Water supply saga ends with Buller scheme setback
The Municipal Council hears how delays and a break in the Buller River project left towns short of water for years. Construction of the reservoir eventually provided full capacity in 105,000,000 gallons tests, but high water rates remained a grievance while rain and drought affected supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueranton Municipal Comneil
Young
Buller
Tha
Wor
Ender
Wehemer
Wieherina
Geraldton
Water shortage looms as dam levels fall and restrictions urged
A government official warns of a severe water shortage as the Wicher dam drops from 105 million to 38 million gallons. With evaporation and wet conditions cited, authorities consider limited water use and potential reservoir restrictions. Engineers must decide how to impound more water to meet domestic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Mr. Young
Alvin
Osee
Geraldies
Wichitina
Whute
Maticer
Public Works Department
Local and General News Summary
Community briefs from Geraldton and district cover weather, shipping, markets, and notable deaths. Reports note Windward weather, cargo movements to Singapore, wool sales, and a capsized aviation warning. A death at Nabawa is reported with funeral details and a police-musical service planned. Melbourne Cup protests attract council attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Worthington
Gerald and
Town
Exept
Tunnelling Corps
Nabawa
W. Worthington
Messrs
Burma
Phi Tin
T. Worthington
Worthington
Wna
Aml
Tanily
Mra
McDoeid
Armatromg
Ass. Mark Ot
Holler’ Hintie
Victorian District Show Boasts Varied Exhibits at Utakarra
The Victoria District Show at Utakarra showcased motor vehicles in Marine Terrace then on to the show grounds. About 250 cars drew 3,000 visitors as Lt. Gov Sir Robert McMillan and Hon. J. C. Willcock attended, with a strong Victoria District Flour display and broad agricultural and dairy entries highlighting local industry.
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Victoria
Utakarrs
Geraldtes
Geradton
Marine Tee
Hemantics
Cary
Terris
Cisk
Victoria Astriet
Robert McMillan
Mra Campbell
Helder Oyatu
McClintock
Barclay
McKenzie Grant
HE Hamersley
Messrs
Andersom Brow
Andersom Brow, and Thy ‘Fata!’ Exhibited By Masers
Eases
Western
Australis
G. Elliott
Rivervale
Perth
Besta
Aml
Merredia
Utakurra
Snowy Flynn
Soudey
Sewell
Oswells Range of Fancy Voiles and Clothing
Oswells offers a range of fancy voiles including white voiles, crepes in white cream and belio, and a men’s imitation pugil set. Prices noted with items described as well cut and tailored, including a crepe line and various fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Bors
Dea Mit
Town show notes and awards at Geraldton fair
A report covers the Geraldton fair with a Vice Regal band, officials led by President Hanenley and Secretary Meadowcroft. It notes a buffalo with calf, broad animal dispersal, and praises staff, plus a dairy cow milk test winner J B Davis and other prize winners in vegetables, pastry, and poultry as 3 160 people attended.
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Momenme
Geraldton
Chas
Lupp
Hanenley
Meadowcroft
Gee. Lester
J. B. Davis
Mirths
A. E. Blancowe
Crothers
Logue
I Ux
J. Crothers
Oswell’s The Motif of Investment Paper Sale
An ad appears for a contingent investment opportunity promising fixed returns. It details a loan plan paying a yearly interest until maturity, with a final repayment of 2000 to the investor, claimed to yield about 207/ per cent annualized. The notice mentions terms and maturity dates but is unclear in places.
Deputation to Minister on Geraldton Butter Factory future
A deputation from the Geraldton Butter Factory directors and shareholders, including Mr. P G Hampshire the Government Dairy Expert, met Mr. Willrock and Mr. Fielder at the show grounds to seek a practical government proposition. They urged action to boost wool and wheat markets and argued for local industry development to avoid long delays and potential factory relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldton
Tc, Willrock
P. G. Hampshire
Goverment Dairy
Fielder
Willcock
Hampshire Tai
Austalis
Local prize draw advertised with cash awards
A fragmented notice lists cash prizes of £100 £50 £25 and 20 state lottery tickets. It mentions agents Tobwecunints Hotelkeepers across Ge State and venues including Time Hall and Ralguestic with Lawler named as courtier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmdee Hall
Ralguestic
Rob Roy to be Shown at Queen's Hall Friday
An article previews the Rob Roy film, noting its highland scenery from Ben Lomond to Tommches and its adventurous romance. It highlights directors officials writers and cast, including the Me Paremovat fm, and mentions a recent obituary of a King figure and a discussion about an age-related subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Roy
Queen's Hall
Ben Lomued
Tommches
Queen of Satur
Venience
Tef Behd
King
Unclear OCR leads to obscure event fragment
Fragmentary text mentions a Saturday event with Hales and G. Coseegae Tinesmice. The piece references prices on enns 5 Earth and a payor operation, but details are unreadable.
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Ming
Seteriay
Wien Aed
Hales Ued G
Earth
Payor
Oper
Fragmentary Note on Careful Examination Practices
A garbled text fragment discusses careful examination and repetition of steps in a process. It mentions avoidable errors, possible timing, and the need to review sheets later for accuracy. The wording is unclear but implies methodical verification and attention to details.
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General Draper, Mercer, & Tailor
Bott Ali
Studebaker
Crooks & Brooker Ltd
ALL
the National Mutual
Australia
Progressive Life Office
William Machartie, Esq
Eiom
Alexander J. Monger
Bay, Plenet Wedget
W. Bateitn
London
Frevaun
The
Gty of
Mr. B's
Murray
Gorgon
Carnarvon
Onslow
Port Port Hedland
Broome
Derby
Sar
Segepors
Dalgety & Company, Limited
Fee Bockisl
Hattisowsl
King Willam
Ropar
Phares
Opt Um New Swoon
Curlew Asttuaamer
Bunrlac
Hamset
Sunrise
Hanae
Local & General
Colman
Minteres
Singapore
Dra. Bartlett
Besley
Sharks Bay
Oceas
Apae
Howatharre
Ogilvie Jorthampton
Sue
Nerie
Leeesco
Ardingley
Nareguin
Murgoo
Wearings
Dalgety
Unk
Ik Piga Park
Ner'-West
Dulets
Sameer
Geade
Premier Supply Co
Pertheaay
Malbourne Oy
Goliields
Australian Labor Party
Bates
Tra
Gremuugh
Georgina
H. Paull
Howth
Ian
One-Tree Hill
Bendigo
Gat Kipoli
Rush
Fami
Melbourne
Bendigo ‘Hospital
Victoria District Sk
Oswells
Siena
Warts
Uae
la Ieee
Sacs
Oswell
Chasees On
Commonwealth
Ieuster Il Rnee
Abowt
Segay
Johnson
Mintch
Lawler, Cortey
Troyer
Engelbrecht Bros
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