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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1914

Page

3

Protests Over District Leader Pay Rise Debated

Fragmentary report notes dissatisfaction over pay or status for a district leader, with an arrangement for Mr Vabeot to travel from Malows to Gerahiton then to Yuna. Weather forecast mentions cloudy conditions with variable winds and rough seas from the Ieruwin to the South Tasman Sea. Plant's Step previews stock updates and expected arrivals on Friday.

Vabeot Gerahiton Malows Yuna Erie Kawri Perth South Tasman Sea Plant Bavner

The Third Degree at King's Fall Theatre New York

The management of King's Fall announces The Third Degree a stage drama by Charles Klein. The production opens Saturday night for three nights with a magnificent programme including The Grand National Steeplechase and the Oxford and Cambridge oat race, plus Paris fashions and special music by Chas Liupp's orchestra.

King’s Fall New York Charles Klein the Lion and the Mouse Bullock Oxford Cambridge Paris Chas Liupp Hook Mr. Chapman Jeweller

Perth deputation backs sex hygiene lessons in public schools

A Perth deputation from the Council of Public Morals urged Mr Angwin for venereal disease prevention through school instruction. The Mayor, Mr Browne, supported the plan as reasonable, arguing early youth education by school medical staff would provide necessary knowledge. Mrs Cowan pressed for starting the lessons, noting parental reluctance and prior failures to teach children properly.

Perth Council of Public Morals Angwin Buntinn Wcretary H. Browne Cowan

Schools Sex Hygiene Debate Delayed By Authority Clash

Mr Angwin told the meeting the matter had been before him and Dr Atkinson expressed doubts about sourcing suitable teachers. They agreed parents should be taught so they may teach their children, while many authorities oppose sex hygiene in schools. Dr Hope would be consulted with the Education Department to seek arrangements. At Tusieat Trailway Station the Pliners street station was cited as the world’s busiest, with a daily average of at least 165,997 passengers. a further tally is planned and may exceed that figure.

Angwin Geld Atkinnen Hope Tusieat Trailway Pliners Street Frovemont Tie Doc Tors

Diver to inspect sunken Empress of Ireland

In Quebec on June 8 a diver reported he can recover the Empress of Ireland’s missing bodies. The ship lies on her side at 80 fathoms.

Quebec Emprese Ireland

Huerta's Bluff and Tampico Blockade Report

Washington reports that Huerta planned to blockade Tampico but later abandoned the move amid peace talks. Two Mexican gunboats pursued toward Tampico, with an American cruiser and gunboat in pursuit as Huerta warned against Cuban cargoes to Carranza. Diplomatic observers view Huerta’s reversal as a sign he would yield the presidency during successor arrangements. Also, a Mexican shot dead in Vera Cruz during polling duties was ruled justifiable homicide by General Funston after he killed Lieutenant Flourton, with no further action planned.

Washington Tretator Huerta Carran Huerta Tampieo Muerta Vera Crus Tieutenane, Flourton United States Infantry Funston UB Tropa Touston

Storm wrecks fifty ships and twenty lives lost

A violent storm swept the northern coast of New Brunswick yesterday causing extensive disaster. Forty schooners are reported wrecked and twenty fishermen dead. Bodied recovered. Several shipping vessels driven ashore. Crews of those vessels were rescued.

Quebec New Brunswick

Ulster Gun Running Stifled as Navy Patrols Coastline

The British Navy destroyer flotilla patrolled Ulster waters around Belfast Lough yesterday, enforcing preventive measures against contraband arms. A winter watch kept the coast under strict surveillance. multiple vessels were searched on entry, but no banned cargoes were found.

London Ulster Belfast

Anti Asiatic Legislation Proposed in Canada Debate

June 8 Ottawa report says MP Mr Stevens introduced an Anti Asiatic Bill in the House of Commons to curb Asiatic immigration. Objections arose over admitting foreigners while other nations faced similar refusals. Lord Carson cited British rights, Lord Curzon argued overseas dominions protect themselves. Prime Minister Borden noted session end near, unlikely passage.

