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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
3
A government cabinet reshuffle follows a vote of no confidence in Rabao’s new cabinet. Vivian haw has formed a new ministry. The main task is to issue a four percent loan totaling 36 million pounds at forty pounds per loan unit.
The Anglian rival Paddon arrives in excellent health ahead of the world sculling championship. He was reduced yesterday in a clash with Marry who plans to visit Australia after the contest, signaling likely travel after the event.
London June 1 Daily News reports that Ireland seeks county representatives for a provisional committee, signaling a refusal of cooperation. In London at Wimbledon style play, Wilding and Tronken beat Dizon and Dunlop in doubles 6-1 6-3, while Kings Beote won a singles match 7-5 4-6 6-2. The Australasian team shows strong net play, with Brookes and Wilding delivering powerful backhands.
The Turf reports a severe spill at the Sturdin Race meeting on Saturday. Five horses fell at the first jump. J Bottrell riding Teveller suffered a crushed skull and is in a critical condition. W Bhaw riding Thealty Lasse lost an eye. Fraser riding Kanyake escaped with a minor concussion.
Results from the NACTNG meeting highlight a paddington handicap with a stake of £10 in and £8 18s. Cheltenham Park Handicap reports competitive finishes and prize allocations.
The Geraldton Rifle Club hosted Bardstone in a home and away contest. Despite errors the locals posted a total of 669 points, with standout scores from L Smythe and G Houmtea and solid contributions from Woodward Chapman and Trigg. Bardstone trails but remains competitive.
A damaged notice describes the Great Californian Round-Up show at the King’s Hat venue in 1913. It highlights a wild scene with a new bill, notes electricity in the crowd, and mentions the Texas and American cowboy themes with a focus on the peril and excitement of the event.
Melbourne reports detail a party policy draft for federal elections. Committees favor preferential voting for the House and proportional representation for the Senate. The Commonwealth Bank is to remain largely intact except its Savings Bank. Immigration support is renewed, and unionist preferential treatment is to be abolished in government employ. Watt discussed a leap to federal politics with Irvine amid cabinet considerations.
In Perth on June 15 the building trade crisis saw a main meeting at the Shaftesbury Theatre. The men voted unanimously to resume work on all jobs including Millara. The settlement terms will be sealed and given to the Arbitration Court President.
On Saturday results show Subiaco 11 19 defeated Perth and South Fremantle 7 16 defeated East Fremantle. Perth 11 12 beat West Perth, Midland Junction 7 0 beat North Fremantle. Yerth Jungus note unclear.
A large blaze struck Darling Harbor Saturday night in Sydney destroying the enclosed cargo at the North Lloyd Co wharf. Damage is estimated at £75,000 with investigators noting copra stacks as the likely ignition source.
Melbourne report details a fatal buggy accident after a Ballarat races outing. Mr J Seable drove the victim to Rallan, then Inglis took over and drove toward his home when the buggy capsized after hitting an obstruction. The result was brain injury and exposure. the deceased was 64.
The boxing contest at the Stadium in Sydney featured Mohigan against Kid Lewis of London. Referee Haker ruled Lewis the winner by a narrow eight point margin after a closely fought bout.
A local F A meeting of the District of Austratian Latourytinn will be held tonight but details are incomplete in the surviving text.
A Saturday match at the Recreation Reserve between the Railway and Rover clubs was hard fought with wind advantage favoring Railways early. Key players included Dawson McGilvray Brentnall Rhodered a Meadowcroft Groessler and Stokes while Mutton Pass Holmes and Mills were absent for the Rover side, and several debatable refereeing calls marred the finish as both teams traded goals and majors before the final whistle.
Wilson helps Thistle lead 1 0 at halftime as Rangers suffer a man disadvantage after Powell injury. Thistle presses early in the second half and Wilson adds a second, but the game degenerates with selfish play and rough play before Thistle nets a final goal to seal a 3 0 win.
At the Commonwealth Hotel Geraldton branch members and visitors toasted Mr. A Mortis, secretary of the Australian Waterside Workers Federation, as Mr. Morris praised the work of the federation. President W Hughes and others spoke on union loyalty, politics, and solidarity amid coming elections, with music and toasts concluding the evening.
The Brigade Rovers met the Junior Football team on Saturday, preluding the senior match. After a hard fought game Abe Brigandet steered the Rovers to a 5 to 1 victory as Pog Wight and Mr. Ableth commanded the play, keeping the jurors under pressure.
The passage presents fragmented lines about a woman crying near a gate, with references to beauty faith and blighted hopes. It mentions Woods' Great Peppers and a renewer concept, but details are obscured by garbled OCR text and misspellings.
The Alderton Golf Club opened with Mayor Kempton officiating and a warm reception from the secretary and committee. Members reported spending £80 on the course while a lively afternoon featured a two-hole golf contest with Mrs A F Mills and Mrs Z Kaberis winning 21 strokes.
The article reviews Australian enterprise in Malayan tinfields, noting rising tin prices since 1910 and a surge in field exploration. It highlights the impact on output, labor wages, and the risk of overproduction as demand grows, with emphasis on price movements and global production trends.
The piece argues rising production costs require the Lanmer to cut charges and focus on bulk handling through natural channels. It notes cheap labour is unreliable, stresses chrop land and cheap freight as profit levers, and urges governments to minimize artificial harbour spend to lower grain export costs.
Public health authorities warn there is no proven cure for tuberculosis despite rumors of a breakthrough. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis urges caution and announces a campaign to combat misleading claims and protect consumers. The public can obtain information and guidance from the association at its New York office.
The Perth market summary notes firm conditions across grains and produce with prices for wheat straw bran pollard and standard grains. Reports indicate steady demand for barley oats and flour remains firm with price ranges across several samples and regions including Fremantle.
Valgety weekly fat stock report notes weak demand in Great Southern districts and a general downturn. Metropolitan market reports appear under Mull and Copley’s Siding Weekly Cattle Market, with 599 cattle offered, mostly East Kimberley stock. 49 excluded from Moira.
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