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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1913

Page

3

Calls a Menace to Navigation in Viable Atlantic Scene

Montreal reports a derelict giant vessel sighted near St John New Brunswick drifting in the Atlantic. A British chip notes the Titanic’s hull shape and expeditions from New York form to salvage the derelict. Langford Flynn, the Coloured Star, defeats Porky Pisum in a fourth round upset at a Boston show.

Montreal St John's New Brunswick New York Bostow Awzial Langford Iger Porky Pisum Coulvat Flyny Cola Jae Boisbed

Votes of confidence rally behind South African premier Botha

A Rustenberg crowd cheers as Parliament grants a vote of confidence in Prime Minister Botha after a tense day of political maneuvering. Hertzog supporters address the crowd while anti British sentiment lingers in the background amid labor unrest in England.

Capetown Rustenberg Amor Walque Mir Bath Botha Hertzag Ail Iross Ruston Tere Great Britain Alertzag Aly O'Dion Steyn

Leader Urges Workers to Prepare for Global Strikes

In a speech at the International Transpac Workers' Congress on Wednesday Loudon Augus Doo TEL urged workers to wear, arm, and prepare their ranks for action to advance their goals.

Increase to Painters Hondon Au Past 27

A high level policy shift impacts painters and related firms over costs and duties. Officials note that tariffs and regulatory changes affect waste management and training requirements. The move touches firms across the region and will influence job allocations and construction costs.

Unke st 8 Clster Landau Awae 27

The text reports a government body discussing a renewal of affiliations and salaries, with the Viceroy of Irekind replying that the Tritt Government regrets approving the affiliation in the current circumstances.

Landau Awae Minty Irekind Tritt

Federal Affairs: senate to appoint envoy on China policy

A Senate motion directs a select committee to report on the dismissal of Engineer Chin at the Continental Railway and whether China has been fairly treated by the current government. The committee, with power to compel attendance and papers, is charged to report back.

Senate Debursis China Dolargie Bakhap Whiky Henderson Staushan Storey

The Small-Pox Outbreak Prompts Regional Concern

A garbled report notes smallpox cases in Wellington and Maovis with mentions of visitors from the Bay of Telunus. References to disease symptoms and lymph involvement appear beside an advertisement for a winter sale offering discounted Flannelette combinations and underwear.

Wellington Bay of Telunus

Parliamentary Discussion Over Atwamalipa Disbursements

In a heated session the Premier disclosed 400 634 spent on Atwamalipa funds with breaks including Weat Austral ia Kwinana Fuels and plant stock. A motion to lay a cost return was opposed as the trade south east coast declines. L EST acts as a reason to close the railway Hopctowy to Ravensthorpe. An attempted justification followed.

House of Assembly Frank Wilson Joan Xwspense Austalia Kwinana Una Male Hopctowy Ravensthorpe

Kalgoorlie Turf Rumor Drives Owner Payout Stakes

August 27 Kalgoorlie reports owners of horses including Lay Swagger Ducler Third Best Sala Girl Keer Weer Misfire and Conga Weslire have laid sweep money in the Lay. Swagger. Ducler. Third Best and Sala Girl. It is rumoured Sudgle Maid owners have been approached.

Kalgoorlie Swagger Ducler Sala Girl Keer Weer Misfire Conga Weslire

Training notes describe gallop times for horses Pilharra Lie Liss and Corstephia

A good gallop was put up by Pilharra Lie Liss and Corstephia Morving. They ran the first two furlongs in Brisecs the five in 1 min imece and the seven in Linin BApecs with Orstep in frost at the Anish.

Kalgoorlie Pilharra Lie Liss Corstephia Morving Brisecs Linin Bapecs The Anish

Victorian jockey dies in Melbourne fall

Jockey B. Bell, injured at Mount Valley last Wednesday when his horse Malverto fell in the Maids Race, died today. Bell was only 18 years old.

Melbourne B. Hel Mounbe Valley Malverto Bell Oly

British Football Association Meeting and Geraldton Town Trial

The British Football Association in Hic Britivay Pootal Assosiation held a meeting at the Geraldiou Hotel with President Frank Goel presiding. W Mather was appointed to coach and a trial for Geraldton Town was set for September 5, with next meeting scheduled for September 8 at the Victory Motel and a team list including Het sor Mizi Weton Denington Thompson and Challines Napier F Kid Bishop Kennedy and Avhtor with reserves Scott Irey and May.

