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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary note describes weather hinting at cooler conditions and a busy scene at the Coliseum with customers entering and references to Privo and a wall. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names or dates.
Fragmentary local note mentions funeral details for Laie Me Wilita Webt and references to Heat Pri and other unclear names. Indicates involvement of the Badiora Mmnars Union and a person aged 3 years. Source text is garbled and partial.
A jumbled page reports on Allied strategy and the danger of a German withdrawal, then shifts to a London medical anecdote and a critique of German handwriting. It references naval camouflage ideas, armor, and new paint schemes, then moves to shipping and harbor notes, concluding with local council chatter about stray dogs and goat control.
Report from Black Range Pinnacles Co indicates an eight foot water bribe barrier near Rogit Wank five miles northwest. Officials expect machinery to be erected and site fully in order by month end. Underground work focuses on widening timbered levels as crews press ahead with progress amid commentary.
After the council meeting last night, congratulations were offered to Cr Geo Baston upon rejoining the council. The mayor praised his health and experience, while Dr Baston thanked the council and expressed hope for prudent spending and a quicker return to prosperity.
A report from Mrs Laurie to the Department of Mines at Darwin describes prospecting in the watershed of the Victoria and Ord rivers along the Northern Territory Western Australia boundary. Copper formations near the Negi River head, potential gold and tungsten, ample water and timber, and a NV track to the Tanami region are noted. The copper lode measures about 300 feet long with promising ore lenses, suggesting further discoveries in this largely unprospected belt.
Telegrams from Kalgoorlie and nearby districts report a Goldfields referendum on the closing hour for liquor. Kalgoorlie Boulder Brown Hill and Ivenhoe show strong support for an eleven oclock close, with other districts still incomplete.
Councillors confront dire finances as arrears and overdraft mount. W Aritage urges urgent works on Forra Street drainage while residents fear continued flooding. Mayor Baston and Dr Qubeldick press for funds as balance lies at £61 with £1688 overdraft and £2000 in reserve, leaving little room for relief projects.
Mayor W B Fallowtioll presided at a council meeting with Cra Herman Cobeldick Beaton Bennett and Dalziel present. Topics included storm bell installation at the Recreation Ground, boundary costs for the Presbyterian Church property, and football and cricket use of grounds. Auditors praised accounts. harbour improvement schemes prompted calls for government action and a viaduct plan with archway options.
A local council discusses coal supply amid a dispute at Fremantle works. A request to empower the town clerk to secure extra coal and adjust prices to cover higher costs is debated with union loyalty and potential gas supply implications.
The minister agreed to make one formal request for the proposed improvements in Geraldton, following consultations. No other actions or dates were specified.
The readable portion mentions a Berchnamn and promi elements with uncertain context. No clear dates or events emerge. text appears garbled and lacks verifiable names or locations for concrete summary.
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