25 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
1
A critical document from the Local Board of Health on sanitary services drawn as “speci- Geatives” faces attack. The article, tone of satire, questions weekly removal charges, contractor protections, and inspector control, urging readers to question the board’s handling and moral terms.
The Geraldton Hoard held its usual monthly meeting on Friday June 1912 at the secretary's office. Present were Mckenzie Gract chair, Sewell Cres, J and the secretary James C. Kidd. Financials showed a credit balance in special defence and a sum to general revenue. Progress noted repairs needed on the Mt Erin to Northern Gully road.
James Gardiner backs Cape saltbush trials for sand country. A large consignment of Atriplex balimus plants aboard the Armadale arrives July 1, with instructions to water promptly and plant in groups of 50 in well prepared soil.
Public notice fragment mentions Holzman Bros and Adelaide tailoring firm with garbled names and terms. Appears to announce a business matter or ceremonial notice in Eraldton region with references to Mercery and special Codos's. Details are unreadable and insufficient for specifics.
Mr We H Stokes reports on shifting the gap between nominations and elections to a shorter period. A section of the oath is questioned as dangerous. Mr Ry mentions Creek and 15 chains of new road. supervisor to inspect and report. A special valuer is proposed but rejected. committee to handle valuations with first sitting at 10 am July 6. Deputies seek police protection and sanitation safeguards during railway workers’ stay.
A fragmented clipping urges constant advertising for the Count Shops with an all day opening next Saturday. It promotes greatly reduced prices on all drapery and includes an advertisement for Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial troubles with a 1 shilling 6 pence claim.
A cryptic notice names A Forsyth and Co and Ropeum iid Murchiton with exclamations suggesting a local product or event. Readable elements point to a historical street scene or business notice involving merchants and a likely location reference. The fragmentary text preserves names as registered entities.
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