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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1914
Page
3
A fragment from a London dispatch cites the News of the World claiming a Home Rule settlement is near. It notes an excluded area may opt to join Parliament jurisdiction at the term's end, with further terms likely debated among four counties of a province.
London February fifteenth The Daily Chromete states the Naval Estimates are expected to exceed fifty one million pounds. An additional supplementary estimation will amount to three million pounds.
Death of Alphonse Bertillon inventor of the finger print system of identification is reported from Tarts. Bertillon, aged 61, died last Friday. In other items, the Governors-General for Australia and South Africa are noted as being created Knights of the Order of St Michael and St George, and officials Manro-Fercuson and Ate Synnex Buy fot are mentioned in connection with appointive roles.
Regulations detail age eligibility from 1 to 14 for instruction in varied courses with local variation allowed. Students must select three subjects, with options for reduced attendance on request, and progression based on school standards. Certificates awarded upon completion mandate further instruction. adult students may pursue limited technical subjects if available locally. Absence penalties and attendance requirements are specified, with written parental excuses required for certain absences.
Debates over ward redistribution due to population estimates show the council debating whether 6080 residents justify four wards or three. Dr Meadowcroft and Dr Stone call for action to rebalance wards, while Dr Gardner warns of workload before elections. A census alternative is discussed, proposing a Governor-in-Council notice if population exceeds 5000.
Perth telegrams report Monier Seactan and Sir Newton Moore will depart by steamer Tuesday for theastern States. The former attends the Premiers Conference but hastens departure to discuss the sleeper contract with the Privy Minister and aims for a friendly understanding if possible.
A large crowd packed His Majesty's Theatre as Treuter Seahlan Senator Pearce and others condemned the federal contract on sleepers and the railway project delay. The Prime Minister Joseph Cook refused to forward petitions from unions on South African deportations, stating no action now.
The Australian Workers' View reports a telegram stating a strike has begun at Molin Morgan in Queensland. The move is described as a major industrial trouble with threats of large-scale impacts.
The deadlock persists as Australian Workers urge government action. Mr Drew, West Australia Colonial Secretary, says state measures aim to curb meat prices for metropolitan consumers by guiding producers in the Nor' West, with discussions ongoing and no resolution yet.
In Durban on February 1, South Africa chased 193 for eight wickets to beat MCC by eight wickets. Strong opening partnership and steady batting sealed the match, with South Africa's bowlers restricting MCC to a modest total before securing the win.
The report lists race results from the Helena Vale meeting at Perth on February 1. Classes include First Class Plate and Second Class Plate with horses such as Vastorious, Bettie, Nubile, and Mosque Celloist in various sprints and a Farewell Welter over one mile.
Caulfusld meets Melbourne reports a crowded attendance at the Glasgow meeting held last Saturday. Horses Wilden ay and Popinjay contest the Federal Stakes, Wond Cup, and George Stakes with Popinjay narrowly delaying Nuvara El ya. Four Flish Ras and Alecon follow, while Beggar Mountain and Sea Pennee also place in the Salisbury Welter race with Colt Brew and Coolgunyah among the highlighted entrants.
Correspondence to the editor from a former Geraldton City Band member urging the band to obtain uniforms and requesting a subscription. The writer notes previous pleas during leadership and asks readers to add to a listed fund, signing as ex-member and music lover.
Boxing recap from Sydney shows McCormick defeating Wrats Stowers in a short match. Summers was knocked out in two minutes by McVoryales? and Sullivan challenged for the light weight crown after 20 rounds.
Fragmentary notes show Interstate cricket between South Australia and Victoria. Players named include Willis Fitzpatrick, Lon Smith, Mayne, Innis, and Sunde. Scorers mention wickets, not outs, and partial lineups with several garbled surnames and positions.
A reader letter to the Geraldton Herald questions band funds and rate collections, asking how uniform funds and salaries are allocated after a recent concert. Another correspondent defends Dr Stone and criticizes the Express for publishing letters on council matters, asserting editorial neutrality and duty to report ratepayer concerns. Cricket notes follow.
In a drawish cricket game, Capricious Garpings' team faced a stubborn Railway outfit. Key scores show top performer with 21, while McDonald, Wallis, Overholt and Munro contributed with ball and bat amid tense fielding exchanges. The match featured notable bowling spells by Wallis and Overholt as sides battled for early dominance.
Melbourne latest betting quotations show Newmarket Handicap odds with Gold Brew at 7 to 1, Rathlew 1, Nuwara Eliya 4 to 1, and other runners ranging from 14 to 16 to 1. Australian Cup odds list Sea Prince at 6 to 1 and Harplet and Coradh at 7 to 1.
Local shop touts low prices and high quality in a brief notice. The article emphasizes value, promising dependable service and fair rates for nearby customers. No specific names or dates are provided in the fragment.
A cryptic 1904 notice discusses weight limits and export prohibitions under the Customs Act. It mentions 200 pounds per bag, restrictions on packing and shipping for export, and penalties for illicit exporting of certain goods. References include Seetam 11 and Seetiem 328 of the Customs Act 1901, with mentions of vessels, bags, and containers bound for overseas markets.
Public sale of land parcels with lot numbers and measurements listed. Includes dates, reserve prices, and parcel locations. notices call for bidders to present applications by specified deadlines. Names of parties and exact terms are partially legible in the OCR.
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