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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
4
Our Our Own Correspondent describes a year end celebration with Aboriginal and settler pageantry, native animals, and a mock Endeavour at public events. He also notes lighthouse work hours and wage debates, railway proposals, and parliamentary moves before detailing coastal labor unrest and local politics in Western Australia.
In Sydney the Strike Congress adopts major steps toward ending the walkout. Open conference urged between Western mine owners and miners delegates. Northern Southern and Western miners to arrange returns to work. a ballot on wage grievances to be held at Parliament House tonight. Premier Wade moves to suspend standing orders to pass a bill amending the Industrial Disputes Act of 1908 to curb strikes, amid hostile gallery scenes and strong government justification. Melbourne reports coal prices rising to £3 per ton with supplies dwindling as industries fear disruption.
Victoria and Melbourne report that the State Government accepts the Legislative Council amendments converting the land tax into a Lands Valuation Bill. The action reflects parliamentary approval and reform of property taxation processes.
In Perth on Friday the Leader of the Parliamentary Labor Party Mr T Bath announced withdrawal of Iris resignation at party request until the next session opens. The Legislative Assembly sat to pass four small bills including Settled Land Act Amendment and Roads Act Amendment. A transfer of Land Act Amendment Bill moved through committee with minor changes amid applause from both sides.
Jobe O'Brien sues the Commissioner of Railways for damages after injuring his leg on a missing plank at Geraldton jetty. He alleges the plank’s absence, amid sharks and crowds, created a trap and delayed his recovery while he works as a tent and sail maker. Witnesses note the hole’s danger and prior missing plank issues.
Witness Dan Marsh testified to seeing the plaintiff meet the accident site while Louie Carmit was present that evening. The jury found for the defendant with costs, citing negligence evidenced by the plaintiff’s witnesses and lack of defense evidence.
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