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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
3
Gray gains ground as the world billiards title sequence continues in London with Gray building a lead over Stevenson amid day’s play. In Calcutta, Delhi reports shopkeepers dismayed by capital move and a shift in administration policy toward British troops and new governance.
Vienna protests Italy's seizure of Prevers and demands recall of Italian forces from the Adriatic. Berlin notes Tealy's aggression heated the crisis, with Austria signaling a warning and Italy facing ultimata as tensions flare.
Telegrams from Tangier say most aboard the Delhi survived the wreck in harsh sea conditions. Passengers reached shore in partial clothing while locals attacked the lifeboat. The Delhi is leaking in several holds and in a serious condition.
Adelaide December 13. Assembly today received notice of a bill to quit the necessary land for the construction of the Enigneerone to Port Augusta railway. The telegrams report the move as progress toward the Trans-Australian line.
Mr Dodd the Union representative on the Royal Commission of Miners' Phthisis spoke to the Kalgoorlie and Boulder branches urging miners to seek better living and health in the mines. He called for openness to other work avenues, end to land monopoly, and abolition of taxes he says harm industry and mine workers.
Fremantle union acts on the Koombana trouble by suspending two crew members for six months and fining each 25 as instigators of the unrest, following recent turmoil aboard the ship.
After yesterday's polling, a crowd refused Sir G. Ward a hearing in Wellington. While returning home at midnight, Sir Joseph Ward, Lady Ward, and their daughter faced a hostile demonstration by unruly men and youths and were escorted by police.
Melbourne reports the House of Representatives in committee to consider a government message on a £2,16,178 repriation. The minister Mr Fisher indicates the bill would provide a loan of £1,000,000 toward the cost of Kalgoorlie development and £600,000 in another provision.
In the session at Melbourne on December 15 the Treasurer introduced a bill to amend the Savings Bank Act. It seeks to extend the powers of the Savings Bank Commissioners to address threatened Commonwealth competition with the State Savings Bank system. The bill aims to counter Commonwealth action and is described as a fighting measure by Treasurer Watt.
An afternoon tea at Geraldton’s town hall brought about thirty ladies and a representative gathering of the Geraldton Croquet Club. Ex Mayor and Mayoress Mr and Mrs Ure hosted, introducing the new mayor and Mayoress Mr and Mrs Fuller and outlining aims of the Visiting Nursing Scheme. A report by secretary Mrs Haymonds detailed four monthly meetings, strong Benevolent Society support, and £85 4s 1d in funds with £52 7s 4d balance for continued work, noting the nurse began Sept 1 1911 and 242 visits totaling 348 hours.
Parents and friends gathered at Geraldton State School for prize distribution and a display of carpentry work by students. Headmaster Mr Lasscock read the annual report noting improved attendance, new facilities, and a push for savings with the School Savings Bank.
The Perth race meeting at Canning Mark drew a large crowd in fine weather. Winners included Atlas in the First Class Plate, Sankaran and Mariner in Second Class, and Boy in the Flat Race. Ransom and Cissy led the Bark Handicap while Gay Lad and Calstock featured in Welter events with notable betting odds.
Wedmeray rifle club held a December competition at the local range with scores listed for Towrelens Risiman Warwicker Beard Bayes Allen and Griffin Fas beard among others. Trophies were donated by W. A. Temes Locke Surgood Rus Green and others, including a silver cup rose bow cake basket and butter dish. The secretary Mr G Houston resigned due to eye issues and Mr P ate ward filled the vacancy. the Hon M Brew and the treasurer also retired as a mark of thanks.
The Retail Traders Association and members will close their establishments for the Christmas and New Year period. Open all day Wednesday and Saturday until January 4. The Half Yearly General Meeting of members will be held at the Library on Wednesday the 20th.
A grand bazaar in aid of the RA Church and Convent runs at the Masonic Hall from Wednesday December 20 at 7 pm to Thursday December 28. The event features readings and a sale. venue and times noted with hotel and station details in the local notices.
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