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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
3
A fragmented cable from New York notes Claermen in the arias etyes of the Tuite tain are volunteering to join AeboWand Carson's army during a high tensions period. The wording is unclear and names may be misspelled.
London December 3 reports two Llanelly engine drivers dismissed by the Great Western Railway for refusing Dublin traffic. the move sparks a potential general railway stoppage. About fifty engine drivers already on strike as of now, with disruption across Wales and London.
The French Chamber of Deputies rejected the government loan immunity proposal by 290 to 269. Prime Minister Barthon and ministers offered their resignations, which President Poincare accepted after the defeat aboard in Paris on December 3.
Ottawa reports Mr Alexander Lucas praised the New Zealand system of aiding farmers as nearly perfect, noting it leads the world in domestic products. He also commends the Australian approach to farming agriculture.
French aviator M Vedrines on a Paris to Constantinople mission reports shots from a fortress at Valadine on the Danube at 4000 feet. The aircraft was jolted by the concussion, nearly capsizing, and Vedrines then ascended to 9000 feet to escape danger.
Alfred Soni, manager of Metres Lite Sutiava, died after being shot by an employee while returning from a trip near the elat iog alfway. He passed away in Royal Hospital at eleven o'clock yesterday. Dodd declines to contest Labour Salestion Ballot Kalgoorlie seat. candidates are Glance Green and Mahat. Electoral Redistribution debate covers Nor West representation and Gascoyne seat.
Port Hedland December 3 The inquest into Griffith Boyer’s death concluded after three days of evidence. The jury found he died at Nulgie Station on October 26, 1913, from a back shot by William Jackman, who was committed for trial.
Plain Clothes Constable Sharp told the committee investigating Carlton housing that lanes and alleyways show generally deplorable conditions. He cited a block on a 122 by 53 foot site in Fintump Place with ten houses and blamed Councillor Jevers for the worst Carlton houses including Bouverie Street where he would not house a fowl until whitewashed.
W B Mitchell headed the poll and was declared elected to the Irwin Bowl Board by chairman Delmage. The Dongarra News notes a quiet week with an Anglican church dance drawing moderate attendance and a modest fund drive for a new Strawbery Methodist church building, with £33 already pledged toward a £50 capacity shed plan. Weather and harvest conditions improve while local crime concerns emerge over railway goods thefts, as police edge toward inquiries.
Forecast predicts generally mild to warm conditions in the west and south with cool air in the north. Expect a hot front from the Murvhisolt region moving southward, bringing windy and unsettled conditions along the coast from Cape Barden to the eastern shores.
Geraldtes Rie Clair announces December competition to be held on Saturday at two o'clock sharp. Signers optional and ten shots per range. Winner and runner up receive spoons. winner earns a leg in for the Green Biffle. Points count toward Lester quarterly and half yearly aggregates. Only financial members may compete.
Weights announced for the Mingenew Race Club meeting next Wednesday. Visitors from Geraldton may travel by morning train and return on the night service. Trial Stakes six furlongs Gunyah Sunlit Malars Kylie Wommurrin. Wack Race five furlongs Sunlit Gumyah Lady Spot Morawa Obwarra Molars True Girl. Upper Irwin District Handicap one mile Don Robin. Mariner Pony Race five furlongs Mas Fae Flirt.
Sydney December 3 Mr Hughes president of the strike conference cabled to employers recommending referral to Sir Joshua Williams or any acceptable arbitrator to nar all points including employment. Wellington December 9 employers declined arbitration proposals and will persevere with statutory arbitration policy.
The Lester Aggregate trophy, awarded by Mr G. Lester, goes to the member with the most rifle points in club competitions over the year ending next December. Current leaders include W W Trigg 988, A Platts 997, D Smyth 990, G A Houston 964, G Howe 953, and others. 32 members are competing, with 1180 as the total possible points for completed competitions.
Perth December 4 The following scratchings have been recorded for the W A T C Annual Meeting Perth Cup Posie Golden Goblet and Dueler Railway Stakes Posie Golden Goblet Remus and Manicata.
Nortrampisn News reports that Bir Cheriton of Dwyer and party escaped a serious accident on the 27th. He descended a mine shaft at Kirlon's to timber the workings. a rock struck his hand injuring two fingers. If the rock had fallen minutes earlier it would have struck his head and likely killed him.
A NSW Farm Journal item describes a waterproofing wash for cornbags. Mix lime, water, Tyghie, salt, and glue, four gallons per batch, wash with fat or oil, cover for a day. Shelf life claimed up to six months in a sealed can. For waterproofing, apply a cold boiled linseed oil based coat, then a Stockabular layer, then repeat coats as needed to prevent cracking.
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