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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
3
Cablegrams report friction at the Peace Conference over Turkish proposals for a settlement. Great Powers debate frontier lines and terms with Bulgaria and Romania. London dispatches note cautious moves, urging fresh instructions from the Porte before any decision, as ministers contemplate the Turkish stance and possible counteroffer.
Sir Francis Fox reports to Abe Chamer of St Pauls that immediate measures are needed to secure St Pauls Cathedral after serious subsidence of the subsoil. Eight piers supporting the dome show movement from 4 inches to a finer measurement, signaling imminent risk.
General Castro an ex President of Ventrura speaks on U S policy after his exile. He says Americans should erect a new status at the entrance of New York Harbor while noting his wish to visit the United States.
In Johannesburg a meeting touched on Lord Hardinge and Indian relations amid outrage at Delhi. The dialogue questioned policy and friendship while referencing the Delhi incident. In Delhi reports mention a siege at Hhopal and discussions about a hospital or relief measures connected to Lord Hardinge's recovery.
Sir Fulward Carson moves to exclude home rule provisions while Daniel warns against compromise. The prime minister warns any compromise could wreck union and split counties, as Ulster opposition shapes the vote and tone in the house.
A Boxing Night euchre event in Three Springs raised money for Agricultural Halls. Fifty-two players competed for prizes including a lady’s handbag and a safety razor. A sheep guessing contest yielded a £3 0s 0d takings while door receipts reached £8 0s. The Hat Committee thanked attendees and urged support for a New Year’s event to reduce existing debt.
Telegrams report the Minister for Works and a state minister in Perth confirming a New Zealand trip plan, later denied by Mr McCallum. South Australia cricket notes list five wickets for Verona and a partial Ryder score with sundries and totals not available, reflecting sparse match details.
The Perth WACT-C meeting concludes with results from the Railway Stakes Welter and All-Aged Stakes. Jockeys Bet on Saturate and Dividend as winners, with Keen odds on longshots like Trigker and Renegade. Dividend pays £3 15s, Coronation Stakes sees Orient Given strong at 2 to 1, and Optimism leads the Finant Handicap with 13 to 1.
Mr J Rively of 8 George Street North Hobart Tasmania shares a tale of a severe ankle sprain from a wall stone slip. After trying many remedies, Zam-Buk brought rapid relief, reducing pain and swelling, restoring mobility and sleep. He urges keeping Zam-Buk at home and on farms.
From Our Correspondent Mingenew Dec 13 The school prize distribution featured W S Oliver presenting each pupil with a volume as musical honors were noted. Gifts included an inkstand handbag and infant division handbag. Senior students hosted afternoon tea. library books prepared for binding looked promising. Boxing Day picnic races attracted strong entries despite one bookmaker. Ah Chong supplied ice cream and edibles. The Mingenew Race Club plans a quiet annual meeting in March with a customary family drive and holiday mood.
Eruption threat rose at Mt Etna with vapor and ash raining on nearby villages. Reports describe volcanic rain and ash cloud extending over the area from December 12 to 17. Temperatures near Geraldton reportedly climbed above 100 degrees this summer.
Mr J Crothers forms a mining syndicate and a new shaft at Nookhead mine will intercept the lode. Wesleyan Christmas fete opened in King's Mall with a large toy distribution. RC Bazaar to run New Year’s Eve for three to four days. Mr Bennet’s shop passes to Mr J Murrin who has prior experience in the trade. Boxing match at King's Hall features Red Irvine from Baddera. Hampton Hotel near completion with two storey balcony. Open sea view from Tampton Road balcony. Auctioneer Prosser’s booth price at racecourse New Year sale fetches £50.
Tenindewa residents report harvesting near completion hindered by August drought with an expected yield around 12 bushels per acre. Promises of extending a local railway loop to connect with harvest traffic have stalled, while wheat carting has begun. The Government Lands Inspector Mr P B Mule visited, noting blocks not fully taken or improved, and foreseeing forfeitures.
Cloudy to sully. winds rise and fall with a generally unsettled pattern. Forecasters warn of stronger gusts along the Nor west coast, with squally seas around Tasmania and gales expected later in the period.
A catalog style list details menswear and juvenile clothing prices and items. Describes trousers, coats, overshirts, and suits with varied fabrics and finishes. Mentions stock like linen crash trousers, alpaca coats, army coats, motor coats, and galatea suits, with prices in shillings and pence.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a public notice or listing with nonsensical word strings. It mentions a marine or shipping context, items like valuables, tropical sailings, and a box or sail items, with scattered place names such as San Gre and Shan Hietit. The readable portions lack coherent events or actions to summarize clearly.
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