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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
3
Telegrams report a breakdown in negotiations between the Bron Hill unions and management over a 44 hour week plus a 14 hour addition. Engineers oppose the manager’s offers and demand higher wages while unions face internal strain and the talks risk collapsing the existing agreement.
A severe railway accident near Bla Ney involved old Ryan and another convent schoolgirl. A luggage train crossing caused the collision as the girls attempted to cross, Ryan being struck by the engine and fatally severed at the chest. The other girl escaped injury.
A French officer Tonin Beg, a German conspirator and a lawyer discussing cartridge sales were overheard in a Paris hotel. Berthon admitted guilt and sought transport to a healthy colony for himself and wife. The court sentenced him to transportation to New Caledonia, with his wife to sail aboard another steamer.
The concluding stages of the bin ig competition see Wilding and Alexander in a tight doubles battle. Wilding, a young New Zealander, delivers a magnificent performance, lifting the crowd as he wins with Brookes assistingWeight, with praise for his hard drives and resilience.
A Thursday Island blaze Thursday damaged the Neshope plant of the Pierhie news organization. The garrison aided firefighters to extinguish the flames. The fire is estimated to have caused unspecified losses.
Fragmentary ad notes gloss products and ironmonger offers with terms like Goantien and Cerrings Glow. unclear details but suggests types of goods and promotions in a small local market.
The November finances show a normal surplus of £404 with revenue £220,000 below estimates for the first five months of the financial year. A deputation urged the Premier to improve Bunnbury shipping facilities and extend the jetty to aid coal and coat trade, noting the jetty limits hinder operations. The Premier promised immediate Cabinet consideration and action to address the coastal port needs and enhanced facilities.
Report notes German press debate whether invasion of England is possible and cites estimates around 190000 men. Discusses official notices and the idea of destroying the British fleet as a preliminary step. Seeks to capture era tone and cautious speculation from the period.
Government tax plans meet hostile reception on the goldfields as leaders question the cost of reserves and the Water Supply Department. The Boult er Race Chile chairman argues against further taxation of goktiekla rec ing chile while pointing to supposed government benefits from garden ventures and related expenses.
Judge Burnside faces a heavy load of Supreme Court duties while industrial disputes demand arbitration court attention before year’s end. He suggests allowing colleagues to sit in his absence and appeal only when disagreements arise to improve efficiency.
London reports Nov 30 that the British Labor Party is urging legislation to enable union members in Parliament to back the measure. In another item Mr Birrell hints the Government will appeal to the people on the Licensing Bill as well.
A mine explosion at Pittsbury Buffalo Coal Company's Marianas mine killed an estimated 195 miners, mostly English and American. Officials suspect a pocket of natural gas ignited triggering the blast. London reports note a new Anglo American tin plate combine has formed to control global tin plate production.
An employer, Moore and Co, faced a writ of injunction over Saturday afternoon opening. The case will be heard in Chambers before the High Court this morning, with the matter expected to determine if the firm can continue to close early on Saturdays.
Thousands of pro Mervian supporters marched in Prague and insulted the Austrian flag near the Austrian Embassy. Among the crowd was a British football youth who was harassed by onlookers during the demonstration.
A visiting musician from Perth, Dr. Summers, organized a pleasant Sunday evening at the Town Hall. Notable attendees included Mina Bedford and W. Matheson, with special front row seats for guests. The program featured three compositions by Dr. Summers and a balanced orchestra accompanying a fine singing group. The audience enjoyed violin solos, songs like Home of the Children, and pictures of American Christmas festivities, Niagara Falls in Winter, with Prof. Vincent Prolysis providing piano.
A formal notice from the Victoria Vista Milling Commission invites tenders closing December 2, 1908 for labor and materials on a building project. Deposits of five percent for material and ten percent later, with full details and specifications available at the Registered Office. no tender guaranteed acceptance.
Report from London states Haitian rebels routed government troops in a decisive battle. Government forces retreated with about 300 dead and wounded, while rebels moved within a day’s march of Port au Prince.
Mr Tom Payne, head of Paynesville and Black Range interests, tours Geraldton en route to Monster Peak gold mine 130 miles east of Onslow. Aivweical Gardner arrives in Geraldton for a visit to Muirchivon. Mrs Gatdlorrix discusses a minor imposition incident. pupils seek music lessons from local musicians by appointment at J J Barlow's shop or via Mr Smelt. Ur. W. FE Fenner confirmed as Mayor of Carnacum.
The firm announces they are prepared to receive pupils for violin piano voice production mandolin and theory. Intending pupils should register at Buell's Tooms 3 30. Gantt in town and will be pleased to arrange appointments at Mr J J Barlow's.
Charles Ireland hotelkeeper of Hampton Arms Hotel Northampton intends to apply for a license transfer to operate a licensed premises at Hampton Arms Hotel on Hampton Road. The affidavit notes a three month public stamp and lists the district authority and confirmation from the Peace acting for Northampton.
A general assembly of the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome voices protest from Agent-Genval Tavernes over insufficient consideration extended to Beiten countricas. The session centers on agricultural policy and international cooperation amid tensions.
Last night in the Town Ball the City Band hosted a fancy dress ball with about 40 couples on the dance floor and nearly 100 in the crowd. Oscar Evensen presided at the piano as the bandmates served refreshments while a long line of attendees wore varied costumes.
Dalgety and Company report a London cable noting fleece wool values for Western Australia with listed bales from Wallareena Byro Malins Pardes and others. The note also mentions holiday card clearances at Constantine and Gardner and announces the steamship replacement The Gorgon for Fremantle voyage, with the ship left Cardiff and scheduling via Suez.
Geraldton residents are urged to build rather than rent by engaging Millers Karst and Jarrah Company at Marine Terrace. The firm promotes terms that effectively push buyers toward becoming landlords themselves, with details available via telephone M.
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