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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
4
The Weeky Church celebrated its anniversary with a tea and social in a recently renovated hall. Rev. Tis Wor presided as choir members and friends enjoyed a program led by Wins Nicholle with Mrs A T Daviow assisting. Attendees praised the church’s progress and heard notes on funding debt and local prosperity.
Frank Bowe and others discuss ongoing cooperation between capital and labor. Despite widespread doubt, they meet quietly to confirm a stable arrangement, with both sides agreeing to continue cooperative relations and to address issues amicably.
Sydney reports the Acting Premier Lee stating the Industrial Disputes Act penal clause may be enforced if mine owners do not reach an immediate settlement. Labor leader McGowan moves censure while Hughes criticizes government delays and partisan posture amid ongoing strike talks. In Perth, the Collie Miners Union refuses to ship coal for Eastern States or the interstate coal combine, with colliery agents ordered not to book bank coal for combine steamers.
Reports from Greymouth indicate a socialist meeting where Mr. Semple, President of the Federated Mineral Association, warned that if the Government does not act within the week the Federation will. The note says a general strike is fully expected this week, signaling a major industrial upheaval in New Zealand.
In Melbourne the House of Representatives examined the Governor-General’s message on a Navy loan bill. Debate centered on borrowing £3,500,000 with a sinking fund, opposition warning against mortgaging the Commonwealth. The measure passed toward second reading with votes 21 to 18 and new readings planned for tomorrow.
In Perth, the Under Treasurer reported November figures: receipts of £18 and expenditure of £365,401, producing a net excess of revenue over disbursement of £? for the month. Compared with November last year, revenue fell £16,191 while expenditure rose £7,88. Five month totals reached £1,258,367 against £1,190,380 previously.
The Board discussed allocation of £300 for road works on the Oskabella estate, pending parliamentary funds. Reports covered land leases, reserves, authorities for temporary works, and a proposal to reconsider Mr Mowker’s resignation as chairman of the Board.
A libel case involving K W Pennefather of the Legislative Council and the Sunday Times was heard. The defendants admitted the libel and offered a written apology and £25 in court, with the jury told to assess damages only. The action related to a paragraph used in a report comparing him unfavorably to Crick Willis and Miagher of Sydney.
The Western Australian Legislative Assembly rapidly debated Works Department estimates and moved to strike out a costly item for roads. Mines Department funding proceeded amid a lively mining industry debate and criticism of battery charges. The session adjourned after amendments to land, tax, and admission bills, with district fire grenades and electoral acts moving through committees.
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