Ottawa Mr. Stevens House of Commons Stevens Canada Lord Carson Curfom Borden Aber

WA Premier and Federal Ministry progress on sleeper contract

Melbourne June 9 telegrams report negotiations between the Federal Ministry and the Premier of Western Australia have advanced materially. Both sides show give-and-take and a satisfactory conclusion is confidently expected.

Melbourne Federal Ministry

Quarantine Lifted at Bunbury After Small-Pox Alert

Small-Pox scare at Bunbury ends as quarantine rules are lifted last night. Dr. Hope issued a proclamation relieving Bunbury from measures at 1 p m. Hospital patients show improvement while Dr. Hope travels to East Kirupp to inspect a chili outbreak suspected to resemble small-pox. no definite conclusions yet.

Bunbury Hope East Kirupp

Literal Party Met In Melbourne To Decide Election Date

Melbourne reports the Literal Party gathered this afternoon with many members present. After a dinner break the meeting continued until 7 30 p m. An announcement on election dates will be made after Mr Cook reviews how soon the session can close.

Melbourne Cook

Perth Building Trades Dispute He seeks settlement offer

Perth June 10 Mayor Prowse has stepped in to settle the building trade dispute. He proposed employing the three non union carpenters as Council staff, a move the men reportedly will accept if Millara states they are no longer needed.

Perth Prowse Millara

Wilding Wins Hard Court Tennis Championship Final

In Paris Sime Wilding of New Zealand defeated Count Salm 6 3 6 4 in the Hard Court Tennis Championship final. This marks Wilding’s second consecutive title in the event representing Australasia in Davis Cup context.

Wilding Paris Sime New Zealand Australasia Count Salm Wildings

High Court Refuses Writ and Privy Council Appeal

The High Court by a two to one majority refused the Master Builders writ of prohibition against enforcing the laborers' award. The builders then sought special leave to appeal to the Privy Council. The Chief Justice Sir Samuel Griffith announced the court refused the certificate for consent to appeal.

Melbourne High Court Privy Council Samuel GriMth Doncert

New York Election Indictments Tied to Dead Voter Names

District Attorney Whitman files eight indictments against election officials tied to Tammany Hall. He alleges Boss Murphy used four deceased residents’ names to vote at multiple past elections, asserting residence misuse and long running ballots.

New York Whitman Tammany Hall Murphy

Correspondence on Golf Club Invitations in Advertisements

A letter to the editor explains that invitations were sent to the press a few public figures and country residents. The writer urges interested golfers to take up the general invitation advertised in the columns. Signed by AT Mills Hon General Secretary Geraldton Golf Club.

Mills Geraldton Golt Club

Train Robbers Arrests in Milan and Molouna

Sensational arrests link a gang of international train robbers. Three quarters, three brakesmen, six shunters, and seventeen porters arrested at Milan. five thieves unconnected with railways arrested at Molouna, including a girl. Thieves armed with razors and tubes to steal notes and jewels. Much stolen property found.

Rome Rade Milan St Molouna Girl

Suffragette Clash Sparks Violence in London and Dublin

A June crowd attacked suffragists in London, pursuing them to a local leader’s residence and smashing windows. Trinity College students raided suffragette offices in Dublin, tossing furniture into the street. At the Royal Horse Show, King George VI and Queen Mary watched as a suffragette tried to enter, was restrained by police, and later three others were removed amid commotion.

London Tford Trinity Collage Dublin Ahe Winehaw King George Queen Mary

Robbery at Brown and Donohoe jewelers in Sydney

Sydney June 9 a cracksman entered Brown and Donohoe jewellers Castlereagh Street and stole 400 pounds worth of valuables. He likely worked hours on a safe drifting two holes in a test door, but detectives found only a jemmy and no other clues. The partners reportedly left promises on Saturday noon. robbery discovered Monday.

