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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
3
London reports a rail workers dispute amid planned measures to defend power stations. War Cabinet discussions continue as demobilised staff are recalled by telegrams and talks seek a mutual stance. Locomotive engineers and firemen vow support but avoid a full national stoppage, awaiting safer terms.
London reports comment on fr Ituzhea publisher interview in the Varta.nowanaper Matha praising Australia’s slate and New Cuimom. Delegates may shape national questions as the Conference’s discipline threatens if not upheld, with anger over temporally charged state of affairs.
London reports indicate government fears no longer mere industrial dispute but a drift toward dictatorship as a strike fever may widen before March. Private interunion meetings seek unity while authorities brace for power outages and the Food Ministry plans rapid food distribution to avert shortages.
A Marrow speech by Roberts warned that without united resistance by workers and employers the movement will threaten the British Empire. The Paris press notes a Nations conference on collective bargaining and a possible U.S. move to assume control of the Dardanelles and Constantinople.
Sydney reports a second death from Pneumonia influenza in New South Wales. So far 72 definite cases have been diagnosed in this state. Telegrams note the outbreak spreading in the region with growing concern.
Melbourne February 6 the outbreak of pneumonic influenza is spreading rapidly at the Boys Orphanage South Melbourne run by the Christian Brothers with new cases reported. Doctors say all cases are nervous and 331 fresh cases reported to the Board of Public Health Nimnym death occurred today and 51 persons were in hospitals with 183 in exhibition buildings meetings in Victoria are now prohibited due to infection spread.
A group of stranded citizens from other states with MP McFinlayson met the Prime Minister's secretary in Melbourne to press for help. The Secretary said the issue rests with state governments, but the delegations remained hopeful after a tense exchange. A forthcoming meeting in Gignation was reported.
A fragment notes that after twelve months of service the agreement specifies that the terms must be satisfactory to either party and that the matter may be subject to arbitration. The wording suggests a stipulation for arbitration if a dispute arises over completion of service terms.
A Melbourne message dated Feb 5 reports 12 000 tons of Australian wheat sold to the Royal Swedish Commission at 5/9 a bushel fob, to be lifted aboard the Biljan Pampe Gollman Carman vessels now in Australian ports. Other items note scout correspondence and calls for wage increases in the coal trade amid broader shipping disputes and fires affecting local farmers.
Mr Moy has led Northampton State School for 18 years becoming the longest serving head teacher. He will depart to take over Cunderdin State School, after guiding the school through past difficulties and elevating standards. His work included patriotic contributions and war effort support, with relatives serving in the war and honors earned by Moy's family.
A deputation from the Refetind Volunteers Association waited on Acting Premier Colehatch asking for equal reference with returned soldiers in government service. They claim they were rejected from roles they were willing to undertake, while some who never served abroad were treated as equal. The Premier promised to raise the matter with colleagues but did not commit to deviating from the government’s pledge to reference returned men.
Church notices from multiple denominations list services and events. Catholic St Francis Xavier Cathedral Mass at 7.40, evening devotions 7.80. Presbyterian minister Cameron discusses religious topics with anthems and a management report. Anglican Fifth Sunday after Epiphany services in Naragulu Fremwang and vestry meeting. Methodist Harvest services and social events with Shaw, Langdon, and Stowe names appearing in listings.
After seven weeks of stoppage in Perth, tramway workers reach settlement. Negotiations concluded with Acting Premier Celebateh present. Terms include immediate resumption of work and pay increases for motormen and conductors, with daily rates to rise gradually based on service time.
Major General Sir Charles Townshend defend remarks on the Kut surrender in Norwich. He cites grave reasons for the garrison’s request for relief and accuses Mr Fidound Deladler, the British correspondent, of misreporting. Townshend says relief was promised by the Commander-in-Chief but failed to materialize, hingga Mesopotamia’s fate hinged on strategic actions and grain secrecy by the enemy.
An odd OCR fragment markets a drink named Squirt with care and attention promised at a local Vic Always Presb and Over venue suggesting a playful ad tone and a church related setting.
Rumors in Melbourne yesterday tied ex-Minister or Customs Mr A Jensen to a trip from Sydney to Amertes. Officials doubted he could have secured a passport without knowledge of Acting Prime Minister Mr Watt and Home and Territories Minister Mr Grummy. Molynn reported no knowledge of the matter. Passports issued to federal members required official wear a photo and description, with applications to the Home and Territories or Deputy Comptroller of Customs in Sime. Jensen allegedly left Sydney January 16 and took the Sonoma to America January 22. how he obtained his passport remains unclear.
The Greenough Roads Board held its final monthly meeting on February 4 1919 with directors F C Anderson J M Rome C J Duncan Jes Reynolds and D F Broad present Apologies were noted from T R Head T W Waldeck T Cream and M J Logue P G Anderson was elected chairman in Logue’s absence R A Wilton attended by invitation and received a token of appreciation from the ratepayers and Board Accounts totalling 9 95 were presented for payment Correspondence covered a request to convene a meeting for an in abdnce of a committee and a plan for subsidy instalment first instalment £100 Tender invitations and notices followed with a plan to hold a meeting February 15 to set bids and March 4 for a public meeting New works authorised include 12 chains of crack Vel on Polbury Road Tender invitations and supervisor duties for several roads were issued No 1 contract awarded to O Brien with a bid of 24 pounds as the lowest</S>
The blot of items lists Perby tobacco 3s 1s 16 plugs 5s Havelock dark 44 halfpenny aromatic large Yankes Doodle dark aromatic 6d large plug Venus 0d aromatic 7d large plug of Victory 7d halfpenny.
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