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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1911
Page
3
Pekin dispatch reports under imperial permission the Tartar city inside Nanking walls has been sacked and burned while the rest of Nanking remains occupied by revolutionaries. Manchuria forces are poorly armed and imperial troops retake towns and execute rebels.
Vienna reports a sensational retirement of Baron Cuntail von Hoetzendorf, Chief of the General Staff, following a rift with the Minister for Foreign Affairs over war preparation against Italy.
In Teheran on December 3 a crowd of 10 000 carried banners reading Death or independence and marched to the British American and French Legations. Speakers urged justice and liberty while political tension grew after Saturday's assassinations. Mr Shuster denies Grey on Persian civil service Anglicization.
London reports the final scores with Gray winning 9 000 to 5 ear 612s and Grey making a 612 break. Lindrum defeated Collins with a 584 break including 160 offered, signaling strong play by Australian competitors.
A fragment suggests Mr. Asquith faced opposition over Home Rule. The piece notes a published document seen as urging Lords to reject the Home Rule Bill, interpreted by some as political pressure.
Preliminary reports say the railway men have rejected the Royal Commission's epote and demand a stoppage of work. Union leaders claim urgent action to halt operations until demands are addressed.
On November 30 a large audience attended a church supported concert at Mr Keyte's residence. The program featured Stokes, Riley, Holloway, Keyte, and the Amateur Dramatic Company with tableaux and a farce. A total of 28 2 Wing was collected for a local fund and visitors left pleased with the event.
Melbourne reports reveal Inspector Somerville dismissed in January 1911 for gross indecent assaults on three boys while under the influence. Investigations note lack of supervision and pledge tighter training and supervision to prevent reoccurrence. Melbourne cabinet approves electrification of state railway system and invites Charles Merz to draft electric conversion specs.
Melbourne reports the Federal Government will acquire the whole block facing the Strand rather than a partial purchase. Expected price around £350,000 for the site and about £208,000 for buildings. A motion to implement this will be moved tomorrow. In Parliament the Public Servants Arbitration Bill second reading passed.
In Torrensville Adelaide on December 4 Jack Ferros aged 16 was electrocuted instantly when a loose live wire from an overhead tramway pole touched the power house at Port Adelaide as he drove a cow in the street.
Perth December 5 officers of the Criminal Investigation Department search for Kathleen Mu a young woman living with relatives at Beliont who was last seen in Perth on December 20. She reportedly booked passage on a German mail steamer to London but the ship company says she did not travel.
In the Celtic River District Miners Union case against Wall and others the Full Court allowed the appeal, reversing the lower court decision. The ruling supports the miners in their dispute.
A West Australia program features M Hagarve the magician and his refined company. The act includes Miss Millie Clare and vocalist Myra Errington with piano by E Cahill. Audiences expect a huge success as the troupe performs feats, music, and dance across a dazzling show.
A public Geraldton meeting presided by Mayor B. M. Fuller considered chartering the steamer Una to Abrolhos Islands. Councillors and business leaders formed a committee to advise the Immigration and Tourist Department on water, accommodation, and promotion for the proposed trips, with plans to report back after confirming costs and capacity.
Community notices include a call for forming an association to advance Masonite interests, secretary pro tem W H Colligan to attend. Classifieds list poultry sale by Murphy & Co, houseman waitress wanted by J Wood-Conk, furniture and counter items for sale, a reward for a white cockatoo and a bay pony mare with a branded ribbed neck, contact T Mulling for the pony.
Narra Tarra Race Club lists events including Hack Race and Nabawah Cup with prizes and entrance fees. Nominations close December 12 with secretary and acceptances December 23 under W A T C rules at Narra Tarra Race at Narra Tarra.
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