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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 17, 1949

Page

6

Geraldton housing delay in construction and neglect

A large Geraldton deputation to Premier McLarty pressed the urgent housing crisis. Mayor McAleer led concerns over only 23 state tenancy homes built in three years and about 300 needed. Officials cited material shortages and a lack of government control, detailing 84 unfit houses and proposals for demolition or renovation.

Geraldton DB McLarty Vari Varius Geraldlton Cumaul Gerahlton Stanbury Thie State Housing Commission Geraldion State Honing Commission H. Nish Geraldton Mir Nish Housing Commission Meammunt Me. E. Chumiber- Jalit League Alimostivo Geraldto Howe Bunbury Geraldton Wait Geralien

Geraldton housing crisis prompts government aid push

Geraldton faces severe building material shortages causing delays in home construction. Local contractor Crothers cites 300 miles from Perth as a disadvantage while Crothers and others urge better timber and stone access, rail priority, and trained stone masons. Premier pledges review and aid to keep contractors in the country.

Geraldson Braveh Burt Air W. H. Sewell Karri Gerakiton A. E. Crothers Geraldton Mr. Crothers Werth Smarshal F. Cardilini Forestry Department Messrs T. 3. White A. Devlin Bluff Anl State Housing Commission A. J. Meld EH. J. Tal MLLA Corre Gerakion Distriet Hail Compte Thiber Mill Railway Department Disterone Sou Klabed Ely

Housing and timber supply strain galvanised iron in Gerakitom

In a report from Gerakitom, officials warn timber exports must subsidize iron and piping for housing as migratory influx grows. Toran pledges efforts to speed timber output and ease the building program while noting deplorable living conditions seen by officials during a tour of the town.

Doe Toran Red Geraltton Australia Remler Nypedilon Yartotmreas Gerakitom

New Haulage System Aims to Transform British Fishing

A reported British fishing system uses power driven rotors to improve hauler efficiency, reduce weather risk, and ease labor tasks. Initial trials off the East Coast show better catches with less gear damage and potential safety benefits for captains and crews.

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