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Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1912

Page

3

Laurier Speech At Ottawa Sparks Imperial Policy Debate

London dispatch reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s Ottawa luncheon remarks on imperial affairs. He denied a German peril and warned against armament races and a universal imperial union, while praising arbitration and continental neutrality. The Daily Mail ridiculed his views on protection.

London Ottawa Wilfrid Laurier Wilfrid Laurie England Ife Daily Mail Canada

Mixed Double Tournament Draws in Shore Event

The text records a mixed double tournament with various pairings and matchups listed, including Sherlock v Oliver end, Carrick and Sheddy v Box and Ming Le Contour, and other couples. It notes a long game format with best two of three and several pairings across the shore tournament.

Misa Sherlock V. Oliver Bats Momtake Mosantiei Taylne Kidaeed V. Hughes

Sheriff and Outlaw Duel at Hidden Pistol Fatal

A western tale unfolds with the Sheriff tracking an outlaw to a secret hideout a pistol duel ensues and both are killed. The program promises excitement with two new features and a comment on slides. Rus wril's Vaudeville Company opens a short season with The Red Hand shown alongside other pictures Monday night. An eventful day at the Coliseum with a Spring Show of Millinery and Costumes on August 24 invites ladies to attend. A humorous note about hall pegs prompts city officials to consider a hall stand.

Rus Wril

Big theatrical deal in Sydney theatre circuit

Sydney reports Hugh Melntosh has bought the late Hasty Rickard’s theatrical business network at cost exceeding £100,000. Indignation rises as Speaker Willis bars Daily Telegraph reporters from the press gallery, sparking anticipated massing of press on Tuesday when the House resumes.

Sydney Hugh Melntosh Hasty Rickard Willis Daily Telegraph Daily Press

Railway Survey Favored For Pine Creek To Katherine River

In Melbourne the Australian House of Representatives considered authorising a survey for a railway from Pine Creek to Katherine River in the Northern Territory. A commission of railway and harbour engineers was proposed to report on general policy, while the Territory Administrator noted freezing works should wait until the railway is completed to move cattle. Sir John Forrest criticized commissions, preferring a single expert report. debate adjourned.

Melbourne House of Representatives J.thomas Pine Creek Kathering River Northern Territory Katherine John Forrest

Pearl Fishing Offer Suppressed in Malbourne Trade Notes

An offer from Thureday Island to supply two diving boats and white crew for six months at one shilling per month has not been taken up. The Pearl Fishing Commission has not acted on the proposal. Federal note issue reports place the gold reserve at £3,799,264 with notes totaling £5,000,250. Government retail meat trade hints show a shift away from direct retail by wholesalers, aiming for fair public pricing. Building fraud rumors surface in Perth with warrants for contractors Albert Mitchell and Richard Walsh for alleged £689 and £131 crimes. Second to None in the State advertising for spring robes at the Red House.

Malbourne Pearl Fishing Commission Wyber Pearing Feet Thureday Island Perth Albert Mitchell Michard Walsh Bunning Bros Todd Bros Mnedivos Aniler Sch Jo the Fairfax and Son N.S.W. Bush Lady Duffey Tsaubscribera

Gerladton Visiting Nurse Scheme Urges Public Support

A letter to the editor from August 1912 defends the Geraldton Visiting Nurse Scheme, outlines its aims and governance, and urges public funds and endowments. The writer proposes subsidies, endowment gifts, subscriber lists, and public collections to ensure ongoing nurse services for financially burdened residents. The article notes past modest support and calls for broader government and public backing.

M.B Eastor Guardian

Hawkers Licenses Questioned At Town Council Meeting

A letter from E Macalpine P Young and S Smith urged the council to deny hawking licenses for fruit and other goods citing public health concerns and competition with shopkeepers. Some members supported licenses for consumer protection and rural industry while the matter was left unresolved.

Messrs E. Macalpine P. Young 3. S. Smith Dr. Gardiner Sander Jeter Bartlett Commonwealth Eakins Cr. Beede Goldberg

Monky Meeting of the cbyv Tasgune veil

A Tuesday evening gathering at Ho's oc Me Uty will deliver an address about proportional prevention. All friends are invited to attend.

Cbyv Tasgune Veil

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