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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
3
Dispatches from Constantinople report the Turkish fleet concentrating in the Dardanelles has been ordered to strike the Greek fleet in the Aegean. The note cites ongoing war tensions and potential British guidance from Sir Edward Grey amid the London Peace Conference talks.
Ottawa announces naval defence policy to Parliament with an Admiralty memorandum. Canada plans to contribute 2,250,000 pounds to strengthen imperial sea lanes and aid Britain, while Dominion participation in imperial defence control is discussed. London appoints Campion as manager of a Commonwealth Bank opened soon.
Sir John and Lady Forrest leave Melbourne this week for Christmas in Perth and Fremantle on the 9th accompanied by their niece Mise Muriel North. Dr A T Mille reports an extended X ray shows operation needed for Mrs Mills in Perth and a passage is being arranged. Widespread optimism follows that the operation will be successful and restore Mr Mills to health. Geraldton notes include visits by Mr Flegeltaub and Mrs Donegan death in Perth aged 62. Water scheme work and local staff movements are also listed with a sale on damask fabrics and other goods and a brief Geraldton round up.
The Acting Public Service Commissioner Mr Alcock opened an inquiry into the Perth Public Hospital over the Francis sale and the dismissal letters to Dr Webster and Mr Hancock. The board adjourned after Mr Quinlan testified, with further proceedings set for Wednesday.
In Sydney on December 6 the British Isles faced New South Wales in the international tennis games. Singles results show Lowe defeating Jones 4 8 6 2 and Dixon overcoming Rice 7 2 7. Doubles saw Parke and Low beat Wright and Jones 7 5 11 4 1.
Lucy Kingston, widow of C Kingston, faced two charges of assault in Adelaide. She was fined and bound over to keep the peace after the court hearing.
Announcement for a physical culture and beauty competition at King's Hall with handsome prizes. Winner to have photo reproduced in Perth illustrated paper and a large photograph sent to the next home contest. Entries open via management with full details. A Xmas week attraction features The Tit Bits from Sydney with vaudeville sensation performers.
After months of effort by church supporters, the Presbyterian bazaar opened in the Mercury Hall on Friday afternoon. The Mayor and Mayoress led the opening and toured stalls including Ireland, Victorian, and British stalls with cakes, candy, and crafts. A musical program followed with Miss Gillan and the City Band providing entertainment.
Proceedings cover road works and graveling delays to March, fence permits for Campbell and local boundaries, and officers to inspect tenders. Items note appeals hearings set for January 11 1913, license collection duty, and accounts totaling £8898 with Local Court damages case involving cigars.
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