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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
3
The Vienna Deutsche Zeitung reports Servian soldiers mutilated Herr Prochaske, the Austrian Consul at Prizrend. The Servian Government says it is ready to grant any satisfaction Austria demands regarding his treatment.
Belgrade dispatch in the Daily Telegraph describes a Servian officer captured by Albanians with eyes gouged out and nose and ears cut off. Rescued, his clothes bore petroleum so he seemed to face burning. His mother died of shock upon viewing him, illustrating Balkan irregulars' harsh stance toward Albanians.
In the House of Commons committee the Home Rule Bill faced a vote on making the Union Jack the Irish flag. The measure failed 296 to 166, while John Redmond, leader of the Irish Party, said the Union Jack would stand over Dublin with Ireland’s green flag as a symbol of Empire and Nationality.
The Evening News notes Germany fields 22 commissioned battleships while Britain counts 25, eight at Malta and six in dock, yielding a 50 percent superiority for Germany. Britain shows no advantage in fully commissioned destroyers.
Chicago reports the Johnson Wells match has been arranged and will occur in Paris before the Grand Prix in late June. In separate news, Jack Johnson was fined for assaulting a newspaper photographer who captured him as he was being led to prison in handcuffs.
In Ottawa on December 13, Sir Wilfrid Laurier criticized the government's naval bill as un-Canadian and un-British. He proposed a Canadian‑led fleet with a super-Dreadnought manned by Canadians to aid the British navy. He argued Canada must share Empire defense, while critics noted Conservative promises in Quebec stating what is owed to England. TheHouse then sang Rule Britannia after Laurier's remarks.
The Hague on December 13 reports the government will pay married school teachers with more than two children £3 6s 9d per annum for each child until they reach 18. Geraldton Council backs fire brigade policy change. Premier plans a new bill next session. An amendment to the Fire Brigade Act would allow borrowing for construction and capital expenditure rather than paying from revenue.
Telegrams report a disastrous fire at Irishtown near Northam on James McManus property burning 250 acres of wheat. The blaze spread toward Noggering destroying 320 bags on F. Yates field and damaged Blackboy Hill Estate before shifting wind saved crops. Police investigate origin linked to traveling chaffcutter workers. Over 100 firefighters aided efforts.
The Premier said negotiations with the Governor of the Commonwealth Bank failed to reach a satisfactory conclusion on handing over the State Savings Bank. He planned to resume talks during the recess to seek an arrangement satisfactory to the Commonwealth, the State, and the people.
Parliament raced to finish the session with the Legislative Assembly meeting late into Thursday night. The Loan and Supplementary Estimates passed while the local option bill was ruled out of order amid rapid debate and low attendance.
Prices realized at the railway sales yesterday include chaff £4 16s, old wheat 35 4d, oats 2s 1d.
Discontent among Sydney telegraphists grows as a strike is once more discussed over a new working hours schedule set to take effect Monday. The unresolved dispute centers on changes to shift lengths and rest periods.
In Sydney a lighthouse keeper named Waters and his 18 year old daughter were fishing when their dinghy overturned near Roeffeal Pass. The daughter, a strong swimmer, kept Waters afloat for about an hour as breakers washed over them. Waters lost consciousness and collapsed onto his daughter, who continued to struggle to keep him alive until shore rescuers arrived.
The steamship Oonah ran ashore on a reef about a mile northwest of Burnie in thick fog. No water ingress reported and all crew and passengers are safe and remaining aboard the vessel. Also notes on rubbish removal reforms discussed at Hobart Municipal Council meeting with concerns about private arrangements ahead of contract expiry next April.
At the 10 December 1912 board meeting chaired by A C Clinch the minutes of 5 November were confirmed. Actions include rent arrears on reserve 276, approval of accounts totaling £3634 44, and a detailed financial statement for 1 July to 31 December 1913 with balances, rates, and outstandings. Notices for old assessments will be issued, appeals allowed, and legal recovery pursued. Various departmental correspondences, road and drainage projects, licenses, and road boundary fencing were discussed, with bids invited for gravel work and road works. The office to close 23 December 1913 to 6 January 1914 and grants for draining Bootenal area sought. Annual statements for 1911-19 signed.
At the Far mers and Settlers Association meeting the Kellerberrn branch urged that the association join the Committee for fixing the F.A.Q. standard for wheat. The Perth Chamber of Commerce invited T H Wilding to attend December 20 and January 10 sessions, as prior Wheatgrowers’ Association representatives now disbanded. The secretary was asked to request representation for the association and its members.
The Geraldton Comedy Company presents British Born by Paul Merritt and Henry Pettitt in a deviation from their usual domestic comedy. Performances earned credit for effort, with strong work from Da vis Begley and Deacon, while O’Connor and Conlon needed more force. Sets by P Rooke and King’s Hall Orchestra enhanced the night. The show supports cricket fund efforts and runs again tonight.
STROKE notes list heats for the Novice Fours racing next week. Monday 7 pm Sherlock crew versus Mills. Tuesday 5 30 pm Ockerley vs Stokes Mills Hughes Easther. Wednesday 5 30 pm Haffner vs Carwardine Allen Hea Jey. Thursday 5 30 pm final. Predictions favor Sherlock and Ockerley. Haffner seen challenging in the semi. Also mentions Victoria Hotel art union draw on race night and ticket sales ending 8 pm the 21st.
Acting on Dr Stawell guidance Mr A T Mills underwent sub abdominal operation in Melbourne performed by Dr Syme with wife Mrs Mills arriving from Perth to support him. Also Mr Pellatt resigns Farmers and Settlers Association post due to deafness. A quiet wedding in Geraldton unites Mary Stokes and F W Smith with Rev Brown officiating. The couple depart for Perth by afternoon train.
Ad offers fiber service for a home with a curl of marketing flair. It invites readers to drop a line or telegram and promises customer satisfaction beyond measure.
Market reports heavy yarding with 3400 sheep 3150 lambs 210 pigs and 10 cattle. Quality ranged from good to prime, but prices fell as bidding grew dull near market close. Prime local merino wethers 17s 3d to 18s 7d, lambs 14s to 14s 2d, cattle and porkers sold weakly with steers 5 11s to 6 0s and cows 6 to 60s.
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