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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
3
Telegrams report no strike feared in Sydney as tramway employees threaten disruption. Officials expect arbitration to settle the dispute and a five member board including unionists will be appointed to decide the conflict. The move follows widespread disgruntlement with proposed changes.
Charles McMahon and Edwin Geach paid £1000 for exclusive biograph picture rights to the forthcoming Burne Squires Eight. A tragedy at Moringtom leaves Miss Amy Rogers dead after a fatal pea rifle accident involving her younger brother.
An inquest into the death of T Hever, age 25, from a bullet wound in the head concluded the misadventure. The record notes the deceased was loading a rifle when the accidental discharge occurred, with the boundary by August 15.
The Weat Australian Subiles football team en route to Melbourne were hosted by the South Australian League. After a city drive they attended a reception at the Les wie fooma, receiving cordial hospitality from local officials.
Melbourne reported Jane Sprace aged 75 died last night in shocking conditions. The coroner described a starvation scene with a raggy bed of scraps, filthy rotting surroundings, and a sister said to have suffered similar neglect. Authorities noted disarray and squalor in the dwelling. Separately, Melbourne reports W J Bur’s case may be reconsidered by the V.B.C. committee with a possible return to riding within a month and spring engagements anticipated.
Melbourne reports Hough's hotel at Trafalgar destroyed by Gee this morning. The man who had recently purchased the property acted with forged intent, was armed with a loaded six chamber revolver and ample ammunition. On arrest he warned officers to beware of pistols. Letters found to his parents reveal plans of self harm and a noted drinking problem.
Melbourne Anguat 15 A fatality occurred on the railway near Elmore this afternoon. A youth William Larker in charge of the line lamp lit down and went to sleep. A train came along while he slept. His body was terribly mangled with his head smashed and one foot severed.
West Australian Perth August Fifteenth reports the Arbitration Court deriving its award in the Sambutoms engine drivers case. Several companies cited, the award given to the engine drivers on terms that consider the relative positions of other workers. The court deemed the wage appropriate and noted merit in the recognition of the enginemen.
A man named Hameed was arrested in Fremantle and later released after a warrant was cancelled. The case arose from a convent site where a woman was found by her father, triggering initial police action and subsequent review.
Perth August 16 reports the arrest of W Jobs a civil servant in Fremantle on alleged embezzlement charges. Local authorities provided scant details as the case proceeds.
In August at the Franco-British Exhibition a captive airship exploded during a game of gas, tearing the shed apart. One man and a woman were killed, several others were seriously injured, and the structure was destroyed.
A fragment reports that Zulus, men and women, were logged at Vryhsil with a woman dying from flogging. It references a French government label and a proposal to place a government label on silk vines manufactured in France on warrants of authenticity, noting a potential charge per horse and possible profit.
London reports a major blaze in Uskub European Turkey destroying the town. Damage is estimated at £390,000. Macedonian troubles continue with no present fears of further tremors, though reactionaries push to inflame unrest.
Kalgoorlie report July weather shaped early nois, crowds on course for Spring Stakes. Flying Handicap featured Chanter Baile and Opal as leading withdrawers from major races. Winners included Severity in the Kalgoorlie Hurdle and Laughing Water near three lengths. Goldfields Stakes betting favored Beperator Galway Lad and Mogal Park entries.
A fragmented review of a Tavedsy night performance in Geraldton. The writer praises Bourne as star and notes Chamberlin and Miss Griwish in notable parts while critiquing others. It highlights audience enthusiasm, stage presence, and a push for women to vote locally.
The coverhor general departs for Victoria, code by Aorangi, to attend ternary celebrations in the capital of British Columbia. Note: OCR fragment provides limited readable facts.
An early report records a failed English Channel crossing attempt by L. W. Burges of Yorkshire. After hours in the water, the swimmer was forced to abandon the effort and end the attempt.
London August 13 directors of Canard Steamship Company announce that steamers from 1800 will begin Plymouth departures for mail service to Queenstown, testing a new port of call and route.
London readers report on Miss Colenso and the Inte Bishi Colenso sending a protest to Natal's Premier about Zulu treatment. The dispatch highlights concerns over policy and treatment issues amid ongoing colonial tensions, with figures named Colenso and Coates referenced in early notice of the controversy.
Gistrida returned to Geraldton yesterday after recent walks. Mr. G Baston heads to Abroshoe for a fishing trip to test the Whiteway after extensive alterations. John Heomanaris, Palace Ovoya Hotel star, leaves Geraldton tonight for an unspecified destination aboard the Bullarra. Mr. Macmennaway plans to run for East Kimberley district as a Ministeralist. Allan Hill of Gullewa and Mount Magnet departs tonight aboard the Buller for Station Peak to test plans for moving ten to twelve thousand tons of sand. White Star Line orders two new liners, 860 feet long, 45 000 tons, speed 19 to 20 knots.
Geraldton and NT Magnet clashed in a chase game at Geraldton on August 15. NT Magnet won with 4 goals 8 behinds to Geraldton 4 goals 0 behinds. Key players: Mt Mages and Boers contributed to the Magnet victory.
From Bathurst to Sydney August 15 Turner won the race in 6 hours 4 minutes. Patterson finished second and Hye tap third in a windy course noted for its difficulty.
Raymond Eliot granted a fortnight’s holiday as friends learn of his improved finances. A A Moustsin went from Pert to the Eastern States. B S Mackenzie toured Laverjoe and the Eastern Gold fields noting quiet conditions, returning to Geraldton. C Speed of Globe Dewbors relatives from Perth. Brewery work progressing with beer soon to market. W S B L Elliott from Oaksbella inspecting country in the Black Range head Mostague.
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