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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1911

Page

3

German Chancellor Speech Defends Peace Amid Moroccan Tensions

The imperial chancellor quoted by Catlin in reply to Edward Grey’s remarks on Britain and Germany over Morocco says Germany seeks peace and commerce with Britain but demands positive evidence of a cooperative policy. The tone critiques British suspicions as groundless while warning France over Agadir and asserting a cautious approach to enemy actions.

Kerlin Dee Imperial C Vot Letina Catlins Nie Edward Grey Great Britain Germany Pond Wall Pateh Gunhnat Pantheri Agadir Rita

Stevenson Triumph in London Billiards Championship

In London on December 5 the 18,000 pound world championship match concluded with Stevenson defeating Stevenson MK 1430 to claim the title. Both players faced strong play, with Stevenson securing the decisive break to close the contest.

London Stevensont Mbes Stevenson

Persia and Russia Stiranti Britain Tensions Reported

In Teheran on December 5, tensions between Russia and Persia spark anti British sentiment. Clerics in mosques urge resistance to British influence while boycott of Pry goods begins at 14thaq and Shean.

Teherran Russia Sind Persia Great Britain Amt Shean

Turko-Italiam War report from Aiizate battle date

Turko-Italiam fighting at Aiizate on Monday left several hundreds of Turks and Atul killed. Italian casualties numbered 1H. London reports a price reduction in transmission rates for invaded public press messages to Australia with immediate effect and public messages starting next month.

Triywli Chey Aiizate Monnas Atul London House of Commons Grarral

Times comments on Commonwealth Bank Bill in London

The Times financial supplement describes the Commonwealth Bank Bill as a treasure marked by conservative sober minded lines.

London the “Times Financial Supplement

Harrowing Steam Valve Disaster Aboard City of Lincoln

Adelaide reports a fatal accident on the steamer City of Lincoln as a valve casting failed near Cape Northumberland causing boiler steam to flood the forecastle. The engineer and five firemen died, their bodies found on the stokeboard, and the scene described as indescribably horrible. A funeral is noted for the deceased.

Adelaide City Iéxcoln Portdelaide Melbourne Turass Cape Northuberland Cman Barat Stosehold Usird

Death of Sir Jenkin Coles Speaker of South Australia

Adelaide reports the death of Sir Jenkin Coles aged 68 a former Speaker of the House of Assembly who served for many years in public life.

Sir Jenkin Coles Adelaide House of Assembly Uday

Strand site purchase debated in Melbourne reform motion

Fragmentary report from Melbourne notes a representative motion on acquiring the Strand site. The Sleevitch site value is listed as 913,365 myn fet with a post at 1M. Tiling costs estimated at £223,000 as part of the discussion.

Melbourne

Federal Politics: Australian Senate Debates and Bills

Melbourne reports the Senate reading a Defence Acts amendment bill on compulsory cadet training and the Public Servants Arbitration Bill advancing to the committee stage. The Karra katta rifle range closure is defended as a safety measure due to Perth suburbs entering a danger zone. Agent-General notes 5,000 applicants for 200 Victoria positions. few women have applied.

Melbourne Senate Pearce Fowker Karrakatta Roberts Perth Ant Uerawee Washeen Wootheee Victoria Mtown

Treasury Bill Moves Second Reading On Totalisator Legalisation

The Treasurer advances a bill granting leave to use the totalisator to horse racing clubs on payment of a fee. The cabinet agrees the same conditions for horse racing should apply to whippet racing as well.

Abinet

Disgraceful Scenes In Assembly And Boxing Debate

In Sydney the Assembly faced further disorder as police assisted to remove a member whose motion was ruled out by the Speaker. The Premier insisted boxing must stay within rules and not become prize fights. Also noted were Bardsley declining Brisbane performance and the Pacific Cable Board's rate change across Australia effective January. The Income Tax Bill advanced, and a Federal employees conference discussed unions in Western Australia and other states.