Hic Britivay Pootal Assosiation Lynn Wight Geraldiou Ube Frank Goel W Mather Rofeee Cin Choek

Council Debates Referendum for 4500 Loan at Town Hall

The Municipal Council discussed a proposed 4500 loan requiring a referendum of property owners. The mayor urged a clear roll and proper explanation of items at a meeting slated for September Wight OF September THN. The town clerk was authorized to secure assistance to prepare the poll roll 14 days before voting. The notice also mentions local commerce and a millinery sale as unrelated ads.

F. A. Trigs Eeneral Uleht Leon Dane Tow Hall Wight Couneil Childner

Sandstone Mining Drives Local Shareholders to Optimism

In a West Region mining update, sandstone prospects along the reef at SCOT fives in the Black Range Coulter area show extended-rich specimens surpassing prior yields. Observers note visible gold, ongoing exploration, and rising hopes among local investors despite skepticism from some locals.

Obs West Ming Tate

Wallace's Bankruptcy Examined By Official Receiver

Debtor Wallace faced examination by the Official Receiver as figures and accounts from the North Perth Hotel were scrutinized. The Receiver suggested a two month adjournment to allow the debtor to arrange matters, with further attendance not required if accounts proved satisfactory. The case continues with an adjourned hearing set for October 4.

Rolere Wallice Tulnese North Perth Moss York Omega

Rilks of the Early Days From Norhampton Postcard Unearthed

A Norhampton resident found a torn postal card in an old coach near Southampton. The card advertises a travel route via Mullewa to Cue with weekly Friday departures and four day travel time, plus contact at Geraldton offices.

Norhampon Mu-chion Timbs Olf Southamptom Mulewa Coz Murellivon Galdields Mullewa Mulléwa Farey Cue Garaidion Gregocr Street Geraldta Marshad Mac Finsic Royal Mail

Protection of Aboriginals and new honorary protectors named

The Colonial Secretary announced new honorary female protectors to supervise native welfare in their districts. They will guard against theft, deceit, and sickness, oversee medical care, and assist in rescuing half caste girls from vice, guiding them to proper education and training. Appointments include Mrs E M Hemeraley Walkaway, Mrs Clare Franklin Leteby, Nurse J F Morrison Norhampton, Mrs A E Field Mingellew, and Mrs J Delmage Dongarra.

Sve Mr Drew Minimar Vicious Sur Huliex Xareted E. AM. Hemeraley Walkaway Clare Franklin Leteby J. F Morrison Nor. ‘Hampton A. E. Field Mingellew J. Delmage Dongarra

Boxing clash set for Masonry Hall bout in September

Arrangements confirmed for a Bert Sorrell versus Jon Printer match under Mick King management. The fight at Masonry Hall on September ud offers £25 aside with 7 percent extra to the winner and 25 percent to the loser. The best of twenty rounds, anticipated with confidence, as Sorrell trains at Baddera and Printer in Geraldton. Ties are held by Davenport of Mewsin Withers and Co.

Mick King Bert Sorrell Jon Printer Bol Ren Funy Sorrell Baddera Printer Geraldton Mr Davenport Mewsin Withers and Co

Australian team defeats Americans by an innings in M47 runs

Crawford took four wickets for 83 as the Australians routed the Americans by an innings. The home side faced steady bowling while Ma tarney starred with the ball. A separate report notes a lightning explosion in Lerhin Spain with casualties and property damage. Slavery persists in the Philippines and some officials express views supporting it.

Crawford Voll Nas Ma Tarney Coaw Euupowder Lerihin Spain Orig Phillipines Ehilon Howe of Assembly Ows Farms

Colosseum Offers Bargains at Private Dealers Day

At the Colosseum, merchants promote deals during a private sale event. The flyer urges visitors to stop by and view bargains and factory purchases while touring the showroom.

Geraldton Rifle Club announces August competition events

The Geraldton Rifle Club lists a two day August match with distances of 700 and 900 yards, seven shots per range, and prizes including a leg-in for the Green Rifle and points toward the Locke Cup and aggregates. Financial members only may shoot. Aware descriptions note Western Australian Commonwealth match range opening and a sale of makers skirts at the Coliseum.

E. Platts L. J. Chapman G. A. Howstop A. E Blancowe Vow Trigg R. Jowell G. Rowe G. W Smyth J. Boyes AL Woodward A. Putts P. Laws A. Lester D. H. Smyth T. Meinan C. P. Gisbinge W. Davin P. Lindsay Brackenrige Fowliv H.thomay J. Fe. Edward W. VicAllen BW. Warwicker J. Marshall H. Champion W. T. Kendrick BE Kelly H. Curran EC. Cartlett Grifith L. J Townshend W. Ewansbrowst J. Saith W. Cre Bal P. T. Lovegrove J. Waals III Gascott HF. Brain Dawn P. M. Stayeal J. AL Way A. “Waller Commonwealth Matc Brishave

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