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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
3
Cables describe Chamberlain castigating the government as commentators note no response in the Prime Minister’s Albert Hall address on national defence. The piece hints at Asquith like campaigns, Sloper intercoms, and affiance efforts amid imperial union rhetoric and race.
Mr John Dillon of the MAP argues in Dungarvan that Home Rule would force Britain to bear a larger share of costs for Dreadnoughts and the army. He says parliamentary rule would compel extra payments beyond past levies, and warns opponents that opportunities to strike for Troodem and Trelaut would be limited for three years.
Reported remarks from Dr. Von Bethmann Hollweg and German Chancellor on November 9 show a call for clearer, more direct negotiations between Germany and England and other powers. The aim is to better serve the interests of both nations through straightforward diplomacy amid ongoing discussions among ten empires.
The Times correspondent reports a diligent search has widened to Browaville New York where Cook, recently presumed alive, is said to be living after being noted missing in the earlier London dispatch. The search continues with new inquiries into his whereabouts.
In London reports claim four men from the SA mutiny were seized as ringleaders while others not involved deny ties to the mutiny. Details mention ships transferring crew to the Terrible bound for Australia, with accusations and confirmations to follow. The War Office approves M. Labbamdy's airship plan for a 28000 cubic foot cruiser, touted as the largest airship in France.
In December American happenings note the Nicaraguan revolutionary still at large near Bluefields while General Estrada assumes leadership. The United States guards protect Americans in town as hundreds of reinforcements arrive. Marines prepare for possible action in Panama and Nicaragua.
In London a note reports King Leopold of Belgium is gravely ill and undergoing a vital operation. The terse dispatch notes he remains in a serious state and medical teams continue to monitor his condition amid international concern.
A quarrel over money in Marseilles led a man to fatally shoot his mother and wife, fatally wound his daughter and wife, and mortally wound his son before killing himself. The scene involved multiple family members and a chaotic aftermath.
Telegrams report government plans to end the widespread strike with a potential act to suppress the movement. Mine owners prepared to resume work as debate on arresting Strike Congress members circulates, while Hughes signals vigilance against incitement and possible broader measures.
Report of split opinions among strikers at Newcastle over resuming work. Some fear southern and western miners returning would pressure northern owners to concede or force their gradual replacement. Others oppose any return, arguing only a complete coal stoppage could compel concessions.
The West Australian Railway Conference in Perth adjourned after three hours with a revised damage estimate for the Midland Junction railway workshops fire placing total losses at about £42,009. A young married man from Kalgoorlie, Denix Maher, faced personal misfortune amid bankruptcy concerns.
Display of pupil work from Geraldton High School conducted in the Town Hall this afternoon. Prizes awarded for excellence across subjects including arithmetic English history Latin French sewing and essays on kindness to animals.
Ant Joseph Ward in Wellington introduces a bill raising the tax on total receipts by moves from a half per cent to a higher rate and increasing the tax on pote ineven from 16s per vent, detailing new rates for events.
A fragment notes a January 9 filing by the Federal Department involving Melbourne Nee and the Gazette TM. The readable text hints at a bureaucratic notice or publication action but lacks full details or names.
The State Cabinet plans a rapid immigration program to develop land entitlements and housing for about 1,000 families yearly. It proposes to fund land purchases and living costs with loans repaid by immigrants, using a 1,000,000 annual outlay and a 590,000 yearly ongoing expense. An experienced officer would be sent abroad to organize recruitment.
In Adelaide on December 13 the hearing for John Dennis charged with the wilful murder of cabman Dyonid McTean at Brighton on September 16 lasted eight hours. The jury remained undetermined at the close, with a verdict of guilty or not yet given and a recommendation to mercy noted. The Full Court will deliver its decision tomorrow.
Adelaide report notes Treasurer Mer Peake outlining budget speech details on September 2. A revised statement of ways and means was tabled on dissolution day showing a projected surplus of £43,029 on June 30 next year. No alteration to the estimate of new year expenditures is indicated.
Rowing program outlines heats and semis for the Geraldton Amateur Rowing Club. Competitors include Donnelly Haines McAdam Burtom Spence Gilmore Hepburn Fowlie Maley Martin Nash Barnett Bayle Fishwick Wright and others with heats at 1 p.m 3 p.m 3 30 p.m and finals planned for evening. The schedule lists crews and positions such as bow stroke and seat numbers with semi finals featuring winners from heats and a final later in the day.
Observers note a tight program with first heat led by Houston by three lengths. Second heat sees Tindal narrowly ahead, while third heat features Woot Bowles winning by three lengths. Houston's crew aims to defeat Barnet by three lengths, and Tindal's crew beats Fowle by a clear margin. No clear favorite emerges between Houston and Timdale.
A night fire in Perth swept through vast workshops and stock valued at around a million pounds. Fire brigades, aided by tuy and water supply, fought the blaze as flames leaped high, destroying the building and its inflammable contents before containment. Police and investigators report no cover over premises and prompt action by local volunteers helped limit losses.
H Ss Mackenzie reports for the fortnight ending Saturday December 11 1000 with fruit and vegetables priced. Perth supplies are short of demand while Bridgetown expected to supply later. Crops anticipated light for apples and pears in May. Various produce items listed with prices per unit and per dozen or weight, including carrots onions beans cucumbers celery parsnips leeks marrows peas cabbage tomatoes and potatoes. Eggs ducks fowls and cherries also noted with price ranges. Drafts of livestock and ponies included with ranges.
An advertisement lists girls ready made garments including blouses skirts overalls and dresses in various fabrics with prices. Convent straws and washing hats are offered at half price. J G's Big Store promotes the sale to attract customers with affordable children apparel.
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