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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 15, 1923
Page
2
Residents complain about deteriorating streets and unsafe sidewalks in Geraldton. The council has limited funds, delaying much needed repairs as motorists and pedestrians endure rough, potholed surfaces and hazardous crossings amid embittered language and public demand for action.
Local Geraldton council faces road repair delays due to high material costs. A quarry near White Peak could provide cheap stone, with loading and freight costs borne by the municipality. Government concessions may allow more road work funded by cheaper transport, easing arrears through winter improvements.
Local records report donations from Mr J Atkinson totaling £2 2s for a local building project now closed. Transfers include Mc Frank Grevo acquiring a fine house and grounds, J J Jenner purchasing Trefusis House opposite the Geraldton Hotel, and selling of properties belonging to Mr JG Smith earlier in the year. Guardian property adjacencies were sold with satisfactory prices noted.
Local ads note availability of Able Goods at Oswell's and Dewcing. Miss Leach announces a May Hall event. Reports cover agricultural deliveries, shipping of merinos, and fertilizer delays, plus a shark incident, railway discussions, and a public works meeting about water supply and a new hall site.
Oswells launches first display of autumn and winter millinery dress goods and general drapery featuring men and boys clothing including tweed Beceem patterns heavy cloths and heavy blankets. includes jackets suits pyjamas and knitwear with wide woolen fabrics and bedding items.
The government fixed the enforcement date for the liquor ban aboard foreign ships entering U S ports. Mr Hughes has urged all foreign governments to ensure shipping conforms and expects no further notice. An Australian chimney at a electricity commissioner's factory reaches 190 feet, the tallest yet.
Dalgete and company limited confront an uncertain contingency involving an uncat Mesihiyabe case or issue. The report notes potential implications for operations, governance, and stakeholder confidence. Further details remain unclear in the fragments.
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