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First pioneers of Cac Geraldton era and early water crisis
The article recounts early Cac Geraldton pioneers like Simpson Hollingsworth and Dick Prendergast, the first general storekeepers and license holders, with later arrivals including Josh Payze and Cartisle Co. It details a severe water famine, efforts to sink a well, and a hospital committee formed after an enteric fever outbreak. Notable figures such as Tom Hardy, Pat Hughes, and Tom Lawrence are mentioned along with early community fundraising and relief actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherchison
Cac
Oki
Geraldton
Josh Payze
Cartisle Amt Co
Aimdag
Perryman’s
Wardes
Uevern
Funs
Simpcom
Mfr. AG
Moses
Windsor Station
Paynes” ‘Ville
Ender
Nsw
Samed
Tom Hardy
Milly Boak
Tony
Mr. Wat. C. Hughes
Bimrpson Bros
Hughes
At & Pm
Messrs. Heffernan
McTiwraith
Byzet
Brand
Jon
R. Prendergast
Tom Lawrence
Lake Austin
Mmovement
Geraldton Hospital
Hospi Fund
Alt. Jackson
Wes
Jock Prendergast
Wes 'Oeotwer
Andy McLaught