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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
3
June 1 London to Manchester and back, a distance of 874 miles, completed yesterday by Linut Steack in 52 minutes 26 seconds. Hawke, the Australian aviator, led early but halted midflight and was forced to descend at Coventry.
A balloon mission near Vienna yesterday morning ended in disaster after the craft encountered a biplane. The balloon envelope ruptured during a attempt to mount photographs, leading to an explosion. All occupants including the captain, two mechanics, a civil engineer, and three others perished in the fire and crash.
Lord Denman ex-governor general of Australia arrived in England on Friday and commented on the Commonwealth’s aims. He supported white settlement in the Northern Territory with Southern European pioneers and endorsed the White Australia policy and military service as well disciplined and effective. He described Australia’s future as promising and praised its orderly defence and training.
London report states the Open Golf Championship concluded Saturday with Harry Vardon finishing first at 306 strokes. George Taylor finished second with 309, as the final rounds determined the champion and runner up.
The inquiry into the collision between the Empress of Ireland and the Storstad was continued. Witness Napoleon la Pierre described the Alifen’s approach, showing port then starboard lights before closing within cable’s length. Auction notices and odd local notices are listed among the jumbled report fragments.
Telegrams report Fremantle league results. Old East Porth defeated Porth, following matches show South Fremantle 110 to 60 over Midland Tunetion, East Fremantle 17 to 18 over West Porth, Suninco 108 over North Fremantle 59, and Fremantle beat Fast Fremantle 10 to 1.
The President of the Senate visited Government House on Saturday and received government replies to two Senate messages presented Thursday and Friday. It is understood the Governor General accepted ministerial advice and the replies will be negative. The Senate sought public access to communications from the War Office about dissolving Parliament.
In June at Youanme PRAT a strike by contendent workers over industry friction halted main shaft work at the Yoilanie gold mines. Bowick Moreing and Co reported about 200 miners, from shaft contractors to engine drivers, refusing to work after expulsion from the union. Storekeepers refused to supply struck workers, some evicted, with threats of arson if demands were not met. By June 8 contractors were ordered out. most machine men left and did not return.
State politics report from Port Hohland notes June as the peak month for candidate talks but most names declined. Michael Corbett a Northern station owner and Great Southern farmer has now decided to contest the Pilbarre Assembly seat against sitting member Mr. Underwood.
Fire erupted at Simpertaney's motor garage in Perth causing rapid flames and cars to be abandoned. The blaze spread quickly through inflaming materials, with drivers alarmed as the motor area became a furnace within minutes. Origin and details are unclear due to partial text.
The Upper Chapman Roads Board held a Saturday meeting in their office at Nunsac. New members were welcomed with Mr. Dixon acting as chairman. Routine minutes, correspondence from Public Works, T.W.D., and districts regarding road works, fencing, graveling, and tenders were discussed. Tenders from Speedy and Norris were accepted for Newmarra toad and Chalinooka Yon ta road respectively. The board planned future meetings for Fridays at 10 30 and resolved financial and rate matters.
In a June 21 meeting Lord Grews disappointed in the HirMte Race at Caulfield, yielding the favorite status after a slack exhibition. Lord Cray won the Grand National Yardly Race, with Malbourne and Duke Foote facing scrutiny for Melbourne Cup handicap status amid owner telegraphs.
The Recreation Reserve game last Saturday saw the Railway team defeat the Brigade by about 15 points after a lively contest. Umpiring drew criticism as players and spectators protested several calls. Key moments included Puddy, McGilvray, and Cooper scoring for Railways with multiple shots and behinds, while the Brigade struggled with accuracy and late pressure from Railway forwards.
The death of Mrs Lynen wife of Mr Philip Lynen of Three Springs occurred at St John of God Hospital after a lingering illness. After a sea voyage and return relocation she suffered a sudden relapse. She died aged 34 with her husband and young family mourning. Messages of condolence arrived from premiers and government members. The funeral was held at Karrakatta Cemetery with notable attendees and prayers at the graveside.
Market reports from London and Melbourne describe soft European markets with foreign demand and stable to firmer prices for oats, chaff, straw, oats, and grain products. Prices for melons not listed. buyers and sellers cautious as shipments and yard activity edge forward.
A Polo team recent visit to Geraldton received enthusiastic, kind welcomes from Geraldton club members who guided ponies with care. The governor’s visit drew a large local gathering on the Tall Way platform with the National Anthem by the Mingenew Brass Band.
A missing steward in Australia wrote a note expressing intent to commit wife murder and to flee with a friend, after receiving a month's notice from service. The notice reveals plans tied to his alleged abuse of friends and a possible departure from the state.
A fragmented item references New Zealand cycles, Bates figures and a season note. It mentions data like 67 819 Bates and a double interpretation saving from some growth, but the readable text is unclear on full details or exact event.
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