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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1911
Page
3
In Constantinople the Grand Vizier proposed a bill to empower the Sultani legislature to act in war without Senate consent claiming urgent measures and peace as the aim. The government denied plans to dissolve the legislature amid a sensational debate. Paris reports Arabs with weapons gathering near Tripoli.
London reports that while Prime Minister Lloyd George was diving in a car a man threw a bound book through the window. George narrowly escaped losing an eye in the attack, with authorities reviewing the incident.
Lord Roberts writes to criticise optimism about Britain’s defences saying the nation stands on the brink of war. He argues rifles are inferior to French and German arms and artillery is unsatisfactory while Haldane defends the need for better funded, larger reserves and training.
The Durbar letter from a Mail correspondent describes the Gaekwar of Baroda presenting a gift to the King at the Durbar. The report notes the ruler turned his back with a smile, and that the gesture was considered improper by observers. Also covered is the first World Championship billiards match won by Stevenson? Gray? by points in the opening game, with scores reported as 18,000. The Times criticizes Stevenson's form and Gray's stale play in the match context.
The film tells a tale of love and estrangement ending in a divorce court custody battle. Shot in Australia, it features a large company and a popular Tin Can Band scene with 00 local children. Geraldton season opens Saturday December 23 for one week with box-plan at Chapman's jewellers.
A review notes a very fine Empire Company program with tense dramas and strong scenery and comedy pictures. Geraldton audiences are urged not to miss this delightful showing as picture lovers enjoy the wholesome lineup. Also advertised: stairs carpets at 1/9 and related goods.
Regular meeting of the Geraldton Municipal Council with Mayor B M Fuller and nine councillors. Topics include accepting a new councillor Kemp ton, auditors’ pay dispute, land block request for police quarters, lifesaving exam, a shooting gallery permit, employee dismissal dispute, fencing sublot 09, building permits, subdivisions, accounts, loans, and a long works report on roads and beach use.
The report notes both teams in good form with the pitch still favorable as play resumes. Gate takings reach £4,580 by Monday and £13,250 the previous day while Australia’s first and second innings feature notable dismissals and scores.
A fragmentary notice mentions a gathering or event titled Unclear Grand Paeaar with vague timing and dates. Details are unreadable, including the exact weekday and start time.
Geraldton municipal meetings end year with general rate decisions and tender for supply stores. Officials note December agenda items, including rates and municipal business, with acting event manager Milhand Railway cited for logistics.
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