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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
3
Cablegrams from Pekin report fighting at Canton between recruits led by a former pirate chief and loyal troops over disbandment plans. Casualties numbered 100 to 200 amid ongoing summary executions. Authorities accuse soldiers of few punished crimes as unrest worsens.
London dispatch notes the strike keeps 409,500 workers idle as South Wales colliery owners resist a minimum wage. They will attend a conference called by the Prime Minister. Meanwhile ships totaling 200,000 tons lie idle in the Tyne at Valle.
London dispatch quotes Captain Amundsen detailing his South Pole journey. He says he did not see Captain Scott and likely would have reached the Pole later. He notes extreme altitude, breathing difficulties, and that their team traveled about 10,500 feet above sea level. They killed 24 dogs for food and praise the dogs’ condition for success.
A committee is formed to seek subscriptions to cover the amount due from Vavuninen debt of £000 in Canton with the expedition.
Hobart reports the Australian Antarctic expedition led by Mawson as the Aurora returns from the Antarctic voyage. The Fram carried Armundsen news while Mawson split the party actions, weather hindered progress, and the ship headed west to Wilkes Terminal before reaching a suitable glacier for winter quarters.
Telegram from Brisbane dated March 14 reports two cases of leprosy in the Mackay district both identified as kanakas.
Brisbane reports NSW cricketers defeated Queensland then played Toowoomba. Toowoomba were all out for 71 as NSW bowlers Polkard took six wickets for 18 and Shortland two for 14. NSW reply was poor with St Barbour taking five wickets for 12.
Perth report states George Burrows a South-West station manager was found dead in King's Park yesterday with a discharged revolver beside him. Police investigate possible suicide or foul play as details remain unclear.
Perth March 12 a warrant has been issued for Charles Totterdell the missing contractor from the Pitman and Totterdell firm He is charged as a partner with stealing a sum of five pounds during the past week authorities say He remains at large and his associates have not commented on the case.
A Special Conciliation Board heard evidence in the dispute between the Commissioner of Railways and mechanics on girike at Midland Junction. Witness Henry Vincent, an engine driver on the Port Hedland to Marble Bar railway, described his Port Hedland experiences and joked about preferring a Perth wage of 3 pounds 108 per week to Port Hedland earnings of 7 pounds a week.
Perth dispatch cites Wr. P. F. Warner, England captain, reacting to the Mayors versus Board of Control clash. He voices surprise at the Board’s ignoring his wife and questions Lord Desborough’s role. Warner notes his sympathies, predicts tour losses, and praises Australian treatment of the England team while singling out bowlers Whitty and Ifordern.
The Turf reports the Boulier summer meeting opening in fine weather. Results from the first three races include Hurlles beating Dr Gunn, Kingbolt, Quibble. Atlas beating Blue Moon, Dimlight. and Somnambulist with Dingwall second, Riversdale fourth in the Boulder Handicap.
Mr. Anketell and Mills visited a catchment area near Vetna about four miles from Vetna and 12 miles from Geraldton. They were impressed, believing the watershed offers ample water of good quality for Geraldton, usable entirely by gravity. Future expansion could add reservoirs from Waggrakine and other catchments along the pipeline route.
Commonwealth Commissioners have completed the preliminary scheme to redivide Western Australia into five electoral divisions. Maps are at post offices for inspection. Objections or suggestions must reach the Commissioners by April 8. Enrolment totals show Perth, Fremantle, Kalgoorlie, Swan, and Coolgardie divisions with varying quotas. Proposed divisions include Perth central areas in Division A and suburban links, Fremantle and surrounding districts in Division B, and multiple districts in Divisions D and E including Kalgoorlie and Kimberley regions.
The excellent current programme is shown for the last night. The detective story The Dead Man's Child promises a unique subject with hunting accidents. Another feature runs over 1000 ft titled Birds Beasts and Reptiles. The subjects are well chosen and of exceptional interest.
A Spokane Washington agricultural show featured a farming center display where a Yankee farmer took to using a motor. The event showcased inventive farming adaptions and drew attention to mechanical aid for rural work.
A verbose clipping critiques political rhetoric and gendered public discourse. It mocks Lady Forrest for attacking Lalor principles and mocks Sir Robert Anderson’s praise of American evangelists. It cites Dr. Chapman and Alexander's Australian visit and ridicules claims about Ireland’s reactions to foreign preachers.
A Sydney housewife from Camperdown endured bilious attacks dizziness and weakness from a liver disorder. After short use of Bile Beans her appetite returned gained weight and regained strength with improved digestion and vitality. The remedy claims to ease headache biliousness indigestion liver trouble and related symptoms.
The piece reports on harsh weather with heavy rains and heat, widespread scrub fires burning thousands of acres, and predicted benefits for sheep in winter. It mentions St Patrick’s Day sports planned at Walkaway, praises secretary Jas Bagley for the new program, notes a holiday traveler S F Logue, and flags condemned buildings including Mr P Stone’s old Walkaway property for potential police station use. It also covers hotel ownership transfer to Mr Tower, possible southbound plans for Mr and Mrs Duffy, a dog taxation debate, and local political gossip about Maynard and Drew, ending with a note on Mr and Mrs J Eves planning a trip to the Eastern States.
A full programme change is planned for King's Hall with a long list of acts. The English Society Entertainers open the season Saturday with the one act comedy The New Burglar. Mr. Graham and Miss Dentar arrive on the Koombana relay, and Meggree’s opening night is set. The hole plan is on display at Chapman's jeweller's shop and patrons are urged to book early.
The Easter meeting lists multiple races with horse handicaps and entry details. Events include Trial Stakes, Lightning Stakes, First Farmers Plate, Autumn Handicap, Yankee Hack Race, April Handicap, Corinthian Plate, Glenfield Flutter, Second Farmers Plate, Easter Handicap, Second Hack Race, and Farewell Handicap, specifying stakes, nominations, acceptances, weights, and typical distances around six furlongs to about one mile. Amateur riders feature in several races, with weights and entry fees noted.
Rules and by laws govern entries due by 6 pm March 18 1912 at Perth via secretary G T Kirby. Weights for most events to be declared March 26 1912 with Second Farmers Plate and Second Hack Race weights on April 1912. Acceptances due by 6 pm April 3 1912. Scratched horses deemed acceptors. Handicap winner penalties schedule with sov and lbs. Explanations of deductions and required details accompany nominations. Steve Haddy secretary R Wallace manager.
Market notes from 94 March 1912 show continued rains boosting fat sheep and cattle shipments from Port Ueland and Marble Bar, with scarce fat cattle supplies in the metropolitan market. Overland routes face impassable tracks, while mutton and beef stay firm. Pigs and cattle sales halted due to butcher and agent disagreements. Active demand for farm horses rises and ewes in lamb and wethers fetch better prices. store sheep remain hard to move.
In Ceraldtow Local Court before Mr. Raymondee cases include Walker v Summers with judgment for 7d costs, Armitage Brothers adjourned, Nasool v Rupil verdict for costs, Singh v Norris for £5 costs, Green and Co with £1036 10d due by April 12 and balance by May, Green and Mp v A E Jackson order for payment with imprisonment risk, W A Trustee Co v FE Jackson for £274 1s 4d with three weeks imprisonment, Ryan v Thomas at £4 4s 0d with 20s monthly, and Ryan v Wyatt at £6 17s 0d with 10s monthly.
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