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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1911
Page
3
The report notes Spanish and French moves in Morocco with talk of a protectorate and international negotiations. It mentions Spanish landings at a four-gun battery near Vledeor and a German view on possible settlement amid growing tension.
A meeting at Oak Way discussed a settlement term and insisted on complete recognition of unions. Attendees condemned the railway men's association executive as a grave betrayal of workers.
A report details a government bill to set a framework for compulsory arbitration in New Zealand. It outlines employer obligations to allow a 9 day notice of changes and penalties for lockouts or strikes while an industrial disputes board, including three members, would oversee investigations and settlements. Mr Jail Jotes advocates the arbitration system as a remedy.
In Cardiff the miner leaders urged a unified labour body as tensions rose. Railway workers and other unions weighed options while some leaders prepared for broader action.
The Pall Mall Gazette declares the English team powerful and well balanced, noting experienced players and hard bowling. It praises Treven Vetegraph and the squad's skill ahead of the forthcoming Commonwealth visit, predicting form and resilience.
The Kaiser spoke at a Mane burg Langwet saying commercial competition should be fought in peace. He urged stronger sea defenses to satisfy Hamburg's wish for a strengthened fleet and salt water trade routes.
Fragmented table item shows standings with teams and points but text is garbled. It mentions Reralyton Precharsotd and a premiership list with P W L Pts and references to Borers and Brigade. Details are incomplete due to OCR errors.
Melbourne telegram reports the Veling Premier says he and the New Hh Wales ethee Prete will decide on a conference agenda. Mr Woltian to hold a conference in time to set plans.
In South Melbourne on a Wednesday a man aged 13 or 14 while playing an organ on his bed swallowed three small plates with a false tooth. He was 6 Stewart. Three or four hours later the piece lodged in his throat. He underwent surgery to remove the obstruction but died on Saturday night from septic poisoning.
In a death inquiry a 10 year old boy died days after receiving a slight wound on the wrist. His mother testified that a brother and other relatives had lied about the cause, raising questions about the circumstances of the death.
Walter Tullock of Bontseray cut himself while shaving and contracted tetanus. Despite medical treatment, he died on Sunday after the injury.
At a Melbourne meeting of the Federal Cabinet the Prime Minister Mr Fisher presided with ministers present except Messrs Bachelor and McGregor who were in Adelaide. The Prime Minister said the session’s time was spent on bills for the coming session and no new measures beyond those already announced were discussed.
The Prime Minister said the Cathret will cover all fines from federal land tax on buck payment. Delays were not due to negligence, the government recognizes.
In Adelaide a broad movement of medical practitioners denounces proposed remuneration reductions for professional devices and pledges to act as surgeons for any lodge linked to the Adelaide friendly societies' dispensary scheme, signaling wide professional solidarity.
In Sydney a New South Wales court heard the New and Hinter Rivers Steamship Company Limited face charges over the steamer Hunter. The ship, carrying 700 passengers on a Sydney to Hooker Bay excursion, had a hole in the bottom but sailed. The Crown argued the manager should have halted embarkations and notified navigation authorities. The vessel later stranded at Green Rocks. The case proceeded with the company pleading guilty.
In a Police Court hearing Tefer e Wh and Raymond Gee with RM Michael Connors were fined for drinking on the 28th inst. Fines included Os Ga medical fees and 2s cal fare, with seven days imprisonment. The Geraldton Guardian will be posted freight free to any Commonwealth address for twelve months on receipt of 1d. per quarter.
Local Kalgoorlie event lists show the Kalgoorlie Cup trialing Grey aight and Agnostic among top contenders. The program notes the Trannans Handicap, Snowtoot and Enchuntear among others with final times and placements as bets circulate.
A birthday party on a lush evening in August honored Mr Uh Mills on his 21st birthday. Guests attended at Ontdtelline Hall where F Gibson presented a gold watch, and CR Partrisse spoke for the recipient. Much music, dancing, gifts, and lively refreshments filled the evening with friends and well wishes.
A press opinion in London praises the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia for its strong financial position and security for policy holders. The notice also advertises land for sale near Howatharra, comprising 218 acres with 100 acres cultivated and fenced subdivided plots, urging tender submissions.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a land sale notice with references to quarter six and unspecified rear terms. The readable text names no persons or organizations clearly and lacks concrete details.
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