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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1914
Page
2
Queensland Insurance Company Limited and agent Mr D Ballantine advertise as agents able to arrange all classes of fire insurance including employers' liability compensation. The notice lists current rates and mentions branches in Perth and Surrey, with reference to Australian operations and personnel.
Shipping arrivals and departures outline Geraldton Fremantle route orders and ship movements from August to September. Vessels like Kurnalpi Mindervo Minders and Lingayone are listed with cargoes passenger counts and ports including Singapore Premantio and Fremantle. Also noted is a clothing sale with discounted men's and boys wear and stock-clearing prices.
An improvised parliamentary debate outlines the Preferential Employment policy in Australia. Labor argues for job benefits for union members, while opponents claim equitable access must extend to all workers regardless of union status. Official figures show 115,000 male employees, with 21,270 in unions, framing the discussion on workers' rights and economic effects ahead of the election.
The piece argues unions should investigate reform options within their powers, even suggesting a purge of unions if needed. It warns 700,000 unorganized workers to join Liberal forces to secure constitutional reform and prevent Trades Hall domination, framing a choice between Liberal leadership and Trades Hall control. HL B Geer, Dartington as source.
The article argues Britain must ally with France and Australia to curb German aggression. It contends Germany’s demands threaten world order, highlights Belgian neutrality violations, and notes Britain and allies push for a strong response including naval action and mobilization of forces. It reflects public concern over German expansion and calls for unity in the empire.
The passage notes that the force could be raised many times over and will form the flower of Australia’s manhood. It highlights men with prior military experience and discipline being sent from our shore.
The Town Hall heard Rev J. G. Jenkin describe Cornwall’s early history and steadfast character in a lecture titled Home and the Old Folk. The event featured Indies choir and a mixed chorus under J. Shaw, with songs by Ars Moll and Mr Jobson. Local notices follow, including church services and market chatter.
In a rough Saturday match at Saber Oval Forrest and Goomalling battled through a tight contest. The first half saw Forrest trail by six at half time, with Goomalling holding the lead at 28 24. By the third period Forrest surged to lead 39 35 before a late push from Goomalling closed the gap and set a 6 12 to 6 66 scoreline.
Yesterday's cables summarize a widening European crisis with political tensions rising between major powers. Reports indicate economic strain, sanctions discussions, and ongoing diplomacy as leaders seek urgent solutions.
Allied forces recount fighting in Belgium near Liege. Reports claim trenches held German corpses and burial setups to recover the dead. Wounded prisoners include a nephew of a Kaiser commanding a Genoan cavalry division.
Reports describe combat around earthworks near Altkirch Alsace about eighty miles south of Nancy. After two fierce bayonet clashes German forces inflicted heavy losses on the opposing troops.
The Daily News notes the government plans to send an expeditionary force to the Continent and that troop dispatch preparations have reached an advanced stage.
The report outlines German strategy to disrupt railways arsenals dockyards and maritime facilities across occupied regions. It notes alignments with other nations and signals a broad raid plan while signaling authorities suspect mass German roundups in Britain as the conflict unfolds.
Reports say Servians crossed into Austria at Euvats and Austrian forces abandoned Warracks. Baden-Powell mobilizes 40,000 Boy Scouts in London for public service tasks including notices on billeting and signaling, guarding bridges and telegraph lines, first aid posts, soup kitchens, and dispatch duties for dropped aircraft.
Official reports state British Gold Coast Colony troops have captured the port of Joannesburg in German Togoland and surrendered large areas in southern Togoland. Forecasts note fine but cold nights with showers in the far southwest and northerly winds.
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