Council backs electric lighting plan amid town vote
During a Wednesday council meeting in Geraldton taxpayers pressed for electric lighting after a referendum showed a majority in favor. Dr. Goldberg moved to borrow £6,000 for an electric plant and gas improvements, with council members arguing for up-to-date, costed infrastructure while noting gas capacity and future needs.
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Currie
Ubey
Utes
Council Debates Electric and Gas Financing Plans
Dr Goldberg moves borrowing £5 200 to fund gas and electricity works amid concerns the town may not afford new schemes. Councillors spar over £7 000 and £8 000 options while debates consider full-town electric light or staged rollout. The motion to borrow £5 200 passes with several opposed before plans and estimates are ordered for formal presentation.
Cost of living and mining debate in the southern press
The Southern Cross May 16 edition voices criticism of government costs and pricing. It argues water charges hinder stock and meat production, urges local mining as a path to self sufficiency, and blasts Perth oriented policy while lamenting lack of federal action. The piece mocks politicians and favors local industry and cheap goods for Perth residents.
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Grare
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S.X.T
North Fremantle sheep sale attracts keen bidding
On May 16 at North Fremantle Dalgety and Company reported yarding of 2159 sheep with most in good quality and strong demand. Buyers filled the yard, competition remained keen with prime stock selling at prices above late rates. small yarding of ewes noted.
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Strong Local Sheep Sale Opens With High Bids
More than 680 head were penned as competition ran high and buyers pushed prices upward. Prime local wethers topped at 35a and 365 for ewe equivalents, with few shorn springers near 296. Light weights and store stock moved briskly with packers active.
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Hevy Packers
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