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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1912
Page
4
News digest from Paris London Pekin and Ottawa reporting mutiny at a reform school with 130 girls, a large union conference in London, Dreadnought construction costs, Taiwan and Baltic tensions, a political shift in Prince Edward Island elections, and football match results with health affecting play.
Sydney reports a melee aboard a vessel after passengers refused ashore, Chinese crew involved, 12 arrested. A crash in William Street derailed an electric tramcar, killing a horse and injuring none of the drivers. Melbourne notes Labour Conference travel, West Australia Premier reception, and cricket scores. The day also records a notable observing report from the Melbourne Observatory.
A voyage beginning December 4 from Perth with the Thomas family aboard on the launch Tenet encountered a tense situation off Little Island near Wanneroo. After ten days at sea the Lady Forrest spotted a signal and intervened, stabilizing the incident and ensuring all aboard remained safe.
Meeting notes describe Geraldton Rifle Club events with scores and participants. It covers a midweek midday session for public participation, lists top shooters in the Locke trophy competition, and notes standout performances in the Bartlett Bros trophy. Names and scores appear alongside remarks on the December tie and notable contestants in the Hasbom event.
The Turf at Perth notes several races on a wet track with multiple classes. Winners include Zeppelli in the six furlongs first class and Solo Gil in the five furlongs second class as part of a busy day of racing.
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