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Newspaper

Geraldton Guardian

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1912

Page

3

Peace Conference Stands Together Amid Balkan Delegates

At the Peace Conference session in London on December 16, Turkish delegates pressed the Bulgarians Montenegrins and Serbians to delay decisions awaiting Fors to's instructions on whether to conference with Greece after the armistice. The Allies refused saying they would stand solidly together and adjourned to allow Turks to consult with Constantinople.

London Forsto Greece Constantinople

Indignation Over Austrian Government Delay in Report

Vienna dispatch reports public and press outraged by the Austrian government's delay in publishing Herr Ede's report on ill treatment of Herr Protaske, the Consul of Prizrend. Neue Freie Presse says the government knew the truth three weeks ago but remained silent, warning that truth suppression brings ruin to the country.

Vienna Herr Ede Tee

Walker Triumphs in 100 Yard Dash at Dec Vth Meet

Walker defeated Postle by two yards in the four hundred yard race, clocking 9.34 seconds. The event highlighted strong efforts from local athletes including Johanpésinkrg in the Dec Vth Regagle program.

Johanpésinkrg Dec Vth Regagle Walker Postle

Bonar Law tariff talk and imperial view sparks debate

British tariff reform sparks mixed reactions as Unionist leader Bonar Law proposes letting Dominions decide Britain’s food tax fate amid calls for imperial unity. In Italy a train disaster near Catania causes heavy casualties and long-buried bodies. a witchman allegedly fled the scene.

Leedon Bonar Law Anbton-under-Lyne Manchester Guardian Lancashire Pallais Gaselle Dominions London Star Great Britain

The Indian Murder Trial Continues at Agra

Calcutta reports the trial of Dr. Clark of Alahabad and Mr. Fulham for the murder of Mrs. Fulham's husband. A ten year old daughter testified that she saw white powder placed in water and a weed inserted, and heard a gurgling sound before her father died. Dr. Clark then told her mother the man was gone.

Calcutta Clark Alahabad Fulham Agra Merdler

Suffragettes Rally Calls for Smash and Sacrifice

London reports Mrs Lawence of the militant suffragette movement addressing a Women’s Suffrage Series gathering. She urged readiness to smash and be smashed, to destroy material substance of life in pursuit of suffrage, asserting the cause requires radical action and genuine resolve.

London

Fire at Sydney Drug Store Causes Large Loss

Damage estimated at £10000 resulted from a fire that last night gutted the basement of the Australian Drug Co premises on O Connell street Sydney. Firemen confined it to the basement despite heavy smoke and fumes complicating efforts.

Sydnes O'Connell-Street Australian Drug. Co Gremen

Chinn Suspended Pending Royal Commission

Victoria reports the Federal Government suspends Mr. Chinn awaiting a Royal Commission. The chairman will be a Supreme Court judge. The inquiry will focus on the specific charge raised and limit its scope. In Perth the French steamer Sydney arrives hours overdue due to a broken cylinder.

Melbourne Mr. Chinn Supreme Ourt Perth Dre Sydney

Thefts by Public Officials Tone Lighthouse Cases

Perth December 19 before P M Roe August Kaiser and Louis Robinson appeared to receive sentences for numerous cases of theft tied to Lighthouse erection works at Cape Levique and Wilmington Head. They pleaded guilty, restitution totaling 2278 made, each sentenced to four months' imprisonment. Kalgoorlie Sod Turning Ceremony set for February 13 for WA Trans Australian railway section drawing attention to Kalgoorlie Union Official.

Perth Roe. P.M August Kaiser Louis Robinson Public Works Department Cape Levique Wilming Head Kalgoorlie Trans Australian Railway

Motive Unclear as Union Leader Found Harmed in Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie reports a troubling incident this afternoon with A. H. George secretary of the Amalgamated Surface Workers Union found bystanders noting he was harmed. The exact cause and circumstances remain uncertain as police investigate.

