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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
4
A farm column discusses fruit handling and drying methods including peaches apricots and pears. Details cover sulfur drying, pitting, fumigation, tool use, and storage, with notes on varieties and processes, plus historical production figures and cautions for quality.
Sydney report details Ridgar Munday assaulting his wife with an axe yesterday. She remains in dangerous condition in hospital. couple married two years, both described as young.
In Adelaide a report notes ongoing driver protests affecting goods transport. The piece references government actions and executive names amid disruptions, with tense language indicating continued activity and potential policy responses.
The Perth inquiry into the death of Mrs Four, a prominent Preach woman, was adjourned. Mr Connolly reports continued immigrant arrivals and growing demand for passages, with special boats chartered to handle increasing applications. A lengthy indictment support referenced, while desertion by women at sea draws attention amid broader tensions.
The Premier led a lengthy discussion on redistributing seats with senators urging reforms. Amendments from the Legislative Council to the Fremantle Freemasons Lodge matter were approved. The York Mechanics' Institute Bill had its first reading, and the house planned January adjournment.
Representatives of Yemen and drivers dispute over a proposed agreement. An extension offer was rejected as bosses threaten to withdraw and seek harsher terms if not accepted by the first of the month. A meeting between workers and companies preceded the ultimatum.
An inquest into Michael Burke's death at the Geraldton lockup on December 17 1910 heard from witnesses about his intoxication and convulsions. Medical testimony cited alcoholic complications and noted poor cell conditions and insufficient care for intoxicated detainees. The jury returned a verdict of death by alcoholic compulsions and urged better accommodation at the lockup.
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