meeting

Racing IX West Australia Helena Vale meeting features a crowded card with prominent horses such as Lucky Strain Escape and Crown Tandy in a One mile and three furlongs Blackboy Handicap. Notable runners include Semi Ble, Sir Rhu, and Mural Rose among others in a endurance event demanding stamina and tactical rides.

Sydney J W W T rial sentences in Sydney court

In the Central Criminal Court Justice Pring sentences twelve J W W members convicted of conspiracy. He declares the jury did its duty, dismisses calls for mercy with restraint, and imposes heavy penalties. Seven receive fifteen years, four ten years, one five years.

Sydney Central Criminal Court Justice Pring J.W.W Oo Ciarnen High Boon Ublic New Southales

Wandering correspondent recalls rough Moorare journey and oddities

A correspondent describes a rambling trip by coach through Moorare and Upper Murobi, noting winds from the east, a Chinese cook named Ping Pong, and Milty Milly’s dining plans. He recounts meetings, weather, gasers, a curious ride, and bustling inns at Marryer and Byro with wandering tales of people and oddities.

Moorare Valyoo Milty Milly Milly Milly Usere Austalia Jorge Laing Lwonbie Woaleen Marryer Marry Murryer Tts Mark Ment Ant Kangsras Kartar Byro

River perilous trek through flood damaged creek

A first person account describes navigating a deep river channel with treacherous currents, glimpses of a city wall, and a perilous ascent beside water. The narrator recalls slipping, nearly falling, and relying on a chance to reach firmer ground while discussing weather, tensions, and curious onlookers.

Emma Asother Palnk

Agricultural Commissions Schedule Dense District Tour

The Moyes Commission travels through Northampton Ajens Tiley districts from December 7 to December 11 and visits several towns including Yona Deseuber urtiuanpton Ajana Honerabor Walkaway Mingens and Taree Springs. The December 17 event marks the culmination with a tentative gathering and related proceedings outlined by the commission.

Moyes’ Commission Agepaken Northampton Ajens Tiley Sm Yung Sdigtrictas Naluwal Yona Deseuber Urtiuanpton Ajana Honerabor 2K Walkaway

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