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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
3
Commission Havieell issues reserved judgment in Worlmes's Compensation Act matter regarding Charles Horlysom of Wells Veer as to entitlement for personal injury. Judgment notes the decision constrains precedent on relative claims and factory work injuries.
A letter discusses The Wovrit Estates Limited proposing a floating abattoir project across Western Australia. It details purchase plans, pastoral property acquisitions, and transport routes from Fremantle to Perth and beyond. The writer notes potential benefits to Australian interests and hints at London negotiations and timing for final decisions.
The Tattersalls billiards tournament at Geo Laing’s Saloon draws public interest with £5 first prize £2 second plus a car and case for the highest break. Under Geo Carter’s supervision the first round results show J Tait beat P Forrester 15 to 34 behind scratch, Carbine defeated Sport by 28, Ward beat Hill by 69, Grimish topped Morishima by 69, Nelly beat Casey, Whitby defeated Hooper, Watson beat Cribb, Steggall beat Bow, Stagg y defeated Lee by 32, Deaten scratch overcame Prunner, Chatter beat Major, West beat Gunner, Joe Grim beat Weasel by 119, Townsend beat Whitby by 41, Rock beat La wa by 76, Mauser and Spot earned walkovers.
A distorted report discusses a meeting addressing parsons in Hee Ageiealtari Tui Lindon and a critique of New Zealand's governance. It mentions population comparisons with London, Britain’s willingness to raise funds, and a push for reform by Britain’s taxpayers to support the dominion’s evolution.
The address outlines naval defence policy and state finances with proposals for federal powers over pensions and immigration, plus defense spending and destroyer training. It references Northern Territory takeovers, coast subsidy debates, and various Bills including taxation, insurance, bankruptcy, and public service reforms amid Australian state unity and development.
In London on March 33 eleven suffragettes of the Women's Social and Political Union were dragged away after a fifty minute struggle with police outside the House of Commons. The Prince of Wales watched from a motor car halted by the crowd as scuffles erupted in rain. The Independent Labour Party reports rising membership but insufficient funds for the campaign.
London, Murel 21 reports an attempted attack on ex president Roosevelt aboard a Hamburg steamer. The assailant is described as a German anarchist traveling as a first cabin passenger.
Me Watterson an impur ane agent with a wife and family in Geraldton endured a taxing trip after misreading tracks from Barrambie to Day Dawn. He lost direction, traveled through sandy country for miles, failed to reach water, and rested his weary team about 20 miles from safety. Messrs Johnson and Walsh were in Geraldton en route to Onslow via the Gorgon to erect a shifting shed then survey mineral potential and native treatment.
In Ytelbourne on March 1 Mr Venkin said he was not yet ready to announce his position on the Minister. He noted it would take days to study Mr Fisher's speech and that he would speak in Sydney on April 7. He pledged to consider tax measures before Parliament.
Local ad notes a revival sale at Carson's with every line likely cleared due to discount pricing. A rough fragment mentions a countryman advised to eat more moral animal food after consulting nine doctors, then a follow-up on his progress with his adviser.
The piece reviews opposition to Commonwealth borrowing and policy framing from last year. It discusses plans to take over the Northern Territory, the railway, naval defence, and the Federal capital, noting large costs and constitutional concerns. It argues the government shows little regard for public business and criticizes fiscal methods and proposed land settlement promotion.
Latest betting quotations from Sidney dated March 31 list odds for the Doncaster Handicap to be run April 10 with Goldin Shpwe at 5 to 1 and Martine, Trish man, Wobby, Dunpolly, Vanes, Montcalm, and Fille Fo fa Hoe among others. The Sydney Cup odds as of April 12 include Dendil, Flaren, King's Cross, Te Artillerie, and Nolan with various prices.
The Melbourne steamer Kapusds is expected to arrive at Cornkitom early tomorrow morning. A rich find report notes cattle drovers moving through Take Berle country midway between Menzies and Black Range discovered floaters to the surface. A camel party has formed to protest to the locality amid a waterless 26 mile stretch. Railway Football Club members are reminded of a meeting at the Railway Hotel. Wheat prices at Dongoree are announced with an offer for wheat at 42 idom rails.
Pertii April 1 Sir John Korreat, interviewed on the Prime Minister's policy, states that after all we have been led to expect Fishers speech is not only disappointing but tells us nothing.
The Austratian editor reports on an internal dispute over a proposed prepatation of an Australian naval policy. A letter to the British Admiralty argues against panic and calls for registering objections while supporting imperial defense. The piece cites opposition to a new drawing of the navy and questions the cost and feasibility for Commonwealth finances.
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