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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1913
Page
3
National news recalls Capt Scott with a memorial service chain in Perth churches. The report notes hymns and an official message from the King acknowledging Captain Boots and Win Beatty while funds for seamen dependents are promised.
Descriptions from Sofia and Athens state that Turkish troops deserted near the frontier town of Plovdiv and Crete witnessed a flag replacement. The reports imply growing friction between Turkish forces and Balkan nations as Crete sees shifting allegiances and Greek authorities assert control.
In Mexico City the struggle between Madero and General Diaz intensified with a mutiny by a Twentieth infantry detachment joining Diaz after Madero's resignation. Madero considered resignation and then vowed to fight on, while clashes raged in the streets. A shell hit a hotel, causing American casualties, and Madero’s private residence was destroyed.
Washington on February 16 President Tutt said that only the wholesale murder of Americans would drive him to sanction intervention. He warned against overreaction and stressed restraint while outlining his stance on potential U S responses amid tensions with Mexico.
Paris reports Teading newspapers express concern over a five million pound rise in the German army vote this year. The talk includes Von Tirpitz’s idea to curb naval race and calls for new defence arrangements involving Britain and France.
Brussels reports a secret sitting of the Chamber of Deputies discussed defence as Premini de Broquentte warned of war dangers. The discussion noted large forces massed in the east and south of Arheim, with Germany's military presence at Fisenborg and Codlenz and strategic rail links to Malnedy and beyond.
The Royal Humane Society awarded silver medals for gallantry in life saving to Georges Iistice, Kruger, Mincartiney of the President Hughes, and Roy Juytlin of the Control Inn for rescue work aboard their motor boats during the South Africa steamer blaze at Adelaide in 1910.
London reports that Sylvia Pankhurst, daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, received a six weeks imprisonment with sex braced notation amid a legal case in February.
Melbourne February 16 The Post and Telegraph Picnic was well attended yesterday. Senator Findley Irving Postmaster General spoke about expenditures since the first nine years of operation noting 2,440,000 pounds were expended on telegraphic and telephonic wiring and buildings but since the present government took office 8,976,196 pounds had been expended.
The Consul for Chill Naple reports an incident on Saturday night where a person slipped at the first front of Elder Bulklinus. The space fund fell, causing a broken wrist a sprained knee and several bribes.
Patrick McGovern, a railway permanent way man, was killed when struck by a train at Armadale on Saturday. The incident occurred as the train moved through the area, with details limited to the fatality and location.
The Prime Minister spoke to a crowded theatre about defence, the Savings Bank, and the Trans Australian line. He noted the government would leave about two million in the Treasury, despite an initial five hundred thousand debt upon taking office.
The report describes a boys and girls swimming championship with an unclear one mile race where a competitor named Thimart won. Second place is listed as Smith and Pawel among others with times around 24 minutes for a varsity mile event.
Police trapped the ROBERT WEBB, a bank robbing and murder suspect known as the automobile bandit, after telephone exchange workers overheard a wire conversation. Officers closed in, Webb was struck unconscious with revolvers and clubs during a roundup.
Danish scientist Professor Fibiger announced in Copenhagen that feeding rats cockroaches leads to cancer. He cited a tiny parasitic worm laying eggs in the cockroaches as the mechanism behind tumor formation.
An adjourned inquest into Trevanian’s death at Hove returned an open verdict. Campbell of Swansea, a jeweller, admitted his police story about Roe was false and that he was drunk. The judge noted veronal should be added to the Poison Act schedule.
In the Geraldton Cricket Association third round Mercantile hosts Geraldton at Queen's Park while Railways meets Commercials at Victoria Square. Mercantile bowled out for 117 with Maley and McTomald posting a 103 partnership. Geraldton collapsed to 65 with Maley and Tack Stokes delivering strong batting. Railways then skittled their rivals for 91 as Holmes and Vickers led bowling. Geraldton’s prospects dim as Country Week looms and player enthusiasm wanes amid holiday fatigue.
A cricket style match summary outlines players Groeseler Carwardine Holmes Munro and Anderson with results for several pairs. Mercantiles vs Geraldton details list W Stokes Oates Barker Kidd Thallon Melnimadd and other players along with outcomes and figures. Weekly market notes discuss cattle sheep and lamb yardings, prices and overall market firmness.
Mesern Dalmety and Co report February 1 updates on January shipments and that European markets remain firm with demand for wheat. Local wheat price ranges show dull but steady valuations. oats and chaff supply remains adequate with mixed pricing. bran and pollard trending easier but with signs of possible near term price rise. The report also notes freight and catalog auction impacts and includes a tale about Bishop Whipple for local interest.
The new Workers Compensation Act came into force by proclamation on Friday, changing employer employee relations. It outlines eligibility, exemptions, claim timing, and compensation scales for work injuries, with specific rules for notices, dependents, partial and total incapacity, and ship crew scope. Includes detailed tables on rates and conditions, and notes certain positions and occupations exempt or treated specially.
Unclear OCR fragment references Pedio Pomade and vermin, suggesting a consumer product notice or recall involving a cosmetic or personal care item. No clear dates, entities, or outcomes are readable to establish a concrete event.
In a regional match at Geraldton players including Oates McDonald and MeTemaloe faced fast bowling from McDonald Healey and Wallis. Stokes and Oates A. contributed with notable batting while Oates claimed Swadsies wickets as the innings total reached 38 runs, with Wales and Queensland contesting.
In a reply to a Western Australian letter, the State Steamship Service head defends operations amid attacks by the press. He cites cattle shipments to New Zealand, shipping delays, and vessel performance including the Western Australia and other ships. The missive notes weather and mechanical issues, and defends government planning against critics.
A clipped passage discusses orders to be effected now in London but at Fremantle. It notes large numbers of men employed, desire to finish quickly, and mentions employment of a certain foreman for further proof. A critic attacks government for not delivering work and questions public reception.
Readings from the Aquiperatikten during late January to February show extended high temperatures with several days above 100 degrees. Historical comparisons note worse heat waves in 1880 and 1882, while Perth records peak at 111 degrees on two occasions.
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