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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
3
Telegrams report workers at the Great Fingall Mine near Day Dawn remain on strike with 300 men out of Fork. Talks of resume delay loom. company holds back and may advance 9 75 per head only if assurances of no further stoppages are given, while wood supply and wood size settlement hang in the balance.
The Chief Justice granted Mrs Day a divorce petition after reviewing the domicile question. Reports mention Dave Forrest and Sam Moore involved with stock admissibility at the Meat Commission. Tennis results include Mr Mann defeating Vir Macmnae in singles, ladies singles with Miey Bane and Mra Malli winning. Wiss Sherlock and Mrs Talhigan to contest the trophy. Anecdotes note Asians at Minieinat yards and crushing tyne stone by Webb and Maier contractors. Elements of municipal movement and property notes reference Capitan Road and a water rise event near Rock. The Geratit on Tennis Club sets December 4 as a date for an anna event. local weather and infrastructure details appear sparse and fragmentary.
Anita Newman sued for unpaid wages and damages claiming 22 weeks wages due under the Masters and Servants Act. Testimony detailed her holiday absence, illness, and alleged dismissal after notice. Judge Wilken ruled only wages from August to October could be recovered, citing temporary illness and notice issues.
A discussion of ancient life spans features heavily as many attend a two night meeting. Readers speculate on whether longevity was originally longer, with scholars referencing Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman traditions. Mr. W. B. Chris presents expatiations at the Presbyterian church Friday night and admission is free with an evaluation to follow.
Mr H Mackenzie reports larger supplies and falling prices for tomatoes and other vegetables at Kalgoorlie and Penn markets. Prices are listed for carrots beets cabbages cucumbers and more with notes on worm-eaten tomato crop and good demand for prime cases. A. J Watts auctioneer reports well supplied markets with scarce fruit and prices for apples pears and grapes.
A mort enthusiast audience witnessed Vincent's Pictures and Musical Gardeners first appearance with John Gardner and Freda Gardner delivering expressive singing. The Fleet's arrival picture drew applause and Miss Gardner performed songs as other fine pictures were shown. Tonight John Gardner will perform Sarasati's famous Gypsydanées and Rubelik's role, with Miss Gardner offering new songs. Deorney Gaptner acts as pianist. A varied program and box plan at Snett's concludes the evening.
Yesterday in Melbourne over 40 million bales of wool were sold amid strong competition. Prices lifted to roughly TH to TH percent above opening rates as buyers, including a strong American contingent, pushed values higher and traders reported lively bidding and robust demand.
Perth reports the Federal High Court dismissed the appeal in the King versus Ivanhor Co. case on Wednesday. The ruling ends the dispute with the appellate court failing to proceed with the appeal.
Perth report details the death of four year old Frances May Gates who was fatally burned when clothing caught fire from a lighting paper incident at Jarraale yesterday. Bystanders failed to extinguish the blaze promptly and the child died before reaching hospital.
Foreign dispatch reports arrest of strike leaders Jamdan and Trendas amid police action in Birmingham and Australia. A force under inspector Brophy detained suspects, with Thomp son and other Austrians seized after a rail journey. Eight others detained as police cracked down, all held in Kalgoorlie Gaol.
London Tuesday reports a new novel by an unknown writer published by Fisher Unwin. The work titled The Woman and the Sword is described as unusually thrilling and promising, with the author not yet named.
Melbourne Tuesday morning the state ministers who stood for reelection were reformed. Mr Bowser defeated Mr Rout. Mr Downward beat Mr Heaguey Labor 84 to? At Morpington Labor 1262 to 463 Me Hunt at Upper Goulburn scored Hare to Mr Mackenzie Tarllpen low.
A New Zealand political feature reports the senate’s defeat of the Minister for Lands by a wide margin. Opposition ranks grow as party dynamics and cabinet positions shift amid the current government’s strain.
Federal Affairs report from Melbourne notes a brief lifting of the Funeral Parliament. Vanes mhet adjourned to November 25 while Mr. Reid announced retirement from Opposition leadership. The move unsettles both Houses and marks a historic shift in party dynamics amid debates over Deakin and ministerial alignments.
A fragmented report notes tension between the Kaiser and Prince von Hulin with unclear reasons. It suggests possible amicable separation but lacks verified details and exact events or dates.
Norfolk slant reports the steamer Malaita with details of a murder near Ambryn. A man named Lonny Viner was shot by natives on Noher 5, while a Sydney tramway bound delivery was completed yesterday. News notes outline local reactions and sequence of events amid turbulence.
Tasmania at last moves forward as the Legislative Council today passes a bill by a fair majority in the upper house. The measure aims to implement penalties or restrictions in the region, reflecting ongoing political processes in Hobart.
The readable fragments indicate a notice of nominations for the Council and Mayor with candidates listed for West Ward Central Ward East Ward and a Mayoralty race. Names such as Grimish Hutchinson Bas tym and Abe hott appear, but the text is heavily garbled and unreadable in parts.
Victoria reports a serious accident at Ex celsion Woollen Milk in Grelong. Hobie, nine enreion toast, was found unconscious after the engine started, with both legs fractured. He received intermevie care and was moved to hospital for treatment.
A chaotic report notes a birth registered at the Agapemme in Bridgwater amid scandal claims. The baby, a boy, was entered as Teewer The neviher's name unclear, father described as a cleric in Moly Orders. The child is now three years old.
Report notes the selection of Tamdon to govern in the minority of Wissan, with mention of the Mamlarin class and Regent Prince Chun as father of the emperor. The article outlines the political framework for a newly arranged succession and the transition period.
The Royal Thomas Strawl Lodge held its usual fortnights meeting at Rialto Bra. 4.0, with N.G. chair Peowat and President PPG M De Liey. D.C. M. Warwicker acted as secretary. Twenty four members attended with five artist members. A member was proposed for D.G.M. Warwickee presented a tribute to Bro. W. H. Jones of Peril and the lodge announced plans for next meeting night games of all kbots.
In the Legislative Assembly debate on land tax and related measures, Mr Carson criticizes taxes and presses for government reform including liquor law, harbor project at Gerablion, and water supply. Other speakers question hospital subsidies, public works, and employment schemes while detailing taxation, expenditures, and political dynamics during the session.
Fragmentary notes show a Legislative Council discussion with references to debate and a claim that this year's wheat yield will be similar to last year's. The readable text mentions pirates, Clarks, Wikd ing spoken, and a focus on yield estimates.
A letter criticizes an Adelaide Tailoring Co journeyman for monopolizing work hours and blocking others. The writer accuses him of anti-union bias and describes tension with a jailer who prefers steady work over union activity. Mentions Mr Glick and limited job availability.
A troubled report recalls recent Geraldton matches against Murchison entrants. Geraldton led in earlier 1807 games, with a draw and a win, while the carnival saw Central Murchison defeat visitors by two wickets. The day ended with mixed scores as rain interrupted play and the Murchison side regrouped.
The shore race final faced rough water and equipment mishaps as crews from Houston and others battled. Swen and Mundy led in parts, but strokes and bow incidents disrupted progress while officials considered start delays. The contest featured tense pacing and notable performances despite setbacks.
Big profits touted for old fashioned fertilizer selling per ton of dal and wheat in Theinezor ports trade report. Limited readable details show local merchants and vendors seeking profits from guano products amid uncertain market signals.
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