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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1923
Page
1
A letter from a reader criticizes the municipal council for handling road maintenance, street cleaning, and drainage. The writer questions contract practices and argues for cost-saving measures and better value for ratepayers.
A reader praises Mr Stead's dedication and stamina while criticizing systemic jealousy and mismanagement in the railway service. The letter recalls long hours, congested traffic, and staff tensions, noting Stead and colleagues kept traffic moving amid blocks and delays.
The monthly rifle club shoot was held Saturday with good weather and high potential scores. A close contest among Leah Smyth Blancono and Sturman led to Leach in the winner’s circle by handicap. Blencowe edged Smyth for second by one point. The club meeting will proceed as usual.
A letter argues for sweeping changes in the traffic and locomotive departments of the state railway system. It calls for an independent board of three engineers, a capable chairperson, and younger staff from the Eastern States or OM Land. The writer criticizes current management, praises reforms, and emphasizes practical, outside expertise over clerical power. The piece notes high installation costs and suggests prioritizing thorough outdoor and running knowledge for traffic leadership.
The article recalls Governor Weld and the Grenfell era actions, including a sand-drift prevention measure under an 1873 Act. It notes the council can require landowners to plant grass and shrubs, with penalties for noncompliance and provisions for sale of encumbered land. It contrasts past leadership with modern governance and cites the Grenfell incident and the park ceremony.
Calculations give New Moon on January 10 First Quarter January 17 and Full Moon near January 25. The notice notes government astronomer H B Curlewin and lists a Fortin resident Jehaugie Kothari on a sixth tour seeking land settlement near railways and coastal estates with a NSW minister involved.
Min T Aitken Dick of Chelsea buys the Flame and sails with a three person crew plus a woman friend. She acts as skipper with no sleeping accommodation yet. The voyage from Millwall Docks to Newport Isle of Wight faced cold deck sleeping and one friend disembarked at Purfleet. Mrs Dick owns yacht Altair and plans to lay up until quarters are ready.
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