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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
3
Telegrams report a new development in the Broken Bill wages dispute. Work at the Urs primary mine will pause from November to January 4 for the Christmas holidays. Wage bonuses granted for two years from January 1907 will end January 1, 190. The current wage rate will stay in force.
In Victoria Melbourne on December 7 a large timber workers action involves over 100 men at Symentz seeking higher wages and shorter hours as negotiations proceed. A series of local incidents and political notes fill the page including a police letter to Judge Moule and a fatal shooting at a hotel in Chapel Street. The Perth city council debate and a railway union wage agreement also appear alongside an embezzlement sentence in the criminal court.
The article discusses a friction between the Government of Western Australia and the Federal Government over silver coinage. It notes Premier Moore seeking funding to upgrade the Perth Mint, and pleas from Hodgee and Sir John Forrest, with the decision to accept British Mint silver striking and subsequent federal inquiries. It also mentions the Harvester Committee scope and invasion-related bill.
In West Australia Perth Dee Ih the case of Frank Bateman charged with uttering the defence claims insanity. The jury failed to arrive and Bateman was ignored by the Merch Sessions. The Early Cloning Bill was pond im rdnt Coulgerdia by m public mesting under the royal Chamber of Commerce. The association was turned that night to protect Perth property owners against taxation proposals by Government or municipal authorities.
A garbled report notes Abroshos guano and Farnet fertilizer activity on the market. It mentions a manuren supply impacting crops and land, with unclear names and places, reflecting a wartime or agricultural trade brief.
A fire today between Mancora and Sedleworth on the Northern Railway horizon destroyed crops expected to yield 550 sacks of wheat. A fire at Yird-house belonging to F W Hockart damaged several prize plants. Hockart’s loss is roughly £110.
The fund organized by Lord Roberts for English army veteran relief totals 33,100 pounds and is used for HOS cases. Me. Taverney, Victorian Agent General, visits Berlin to study the fruit market and recommends a consignment of 600 cases of Victorian apples with Hamburg check next March. Lord Ronebesy doubts Germany would invade Britain without provocation as a large territorial mobilization proves successful.
The Tasmanian Agent-General for Taxmania, Alfred aa, reportedly drowned in the English Channel after an excursion to France. He was said to have suffered dizziness before the vessel sank. Mr Rasos will act in the interim until a successor is appointed.
Reports from Lomdom describe detectives arresting all members forming the Moscow district Social Democratic Committee. The Russian Budget Committee sanctioned a foreign loan of £46,008,000, with £25,000,000 to be used for redemptions of Treasury bonds currently in circulation.
Londos dispatch notes the Americas sect arriving in Singapore. Reports on ongoing Austrian god boycott in Turkey and a verbal mutual-interest pledge between Leary and Russia over the Dal can. Vienna remains viewed as a key player in the Triple Alliance.
The Genabdian Council met with the Mayor presiding. Members Cre, Brede, Grienish, Ras ton, Gutchinsum, rig, and Abbott attended. Accounts totaling £362 7s 8d were approved for payment. The Town Clerk reported receipts of £113 9d since the previous meeting, leaving a debit balance of £1,064 6d. Business continued late with Board of Health matters prioritized. adjournment set for 4 p.m. to begin committee appointments for the coming year.
An OCR readout notes stock water access near Mr W J Box and mentions wheat and alwerian cats. It references land at home, 29 feet depth, and local stock water conditions amid unclear phrases and missing context.
A detailed field survey argues Higgotty Springs can furnish a substantial daily water yield for Geraldton. Explorations show an artesian, inexhaustible source from granite percolation with multiple springs and a planned outlet tank and pipe track to deliver water about 24 miles to town. If developed, the scheme could back sanitation, industry, and growth within six months.
The Northampton branch of the Northern Development League met in the Roman Forum Chambers on Saturday morning. Members discussed railway difficulties and proposals for station expansion and better revenue, with motions to appoint a permanent porter and to extend the line to the town site, urging government action. Multiple new members joined and past secretary Mr. Cunningham resigned graceully.
White cockatoo with red exeat plumage last seen near Blow Street area. Reward offered by Guardian for information leading to recovery.
Report notes a Tarra race featuring John Cooper and a focus on nerves and Seo amid event details.
All monies due to the andersiymed must be paid on or before the Sivt Devonder. Loyal proceedings will follow if unpaid. MT. RYAN, Walkaway, November 2th.
Nomination list for a tug of war event due with the promoter BR Wallace on the md December. The notice calls for 14 participants per team and specifies a forthcoming group meeting.
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