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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
3
In Melbourne and Sydney reports discuss labor tensions as doors close and protests unfold. Debates on strategy and a strike vote surface amid talk of worker solidarity and potential disruption to operations.
New South Wales Sydney reports 14 year old youth arrested today in a milk cooperative robbery case. Three men were taken into custody with J Mellway named as a mugineer in the company. other suspects remain in custody.
Port Hedland report cites a deadly kitchen quarrel on April 7 between Dost Mohaiet and his wife. Willia Grigs intervened. Dost attacked Grigs then an ensuing scuffle led to a fatal blow. William and Harry Grigs were taken into custody as an infant death and suspected foul play are noted.
A narrative reports a baby’s death with no clear accident or cause. The mother observed a small mark on the child and notified her husband before discovering the infant had died. Investigators are not described as involved in the scene.
A man described as a non labourer was arrested after being found in possession of Thridine during a water police court appearance today. The incident occurred on PAUL Street yesterday afternoon as he slumbered near rocks beneath Cap Sehanck lighthouse where breakers swept him into the surf and backwash pulled him out to sea. he was rescued and recovered from time immersion.
Mr H Demn outlined funds for the proposed trans Australian railway and met with Mr Mahon. The Federal Old Age pensions Act commences operation tomorrow but pensions are not payable until July 1. McCollina tours Sydney and Brisbane seeking local machinery for pension administration while premiers are asked to indicate suitable court arrangements for processing claims via postmasters and magistrates.
In Chicago and New York yesterday a firm named Grattem reported a profit of £100,000 while Emmis and Stoppmai faced losses, assets about £90,000. The May collapse caused a fire at Kotheater New York, damaging costly buildings and hundreds homeless with damage estimated around £240,000. Firefighters battled to prevent booting from affected structures.
West Australians chase 74 to win as five wickets fall before stumps. South Australians set modest first innings totals with key contributions from Quist and Howard. Second innings sees steady scoring but Christian's bowlling eviscerates the hosts, sealing a WA win with Howard not out.
Governor Sir Frederick G D Bedford arrives in Geraldton from Perth by special train to board the Charon for a northward voyage to Singapore and onward to England. He is accompanied by Lady Bedford and Captain Stour. Bishop Riley is aboard. The civic authorities welcome the party at the Town Mill before their departure.
A formal town hall gathering on April 13 1900 in Geraldton honors Sir Frederick Bedford the Governor with Lordships bishops and civic leaders present. The Mayor William Jobe presents a toast to His Excellency before a royal departure ceremony for the steamer Charon.
The Minister of Defence notes a gift of £10,000 from the Aerial League to promote aerial investigation overseas. The Defence Department plans to engage inventors committees in the Dominion and the United States to encourage local inventors. Several airship inventions await investigation.
The listing shows market quotations for wheat and related grains with prices in pounds shillings and pence. Fowl and chaff values appear alongside wheat prices, indicating variable rates and firm export figures.
The Day Dawn Rifle Club hosted its annual life shooting meet on the 11th with about 30 riflemen from various clubs. The main event over 200, 300, and 600 yards saw A E Tower of Brady win with the top score, followed by Roscoe of Cus and Handsen of Day Dawn close behind. amenities and pavilion were well arranged and praised.
Reading from Bunbury on Wednesday the fire brigade held a demonstration event with a discipline prize and representative fours. Hose eights were tested while Leederville and Mt. Time competed in a rescue rave event with a 39 35th time and a 25 35th second result.
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