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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1913
Page
3
London reports a record crowd at the English Cup final between Aston Villa and Sunderland. The April match drew an estimated 141 percent attendance, according to officials.
The Bishop of Oxford addressed a large tramway workers gathering on strike in Oxford about trades unionism. He declared that union principles were thoroughly Christian and that the movement has been the most beneficial in Great Britain for fifty years.
A London article by Terael Zangeill discusses rising European armaments and the war threat. It portrays statesmen as chess players, notes Britain and Germany stoking conflict, and questions sovereignty and empire amid a tense prewar atmosphere.
Lady Scott writes from London expressing gratitude for public sympathy following the Antarctic expedition tragedy. She notes the voyage and the officer and crew performed admirably, and that every word in the letter reflects the expedition's glory amid loss and hardship.
The Belgian Socialist strike in Brussels continues with a lengthy, orderly procession through the capital. Strikers have already lost wages totaling £100,000 as they push for a universalSavage bill amid Parliament’s contentious vote.
Market report dated Saturday notes a fruit sale on Friday the 18th with partial consignments and delayed arrivals. Prices quoted include apples at 19 percent, mixed fruits several shillings per bushel, and various other lots with bids described as fair to strong. medium quality chairs offered at Tallway yards Saturday with bids 2 to 2 1/2 shillings. Farmers invited to submit quality chairs early. wool and other items briefly referenced.
Telegrams from Broken Hill show the strike settlement drags on with many miners still idle as mines lag in resuming work. Rail traffic was disrupted, and Sydney considers a Royal Commission to study a greater scheme. A demented man attacked his sister in Akaroa. she survived, but both faced injuries. Melbourne marks Eight Hours Day with record crowds and large processions.
Western Australia news records the inquest into Gilvert Jones death opened today. The hearing references Captain Purser Ve De ve March and sightings of Spargo at Carnarvon in February. Additional details mention other incidents and local notices in sparse OCR text.
Senator Pearce spoke at Geraldton Town Hall tonight amid a modest audience. He stressed defense of the Commonwealth and Western Australia, praised Geraldton’s progress, and urged municipal support for the port, water, and electric services.
Perth reports Mr. Melcolm Frav and Government Statistician Sorrew State sail for England aboard the Macedowig on April 28 after 37 years continuous service with the Public Service of this State.
An account discusses how loose fibres from jute and coverings contaminate wool during market preparations. It urges careful handling, sweeping wool packs, and avoiding string fragments to prevent damage and ensure cleaner wool for shipment.
Southern Nigeria news recounts a dramatic find by District Commissioner P Ananey Talbot of a Sacred Lake of Life said to hold the fate of a hundred thousand people. The story describes a tranquil surface, surrounding abyssal growth, guarding priests, and legends of guardian deities amid a perilous search with local customs and sacrifices.
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