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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1919
Page
3
August reports show Labour Party split over profiteering bill with a stance to support the second reading while preferring amendments. industrial unrest and Triple Alliance moves noted as authorities consider strikes and government response. mentions of labor ministers and measures.
In New York on August 15 Ms Massey comments on the Shantung dispute as regrettable. She notes there is considerable misunderstanding surrounding the whale matter and believes time will clarify a delicate situation.
News notes an influenza surge in Perth with twenty eight new cases and five deaths in county districts. An Eastern States outbreak affects Hobart with three deaths noted. Melbourne reports prison and aboriginal isolation measures. A train transfer to a hospital sees two men, Mick and Jack, isolated after one dies en route. authorities plan a few days of observation amid limited details.
Two women were injured during a roving motor car shooting incident in Roe Street Perth on August 16. The attackers fired through doors after being refused entry, damaging two houses before fleeing. No arrests have yet been made.
A large public protest in Geraldton opposed the Federal Government’s embargo on war time exports of lead concentrates from Western Australia. Speakers urged the State Government to press the Federal authorities to withdraw restrictions, citing potential jobs from reopening the Norhuchyton and Wer ding mines. A deputation will travel to Perth to present the issue to the Premier.
Perth August 16 Mr A J Monger offered the government the option to establish the Fremantle freezing works. The government has asked for further information.
Perth reports Mr Canning assesses compensation payable by the Government to the widow and children of Thomas Edwards who was killed during the Fremantle riots. Also notes Kalgoorlie fracas decision requiring single Italians to leave by Saturday night with no violence offered to married men or families. A Perth message mentions a man on the team by forced stifications charged with a breach of the Aten Act.
Moses Tinima and Kidman propose a base site 36 near Wadd Ratway in the Northern Territory to South Australia. Estimated cost about eight million pounds.
Sydney August 13 milk distributors threaten another strike after the union’s distributing section votes to give notice. Dairymen selling milk to hospitals will be kept supplied, while action excludes farmers selling milk from their own cows under metropolital rules.
Mr N K Masey introduced a motion to the Minister for Railways on Thursday morning, urging a return to the timetable that existed two years ago. He cited wartime disruptions and urged reestablishment of services to support Geradton district industries such as read logging, butter and jam factories, and dairy plants. The Minister acknowledged the need to extend the capital for the western district and left train arrangements to the Commissioner.
Mutlower August 14 reports the acc... of the Coupes of the Seamen’s Asion are at work to reduce rank and wage terms and accept settlement in connection with the shipping strike. They are making continued efforts but the strike remains unresolved as the men look to the next few days to gauge atmosphere.
Reports from Sydney indicate the city's Seamen's Union branch faces unresolved strike issues tied to a federation split. Messages show confusion within Seamen's Federation and related branches as tensions over leadership and negotiations persist.
A sale notice announces an auction on Pranci Street near Wirslans Station at 9 p.m. Items include double mattress sets bolster pillows a leather suite with wood frames 12 ft dining table chairs sideboard and cupboards kitchenware and a collection of garden tools and decor. Inspection available from afternoon until 6 p.m.
In Parliament on Wednesday Mr H Gregory asked when the Government would approve exports of base metals from Western Australia. Mr Watt replied the aim is to keep ores within the Commonwealth as far as practicable to aid the Australian metal industry. Evidence suggested export conditions were burdensome to producers due to geography, and the Government would study possible modifications in special cases.
A letter to the editor discusses rumours about the vocal stipendiary steward appointment, noting criticisms of the watt and alleged attempts to overturn the conference decision. It urges openness and support for the chosen candidate amid pressure from local peers and club officials.
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