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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
3
Local forecast calls for warm and hot, sultry conditions with varied winds from the southeast. A possible shower storm develops later, while the coast region remains unsettled through the period. Community notes mention the Metlimbat Church youth event at the Masonic Hall midweek and city officials planning to open the mayoral event venue Wednesday afternoon.
Noted Australians George Ted and Newton Moore expected to visit Geraldton as part of a broader eastern states tour. The reports say Sir Newton Moore, former Agent-General in London, plans Fremantle arrival and possible stops along the coast. Local officials hope timely representations secure recognition for Went Avatfalla and promote Geraldton amid rising agricultural prominence.
A provisional committee meeting of the Geraldton Equitable Co operative Society was held Friday evening. The secretary reported that several shares were fully paid and discussed starting a bakery, with plans to obtain complete information on a bake house and possible cooperation with a Central Store.
A meeting of the Cotacarra Progrera Aeuvolatia held at Masonde Hall on Wednesday, October 7, 1914, with President A. Clonenton presiding. The Secretary J. Wenton reported roads cleared for a new road from Fastertraad to No 1 Here, Rail way Extate, promising a direct route. A deputation of Monks Thea, Poon and Mac Alpim will interview the Hondy Toate to push immediate construction. The annual meeting is set for Wednesday, February 4, inviting estate owners to attend.
A family gathering over a domestic dairy product caused disagreement about an enac matter. They shared tea and milk substitutes while debating the issue, but the group sought a quick settlement.
The government uses martial law amid a general strike as workers and miners rally. In Johannesburg a siege tightens with 200 armed men inside the Trades Hall resisting police efforts.
A city全 is cut off by police and military cordons. Light water and telephone lines are down. Reporters crawling rooftops describe armed crowds surrounding a citadel. Windows and doors are barricaded with boxes and brick. Pickets patrol as defenders prepare for possible assault.
Reports from On Short Remasons detailing residents of Jouannesourgh living under strain after fruit shortages. Men are described as gaunt and unwashed, armed with improvised weapons, shouting at authorities, while authorities vow not to seize the hall until ammunition runs out.
Telegrams indicate the Postal Department’s annual report for the year ended shows a deficit of about £20,061 with charges including pensions, interest, and capital costs. The document names CMIT,H. KING in connection with the report.
The Western Australia Cricket Association announces a 2023 Country Week in Perth starting February 23. Teams including Commercials and Victoria Tynate will face contending squads at Queen’s Park Railways and Railwayer-Holmes venues, with selections drawn from players Dunn Wight Parsons Newmarch Powell Stiwman Poa String Latane Mitchell Gibsom Groessler Thomas Sarscot Wilcock and others.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Pilips wife of Mr George Phillipt a line copperer from Pinder who arrived from England with three children and died after typhoid fever and abscess near the ear in Geraldton. Also announced is the death of Mr W Keeler a Geraldton painter in the Ways and Works railway branch and a noted shot with rifle and shotgun.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a tragedy in the city with notes of sirens and warnings. The piece references parents, troops, and a danger zone, suggesting a night-time incident with commotion and a looming threat to residents. Details are unclear but point to a local calamity.
The police have been reinforced around the hall to secure access as a dog waves and a secretary of the Trades Federation is interviewed by a Reuters correspondent. The neighborhood is cleared and a fixed bayonet perimeter guards the area to prevent entry.
Fragmented text indicates Bain Mason and other leaders discussed a policy to embed influence and hurt rivals. The passage mentions authorities and interviews with high officials, suggesting a coordinated effort to pressure or constrain opponents within a trade context.
In town news the executive council gathered as Mr Justice McMillan was sworn in by the Governor Sir F. Darron. Lady Dame Stoare, widow of the late Speaker, is one of WA's oldest residents. Notices mention Mrs O’Borie and others planning an Eastern States trip, while Mr Tang’s absence is noted. Chemist Chan Conway was hospitalized briefly after a bout of pneumonia poisoning.
Shortly after noon the inn in the hall surrendered unconditionally. Travelers about Marc and thirty others were parched under immor to the police headquarters. The Geraldton Express publishes every Monday Wednesday and Friday free to any area in the state for tests.
A fragmented report examines the Sun and Reaper harvesters, contrasting American and British machines. The piece discusses trials, costs, and performance claims, naming Rowan, Deering Harvester, and Sunshine, with debates over open competition and machine efficiency.
Dear Sirs, we hand over your hive and payment for the machine. The harvester has operated for over a hundred years, worked splendidly, with no major trouble. Ground conditions were loose at times, but the machine performed with ease and reliability.
The text argues design in furniture should match architectural thinking, emphasizing structural strength with minimal wood. It cites W. Zimpelson’s large factory on May Street, applying efficient techniques to reduce costs and improve production, though the readable fragments are incomplete.
A letter from the Royal Colonial Institute details joint cooperation between the Victoria League and allied colonial bodies. It notes representatives from each axis, including secretaries Seeley and the Victoria Hengura, inviting members to participate in the Empire wide work and colonial federation activities amid a broader initiative to promote unity and shared goals.
Letters from Malone urging Commonwealth action to standardize divorce domicile rules across states. He cites judges and cases such as From Vin Fremlin 19 AR 378, arguing reforms would remove home domicile barriers and reduce legal confusion for residents suffering under varied state laws.
A newly formed musical group in Geraltron called The Geeanon Concert Mant aims to entertain the public with popular music. The private organization has spent over £1 on instruments and rehearsal space, with members invited to help but not required to contribute. The Mayor of Ceralnton praised the venture and its community-minded goals.
Neighbours recount how a seven year old girl from Erskineville, Sydney, once invalid with rheumatism and muscle wasting, recovered after treatment with Dr Williams' medicine. Her mother and locals praise the cure, noting improved appetite, strength, and school return at St Kieran's, Gulden Grove, after a long struggle. The piece links the recovery to the pill's efficacy and mentions ongoing community support and a concert group gesture.
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