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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
1
Geraldton Municipal Council discussed meat inspection costs and refused to take over fee collection. Inspector says annual cost about £175 with half income. debate centered on maintaining health safeguards and potential fee increases. Council carried resolution supporting ongoing inspection and related measures.
Discussion over extending post office clock illumination to midnight. Deputy Postmaster General defends current hours as public convenience, while Mayor pushes for electric light under council control. Question raised about time accuracy guarantees. proposal passes.
The Dongarra Hall hosted a kitchen tea in honor of Mr A Downes soon to enter married life. Guests brought useful gifts for the bridegroom’s new home, with musical and glee club performances adding warmly to the evening. The Gill chair spoke kindly, wishing happiness and success, followed by more toasts as dancing concluded the pleasant gathering.
A local farmers association meeting in East Chapman approved social arrangements and purchases for gatherings. They urged postal and road improvements, including Saturday mail delivery and Ko Jarena road work, plus a shift to a more informal meeting format. New officers were selected and future meetings will adopt a "free and easy" format to attract younger members.
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