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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1911
Page
3
Fragmentary account describes global telegrams on Franco German tensions and naval posture. It notes Kaiser views and caution about concessions, with references to European powers and potential outcomes amid ongoing diplomacy.
Joona Sine de Mere RW Piidanie, Secretary of War, warned that a clash of misunderstandings could push Europe toward greater mistrust. The speech stressed the fragility of England Germany relations and suggested restraint to avoid provoking suspicions amid a tense prewar atmosphere.
Report from London suggests the government faces a difficult aerial voting as a veto is moved to a dirigive vote in the Lords. Conservatives and peers may back the restoration of the Whip while others oppose it. The government plans to proceed without new peers and seeks sufficient support in the Lords to challenge Lord Harthbury's faction as Parliament reconvenes for an autumn session in October.
London dockers continue a large wage dispute with 20,000 men idle or striking on the Thames. A conference led by the Lowkin Chamber of Commerce produced an agreement to appoint Sir Albert Rollit of Hull as arbitrator, former president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce.
Reports that Franco-American arbitration treaties await ratification by the United States. Senate accredits U S representatives to Great Britain and France for signing delegations of their countries. The Paris signing on 4, 4 concerns a framework to settle disputes without force.
East Mount Erin reports showers have fallen and farmers are hopeful for harvest. Forester Jue near completion of a Lutitalow residence. Shield plans to move forward. The school reopened, first visit by the district inspector last month, and a rifle club formed with a first-class range. Mrs. Mart Foster attended a Women’s National League meeting at Mrs. Mardt’s residence. Local politics hint at Liberal strength as Mayied resigns postal votes receiver role to back Mr. Nynsen. Communication with town remains slow despite efforts by the Women’s Pro- tess Association.
Police Magistrate jailed defendants for interfering with war unionists during a cane harvest disruption near Chillers. A Melbourne conference planned for Wednesday could broaden the strike. Scores from the Gilliard match were: Kreace 6,670. Lindrum 3,870. A French mail steamer Ville de la Clotat Bas reported the murder of a woman and child at Woh, with no suspect yet identified.
In Perth on August 5 the Full Court heard the preliminary skirmish in Honorary Minister McKenzie versus Hocking and Co. from Kalgoorlie. Judge McMillan had held the libel inseparable. the appeal sought to amend the defence by admitting liability and paying funds into court. After lengthy argument the appeal was dismissed with both Justices in agreement.
Settlement of Fremantle abattoirs dispute sets wages at 4 pounds per week for 40 hours, with 8 hour shifts on Monday to Friday and 12 hours on Saturday. Sunday work remains a point of contention as winter operations are noted to proceed smoothly but skepticism about year round feasibility remains.
Beverley August 4 A baker Arthur Hadlow of Mi hoke Us attempted to harness a horse to a sulky without a bridle. The horse shied throwing three children from the sulky. Two children aged five years and nine months died at once and two others were injured.
New Zealand report from Wellington describes Thomas Colehan a 54 year old farmer shooting and killing his wife aged 21 and then fatally shooting himself The couple married late last year and had shown signs of domestic strain due to temperance problems and sudden fits of rage.
Thick clouded skies did not stop a busy Perth club meeting with hurdles races won by Floris and Arquebuse, and minor placings for Le Bas and Minato. Notable events include the Goldfields Preliminary, Welter Handicap won by Tulsa Heat Atlas, and the Balaclava Stakes with Brookome first and Joe Kerlle placed.
Article extols the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia as a strong financial institution with high investment income enabling continued bonus distributions despite lower premiums. It tallies 41 years of operation, nearly twenty three million pounds in policies, five point two billion in claims, and six point two million in funds, noting management resources and reputation as key advantages.
The minutes record the Nangon meeting with Labhl T Lauder and others debating the prayer road query between S874 and 5375 and instructing action on Erin Farmers Association stock fires. It notes inspecting supervisors, hiring plant, fencing terms, Perth conference, special meetings, and tender reviews.
A cryptic OCR fragment references Clement's Tonic, mentioning its sale location and the demand for the remedy. The readable parts indicate a local purchase setting with unclear further details or context.
The fragment references a rowing club and a four oared racing boat with unclear dates and names. It mentions a captain, a tour, and a Be request, plus earlier acknowledgement of money amounts and a bronchial cough remedy. The text is garbled with many broken phrases and unrelated product mentions.
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