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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
3
A fragmentary report cites Melbourne and New Zealand figures predicting possible slight wobble of the earth's axis. It warns of tidal waves storms and meteorological disturbances in some regions with immense rains in northern areas and siege route conditions in the southern hemisphere.
Melbourne reports no exceptional celestial disturbance despite alerts from Victoria. Dr Baldwin, noted astronomer, says slight attraction possible but Earth will not wobble. In New Zealand hysteria follows a controversial prophecy, scientists deprecate the idea.
Brisbane reports a compulsory conference in the Arbitration Court to urgently decide wages and working conditions for bartenders and barmaids as the liquor trade dispute escalates. The conference today aims to resolve the entire claim and related conditions.
The Perth Cup week at WATC lists horses and odds including Saint Humphrey Osseo Observation and Golden Bond. Acceptances feature New Tipperary Queen Comedy Warrigal Devil's March and Saint Humphrey with entries in Railway Stakes and other races. The program shows per-race times and plate and handicap events as part of the annual meeting.
Fragmentary Rome news reports show sharp social strains as a spark over a powder magazine fuels partisan furors. The Socialist stance splits opinions while Bolshevists gain attention, with broader labor disputes including Welsh miners facing a probable new strike.
A Bolshevik wireless message from Moscow boasts of triumph by the Red Armies after two peace. It asserts the republic has paid debts and granted concessions, aiming to set speech free while strangling the republic.
A Lendon message reports Germany controlling media amid a protocol sequence tied to a United States coal strike. The note frames tensions between Germany and US involving energy policy and media influence.
A historic chill hangs over Washington as the United States and Mexico enter a severe diplomatic rift, the deepest since recognizing General Carranza in 1915. Observers warn relations risk further deterioration amid disputed policy clashes and calls for prudent moves by both governments.
Town Clerk Mle McLures announces a leave of three months with return planned on Saturday. Fred Waldeck and af-Don garra depart for Aie laide, and Fremantle sees FL Abingley leaving Fremantle for Fremantle. Senator Pearce, visiting the state, postpones trip to steamship mines. Archbishop of Perth at Residency improves and plans travel to Perth by tomorrow evening. George Houston named secretary of the Geraldton Repatriation Committee, office in Wittenooms Buildings next to L J Townshends.
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