New Railway Yards Plan Reveals Major Site Changes
The District Engineer announces publicly available plans for a new railway yard replacing Marine Terrace with a redesigned station approach. It envisions shifting the engine sheds, converting the No 1 goods sheds to a wheat-storage area, and constructing a 700 ft platform while redeveloping nearby streets and building sites. Local officers contributed to the plan with Geraldton involvement and compensation processes for affected property owners begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Terrace
Chapman Road
Thornhill
Eleanor Streets
Eleanor Street
Garden Road
Lewis Street
Puhils
Public Works Department
Forrest Road
Eleanor-street
Fosam’s
Bayley Street
Geraldton
Crewswell
Visiting Nurse Scheme and Local Aid Discussed
The Friday meeting on Geraldton’s Visiting Nurse scheme was representative but attendees wished for broader input from Bex members. Government moves to subsidise maternity care even in rural areas imply district nurses for the poor, coordinating with Visiting Nurses. Local branches of the Australian Women's National League hold annual meetings this week, with new members welcomed at Friday’s Parish Hall gathering. Geraldton residents fear rising rents and wish the government remembers the town. reports of housing strains and neighborly sympathy are noted. The piece surveys media satire and upcoming royal events, mentions Katherine Grey in a photo fashion note, and previews Beetlejuice Henry VIII film rights and cast, hoping for Geraldton screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Adelaide Willunga railway referendum sways district opinion
Readers in the Adelaide area are urged to note a referendum among ratepayers south of the city over constructing the Adelaide Willunga railway. A reminiscence recalls Willunga and Noarlunga folk doubting the scheme years ago. A Ballarat anecdote about street statuary and a Geraldton furniture mix up is also shared, followed by political banter about regional politicians and a playful jab at a local figure known as Pat Stone.
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Adelaide
Willunga
Noarlunga
Conwwitml
Sarah Ann
Ballarat
Australia
Fitzgerald-street
Aml
Council
Geraldton
Sheep Puzzle Teaches Arithmetic Wit in City School
A city teacher tests a country class with a wall and sheep riddle. A bright little girl interrupts, insisting no sheep exist, then explains the math by saying she knows sheep, revealing a playful misunderstanding of the problem.
Geraldton Steam Laundry Change of Ownership Notice
Geraldton March 28 notice states J Hices Dyer and Cleaner and Brashaw's Confectioner will call for parcels with delivery points at Champion Bay Uairdressing Seddon, Marine Terrace and opposite Shamrock Hotel. A Clementson announces takeover of the business known as the Geraldton Steam Laundry in Francis Street previously run by Ward and Greig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Francis Street
Mesars
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Murchison Forwarding Co
Marine Terrace Customs
Goldfield
George Wills &Co
States
Deering
International Harvester Company
Deering Harvesters
Disc
H.C
Buffalo, Pitt, & CO
Portebie
Andrews & Beaven
Barger
Melbourne
Clarence H. Smith
Globe
Thomas
Mount Lyell
Seppelt & Sons
LIND
Seppafteld
A. H. Mountain & CO
Foster’s
Pommery & Greno
D.& J. McCallin
Coates & Gin
Spurespie
Northam
Liptows Teas
NEW Zealand Insurance. CO
Fire and Makies
Pope & Barlow
Commission
Colonial Mutual Life Ansurance Society
Commercial Union Assurance Co
Ie Perr & Co
Perth
Florida
Crooks , Brooker, Limited
Ronmongers
BUS Dng
Wellbach Lighting Coy
Australasia
NOBEL
Glasgow Explosives Coy
Metters Ltd
Millars
Karri and Jarrah Coy
Sybil
Bet
London
Heror
Stim Shakespeare
Lord Lyttee
Sheridan
Katherine Grey
Williamson
Lady Doughty
Eugenia Stone
Haltetta
Wests
Beetbchm ‘Ree
Arthur Bonshier
Violet Vanbrugh
Amd Bye
Pat Stone
P.S
Pat
Lt.m
Fox
Stokes
Fallowfield & CO
Eee Gehh Ferguson, Ltd
Victoria
Esplanade
Champion Bay
Arrehclass
Greenwood P. Gibson
Durlacher
Menion
G. A. Kempton
Arete Oe Eestro
Telephone
J. C. Kennedy
Angus MacIntosh
Durlacher Atrent
J. J. Clarke
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Geraldtor
Ated Ree
Freemesmms
Harry M. Marwood
Dalgety’s
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