Sydney Dee. Ti Nomee Frlangelical Council of Churches Langaford Ant McVea Bardsley Brisbane Queemmiard Association Macartney Fiis Pacific Cabin Board Australia Pacific Cable Norfolk Island Postal Department West Australia

West Australian Rail Bill and Tax Proposals In Assembly

Perth December 7. The Premier introduced three major measures in the Legislative Assembly. A bill authorizes Commonwealth construction of the trans Australian railway in the West Australian portion and allows grant of waste lands for railway needs. A bill amends the Parliamentary Allowances Act 1911 and a bill imposes a land tax and income tax.

Perth Legislative Assembly Trans- Australian

Geraldton Mercantile cricket notes seek better practice and lineups

The piece reviews practice nights and upcoming matches for Geraldton, Railways, and Mercantile teams, notes on players such as Stokes and Messervy, and laments lack of Mercantile support while praising batters and fast bowlers. It cites a delayed December match to January due to no Saturdays with association games and references subscription details in the Geraldton Guardian.

Felix Railways Geraldton Mercantiles Acca Secretarias Sess Polita Geraldtons Kidds Rock Brown Jenner Barker W. Stokes Mercantile Messervy McDonald

Liedertafel Concert Praises Geraldton Talent

The Geraldton Liedertafel, conducted by A. T. Mills, delivered a large audience concert. The program featured King Olaf's Christmas and varied instrumental pieces with notable soloists like Mr. Rooke and Mrs. Mentiplay, drawing strong appreciation despite minor orchestral balance issues.

A. T. Mills Geraldton Liedertafel Onay Tal Liedertafel Olaf Liedertatel Braums Trotere Rooke Himes Beriot Ahl Huthirans von’ Moellentierl Mr Adam Stubbs Messervy Pinsuté Kempton K. Maley D'Hardelot de Koven Wagner Montiplay Nations Siviurs H. Box Hy Gunner H. Kitt J. Fr. McAdam D. Mentiplay

Personal Items Clarify Mackenzie In Sydney Court

Mr th and Mackenzie, anetiomer now in Kydney, plans a pendive about We mauths with a Gime. Mackenzie says Sydory has grown beyond expectations and people appear to be spiteful. Mackenzie has been appointed a sworn veluator.

Th & Mackenzie Kydney Anders Lone Mackensie Sydory Stan

Abbott Tournament Bowling Draw and Handicaps Announced

The Abbott Tournament offers three dozen Globe beer to the first prize and a dozen for second prize, donated by A L Abbott. The handicap singles start with 41 points up, listing players with various on and behind scratch handicaps and byes. Matches played include Bash am 33 Scott 16 and Kempton 98 Taylor 20, with rest of results noted and a completion deadline of December 4, 1911.

Amd Globe Beer A. L. Abbott Herman Cae Fon Scott Johnston Ulrike Senttalia Batt Basham Taylor Kempton Tay-lor

Ratepayer Defends Open Letter to Editor

Correspondence from M O D E A denies misrepresentation in a past article signed Ratepayer. He asserts authorship and urges prompt publication to clarify urgent matters and counter false impressions about the native population.

Finn M. O'Dea

Jewellery and Fancy Goods Sale at the MART

Auction notice from Mackenzie at the MART Marine Terrace for Saturday December 9 1911 lists clocks jewellery sets frames and numerous fashion items. Callers Carters Vanle and Peake eyees items appear alongside candlesticks forks and bowls all offered at fixed prices before the new season. Tenders invited with plans and specifications available at the premises.

the Mart Marine Terrace Ata MacKenzie

Tenders for Works Opened by Minister for Works at Geraldton

Tenders will be received by the Hon the Minister for Works until noon December 1 for Alma School removal to a new site additions and quarters at Northam Northampton Court House and Police Station renovations with particulars at the Court House Northampton. Applicant’s solicitor A T Mills of Geraldton. Builders are invited.

DERS Particlears P.W.A.D. Offtece Geraldton Alma Eck Particulars Court House Northampton U. L. Strona Femal

Notice to Claim for State Batteries Period

Notice to claim to lodge with the Registrar Mt ft or the State Batteries, crushing during that period. All claims must be lodged on or before a date in 1912, after which no claim will be recognised.

Minin Mt. Ft

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