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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
3
Sydney Augusta telegram reports early morning smoke from a stack of charcoal on a wharf occupied by Howard Smith and Co. The wind fanned the smouldering fodder into flame, threatening a serious fire due to vast roofing and stored materials. Firemen fought for an hour and saved the shed, but about seven tons of charcoal were destroyed.
Budney August reports a fatal house fire at Sandford on Saturday evening. Mrs Rigney, aged by memory, ignited paper while using a light to make gravel for her husband, causing a blaze that severely burned her and her husband. Mrs Rigney died during the night. Mr Rigney survived. They had lived in the area for 43 years.
Sydney reports a tragic accident in which three year old William Bryant was killed when a firearm discharged during a father son repair effort the parent believing the gun to be unloaded. The incident occurred as the father worked on the weapon leading to a fatal head injury for the child.
Burglars attacked Mesers, Mens and Co. biscuit factory on Wakefeld Street on Friday night. They prised the door, forced a drawer in the manager’s office, scattered papers, and stole a small sale value before blowing the vault with gelignite. About three pounds were taken.
The Municipal Tramway Trust offices in Kessington Sydney were broken into and a quantity of tickets stolen. The incident happened in August and police are investigating.
In Kalgoorlie a doctor examined four women who had given birth, finding conditions described as beyond description. One woman was taken to Government Hospital with blood poisoning and died soon after. The death is attributed to the illness, with Mrs. Diack named as wife of a foreign trader as a related detail. An inquest or death certificate process is mentioned.
In Perth on August 4 the Kalgoorlie Court awarded Dig by £1 1s 6d per week during incapacity from work after injuries to his feet while employed by the Kalgoorlie Brewery.
Tommy Burns the champion pugilist arrived this morning by the 5 Mongolia.
Master bakers delivered a strike this morning at Umsl disrupting bakery supply chains. They demand wage concessions and safer working conditions, saying progress hinges on bargaining with management.
Mesars Emanuel Broa and Phillipe engage G. Ross to ride at goldfields meetings. Bose pilots Dyed Garments to victory in the Sydney Cup. The unemployed hold another meeting in Perth urging work through resumed projects like Mullewa to Cue railway and Leedarsville sewerage. Premier’s reply offers encouragement to work-makers.
Porth August and The Public Serve Association urge reinstatement regulation changes. There is no current rule protecting officers from salary cuts when reassigned to a lower class, creating concern over pay and classification.
August 4 Perth report says Minister for Works notes Sir Whateley Eliot favors more dock sites than any Federal office. Government views the dock project as imminent and essential.
London reports a disastrous bed fire in British Columbia that destroyed the town of Fermes leaving five thousand homeless and seventy killed. Damage is estimated at several million as other towns in the region face threats.
A reader attacks the Electoral Act and argues informal votes cannot be trusted. The writer contends O Brice wins despite representing the electorate and criticizes Labour Party salary increases. He decries democracy as utopian yet plutocratic, urging scrutiny of elected conduct.
A newly set motor record at the Brooklyn track shows a car averaging over 101 miles per hour for a thirty mile race. Earl Roberts attended the Ter cratesary celebrations at Quebec and faces the heat. he plans to return to England on Friday.
Tereel Zengwill a Jewish writer and President of the International Jewish Territorial Organisation proposed a plan to organize multiple towns across three states. He urged Zionist leaders to join a new movement after deeming Palestine schemes impractical.
The funeral was held yesterday for the late Mrs Ros who was fatally wounded by an accidental rifle discharge. A Perth telegram had misreported the incident. the husband reportedly fired, the rifle exploded, and the bullet struck Mrs Ros. The error by the Perth correspondent is acknowledged by the editor.
A dated report notes Turkish liberal factions leaning toward Swites, seeking to influence the army. Tesot Pasha described as Turkey's evil, allegedly taken aboard a British ship. The vessel remains in the Dardanelles awaiting a message to the British Embassy.
In London England on August 4 Tarrant delivered fine all round play for Middown to beat Gloucester by two runs.
The Right Hon. R. B. Haldane, Secretary for War, states Britain will sustain the navy in the highest state of strength. He believes universal disarmament will not occur for generations.
ACY TO ROB HINES. Calc pba ced rd have conspiracy to rob the Rand mises. it is eolimate? that £ 20,680 worth of gold has been lokam during the present year. Tard Brasey'n Sussex seat, Noe manharst Court, has been partly de stroyed by Bre. Many triamres and valuables were urst.
An August 4 blaze at Bes Wy Creek in Melbourne killed an elderly man named Jake Liston after he could not escape. A second man was severely burned, with efforts continuing to identify the body and determine the full extent of injuries.
Dongarra Local Board of Health invites tenders for making and delivering 20 sanitary pans of regulation size and 100 covers with rubber rings for Dongarra Railway Station. Tenderers to state gauge of iron used. Board not bound to accept high prices. Secretary Hugh Hughes.
Results from the Geraldton Laws Tennis Club Double Tournament show Howe and Miss Thompson defeating A. T. Mille and Miss Grimish 9-1, with multiple matches won by Kent and Miss A. Mavling, Farrand and Mrs. Drewry, and others. Upcoming slate lists Wednesday and Thursday 4.30 starts, plus a Prix day lineup. The Geraldton Branch held its usual meeting with president and board members in attendance. a brief agenda was completed.
The Turf notes probable starters for the Australian Steeplechase include Diribery Ally Sloper Cerdimal Workmester Charlemagne Borstal Terpom Nigel Mer Gury and Danny Retting with Ally Sloper or Peery at 7 to 1 Cardinal 8 to 1 Charlemagne 10 to 50 to 1 others listed.
The article notes a record Grand Prix entry of 75 from which the Emqtich Derby drew 301 bets. Rich prizes total 14,000 sovres from Paris and 2,000 sovres from five major silver companies. Winners and breeders gain stakes including bonuses if foaled in France.
Unclear readable text indicates a rental notice with a name James C Kidd and an address Durlacher Street. The fragment mentions terrace and credit or related terms but lacks complete details on property type terms and parties. Summary reflects available names and partial location evidence without added inference.
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