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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
3
A crowded Narre Tarra meeting featured a busy program with hundreds from Geraldton and other towns. Results include Hotshot winning the Flying Start and Jolly Beggar securing the Perth Stakes and later the Derby contender marks. Protests over a stirrup issue at weigh-in prompted WA racing authorities to reserve judgment.
In December’s Hounibe Ditch sensation the victim’s name was Moraultzel, not Goldstein, as reported. Detectives found explosive materials, weapons, and manuals in the suspects’ house. London reports 263 bodies recovered from Bolton’s Victoria colliery after warnings of gas dangers.
Kalgoorlie miners James Johnson and James Rach faced a fatal accident scare as a rock fell at the 1.5 feet level in the Great Bowl striking the head. Johnson revived workers and delegates from the Miners Union met woodcutters to address grievances and call for open conference with firewood firms, opposed by a firewood company. The Queensland Labor Party campaigns for federal government proposals.
London dispatch reports stonemasons on the Tait seeking a wage of 36 shillings per hour for a 44 hour week. They argue a man with a wife and two children cannot live comfortably on less than £64 weekly.
A December dispatch from Landon reports one million one hundred thousand Malligrants attire the United States. The figure stands as a striking census styled note, though sources vary on exact wording and context of the assignment.
The dispatch summarizes espionage, a Paris bank transfer fraud foiled in transit, and a Vatican note that the Papal Christmas midnight mass was not celebrated. It also reports the Viceroy’s Cup in Toho slowa and speeches urging Swadeshi support as India eyes the King’s visit.
In Swaney New South Wales a man named Kash Rowe from Hurkly Creek rode a horse into danger to save others during the Moonee disaster, guiding frightened streetgoers to shore. A presentation is planned to honor his coolness and pluck as the government contemplates a major irrigation project and wage changes for rock choppers.
Prime Minister Fisher arrives in Adelaide to mark a tense 50th anniversary. Governor notes the proclamation and cites personal conferences among interested parties. Premier Ver Tan denounces outside interference, insisting policy rests with the government, while Fisher says nothing to inflame tensions.
A tragic scene at Glanville reports Mrs Hatire aged 32 and her infant son found dead. William Battye's lady was found on the tank of the Port Adelaide River. An attempted arson to hide traces followed the bed set on fire. The couple lived on affectionate terms and had been married about two years.
A Victorian newspaper article outlines bush fire dangers and responses. It describes fire brigades, equipment like portable fire pumps, water tanks, hand pumps, and hose gear, with notes on fire breaks, access permissions, and the use of horse drawn carts for rapid deployment. It cites Mr Turner of Admiral Tribies station and mentions fire fighting craft available in Victoria and New South Wales.
The Victoria Pictures management screened a full program with a crowded Gardens crowd. Highlights include The Nim, A Holiday in the Highlands of Scotland, Hunting the Hippo, Hypnotism, The Truth Revealed, Pathe events, and a strong comic lineup with Who did the Deed and Tweedledum jokes. The programme will be repeated tonight.
Pioneer Gardens Greenoage formerly run by Eakins will be open to the public starting soon after December. Admission for adults and other details not fully legible in the text.
The article outlines bush fire brigade organization including fire beaters, rakes, and iron attachments for rakes, with two or more fire carts per brigade. It details stationing on high ground, alarm methods, messenger relays, and the use of water and spirit to control fires, stressing prevention of fire spread along the fire front.
Public notice from Western Australia 1910 tax department requires all liable persons to file annual income and land tax returns. Details include form type, deadline, penalties for noncompliance, and where to submit in Perth and surrounding districts.
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