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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
3
Berlin report describes Dr Kekener stating Zeppelin airships tested bomb drops on the Lower Elbe area from ships with 50k text inside 15 foot diameter circles. He likens the bombing to firing into a battleship funnel as the bombs fall into the water, cautioning the destructive potential during aerial experiments.
The London venue saw Gray and Newman tied after a match with 2000 on the line. Scores listed show Gray 17 085 and Newman 17 503. Naval warfare talk followed as Admiral Scott argued submarines lack testing versus Dreadnoughts, while Admiral Bridge and naval author Fred June critiqued speed and visibility claims.
Paris July 7 news reports the wireless telephone apparatus by Colin and Jeance proving completely successful over a span of 125 miles. It is now installed aboard battleships Vor He and Justice. Also dated Bunbury June 7, a local obituary notes the death of Morrison at the quaran ting station, remembered for bringing smallpox to Bunbury.
In Albany on June 7 19 year old Christian Plagstad an employee of a Norwegian whaling firm died when two tons of blubber collapsed onto him as he aided a gear failure. The death occurred instantly.
June 1 report from Metropolitan Football notes Fremantle defeated Midland Junction 11 12 to 9 11 while Perth beat East Perth 11 5 to 4 0 Subiaco defeated South Fremantle 9 1 9 or 58 West Perth triumphed over North Fremantle 1 7 to 4 1.
Personal Mr Thos Snnor, long time night stationmaster at Geraldton, departs by yesterday's train for the gold fields to take up a relieving appointment. He has many years of service, and his friends anticipate success in this enterprise. Lt. T Mountain, second bearer of the local citizen forces, teaching duties noted. A Missouri town curiosity features a dialogue about the winter states and local show plans.
Federal Elections outlook in Melbourne on track for August 29. Prime Minister Cook signals limited session, focusing on Supply Bills. Liberal Party seeks pact with Farmers' and Settlers' Association over Dampier and Senate races. Former Senate contenders Nairn Tuuteher and Davis may not run again. O'Loghlen to avoid Swan contest against Sir John Forrest.
A communication from the West Australian Government offers amended terms for supplying 500000 kip sleepers. A satisfactory agreement is expected if the offer does not require the Federal Government to cover the additional cost of running the night shift.
Sydney reports a fourth safe-breaking attempt in ten months at the Oxford Street Post Office. A night watchman named McHale encountered a man in the doorway, who shot him in the jaw as he turned. The bullet then hit tramway worker Edward Heagney in the mouth as he moved to aid. The robber escaped.
Wellington June 7 Prime Minister Mansey said in Christchurch the Government will make the Legislative Council elective within three months and will appoint enough members to carry government proposals into effect.
The Birthday Cup at the Adelaide meeting yesterday saw Orvieto, driven by Lewis, take the lead from Friar Perfect and Hamburg Belle, finishing one and a half lengths ahead. Friar Perfect was second with Hamburg Belle close behind, Beidwe fourth, Sunnkrlt fifth. In the Norwood Handicap, Dest ridden by Audas won by a head ahead of Warrath and Miranthite with dividends of £4 11s and £1 10s noted.
On Recreation Reserve the Brigade and Rovers played a bruising match with several lead changes and a final tally of Brigade eight goals sixteen behinds to Rovers six behinds. Puddy and Carwardine starred for Brigade while Holmes, Kidd, and Meadocroft highlighted Rovers’ fightback.
The juniors Rovers and Railways played at the Recreation Ground on Saturday before the senior game. Umpire F Ableth allowed crowding on the ball and crowds delayed seniors. Best for winners were Eneman, O Fyne, Keating, Clarkson, Austin, Dornan, Kent and Melleray. those defeated performed well.
The crowds gathered at ALW.A Hall on Friday May 29 to bid farewell to Dr Sheehy who is moving to Meekatharra Hospital. The event featured a large inclusion of residents and 75 couples dancing the opening waltz amid decorations and a praised catering, with Dr Sheehy expressing gratitude and promising a warm reception for visitors in Meekatharra. The night continued with dancing to Auld Lang Syne and plans for further banquets by local St John Ambulance and the Sandstone Racing Club.
British Association match on Saturday at Queen's Park saw Thistle display better form after halftime. Thistle led 1-0 at the break, Town equalised early in the second half, then Thistle dominated and secured a well earned 4-1 victory.
A detailed report on the Piltdar Races noting Thursday events, steward actions, and penalties. Key figures include H W Premiin, C A Mills, MS Alliott, MILA P Horton, Clerk of RP McLaan, and MP Brand. Various race outcomes are listed with winners, times, and betting odds, highlighting a successful meeting due to the secretary’s conduct and the judge’s handling of handicaps.
Dalgety and Co report from May 7 notes European markets steady with limited business and firm pricing on wheat. Melbourne observations show steady parlors with metropole sales well supplied and demand modest, while urban catalogs and local chaff markets contrast with broader price signals.
Wet conditions tightened supply pushing prices higher on livestock and feed. Prime cattle and straw values held firm while new stock arrivals remained scarce after a holiday. Regional markets showed strong demand for high quality meat and forage with quotes up across several categories.
Dalgety and Co reports two cattle sales at Emanuel Yards and Copley Sidra on Tuesday with 974 cattle yarded. Market steady to firm, next week includes 500 cattle from the Mbira shipment. North Fremantle yarding shows firm prices for sheep and lambs with high values noted. various weights and classes of cattle, sheep, and lambs received.
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