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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
3
A garbled report from London mentions a champion and a fixture on Monday with teams and players unclear due to OCR errors. several proper nouns appear incomplete and no definitive outcome or participants can be confirmed.
The Conciliation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce has offered to arbitrate the Dock Strike. The Strike Committee has accepted the Chamber’s intervention to view and settle the rock strike. The announced move aims to bring settlement between workers and employers.
The report notes the Olympic Games closing with British teams among participants. Details are limited in the fragment, but the text confirms completion and involvement of seamen and other competitors.
London July 34 The Commons heard Winston Oburelil explain the Supplementary eval Estimates showing naval spending rising due to the new German navy law. Germany plans include 8 battleships and numerous ships. Britain aims to 8 battleships by 1911 and 41 battleships by 1200 with expanded fleets and bases at Ge Drader and Malta to protect shores and dominions. Asquith supported the policy as necessary for security and peace amid rivalry.
London reports Lord Roberts warning that the Ari Yeh army is unprepared for war. He cites past Noor war costs and German awareness of British weakness, warning of naval and military frailties amid a tense prewar atmosphere.
Montreal reporter Captain Pryall says Captain Smith of the Titanic did not drown when the ship sank. Pryall claims intimate knowledge of Smith and asserts he saw him recently in Baltimore and again in Malta before catching a train to Washington.
Fragmentary text from a foreign dispatch mentions Losdon July 24 with unclear figures and names, includes references to Wampehire and Avietralia with vague numbers, and notes Mood Bot out. 16. The overall item appears to be a garbled overseas update with missing context and readable fragments.
The Melbourne event list shows intext drives and nominal favorites with SCRATCHINGS. Withdrawals include Pallemiadus from the Caulfield Cup as the field adjusts for the Australian Turtle Rare and Australian Steeplechase.
An ad describes widespread daily ailments as symptoms of kidney and liver imbalance. It touts Warner’s Safe Cure as restoring organ activity to expel poisonous matter, reducing pain as toxins clear. Available in original bottles or cheaper non alcoholic concentrate.
Bargain buyers are urged to stick with cash and compare Red House Water Sale prices across markets. The notice recommends waiting a few days to secure the best deal before purchasing, citing market advisories and practical price awareness.
Melbourne crowds witnessed a masquerade incident in which a man dressed as a woman and a companion clashed with constables Pilmett and O Keefe near Little Stowalestreet and Exhibition West. A taxicab halted as the pair fought, with a struggle ending in torn dress and blood. John Nash intervened. both officers were injured. The trio were arrested. Donatife Demald, wanted on a robbery and betting bail charge, was identified as the masquerader.
In Melbourne today Mr. Fowler urged the House to advise on appointing Mr. Chinn as supervising engineer for the Western Australian segment of the Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta railway. He criticized his fitness and accused the appoinment of favoring the Labor Party, prompting opposition cheers. After multiple remarks by Sir John Forrest and others, the motion lapsed with discussion set to resume tomorrow.
The Lower House of the State legislature met yesterday with the Tramway Purchass II bill central. The Premier explained the measure as Aid to acquire and normalise the Perth tramway system while the debate was adjourned on the opposition's motion.
A public meeting at Katanning on July 16 endorsed creating a bronze statue to Hon F H Piesse in recognition of his leadership in responsible government and development work. The committee lists M G F Wanko F W Gare Dr Fronse G McLoud T Richardson R Cobham W C Rodgers D Wilson and T Von as organizers. Subscriptions from supporters are noted.
A column contrasts workers and employers across trades with union activity and peaceful negotiation versus strikes. It muses on football’s rise in popularity, dangers of crowd behavior especially in relation to hats pins, and notes incidents of violence and safety concerns at events in Adelaide and Melbourne, plus reflections on aging and vitality.
In a sequence of local notices, Prominent Perth business figure Mr Sydney Hymus is linked to longtime Perth and Klemantir enterprise and family ties in the South West. The report mentions Mr Edmund Biren's dangerous shop explosion death and recalls the Logue family of Stine Vale with near 77 years’ residence in the state.
The letter from Mrs O Sull ivan of Wellington New York lauds Bile Beans for curing long standing symptoms from weakness to neuralgia in a short time. She recommends the product for mothers and children and notes availability from Bile Beans Manufacturing Co Pitt Street Sydney and local chemists.
An old newspaper ad promises genuine sod markes for every item at Red House with a monster sale on drapery. The notice emphasizes authenticity and broad selection for shoppers.
An advertisement for a midwinter sale promises heavy markdowns on many goods. The notice features quirky phrasing and a call to avoid calling early, with doors opening Wednesday for the event.
A wide mix of topics recalls public functions and local figures, including Mrs Brown’s Northampton visit, county committees, and a push for immigration debate. Letters reflect concern for subsidies, schooling, and support for presswomen while praising community efforts and practical household tips like butter-making machines.
Fragmentary text shows discussion about butter making yields and measurements. Names and clear facts are unclear, with distorted phrases and missing context. The passage appears to reference a dairy or creamery topic without coherent details or a definite outcome.
A correspondence from 1913 discusses evicted landowners in Goratdiun where authorities seized property for railway yard use. It notes lack of compensation, outlines possible owner rights, and mentions deeds held in escrow until payment is received. The writer warns Parliament may probe if private parties run the seizure similarly.
The letter cites disruption from Geraldton officials over the timing of agricultural shows. It urges action to preserve unified county arrangements and prevent clashes with Moore and Geraldton events, arguing for prior notice and district interests.
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