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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1909
Page
3
The New South Wales Labor Congress passes resolutions denouncing aggressive fundraising tactics used to promote subscriptions to the Dreadnowht fund. It condemns capitalists attempting to sway Australian workers and cites concerns over oppressive methods amid the broader political climate.
An unreadable OCR fragment discusses labor congress activity, migration themes, and tensions between labor organizations and political factions. It references farmer aid, small ferries, and the idea of a labor party facing opposition from reformers, with unclear dates or locations.
Governors Clemerul and Admire argued about Australia’s naval policy at a naval dinner in St Georg Barnets. They discussed an Australian squadron defending the coasts, torpedoes, destroyers, and potential dual control if the British Navy withdrew.
Melbourne reports the Broken Hill Proprietary Company directors met to consider resuming operations. They announce work will not restart on a limited scale until arbitration issues are settled and contracts completed. The plan calls for staged resumption after disruptions and new wage negotiations.
Court proceedings in Sydney during April discuss evidence and witness list for the Crown case. Nearly 30 witnesses will testify as the jury returns verdict after extended deliberation. trial expected midweek next.
In Adelaide Port Adelaide youth Smith, 19, admitted April 23 after illness. Supposed typhoid misdiagnosed. Tissues examined by Dr Barthwick showed four to five signs of plague presence, indicating the outbreak may be linked to the fatal illness.
In Wellington this afternoon a stranger knocked a woman, demanded her purse, and fled after she handed over £6. The assailant seized her, dragged her by the throat, and left her unconscious at the wharf beside the steamer alongside. The victim was passenger Moeenki en route to Sydney.
Geitin and Donnelly were jailed for several years for stealing jewelry and breaking into Rosenwax s premises in Perth.
The article reports a motor car collision near the Court House in Katanning causing a horse to flip and capsize in front of onlookers Mrs Miller and her children were shaken with injuries. A boy and girl sustained cuts and shock. In Perth a separate accident burns Mrs Hoy at Midland Junction while she tended a washing copper. She suffered severe burns and was moved to hospital ward for treatment and observation.
London dispatch reports Prince von Heulow, German Imperial Chaplain, warning duties on gas electricity and advertisements will be found due to unpopularity of salaries. The entire diet will retain into government duty. A financial deadlock in the Reichstag is imminent.
Fragmented account notes turmoil in Asia Minor, tracing unrest to the Shariat revival and popular support for the Sultan. It cites massacres in Syria with a figure around 16,000 to 15,000 in the vilayet of Adana and mentions the governor general suppressing disturbances. Leaders of Union and Progress call for military orders and withdrawals, while remaining troops face coercive decrees.
The Cologne Gazette cites a union firie message claiming Samse fas Parliament plans to depose the law and refuses to abdicate unless Powers guarantee his brother Rehed will succeed. It notes the Sultan’s vow vanished and accuses him of aiding reactionaries.
London reports war during April with figures on wheat stocks. Fort William elevators hold 7,000,000 bushels while farmers possess 5,000,090 bushels as part of the crop. Hatton’s calculations are cited. The cotter has become a topic, Patten has left New York, and many brokers denounce him as a fraud.
Yesterday’s Walkaway gathering featured the Greenough Handicap with a troubled start and a strong field noted for breeding prospects. Grant’s seven yearlings from the East were among onlookers as Frank McGrath survived Rosehill accident aftermath. new signings and past calamities frame a tense scene at the track.
Arguments on points taken by Mr TC Vemmy at the trial of Donald Anderson Campbell Scott, convicted of the murder of Misha Tharra of Catherine Cano, will be heard by Chief Justice, Justice McMillan, and Justice Burnside on Monday next.
In a kilkerd billiards match, Lindrum who received 9000 is still playing as the score stands at 9,000 up. The description notes a 3.10 percent Wel and an elapsed 1,318 units of time or points in the contest.
The Practice markets show a drop in wheat with Perth reports April 94 noting froth wheat at 45 104d and chaff around £4 26 with today’s exes and a buying limit. Melbourne wheat ranges from 4a 10kd to Sa cata while other prices shift to 2a 1d 2a ddichef and £2 to £3 tant a. A removal sale line claims to clear stock at wad price.
Reports show robust race activity with new horse additions and banner purses. The Melbourne-style event structure expands prize money to over £3000 while notable meetings add races to boost standings and attract owners and crowds.
Delegates from Mulfiene district met to form a Mullowa Roads Board linking Mullewa and Geraldton regions. Ongoing talks aimed to alter district bounds for road works with elected chairman Valgoos and speakers urging support for the new board and potential freezer project funding. Geraldton Mayor welcomed delegates and officials discussed next steps with state ministers at a possible meeting.
A colorful report describes Shuthorp’s tawkjumpers and bucking riders arriving in Gerakdeon for a featured event. The article details riders in competition, the show’s setup, and a lively crowd as the ship opens at eight in the evening and stays through the week.
In a rough season preview a football club discusses leadership names and team strategy. The piece mentions W Lon and T Das as key figures guiding preparations with emphasis on a fair contest for peeniorship and new formations as the Rovers and Tigers seek strong results.
Fragmented OCR outlines a town notice listing names Constantine Gardner and others, a Gary seam of terms about selling items and applying for a position, plus a meeting at Town Hall on Saturday afternoon. The text is garbled but indicates a sale of a “Guard ise” item and a call for applications.
Public Works contracts for the interstate train project will be received by the Minister for Works. Tenders will specify dates for contracts including Mollewa School and quarters, alterations and particulars for sites in Geraldton and Samubatyaye Polis. Additions and lists indicate project locations and authorities.
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