Rowing Notes on Novice Tour Finalist Race Upsets

Yesterday evening the second beat and novice tour leaders clashed before a fair crowd. Stokes’s crew led at three quarters but faded to lose to Ballacanvas. Hafner’s crew briefly led before being overtaken. The inside crew made a fierce finish, and the judge’s decision was deemed fair. A re-row is likely Friday.

Stokes Sills Hughes Esather Ca Ockerley Curtis Glen Denning Riley Pan Wieners Ballacamvas Hafner Carwardine Allen Lealy Sherlock Disher Carticty E. Smale Haffner Atari Geof

King's Hall cancels beauty contests amid criticism

At city leaders' urging King's Hall drops physical culture of beauty contests due to scathing public scrutiny and rowdy behavior at prior events. A major attraction is set for Silas Week with the LittLe Medgers and a full film program headlined by Charles Dickens's David Copperfield.

King's Hall Silas Week Lizetle Medgers Sydney Melbourne Charles Dickens David Copperfield

Waldton Government School Year Ends With Prize Day

A large gathering at the State school celebrated the annual breaking-up ceremony before Christmas. Principal A T Lascock presented the yearly report noting attendance average 45 out of 620, over 28 pounds raised for prizes, new science rooms, and forthcoming evening classes. Many pupils won bursaries and Adelaide University exams, while concerns were raised over early schooling departures and the need for clearer career paths for boys.

Smd E. Pope J-P Fev A. Craven Mesara T. Five Laces G. A. Keapton L. Goldberg T. Lanscock A.T. Lasscock Itis Bern James Street Midland A. Maddy S. Cranke EF. Pickering K. Leach H. Castel Adelaide University Jenner C. Constantine A. Heddy S. Crate H. Eawards W. Watron Education Department Tom Nime Cowmar Geraldton

Geraldton school report praised by chairman and staff

The Geraldton school praised for high attendance and strong results. The chairman lauded head teacher ALT Lasscock and the assistants for a very satisfactory year. Prizes and certificates were distributed. speeches by Rev Craven M Kempton and Mr Ride Lucy highlighted educational service.

W.A Geraldton Alt. Lasscock Lamtrock Iit A. Craven Kempton M.kempton Tride Lucy Lusecock Father Christmas Beat

Transfers and bereavement noted in Geraldton region

Mr E Mackenzie, in charge of the Savings Bank in Geraldton, is transferred to Perth police and leaves on tonight's train. He served five years and leaves with good wishes. Mr A A Wintod will succeed him. Mr W N Maseley travels from Perth to Northampton for a Nutus vacation with his mother, Mrs EB Hasek by Hillgrove. A private telegram reports Mr Udy's father died recently and was buried today. his mother is gravely ill. His father was 65 and a Subisco resident.

E. Mackenzie Savings’ Bank Perth Geraldton Mackenzie Wwstbess Mas Pert Ar Mackenzie Wm. N. Maseley Northampton Sra EB. Hasekby Hillgrove Udy Uily Subisco

Gerald land resumption awards by arbitration court

The Arbitration Court awarded sums against several land claimants in the Gerald resumption case for railway improvements. Bishp Kelly claimed £25,000 but was awarded £14 0 19s with costs. J Lee £9,980 claim, £38 awarded. E Comerford £908 claim, £191 awarded. EC Grima £996 claim, £434 awarded. MF Crew £996 claim, £121 awarded with no costs. E Wells £1,951 claim, £795 awarded. RA Karte £1,985 claim, £1,016 awarded. Crown vs claimant listed as Smia with £7.90 claim and £4,162 lis awarded. Fasther and Fathers £1,791 claim, £500 awarded with no costs.

Widtar Bishp Kelly J. Lee RA. Karte Conia Fasther

Christmas Tree Sale At Tracks Market Night

Reports indicate a successful Christmas tree event held at Tracks on Monday evening the 16th with Mr Gav Teakie cutting the tree. The Silver Chain wax sale raised funds with attendants noting help for those less fortunate. Proceeds from stalls exceeded £15 and a dance followed with music by B. Puller and Co. Attendees were urged to join a forthcoming Great and Grand Xmas Fair.

W.J. Teakie W. J Gav Teakie

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