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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1913
Page
3
London April date reports Mr. Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announcing plans to allot time as the motion for resuming consideration of the Women’s Franchise Bill.
A scrambled, fragmentary report notes suffragettes involved in a plot near the London area and mentions the Standard newspaper office.readable fragments reference April 15 and Hertfordshire with vague events and locations surrounding a supposed plot. The text is damaged and unclear but indicates a political agitation context in Britain.
The pope remains under care with improving health. Officials report bronchial symptoms fading and overall condition stabilizing as treatment continues.
A Belgian political strike led to widespread idle workers with about 307000 men affected. Angry scenes erupted in a park as Liberal officials demanded government explanations for franchise policy while transportation services faced continued disruption.
April 19 Belgrade reports critical Balkan relations as Nervia and Bulgaria deteriorate amid censorship. London and Paris dispatches note UK and French reactions, loans to Montenegro, and calls for action to curb violence in commerce. Barrows earns ovation after 73 hours of continuous club swinging.
Geraldton lodge members held a formal installation of the newly chosen District President, Aro. Dineen, with Past District President Abe retiring. A lengthy program followed with toasts to the Grand Lodge, the District officers, visiting Brethren, and the Ladies, plus piping and readings, as copies of the Guardian were advertised for sale.
Perth reports analysis of two pills secreted in a plug of tobacco found on prisoner Bennett at Fremantle jail. Ingredients identified as loin and atryrhaine. Language test enforcement urged after a mine inspector noted foreigners among 300 workers at Sons of Gwalia mine. A manager fined £5 with costs for employing foreigners unable to speak English clearly. Adelaide dispatch notes unsatisfactory training accommodation for West Australian crew with poor facilities and exposure to cold, leading to illness among rowers. Service reclassification discussed.
The Barrier Labor Federation issues important notices urging employers to permit discharged workers and women to occupy their rooms during the ongoing industrial crisis. McBryde, M. notes proposals are under consideration, with a settlement appearing likely though details remain uncertain.
Market details show fair yarding for Thursday with various sheep and lamb prices. Wethers crossbred ewed ewes and prime ewes listed with prices. traders eye weighty consignments and high bids noted. Also a reminder to electors to enroll or transfer before 6 p.m. on the 24th, or risk disenfranchisement.
A man pleaded guilty at the police court on the beach before Mrs Moore and J Vertama. The Union, registered under the Arbitration Acts, faced charges for misusing funds from two accounts. The case described irregular salary payments and unnoted cash handling by the secretary, with trustees briefly signing blank cheques. The judge noted possible summarily dealt offences and potential restitution, while the accused faced penalties and possible imprisonment up to six months or a fine.
The court noted Moore's good character and released him conditionally on recognisances for twelve months. He must make restitution at the rate of two shillings per time and pay the first instalment on May 1, with Sir. Clydediate’s application permitting him to find sureties.
The page lists trial stakes with bets on Goldfields Doncaster and others, plus a Balfour Scott Stakes, Perseverance Handicap and Oroya Welter. It records one mile and six furlongs events with odds varying widely and multiple horses named in brief form. Strong entities include Goldfields Doncaster and Perseverance Handicap.
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