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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1909

Page

3

Parliament Crisis Deepens Over Lords Power Fight

Prime Minister Asquith denounces the Lords for blocking finance provisions for the service year. Debate ends with a vote of 34 to 151 in favor of the resolution. Balfour and Conservatives acclaim. calls to dissolve Parliament grow. Boxing match plans referenced with July 4 San Francisco venue chatter.

Asquith Mr. Balfour House of Lords House of Conmon House of Commons Bern Commons

Lynch Law at Cochrum Georgia Ends in Lynching

An African American preacher named John Harvard fired at a minister who confronted a mob in Cochrum Georgia. The mob seized Harvard, tied him to a stake, and burned him to death after driving away the frightened minister and his team.

London Cochrum Georgia Namal John Harvard

Lord Kitchener to Visit Australia After Short Stay

Lord Kitchener returned to Hingapors after a brief stop in Ching and Je pam and will proceed via Java to Australia. A Danish National Assembly commission urges ex-President Chelstemen Ise be arraigned before a state tribunal over ties with Alberti, ex-Minister of Suction, who defended the Zealand Fossants' Savings Bask as a large om of mommy.

London Ching and Jepam Kitchener Hingapors Java Australia Chelstemen Ise Aribanal Alberti Zealand Fossants

R G Sevier Fined for Indecent Publication

Robert Sevier was fined £10 for emitting an indecent publication through the post. The case notes Boxfs A Criti's Ears as Mr. Kennery struck the critic after objecting to alleged criticism of a singer. Police Court proceedings began following the incident and the matter progressed.

London Robert Sevier

South African Offers for Zambesi Sculling Match

South African sports men via the British South African Company offer £1,01 for a race between Arnst and Barry on the Zambesi River to meet the Victoria Falls in August. The winner takes £750. Barry has accepted. Sullivan is willing to accompany him as miner. Gay Nicholle will control the rave.

Arnst Barry Zambes River Victoria Falla Tm Sullivan We. Gay Nicholle

Dishonored Claims Highlight Dongarra Local Court

Local Court cases heard at Dongarra include Sujan Singh v Gordon for 7 pounds 12 shillings judgment for full amount plus costs. Herbert v Murphy for full amount and costs. Sams v Watt for 57 pounds 6s plus costs. Herbert v Linthorn and Finan for goods sold and delivered with full amounts and costs. Pearse v Osborne for 58 pounds 2s with costs. Pearse and Herbert v Maxwell with orders for full amount due and monthly installments.

Mr.ex Dongarra Sihalt Sujan Singh Gordon Pears Herbert T. Murphy Ge. Costa Same Costa G. Linthorne M. Cal- Finan F. Pearse C. Osborne Pearse Herbert v. G. Maxwell Smamons

Diseased Wheat and its Causes

Professor explains take all fungus attacking roots in district crops. Spread via spear grass. symptoms show black stalks and brittle roots. Prevention includes crop rotation with oats, idle land after affected crop, burning straw, and thorough land preparation to curb spread.

Pruicssac Lowrie Agricultural Society

Railway and Lands Debates At Legislative Assembly Session

The session opened with a loan of £1 342 000 read for first time. Railway policy for the year outlined, with postponement of railway estimates to please opposition. Lands Department items discussed despite a hostile mood, 800 pounds for the Caves Board defended, progress reported on Agriculture. Registration of Deeds Will read a second time.

Legislative Assembly Howeny Wosges Hills Dowerin Merredin Od Carmel Legislative Council Lands Department Caves’ Board Wahor

Coal Strike Sees Congress Defy And Government Step In

The Strike Congress urged the coal lampers to return to work aboard the steamer Palermo while northern mine owners rejected the call. A conciliation tribunal under the Arbitration Disputes Act was proposed with Judge Heyden likely to join the board. Officials say neither side will act, while the government positions a tribunal that may function as a government body. The Northern Miners Federation disputes the employers’ statement as incorrect. Welfare considerations are urged to guide both sides.

Bydney McCoust Tmion Congress Heyden Norther Minera

Melbourne Debates on Cadet Attendance and Surplus Revenue Bill

In the House of Deputies and Representatives discussions occur on cadet travel for a visit by Lord Kitchen car and the surveys of the trans Australian railway. John Forrest moves to amend surplus revenue provisions authorizing expenditure under the Old Age Pensions Act with set allocations by colony. The second reading passes 22 to 1, and the bill moves through stages amid committee considerations.

Melbourne Jock Liddell Lord R. Deakin Framer Trans Australian Railway Sw John Forreet New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Tasmania

Man Dies After Severe Beating in West Australia

A man who arrived from England two years earlier died within half an hour after a severe kicking while lying prostrate in an incident near Tammin. The attack left him 20 severely injured six months later, and the report notes his high level of education and recent relocation.

England Tammin

Ambiguous cricket match report with scattered names and scores

A late afternoon cricket match produced a comfortable win for Gerwcdion as the score details show United Glen and Hutchinson top scoring. Bowling figures list Barton Kent Campbell Glin and Hutchinson with several wickets and wides. Several players are marked absent or not out with incomplete name renderings and unclear innings totals.

RAILWAYS V MERCANTILE FULL MATCH REPORT

Recreation Ground clash ends with Mercantiles chasing 218 as Munro and Searff spark a late comeback. Openers and early bowlers delivered, with Meakins and Munro among key wicket takers as the score fluctuated and a final twist tucked the win from the Mercantiles.

Recreation Ground Mercantile Monro Mercantiles Searff Munro

Fire damages crops near South Greenough in Western Australia

A serious blaze yesterday afternoon near South Greenough destroyed 254 acres of standing crop belonging to T. Gumble and T. Bagley. The fire may have started from Midland Railway Company practices or coal used on engines. Only about 100 acres were insured, with policies canceled the day before. Prosecutions likely as authorities note exemptions from the Bush Fires Act but question burning along railway lines. Geraldton merchants Constantine and Gardner advertise new cards.

South Greenough Midland Railway Company T. Gumble T. Bagley Ths Wils Midland

Palace Gardens At Olympia Picturing Strong Attendance

Attendance at the Palace Gardens remains high as Olympia Pictures presses the summer season with steady programing. The Mecnt series "2" is praised as the best, while Mr Teix signs a contract for a silver screen installation. Arthur Orr replaces Hunt as operator this week.

Palace Gardens Teix Hav Arthur Orr Fms Hunt

Yuba area selections hinge on Northampton to west

The Agricultural Bank outlines participant details and funds for the Yuba area located 12 to 18 miles west of Northampton. Plans indicate reopening and a selection event on Tuesday next, December 7.

Yuba Northampton

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