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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 26, 1913

Page

3

Nationalisation Debates Highlight Labor Views on Trusts and Monopolies

A parliamentary debate analyzes federal vs state powers over trusts and monopolies, questioning nationalisation aims and the sugar industry inquiry. Speakers include Labor ministers and critics, with leaders advocating cautious centralization and protection of goodwill in business assets.

Ate Pews *T Hughed Hughes Carrie Naval Commission Sucar Commissior Hobart Commonwealth Wilson W. D. Johnson Theoms Walker P. Collier T. Bath State Labor Ministry Howe Wileam Ireyth Fincher Calier Spedh Gympie

Tribute to Sir John Forrest Honored by Local Committee

A Thibury committee forms to secure a full poll for Sir John Forrest in tribute to his work for the State. The aim is to honor his public service with a formal act, featuring notable local figures and commitments.

Johm Justlee Committee Thibury Job Forrest

Peace Treaty Sealhold Delayed as Servia Greece Refuse

Cablegram reports Servia and Greece jointly refuse to sign the draft peace treaty until Albania’s delimitation and the Aegean Islands’ fate are settled. Allies must later decide final spoils distribution, a move that sparks grave misgivings.

London Servia Greece Albania Aegean

Warrant Issued for Ex-Secretary on Theft Charge

A state warrant was issued for the arrest of A. Scanlan, former District Secretary of the Tibernian Benevolent Society, on a charge of buying stolen thirty pounds on April 28. Scamlan has been missing since Monday.

Perth Satur Jay Af. A. Scania Tibernian Benet Society Scamlan

Another Steamer Wrecked Near Smyrna

Constantinople May 25 Another shipping disaster blamed on automatic gumes reports the steamer Netady sinking after striking two mines and a third explosion following collision avoidance near Smyrna. Of the passengers on board the French warship Brinx saved 80. many lives unconfirmed or believed lost.

Constantinople Smyrna Netady

Premier Clarifies Bank of Military Hall Site Plans

The Premier Mr Scaddan has informed the City Council in writing that the Government never promised the Military Hall site for sale. It was always intended to be exchanged for a municipal Town Fair site and for public use, implying the site cannot be sold.

Perth Scaddan

French Conscription Sparks Mutiny at Rodez Barracks

Disturbances erupted at Rodez barracks as Confederation of Labor members sought to incite mutiny and rob ammunition stores. Major Angelby quelled the threat by threatening to shoot anyone attempting to pass gates. Government to prosecute the Confederation of Labor for the outbursts.

Paris Rodez Barracks Confederation of Labor Angelby Bret Nascy General Confederation of Labor

Fatal Collision Claims Allan Scott and Injures Family

A driver, Walter Scott, and his wife with two daughters and his mother were in a jinker that capsized near Bairnsdale. Allan Scott, eight, was killed at the scene. Walter Scott suffered serious injuries with a head wound, a broken arm, and a badly cut leg. Mrs. Scott and the daughters were shaken with minor injuries.

Bairnsdale Walter Scott Jinker Allan Scott Mr. Scott

Arumi-Haguey Crufling Match Aims For Australian Championship

Sydney reports a planned crufling match between Arumi Haguey and Jim Piddon for the Australian Championship. The bout will stage at Parramatta with expenses of £140 to be covered by the promoter and gate take to determine costs.

Sydney Anat Jim Piddon Tim

Trouble at Newcastle miners strike over screening and pay

Sydney May 26 report says at Burwood Colliery Newcastle the night shift refused to work over screening and weighing disputes. Floods have disrupted railways to Newcastle and Maitland, leaving miners owed about £15000 in wages.

Sydney Burwood Newseatle Newcastle Maitland

Kaiser’s Daughter Victoria Louise Marries Prince Ernest of Cumberland

In Berlin yesterday the Kaiser's daughter Princess Victoria Louise wed Prince Ernest of Cumberland in a grand ceremony attended by 1200 guests. The Kaiser spoke of duty and home life before the couple departed for Hubertusstock for their honeymoon aboard the royal party. The wedding presents total about £500,000. The Crar lett for St. Petersburg yesterday evening.

Berlin Victoria Louise Prince Ernest of Cumberland Exormois Hubertusstock St. Petersburg

Young Man Fakes Robbery Tale in Melbourne Gardens

A country visitor named Hamilton Sullivan confessed to detectives that he shot himself in the groin and arm in the Exhibition Gardens to add color to a tale of being held up by an armed footpad and robbed of nearly £100. He lies to evade a £100 land payment and lies hospitalized in Melbourne.

Melbourne Exhibition Gardens Ptay Hamilton Sullivan

Unfavorable Conditions Mar Football Game

Poor weather marred a season promising match as strong winds and fatigue left both teams playing on the pall. Rovers gained advantage with a series of infringements and minor scores while Stokes and Strachan produced several behinds and misses amid persistent wind and frost.

