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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1912
Page
3
Gotch, the American, won two straight falls against Westergard of Des Moines in Kansas City. He secured the first fall with a reverse body hold and dominated the match. Afterward Gotch refused a bout with Mabysyko until Mab proves reputation by meeting Mab.
Colonel Legge of the Commonwealth Defence Forces told an interviewer that the recent Daily Telegraph claim about compulsory military training for cadets is exaggerated. He said efforts were made to avoid disrupting boys work or studies and that little hardship would be caused.
Constantinople August 23. The Turkish government grants the bulk of Albanian demands as tensions in Macedonia ease. Dutch dreadnought orders allegedly to Britain stir debate on shipyard capacity and foreign orders. The Pall Mall Gazette notes Dutch and German naval aims amid hopes for calmer regional affairs. Johnson Jeanette contest in New York August 26 is declared off to improve sport, Jokoron insists he remains unperturbed and will prove he is the champion.
The article notes the engagement of Mr D E Grant of Moonyoo socks and Miss Ada Bil of Ayrshire Scotland with a wedding planned for October. The squire and his wife are expected to return to West Australia soon after. It also mentions Rev J E Stone conducting Methodist Sunday school anniversary services at Sandstone tomorrow and returning to Geraldton Tuesday morning. Sir John Porrest celebrated his sixth birthday yesterday with local wishes. Mr Frank Wilson, Leader of the Iron, is ill with influenza but expects a quick recovery.
Railways beat Rovers 6 goals 7 behinds to 1 goal 3 behinds on Recreation Ground. Key Railway players were Wills, Seni on, Abbott, Howell, Hew pett. for the losers Stokes, Smith, Kidd (2), Kelly, Milla yak be, Pass. Also notes a stray obituary and unrelated ads].
Melbourne reports the VI U Committee will place control of all racing from November 12 within a 20 mile radius under three stipendiary stewards. The trio’s decisions may be appealed to the VRC, with salaries set at £800 for the chairman and £700 for each steward. Tone: official, with emphasis on governance and salaries.
In a 19 000 level billiards contest Harvervon and Lindrum reportedly traded a dramatic score as Harvervon held a large lead. Meanwhile in Sydney on August 23 a Royal Commission hearing revealed irregularities in the meat trade with witnesses alleging meat prices were kept high and butchers would struggle if suddenly asked to pay cash.
Perth reports the death of Robert McClure 51 a former managing director of Felton Grimwade and Bickford wholesale chemists found dead in his Claremont home with cyanide traces in a bottle and glass and a pencil note saying he took poison to end his suffering he leaves a wife and nine daughters
The Governor General Lord Denman will perform the ceremony to turn the first sod for the Trans Australian valley project in Port Augusta on September 1. The event marks the start of the long planned link across the continent.
England won the match by 94 runs after Australia were bowled out for 65 in their first innings and 176 in the second. The Times criticizes the tourists for poor luck and weak bowling as key factors in the loss, noting several Australian batsmen as potential strengths but a vulnerable tail.
Exporters have completed arrangements to purchase wheat and are prepared to quote for delivery either at Nowra or Geraldton. Farmers advised to contact the undersigned before disposing of crops elsewhere.
Aug 20 cattle and pig market news with limited cattle arrivals and higher prices early, followed by a late drop. fat stock steady but softer. sheep and lambs trading lighter with weights and prices noted. buyers cautious amid scarce government cattle and rising rates.
A quiet marriage was celebrated at the Church of England by Rev H E King between Hugh Drage, youngest son of the late Thomas Drage, and Miss Hipper Hur line. The couple left for Geraldton after refreshments at Lamont residence and received best wishes from all.
The article touts an upcoming Melrose Theatre program headlined by ning's Bail and The delightful Nati Duo with a grand performance expected to outshine a popular picture show. It highlights a fiery Spencer picture and the tournament The Man ards of the Prairie and urges patrons to attend as seats fill quickly.
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