Road repairs and council dispute in Geraldton district
Summary from Geraldton notes reports the Narra Tarra road situation with the Narra Tarra Railway crossing causing divisions between Upper Chapman District and the Municipality. Geraldton Bonds Board refused to fund repairs, prompting Works Committee review and Town Clerk remarks on shared responsibility. Also notes cigarette drives for soldiers, Geraldton Mechanics Institute annual meeting and weather with rainfall totals across district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nara Tara
Gersiston Roads Board
Narra Tarra
Chapman
Geraldton
Bennett
Mmc McLaren
Geraldtia Mechanics
Geraldton Mechanics ’Institute
Mas
Rallewa Hews and Monthly Committee Debates in Sullews
Rallewa Hews gains recognition for past work as he plans to add to his record with the Atuatijons Company in Sullews. The Vigilance Committee held its monthly meeting debating railway facilities and a commissioner’s vote, while locals discuss a recent Geraldton matter and forward informal intelligence to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atuatijons
Vieltance Committee
Ann
Leo
Geraldton
Bovard
Agricultural Society Faces Costly Decision on Show
The Victoria District Agricultural Society weighs canceling or delaying this year’s show due to a £100 loss risk and rising expenses. The committee cites debt of about £400, with only £30 guaranteed, and notes higher costs would threaten solvency and require donations or new funding to proceed.
Elite Supply Day Exhibition Postponed by Committee
The committee chose not to hold a show this year noting it would be a fiasco if the ground is inaugurated poorly. They plan a special effort to raise funds and discharge debts while awaiting better prospects, then concentrate energy on organizing a district exhibition at valued venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fue
Bartlett
Herman
Cottram Flit
Clark
Sumer Baker
Ftor
Fer & Tiger
Repairs for Elwes Street and City Works Plans
Local report notes Elwes Street needs repair with boulders removal and graveling, estimated cost about £5 per chain. Council agrees the work is important and instructs Works Committee to proceed while other items cover gas, electricity inspections, nuisance complaints, and health measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwes Street
Cobeldick
Bennett
Acceptances for Helens Vale racing Saturday next
Perth July 13 acceptances released for events at Helens Vale on Saturday next. Entries include First Class Plate and Second Class Plate along with Cavalry Welter and other stakes. Notable horses listed include Guthbert, Town, High Wall, and Blackboy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Arsax
Helens Vale
Guthbert
Han Town
Enitoghs
Tollemdat
Uutox
Heb Panc
King
Ardot
Murali
Ante Mary
Pingiolo Sivan Uch
Blackboy
Armies of Britain and Empire in Wartime Propaganda Film
Citizens in this district are invited to view a new film titled Arttayn Prepareu detailing the rapid creation of a three million strong volunteer army across Britain and colonies. The program, shown in theatres, illuminates the army’s training, equipment, and naval support, highlighting industry and shipbuilding efforts and praising national unity under wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aathion
Allview
Gms
Abe
Geraulion
Uritain
Ini
Pont
Hejtaais
Share Dairying and Irrigation Blocks Amid Farm Partnership
A historical account outlines share farming in dairying with irrigation, detailing two men sharing duties, fodder provision, and milk returns. The landowner supplied herd, equipment, and housing while profits came from milk, butter, and crop byproducts. the arrangement yielded notable yearly income and posed legal questions about landowner incentives and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australien
Gil
Hera
Vic
Watern
Tiung Ike
Geraldton council chair elected in mayor's absence
In the Geraldton Municipal Council meeting last night Dr G Cobeldick was elected to chair as Mayor W B Fallowfield was absent. The council discussed railways access, market sites, and land use, with Mr Short visiting the district to advise. The meeting also covered water salinity reports, fire station access, and the coming noxious weeds conference with two representatives named Gobeldick and Heston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cudneil
Currie
Queens Park
Tiwan
W B Fallowfield
G Cobeldick
Crs
Herman
Baston
Benney
Bartlett and
McGanran
F Heltmann
Durtachor Street
Geraldton
Hit
Heitmann
Meelat
T Sida
Favor Times
M 'Ict
Marie Terrace
Trevaillon Roads Board
Traling
Gobeldick
Heston
Jetty Lighting and Water Depth Improvements Discussed
A Gereidter Chamber of Commerce interview with the County Commissioner of Hailways and the District Superintendent led to proposals for jetty lighting spacing and water depth changes at end berths. Provisions for portable lighting, rail lines, and potential widening of the jetty were discussed, with the Department promising to study feasible options and funding for steamers’ luggage and mail facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Gereidter Chamber of Commerce
Hailways
Walters
Ant Jasons O Kidd
Thay Bet
Iueral
Bredo
Uve
Oh Pouhl
Pulse
Pinal Department
Dayligu
Tie
Amiga at Play and Jungle Scenes Reported
A fragmentary account describes Amiga at play in a jungle setting with animals including polar bears and monkeys. Vivid, though garbled, details mention bears in water, monkeys performing curiosities, and incidental notes on camps, baths, and cleansing rituals observed by explorers.
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Carter & CO
Oxford
John Serloo
Sydney Wretes
Mises E Bradley
J. Stone Wd Gradley
Druids Hall
Pointa
TM Pointe
Mullewa
Ironberks
Greenough
Rallewa
Hardwicke & CO
Wesstime
Rene C Gomes Terre
William Strest
Gayie Co
Sacralarge
Ont Mentiplat
Digitrick Reprevagiative
Prilp & Tes
E. C. Bartlett
Fae Hore
Tulted Incorfnce Company
Acsivent, Wire, and Marine Atdrana
Bamford Hirset
Astronomical
Minish
Visied
Garsiaian
Fom Governog de
Afveynemas
State Stermship Service
Umeanfanes
Freigets
Sharks
Garnsvon
Oss
S.S. Bambra
Frank Geben Und GO
Agente
Perallion Guantian
Country
Jaatjos
the Agricultural Society
Victoria District Agricultural Society
Vhce
Junta
We Munteipa Cowie
Shout Boys
Suiegal Couni
Kely
Mies Street
Saulint Street
Maitland Stree
Paget
Wer
Wey
Gualdien Rusdy Poard
Pice
Durlacher Sreet
Geraldlen
Bath
Victoria
East Province
Faiherstey
Mr McCabe
Justice Burnside
Amage Whailan
Northampton
Spector Nathan
Nuielpst Counel
Wight
Ned
Gcouws
Scott Su Fury
Mason Mail
Poe Oe
Australia
Helena Vale Ueettnd
THE
Acceptancrs
En Og
Bellais
Kings Theatre
Satebelsl
Oswell’s
Terry
Pestle
Troy
Oswell
Geraldton Municipal
Water Supply Department
Tuller Hiver
Mailer
Dennett
Oper
Deanl
Hng
Leving
McGauran
Cowell
Mallway Jetty
Bree
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