Ukmot Breese Lounda Tay Rovers Paddy Nec Stokes Trady Strachan Tha ‘Pall Whatty Rovers Ball Ty Stokes Stracam Brirede Cliade Wes Agin Frostan F. Kidd Sint

Imperial Defence Toast at Royal Colonial Institute Dinner

May 25 London. At the Royal Colonial Institutes dinner Earl Grey presided. Lord Sydenham urged Imperial Defence with compulsory service, Mr Peake praised Chamberlain's impulse, and Mr Fisher announced Commonwealth aid to Australian navy with one battleship and three cruisers.

London Royal Colonial Institutes Earl Grey Lord Sydenham Imperial Defence Peake Joseph Chamberlain Australia Alrretly Accanion Arone Lord Emmott Dominions Mr. Fisher Bettiechip

Brigade Defeats Rovers In Tug-of-War Kaboom Match

The Brigade and Rovers played a rugged game with frequent scrimmages and goals. Brigade led at halftime 6 17 to 2 7, extended pressure in the final quarter, and finished the match with several players standout including Kidd Stokes and Kidd in goal.

Shepheard Brigade Rovers Ward Carwardine Tellow Nerea Ff F. Kidd Serisa F. Kiddacuta Mage Minor Kim Tfolimes Mills Stokjet Kidd Bady Brizade Stokes Spehinda Hart Lynch Pwhiy Tcore Fietora Eaton Htrachan Pase Tomes Mille F. Klud Vod Jenice Sere Puddy Tetlow Lynd Tass Urady Muryéy Sheghoard

Bellways triumph in junior association clash amid wind

The Justor side suffered a heavy defeat as the Bellways dominated the game. Rovers failed to field a full team and wind hindered play. Umpire Ken Dick allowed several breaches. quarter by quarter Railways led before final margins. Earlier Empire Day saw a school team and Boy Scouts draw 3 goals 12 behinds each with Jenner Leach Brede Campbell among standouts for the school and Camtalo Trigg Thomas Jones Powell for the Scouts.

Justor Iubs Bellways Me Rovers W. Kendick Hovers Railways Timlways Rovers Behinele Gors Y Behieds Jenner Leach Brede Campbell Camtalo Trigg Thoma Jones Powell

Capricious Carpings and Ridicule in Press Fragments

A fragmented, satirical critique of sensationalism and female portrayal in newspapers. It cites mocking headlines such as The Holeat Gang and The Shrieking Sisterboat, notes editorials on ridicule and propriety, and recalls a quirky anecdote about Captain Hare and a revolver incident.

Holeat Ube

Philip Lytton Dramatic Company Presents The Man They Could Not Hang

The Philip Lytton Dramatic Company under Lionel Walsh will stage The Man They Could Not Hang, a story of a wrongfully convicted man. John Lee, 19, was tried at the Fine ter Assizes before Lord Coleridge and Sir T Northcote, sentenced to hang but proved innocent after 23 years. The company tours Geraldton with May shows including The Fatal Wedding and The Mercy of Sherlock Holmes, with ticket prices at 2s. bookings via KE Snell's.

Phillip Lyttom Geraldton Ty Chaude Murrelly United Kingdom John Lee Lord Coleridge T. Northcote Australia Ife Sble Lionel Walsh Sherlock Holmes Snell's

Methodist Mission Work in Papua Heard at London Meeting

The Rev G A Burgeas and Papuan native Eroni spoke at a London gathering on Papua mission efforts shared by the Church of England Missionary Society, the London Missionary Society, the Roman Catholic Church, and the Methodist Church of Australasia. An elder Papuan speaker noted changes in locals and recounted Australia travel impressions and a call for more ministers.

Corpus Christi iMane Thane M O Loey Ceremonien St. Patrik P S McLoughlin Ileck Brady Arthur Gray Flay. Society Asst Banener Bt. Joseph M., Ahearn The Holy Family Z. Morrissey Aloywina E. Cromsler Banfuer of the Sacred de, Grasver Futhars Meagher Amd Rogesto Masers F. Magiedrecht I. Pass W. Bennnett W. Keeley College Mall Binters Thos Jane Mfomulay G. A. Burgeas Ani Eroni Ad- Hremar Papua HM. Filter Thurgess Church of England Missionary Hotkery London Missionary Society Roman Catholic Church Methodist Church of Austratania New Alma Burgées Durgean Thay Australia Brani New Gainea

Local Meeting Displays Dressware and Weapons Craft

A meeting featured display items including dress, mats, and carved bowls. Weapons were shown and a lemony artifact drew attention. Attendees praised Mr Murigee and Mr Fuller presided as the motion praised the presenters.

Hing Big Wurgesa Mat Uley OA. T. Davies J.inhneton Murigeee

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