Sydney Brown and Donohoe Establahment Castlereagh-street Syd+ney Oxford Street

Western Australia Rolls Review Notices

Commonwealth electoral officials announce a review of Western Australia rolls to remove names not legally retained. Qualified electors are urged to comply by lodging claims or corrections with the Electoral Registrar. Witnesses to signatures are advised to read and comply with claim card conditions.

Western Australia Gore Paler Meron I Cdvara Commonwealth Western

Fragmentary verse riddle from a damaged text

A garbled, fragmentary poem fragment presents odd phrases and neologisms. The lines mention drivel in rhyme and mortals, a bard, fame, and a woods motif, but lack coherent narrative or clear attribution. The passage reads as malformed poetry with no identifiable event or人物.

Miner Robbed at Sea: £30 Stolen by Henry Brent on Zealandi a

Alexander Robert Walker, a Golden Ridge mine worker near Kalgoorlie, reported £30 stolen by Henry Brent aboard the Zealandi a. Walker left May 28 with £46, secreted under his pillow. Brent allegedly possessed a matching £5 note with a stain. Brent remanded until tomorrow for further questioning.

Melbourne Alexander Robert Walker Henry Brent Golden Ridge Kalgoorlie Thett Brent Fogarty Wal- Kurward Brant

Villa Proclaims Harsh Prohibition Policy in Jua rez

Dispatch from Jua rez reports General Villa of the Mexican rebel army declaring the strongest prohibition law on the continent. Any man found drinking liquor in the town is to be executed. The order underscores the extreme measures in the rebel stronghold as December 10 is observed.

Juarez Villa

Land Open For Selection in Victoria Locations

Land open for selection outlines multiple Victoria Locations with acreage and pricing. Includes 1947 acres at 15s 6d per acre and 1,167 acres at cheaper rates, plus forfeited grazing leases, homestead farms, and conditional purchases. Notes bank advance, plan numbers, and various location sub divisions with large acreages and mixed statuses.

Victoria Locaon Sil J. C. Hackett Leto Rochester Atkinson Uttin Ajana R. McLaughtin Farus Tilley

Geraldton Roads Board Tender Awards for Gravel and Road Works

The Geraldton Roads Board adopted tender terms for multiple works including upgrading major roads with gravel spread and regraveling. Projects cover Major’s to railway crossing 800 yards, between Major’s and Railway Crossing 200 yards, and several other segments with prices per yard or chain. The secretary was told to ask the supervisor to obtain quotations for the work.

Raiway J. Major Major's Rilway Angel J. FP. Gilles Arthur Road T. Major Edward Clay Tear W. Drummond Warngulu P. Long Kojarena Stone J. O'Brien Mt. Erin-Kojarena W. M. Bardon W. M. Barndon Wolstens Walker's E- F. Rommels

State Implement Works Wage Comparison Sparks Debate

During a Western Australia visit, MP McGrath inspected the State Implement Works and claimed the state factory can produce machines 30 to 5 percent cheaper than private firms. He cited higher WA wages and planned to compare state and Victoria wage scales, supplying a table of figures from WA and Victoria wages for various trades and apprentices over seven years.

Western Australia McGrats Balinrat House of Representatives Himsel Victoria 1 McGrath ALA Mtr McCaltundy Ife Tournerman

Local Police Busy as Courts Hear Wages Theft and Mental Health Flags

MingeneW district reports a busy fortnight with wage cases, theft and shoplifting arrests, and a man charged with being of unsound mind awaiting trial. Constable Page notes efforts to curb a long-running gang, while the debate over MingeneW promotion to two-man station continues amid departmental skepticism. A disruptive parish incident involved a man installing a gramophone in the vestry and provoking unrest. police and doctors deemed him insane, provoking court scrutiny and a public disturbance at Moonyeonoka match preparations.

Mingenew Page Moora Minge Watriot Mne Mar Minior Meinits Uunior Moonyeonoka Whgenen Geraldton

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