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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1911
Page
3
A large transport workers strike disrupts London area operations. Troops and armed escorts move to the docks amid shortages and rising tensions. The city braces for impacts on rail and road transport as government and union leaders clash over wage increases.
The report notes widespread strike activity in London and ports. Carters and dock workers face job losses and boycotts as violence spikes in Smithfield Market and Liverpool area. Police and militia prepare to enforce order under wartime measures.
Fragmentary text reports anxiety in the House of Lords after a decisive division on a veto bill. Mention of Lloyd George and proposed payment changes, with a parliamentary motion for an increase carried by a narrow margin.
A confused report notes British influence in the Franco German Moroccan issue. It mentions a possible shift involving a German shipping line and South Africa, and hints at a provisional breakaway by companies. The piece references France offering compensation to Germany and a boundary dispute near Limoville.
Fragmentary report states Mr Patrigh warns of ongoing organizational work without salary. Also mentions a Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds as a product reference.
Fragmentary report notes a party representatives' meeting ending with exclusion of certain delegates. It mentions a Bundabees telegraphic report and references a strike of navvins hayees and free laborers linked to Soviet activities, with mentions of Avondal and Ingleta.
South Sydney reports rising grave concern over a possible strike by transpark workers. News from Brisbane and industry officials show unions opposing non union labor and any sugar related handling. The dispute could pull in wharf laborers, women, trolleymen, engineers, and coal tankers, affecting daily operations.
In Victoria saltwater and Yarra Rivers a missing pair, Ivy Lamberth aged earlier, and Tris Bru ford aged 26, are found with remains after departing home days earlier. Ivy had planned a berberean station for an abscess July 7. Bru ford reportedly suffered a nervous breakdown after leaving for lunch.
West Australia officials announce Premier Ermer will deliver the policy speech on the government’s future. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 19, in Busselton, with Premier Wilson appearing as a referenced figure in preliminary notes.
Joseph Trenoweth seeks a writ of injunction to restrain the WA.T.C. from continuing the disqualification imposed on him in June. Judge Booth heard the case yesterday and reserved judgment.
The steamer Rangalir Mis arrives with 1000 immigrants including 268 from Western Australia and 733 bound for New South Wales.
Report from Gawler says on August 11 an attack on the Maz Be harvester works damaged fatally organized harvesters installation. Intruders entered the enclosure and used a knife to injure machines, breaking combs, tail elevators, and woodwork. Several sheaves bent double. two machines escaped damage.
The Geraldton Rifle Club schedules a three distance event on August 16 and 19 with prizes of silver spectacles for the winner and runner-up and a Teesin for the foregver. Names listed include Trigg, J Moves, and A Hart among others, with a children's hacking conch event and peppermint dare mentioned.
Fuller & Co shows a wide range of hats with stiff crinoline straw, satin, and tulle, featuring roses, ribbons, quills, and velvet bands. Designs include pale mulberry, grey straw, black bows, and mushroom shapes, plus child hats in silk and blue ribbons.
Correspondence argues the Wapzerakine plan is flawed. It questions geography south of the route and insists riore dams and a main dam water supply would be more effective than a Coronation Reservoir. It asks why a hill basin reservoir is needed at all.
A rough but spirited game in Parkfield last Sunday saw Parkfield teams from the Nation and No. 1 compete in wet conditions. The Naraling side won 5 goals 4 behind to 2 goals 9 behinds, with Austin as goal umpire. The large crowd showed strong interest despite unsettled weather and many players being new arrivals.
The Pasco business at Parkfiell near the Upper Chapman terminus has grown with the addition of his son-in-law J Cook a capable grocer. Cook brings experience from Guialdton Fremantle and other places while Pascoe and ink lutend deal in general pets and maintain a well stocked up-to-date shop.
White Peak Station near Geraldton with about 1131 acres of land for sale. Includes grazing land, farm improvements, residence, water, tanks, and electric power. Kiln and associated plant areas, railway access, and description of estate features. Offered under the Will with terms via Fremantle for further particulars.
The Northampton Hotel Ubangt on Toesday August Iat was taken over by owner Mr. J Woodcock. Mr and Mrs Woodcock intend to reside permanently in Northampton. Their sons will operate the farm about 12 miles north of Northampton.
A candidate in Geraldton withdraws from the parliamentary contest claiming prior objections and tainted efforts. The letter requests acceptance of withdrawal and notes possible future candidates may step forward.
A historic auction notice describes sale of land with red soil and shallow depths. Terms include ten percent deposit, balance by equal installments over five years, interest at 4.2 percent, inspection by telegram to D Warren in Mallewa, with James Garnish as auctioneer in Marper's Building Perth.
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